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EricaAlt
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Erica
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Since becoming a SAHM...
Just left my job in May. My new job has become...
chauffeur, personal jungle gym (bc my boys climb, crawl and hang all over me), the line leader or train conductor, chef, housekeeper, personal shopper, etc.
I love every minute of it, but boy it's a lot tougher than I thought. End of the day when they are both in bed by 7 I am done. Although I've learned to relax and have a glass of wine once in a while at night and I no longer feel guilty if I go out with my girl friends.
I didn't have to clean aa much bc we weren't home all day. Now I clean a lot. I can't believe how fast the days fly.
I have a 1 and 3 yr old. Both boys and total opposites, but they're my monsters and keep me on my toes.
Tell me your SAHM jobs!
Btw... Had these jobs when I worked too, but I got to do stuff at lunch or online. Easier when the boys aren't grabbing my iPad.
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Posted 10/4/12 3:28 PM  |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Let's see, I am the appointment scheduler, the shopper, the errand girl, the maid, the laundromat, the chauffeur, the cook, the bill payer, the entertainment, the finder of all things lost, and on and on and on.  The SAHM list of duties is endless. lol As tired as I am by 7-8pm I love it!!............don't miss working at all. 
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| Posted 10/4/12 3:42 PM |
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rmdrn125
LIF Toddler
Member since 5/07 497 total posts
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mom mom
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
It's so funny to read this because I was just at work yesterday and the woman were lamenting how they would love to be part time!! I work part time, which is 2 12.5 hrs a week where I am a caretaker, of sorts.. I split a shift with someone because THEY needed it and I got attitude.. I told her that BEFORE I came in @ 1250p.. Igot both kids off to school, went shopping, went to the butcher , made dinner, did laundry, clean all the bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen while I am telling my hubby what also neede to be done..that being written, I love being to work & stay home, it is ALOT but that's life.. The real charmer would be being a trophy wife!!!!
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| Posted 10/4/12 3:50 PM |
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
The list is ENDLESS!!!! My husband works in the ER & yet 99% of the time I am the house Dr!!!!
My DH coworkers think it's hysterical that he can call & within 2 sec I can tell him his future schedule.
I handle all house/schedule things!
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| Posted 10/4/12 4:50 PM |
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junebride06
love my boys!
Member since 2/08 3181 total posts
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Robin
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Ha yes feels like I have so many jobs. Referee seems to be at top of my list, I have 2 boys, going on 2 yrs and my other is turning 4. And yes the cleaning is an all day thing. It's definitely a hard job especially since my hubby gets home late but wouldn't trade it for my corporate world job.
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| Posted 10/4/12 4:53 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
I'm a Chauffer, cook, cleaner, laundry person, organizer, activity planner, errand runner, phone call person, give the kids baths person, librarian (reading books), diaper changer, food shopper, homework helper and the wife that  when her DH asks where the kids stuff is (meanwhile, they are 5 & 3 year old. I **think** he should know this by now).
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| Posted 10/4/12 5:24 PM |
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EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Ah yes... Add a ref as well bc the boys are wrestling. I'm like Doc Mcstuffins since I fix the toys and if I don't want to fix one I tell them that daddy can fix the toy.
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| Posted 10/4/12 5:55 PM |
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Chef
Chauffer to: soccer, dance, karate, CCD
Maid
Dog Walker
Forman..lol
accountant
Honestly, if it wasn't for the gym I would be one crazy b*tch...that gives me my sanity back and helps me distress
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| Posted 10/4/12 5:58 PM |
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EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Posted by JerseyMamaOf3
Chef
Chauffer to: soccer, dance, karate, CCD
Maid
Dog Walker
Forman..lol
accountant
Honestly, if it wasn't for the gym I would be one crazy b*tch...that gives me my sanity back and helps me distress
My walks in the morning and my wine at night... Keeps me sane. Girls night once in a while too. 
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| Posted 10/4/12 6:08 PM |
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Onemoretime
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
How do you get the kids to bed by 7? I'm jealous! My kids are closer to 9 pm
I'm a driver, referree , pooper scooper, housekeeper, chef , teacher, appoinment maker, activity finder , social calendar scheduler, vacation planner, financial planner, bill payer!
The house is always a mess somewhere clean one end, time to clean the other. I have 2 boys, so exhausting
I love being home with them, but have many days I wish I were working. I'm really grateful I didn't have to leave db # 2 to work. Leaving db 1 was heartbreaking for me. So I will take all the good and hard days too 
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| Posted 10/4/12 7:29 PM |
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Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
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Kristen
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
I'm a...
Referee, short order cook, laundry lady, maid service, toilet scrubber, diaper changer, bather, seamstress, phone call answerer, bill payer, errand runner, food shopping lady, activity planner, vacation scheduler, finance manager, handyman, landscaper, organizer, taxi driver, the list goes on & on
But with that said, I don't miss my office job one bit.
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| Posted 10/4/12 8:00 PM |
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Peainapod
Peanuts are here!
Member since 1/09 13591 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
lets see..i was laid off in May but was working part time. I also have a business I run from home.
So im constantly juggling emails, printing orders, shipping packages, running errands, cleaning, bill payer/banker, scheduler, entertainment, waitress, maid, etc. and taking care of DS. (he goes to daycare part time still even though I was laid off..1-2days a week.)
its F*** exhausting. Some days work seems like a vacation.
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| Posted 10/4/12 9:16 PM |
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Beck
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 1334 total posts
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still can't believe it's mommy
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
All that were mentioned above, but most of all, I would say a cheer leader/ clown.
I spend most of my day doing ridiculous things (singing & dancing to kids songs, putting funny things on my head, showing my belly button) what ever it takes to entertain my 14 month old & keep her from being cranky.
Message edited 10/4/2012 10:24:05 PM.
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| Posted 10/4/12 10:23 PM |
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EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Posted by Onemoretime
How do you get the kids to bed by 7? I'm jealous! My kids are closer to 9 pm
I'm a driver, referree , pooper scooper, housekeeper, chef , teacher, appoinment maker, activity finder , social calendar scheduler, vacation planner, financial planner, bill payer!
The house is always a mess somewhere clean one end, time to clean the other. I have 2 boys, so exhausting
I love being home with them, but have many days I wish I were working. I'm really grateful I didn't have to leave db # 2 to work. Leaving db 1 was heartbreaking for me. So I will take all the good and hard days too
I took away my 3 yr old naps bc he was going to bed too late and cranky when he was getting up from his naps anyway.
My boys have been early sleepers, but up around 6:30ish. My 14 month old takes one nap and he's done that for a while. That time after they go to bed keeps me sane... Sometimes. Lol
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| Posted 10/5/12 8:54 AM |
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Serendipity
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Member since 4/07 7631 total posts
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PrayingWishingHopingALOT
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Re: Since becoming a SAHM...
Posted by rmdrn125
It's so funny to read this because I was just at work yesterday and the woman were lamenting how they would love to be part time!! I work part time, which is 2 12.5 hrs a week where I am a caretaker, of sorts.. I split a shift with someone because THEY needed it and I got attitude.. I told her that BEFORE I came in @ 1250p.. Igot both kids off to school, went shopping, went to the butcher , made dinner, did laundry, clean all the bedrooms, bathrooms, living room and kitchen while I am telling my hubby what also neede to be done..that being written, I love being to work & stay home, it is ALOT but that's life.. The real charmer would be being a trophy wife!!!!
I could related to your post as well. I work part time (0.5) and agree with all you just wrote!!!
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| Posted 10/5/12 9:11 AM |
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MCD0524
LIF Adult
Member since 4/10 1199 total posts
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Since becoming a SAHM...
I work from home around 30 hours a week. I have a 8 1/2 month old DS. I start in the morning my being a milk machine (I still pump), a maid, a worker, a cook, cleaner, laundry worker, errand runner, back to worker, milk machine again, activity planner, worker again, cleaner, milk machine etc etc. It runs all day like that. I wouldn't change anything in the world...Ok maybe if I was rich I would hire a mothers helper to keep him occupied while I work and 1 coworker to sit at my desk because I miss having coworkers.
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| Posted 10/5/12 9:27 AM |
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