5AF Parenting Thread

Post by **NTP66** » Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:54 pm

They need to bring back Crossfire.

Post by **mac5155** » Fri Nov 15, 2024 2:25 pm

THAT'S what I was thinking of. That's an itch I haven't scratched in years. Thanks

Post by **robbiestoupe** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:03 am

My kids were obsessed with Beyblades when they were 4-7 years old. Watched the anime shows and everything. It was kind of fun playing with them

Post by **shafnutz05** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:33 am

mac5155 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:52 pm I was seriously trying to jog my memory if I ever had them before. I swear I did. Then I thought I was getting them mixed up with pogs

Oh man, Pogs bring me back. I don't think I ever actually properly played the game, I just wanted to collect them

Post by **NTP66** » Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:54 am

shafnutz05 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2024 7:33 am
mac5155 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 1:52 pm I was seriously trying to jog my memory if I ever had them before. I swear I did. Then I thought I was getting them mixed up with pogs
Oh man, Pogs bring me back. I don't think I ever actually properly played the game, I just wanted to collect them

Same - only ever collected them.

Post by **NTP66** » Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:10 pm

Daughter's first term report card in middle school? Straight A's, honors, and honor roll. Gonna have to do something special for her, especially since she had a lousy morning knowing that she's getting her covid booster this afternoon.

Post by **DigitalGypsy66** » Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:19 pm

I'm sure you can 3D print her something REAL nice.

But seriously, take the wins when they come.

My 16 year old is struggling for the first time in his academic career this semester (they take 4 courses over 2 quarters, more or less like a college semester). He's in Algebra 2 Honors, Chemistry Honors, English 4 Honors, and Intro to Engineering (Dual Enrollment). He's got some time left, but this is the first time he's actually had to study for anything more than work in class. And he really doesn't know how to, which is a problem. We were up until 11 PM last night with him studying Chemistry (we normally are in bed around 9:30 at the latest, as my wife is up for work at 5).

Post by **mac5155** » Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:47 pm

I'm at a loss for Lil mac. This dude can't catch a break. He's been coughing all night every night this week. We do an albuterol treatment before bed and again when he inevitably comes to our room around 4am. I'm doing a Claritin in the morning to get him through school and a zyrtec at night to help the mucus. We have to wait until March to get his tonsils out. I don't know if we'll make it that long. The poor kid is clearly exhausted all the time because of lack of restful sleep.

Post by **faftorial** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 12:11 am

NTP66 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:14 pm Daughter wants a TV in her bedroom, and surprisingly my wife is on board with it. I’m on the fence myself. If we do it, I’ll give her our bedroom TV (LG C2) and just buy myself a new one (LG C4).

Post by **meow** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:14 am

mac5155 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:47 pm I'm at a loss for Lil mac. This dude can't catch a break. He's been coughing all night every night this week. We do an albuterol treatment before bed and again when he inevitably comes to our room around 4am. I'm doing a Claritin in the morning to get him through school and a zyrtec at night to help the mucus. We have to wait until March to get his tonsils out. I don't know if we'll make it that long. The poor kid is clearly exhausted all the time because of lack of restful sleep.

I have a somewhat left field suggestion. Cut out dairy for a few days to see if that makes a difference

Post by **NTP66** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:34 am

faftorial wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 12:11 am
NTP66 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:14 pm Daughter wants a TV in her bedroom, and surprisingly my wife is on board with it. I’m on the fence myself. If we do it, I’ll give her our bedroom TV (LG C2) and just buy myself a new one (LG C4).

Too late. There's a 42" LG C4 in the basement with her name on it.

Post by **NTP66** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:14 am

Walked by my daughter's room this morning as she was getting ready for school, and could hear her blasting Renegade.

Post by **mac5155** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:27 am

meow wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:14 am
mac5155 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:47 pm I'm at a loss for Lil mac. This dude can't catch a break. He's been coughing all night every night this week. We do an albuterol treatment before bed and again when he inevitably comes to our room around 4am. I'm doing a Claritin in the morning to get him through school and a zyrtec at night to help the mucus. We have to wait until March to get his tonsils out. I don't know if we'll make it that long. The poor kid is clearly exhausted all the time because of lack of restful sleep.
I have a somewhat left field suggestion. Cut out dairy for a few days to see if that makes a difference

Interesting, I'll give it a shot I guess. Any reason you're suggesting this, I'm only asking because he was born with a dairy allergy and we did OIT from around 1yo to 2.5yo. Allergist declared him safe. He's just constantly snotty, and the nasal drip wreaks havoc at night. Also has had 2 bouts of strep in the last month or so.

Post by **meow** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:36 am

mac5155 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:27 am
meow wrote: ↑Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:14 am
mac5155 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 11:47 pm I'm at a loss for Lil mac. This dude can't catch a break. He's been coughing all night every night this week. We do an albuterol treatment before bed and again when he inevitably comes to our room around 4am. I'm doing a Claritin in the morning to get him through school and a zyrtec at night to help the mucus. We have to wait until March to get his tonsils out. I don't know if we'll make it that long. The poor kid is clearly exhausted all the time because of lack of restful sleep.
I have a somewhat left field suggestion. Cut out dairy for a few days to see if that makes a difference
Interesting, I'll give it a shot I guess. Any reason you're suggesting this, I'm only asking because he was born with a dairy allergy and we did OIT from around 1yo to 2.5yo. Allergist declared him safe. He's just constantly snotty, and the nasal drip wreaks havoc at night. Also has had 2 bouts of strep in the last month or so.

I got sinus infections like clockwork as a kid and at 28 was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease to dairy and soy. I haven’t had a single issue since cutting those out of my diet.

Post by **mac5155** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 10:36 am

Interesting. Thanks for the info

Post by **count2infinity** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:42 pm

Thanks all for the advice on wrestling for the kid.

Tonight is practice #4. Not only has she settled in really nicely, but there are way less kids already. You guys were all right on with your predictions.

Post by **meow** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:01 pm

meow was right again. shocking

Post by **count2infinity** » Thu Nov 21, 2024 8:25 pm

Shocked me too, bub.

Post by **DigitalGypsy66** » Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:20 am

Off to pick up the Clemson son for his Thanksgiving break in a couple of hours. 4.5 hours up, 4.5 hours back. But excited to see him, and this is the longest span he's been away from home. His friend from high school is in the bridge program over at the local (to Clemson) technical college and has a lab until 10PM Tuesday night, while my son's classes Monday and Tuesday were cancelled or made into Zoom classes. So he's done this afternoon.

My wife and younger son finish today, and my employer has no classes all of next week (although we only get Thursday and Friday off

).

Post by **RonnieFranchise** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:09 pm

Littlest Franchise got a part that is much lower than the thinks she deserved in the High School Musical and the drama is absolutely over the top tonight. God Bless Mrs. F while I hide in the man cave. There's no way I would say the right thing right now.

Post by **count2infinity** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:12 pm

“Try harder next time and you’ll get the part you want, dingus…”

Should work well.

Post by **RonnieFranchise** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:17 pm

"they probably pulled your grades and weren't confident you would be allowed to practice most the time"

Post by **meow** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:51 pm

ya boy had a day. 90 minutes east for a mini-meow hockey game. 90 minutes back home, but drove right past our exit for another 45 minutes to a baby meow’s ballet recital. 45 minutes home. alarm is set for 4:45 to get to the rink by 6:00 for a 6:45 game. I expect to be in a coma by about 11 am tomorrow.

Post by **mac5155** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:18 pm

Speaking of, Lil mac asked to sign up for little penguins today. Haha. Im thinking eh...

Post by **MWB** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:40 pm

Drove to NC State today to watch my younger daughter play club basketball. Also met her girlfriend for the first time. Then, while I was there, my older daughters’s boyfriend texted me and asked if I had a minute to talk. As soon as I got the text I knew what was next. I called him and sure enough he asked for my blessing to propose. They’ve been together for five years and he’s a good guy who takes good care of her. So I guess it’s okay lol and I appreciated that he asked for my blessing.