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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Bebelove
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Clean cook, lunch with friends, nothing. Lol
And that right there makes me jealous.
Lucky you are able to be in that position.
Many men and women prepare for years in order to be able to stay home. It's not just about luck
Sometimes you can prepare as much as you can and then life happens :(
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
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Posted by Bebelove
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by JennZ
Clean cook, lunch with friends, nothing. Lol
And that right there makes me jealous.
Lucky you are able to be in that position.
Many men and women prepare for years in order to be able to stay home. It's not just about luck
Sometimes you can prepare as much as you can and then life happens :(
Agree...sometimes life doesn't work out as you plan...
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| Posted 1/20/16 6:21 PM |
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Bebelove
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I have learned that everyone's reality is different -
What is 'easy' for one, is a HUGE effort for another.
What is Priority #1 for one person, is #10 for another
There are way too many factors in everyone's life to say "It would be so much easier to be a SAHM" .......well, maybe for YOU, it would - but, the woman who just described her day to day as Pres of the PTA and SEPTA thinks it would be easier to go to work FT -
You can't argue with that - maybe, it WOULD be easier, for HER to go to work FT based on her reality. The chance of all of the variables in one mother's life being exactly the same as another's are slim to none.
Every person handles their responsibilities, time, life differently -
there are no two working mothers who have the exact same deal, no two SAH mothers who have the exact same routine while the kids are at school .........
it's really pointless to even bother asking another person that question, unless their situation is VERY similar to yours and you're looking for ways to imporve your day to day
I basically asked as this is the first time I have been home for an extended period of time with kids in school. It actually came from my dh the other day who was off from work and said he can't understand what people do all day home lol. I started wondering what my mother did, besides cleaning as she dusted every day and had the house immaculate. It seems too easy and that I must be doing something wrong lol. I do job hunt all day and night though so it is not like I do nothing and that is quite frustrating.
Yeah, he wants you to go back to work , hence his question. My DH would never say what do you do all day , he knows what my days are like.
He wasn't asking me as he knows what I have been doing (mostly job hunting). He could never imagine staying home all day as he finds it mindless boring lol. He is also not like me who can find something to clean at anytime.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Bebelove
My kids are gone for 6 hours a day. I cook breakfast and lunch for them in the mornings, once they leave I clean up the mess and make my own breakfast. I go to the gym, food shop, do all errands , cleaning , laundry during the day. I meet up with family / friends sometimes, catch up on shows, volunteer at school, etc.
These are the positives:
If I'm sick/ tired I take it easy.
If the kids are sick, have half day, up all night sick, snow day, vacation days, I never have to worry.
If DH travels, has a long day, etc I don't have to worry. He doesn't have to worry.
By 8pm, DH and I are relaxing together watching a show or chatting.
Our weekends are free besides kids activities and family / friend functions. I can get everything done during the week.
The kids and the husband have it very easy.
I get bored sometimes!! I also had parents that worked a LOT. If I got sick as a kid, I was at the sitters house miserable. If my parents were late getting home from work, too bad.
Having a SAHP can be a luxury for the whole family (not just the parent staying home). I've worked full time and know exactly how it is. I'm busy now, as I was busy at work. Having 2 parents with very heavy careers and long hours makes for a really hard family life, we have BTDT.
I will work FT again but for right now, this is how it is.
I would never food shop during the week working or not so that wouldn't affect me. My dh helps with the laundry with or without me working too. I guess that just doesn't affect me like some people.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by Bebelove
My kids are gone for 6 hours a day. I cook breakfast and lunch for them in the mornings, once they leave I clean up the mess and make my own breakfast. I go to the gym, food shop, do all errands , cleaning , laundry during the day. I meet up with family / friends sometimes, catch up on shows, volunteer at school, etc.
These are the positives:
If I'm sick/ tired I take it easy.
If the kids are sick, have half day, up all night sick, snow day, vacation days, I never have to worry.
If DH travels, has a long day, etc I don't have to worry. He doesn't have to worry.
By 8pm, DH and I are relaxing together watching a show or chatting.
Our weekends are free besides kids activities and family / friend functions. I can get everything done during the week.
The kids and the husband have it very easy.
I get bored sometimes!! I also had parents that worked a LOT. If I got sick as a kid, I was at the sitters house miserable. If my parents were late getting home from work, too bad.
Having a SAHP can be a luxury for the whole family (not just the parent staying home). I've worked full time and know exactly how it is. I'm busy now, as I was busy at work. Having 2 parents with very heavy careers and long hours makes for a really hard family life, we have BTDT.
I will work FT again but for right now, this is how it is.
I would never food shop during the week working or not so that wouldn't affect me. My dh helps with the laundry with or without me working too. I guess that just doesn't affect me like some people.
Why wouldn't you ever food shop during the week? The stores are WAY less crowded during the week! That alone makes it worthwhile! I try to stay away from stores on the weekend!
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by Bebelove
My kids are gone for 6 hours a day. I cook breakfast and lunch for them in the mornings, once they leave I clean up the mess and make my own breakfast. I go to the gym, food shop, do all errands , cleaning , laundry during the day. I meet up with family / friends sometimes, catch up on shows, volunteer at school, etc.
These are the positives:
If I'm sick/ tired I take it easy.
If the kids are sick, have half day, up all night sick, snow day, vacation days, I never have to worry.
If DH travels, has a long day, etc I don't have to worry. He doesn't have to worry.
By 8pm, DH and I are relaxing together watching a show or chatting.
Our weekends are free besides kids activities and family / friend functions. I can get everything done during the week.
The kids and the husband have it very easy.
I get bored sometimes!! I also had parents that worked a LOT. If I got sick as a kid, I was at the sitters house miserable. If my parents were late getting home from work, too bad.
Having a SAHP can be a luxury for the whole family (not just the parent staying home). I've worked full time and know exactly how it is. I'm busy now, as I was busy at work. Having 2 parents with very heavy careers and long hours makes for a really hard family life, we have BTDT.
I will work FT again but for right now, this is how it is.
I would never food shop during the week working or not so that wouldn't affect me. My dh helps with the laundry with or without me working too. I guess that just doesn't affect me like some people.
Why wouldn't you ever food shop during the week? The stores are WAY less crowded during the week! That alone makes it worthwhile! I try to stay away from stores on the weekend!
It depends on the time of day in the weekend as I usually don't have a problem. I like starting the week off with a full fridge, freezer and pantry. If I shopped closer to the weekend when the kids were home, there would be nothing left when Monday came lol
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
I just went back to work part time after being home with my triplets for 3.5 years. They are in school 830-230. The days I do not work, I take a 930 am fitness class almost every day. I get home around 11, eat and shower, and by 12/1230 I am out running errands. Some personal - eyebrow wax, etc - some for the family. I leave to get the kids around 2 so I can get a parking spot. It goes by fast but I can't complain about that part. It's nice and leisurely. From 230-7 though my days are just as insane as they always were- refereeing fights, entertaining three kids, cleaning up after them, attempting to make dinner etc.
The other day I covered a shift and worked ten hour straight and I have to say it was paradise. Way easier than being home with the kids. Even easier than being home with them half day. Nothing is as mentally and physically draining as caring for multiple small children!
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
I shop A LOT. Hence the screen name  
I drive the kids to school. Come home and do laundry, clean, shower and get myself ready for the day.
Then... it's whatever I feel like doing. I might stay home and watch wendy Williams and stuff off my DVR that I didn't watch the night before, or go shopping/run errands. I try to meet up with friends for lunch once a month. I'm involved in the school tons.. some weeks there is a lot going on, some weeks nothing at all. But I am at every single bake sale, school trip, pta meeting, etc.
Pick up kids, snacks, homework, four days a week we have some sport or activity that we have to shuttle back and forth to, dinner and more laundry. Then bath/bed for kids and clean up from dinner.
I love my life and hubs is happy - It works for us. He works insane hours... I do all the kids stuff alone. All the plays/shows, parent teacher stuff, doctor appointments - you name it and I do it solo.
He comes home to a clean house, hot meal waiting for him. Kids are about to get into bed. He hasn't stepped foot in a supermarket in years. He never has to run errands... pharmacy, bank, dry cleaning.. its all taken care of. The only thing he does is go to the barber... because I can't do that for him
You'll never hear me complain about it. I don't take it for granted for a second. I'm so grateful and appreciative that I am able to do this. I also never say TGIF. Monday mornings are my Friday  
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by SHOPAHOLIC
I shop A LOT. Hence the screen name
I drive the kids to school. Come home and do laundry, clean, shower and get myself ready for the day.
Then... it's whatever I feel like doing. I might stay home and watch wendy Williams and stuff off my DVR that I didn't watch the night before, or go shopping/run errands. I try to meet up with friends for lunch once a month. I'm involved in the school tons.. some weeks there is a lot going on, some weeks nothing at all. But I am at every single bake sale, school trip, pta meeting, etc.
Pick up kids, snacks, homework, four days a week we have some sport or activity that we have to shuttle back and forth to, dinner and more laundry. Then bath/bed for kids and clean up from dinner.
I love my life and hubs is happy - It works for us. He works insane hours... I do all the kids stuff alone. All the plays/shows, parent teacher stuff, doctor appointments - you name it and I do it solo.
He comes home to a clean house, hot meal waiting for him. Kids are about to get into bed. He hasn't stepped foot in a supermarket in years. He never has to run errands... pharmacy, bank, dry cleaning.. its all taken care of. The only thing he does is go to the barber... because I can't do that for him
You'll never hear me complain about it. I don't take it for granted for a second. I'm so grateful and appreciative that I am able to do this. I also never say TGIF. Monday mornings are my Friday
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Lauren82
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by Bebelove
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by JennZ
Clean cook, lunch with friends, nothing. Lol
And that right there makes me jealous.
Lucky you are able to be in that position.
Many men and women prepare for years in order to be able to stay home. It's not just about luck
Sometimes you can prepare as much as you can and then life happens :(
Agree...sometimes life doesn't work out as you plan...
Ain't that the truth
Worked my butt of building my home business so I can bring in a substantial income and be a SAHM. Life had other plans - can't have kids. What a kick in the ass
Tho I am glad I did this. I have freedom most days and it's great. Supermarket whenever. Drs visits whatever appt available etc.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
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Kind of off topic slightly, but I really hate when SAHM's with kids in school all day post meme's on Facebook that say "Thank God its Friday".
I always want to respond, "really, because I'm pretty sure that your Friday is just like your Monday through Thursday"...
Maybe I am wrong in thinking this?
Maybe because they have their DH's at home during the weekend? or special weekend plans?
I find this odd too, as a SAHM, my friday is just like every other day EXCEPT i do look forward to my husband being home and all 3 of us doing our special weekend activities together.
This and it means that I can enjoy a much needed glass of wine.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Pumpkin1
It's a "grass is always greener" argument. In a perfect world, we could work part-time in a fulfilling job and have enough time at home to get everything done. Until then, we will have to envy what other people have.
This, actually, IS my life and I know how lucky I am to have it. It really should be more common, there should be more opportunities for women to have p/t careers, there is so much demand for it. And I think employers benefit too... I do a jobshare and I KNOW my boss gets more out of my jobshare partner and I than she would 1 f/t employee.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by itsbabytime
Posted by busymomonli
Kind of off topic slightly, but I really hate when SAHM's with kids in school all day post meme's on Facebook that say "Thank God its Friday".
I always want to respond, "really, because I'm pretty sure that your Friday is just like your Monday through Thursday"...
Maybe I am wrong in thinking this?
Well I can only speak for myself but, yes, I do think you are wrong for thinking this. On school days I am up 5:30 to make sure my kids have what they need for the day (lunches, snacks, clean clothes, backpacks ready etc.), I shower and try to be somewhat ready. Kids are up 7am. Get everyone ready and out of the house. I come home and quickly straighten up and then most days I am out of the house again within 30 min. I am at one of my kids schools many if not most day throughout the week. I also volunteer for neighborhood things as well. Then, I am running around in between doing grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, shopping etc. Working on emails, prepping for daisy meetings and school related events, etc. etc. etc. Then, when I pick up my kids my day is NON-STOP until I go to sleep. Once my kids are asleep - more cleaning, laundry, prepping, emails for school and volunteer related activities. I usually don't go to bed until midnight and then 5:30 comes and it starts all over again. So yes, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the weekends when things are less intense.
Hope that helps you see the other side. If you spent one day in my shoes you would see you are no less busy than me. 
ETA: Coffee, Lunches, exercise, nails, hair, doctors appt. - these are all luxuries I try to fit in once a month or so.
The thing is most FTWM do all these things too....and leave the house to work outside the home all day. We still need to grocery shop, get kids ready, do laundry, cook and clean. We still have activities and homework to do with kids. It bothers me when people act like FTWM do not still have to take care of their family.
And I am not woa is me, because actually my husband is staying home right now doing tons of chores that lighten my load. Life is pretty good here. But I don't think you can compare a 2 working parent household to a 1 working parent/ 1 Stay at home parent household. As the working mom in this relationship I am very happy to have my husband home. While his life is not necessarily easier than mine, both our lives have become so much easier since he can stay home.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
These threads rarely start with negative intentions but they never end well.
They always bring out smugness and defensiveness - on both sides.
This is one of the milder ones I've seen, but still, it's there, in several responses.
My mom always said "never discuss politics or religion."
She has no idea how much worse it could get.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by afternoondelight828
I have been home and I have to tell you, I don't get what people complain about being home when the kids are in school full time.
I can definetely see when the kids are younger and you are constantly taking care of them.
You don't need to deep clean everyday, once you organize, that is not something you do everyday, it just becomes maintenance.
Cooking, yes, you can do that but who is cooking for 7 hours? lol
How about we quit with the subtle shaming of other women's life choices?
And before you respond- go back and re-read your post.
"I don't get what people complain about..."
"You don't need to..."
"Who is cooking for..."
"Lol"
It really bothers me when women make other women feel insignificant - and you managed to do that with your tone. Maybe it wasn't your intention, but it came across as incredibly insensitive (and I don't consider myself to be a sensitive person).
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by justbeachy
Posted by afternoondelight828
I have been home and I have to tell you, I don't get what people complain about being home when the kids are in school full time.
I can definetely see when the kids are younger and you are constantly taking care of them.
You don't need to deep clean everyday, once you organize, that is not something you do everyday, it just becomes maintenance.
Cooking, yes, you can do that but who is cooking for 7 hours? lol
How about we quit with the subtle shaming of other women's life choices?
And before you respond- go back and re-read your post.
"I don't get what people complain about..."
"You don't need to..."
"Who is cooking for..."
"Lol"
It really bothers me when women make other women feel insignificant - and you managed to do that with your tone. Maybe it wasn't your intention, but it came across as incredibly insensitive (and I don't consider myself to be a sensitive person).
I took it as she IS a SAHM with all her kids at school. She's looking for actual suggestions.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Eireann
Posted by justbeachy
Posted by afternoondelight828
I have been home and I have to tell you, I don't get what people complain about being home when the kids are in school full time.
I can definetely see when the kids are younger and you are constantly taking care of them.
You don't need to deep clean everyday, once you organize, that is not something you do everyday, it just becomes maintenance.
Cooking, yes, you can do that but who is cooking for 7 hours? lol
How about we quit with the subtle shaming of other women's life choices?
And before you respond- go back and re-read your post.
"I don't get what people complain about..."
"You don't need to..."
"Who is cooking for..."
"Lol"
It really bothers me when women make other women feel insignificant - and you managed to do that with your tone. Maybe it wasn't your intention, but it came across as incredibly insensitive (and I don't consider myself to be a sensitive person).
I took it as she IS a SAHM with all her kids at school. She's looking for actual suggestions.
Right now I am home looking for a full time job and worked full time with kids for almost 18 years, over 25 total.
I am seeing now what it is like and wonder what others do all day while their kids are in school. As expected, many get to do what they want, when they want.
I guess I should enjoy my time off as I have another 20-25 years to work lol.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by Kitten1929
This is one of those arguments that will go on until the end of time.
I am a FTWM - I think the demands of a job outside the home are completely different than the stress of being a SAHM. Not more or less, but categorically different.
When I come to work - I have to be in work mode. I have to be on point, remember minute details, answer to not only my boss but the hordes of people needing info, needing my boss, coordinating this, coordinating that. I don't see my kid for 9 hours of the day. Knowing at any second my boss needs or wants something that I have no idea if I have the answer for. Making sure I have a plan for dinner, squeezing in errands on my (nonexistent) lunch break, doing laundry at 10pm. Answering emails at 6am before I even take a shower. That's the reality of my working life.
When I'm at home, yes, I am doing lots of things, running errands, cleaning, cooking...but I'm not answering to anyone. I can do what I want. I don't have to schedule conference calls, or set up meetings, or make sure my boss has what he needs at a seconds notice. I can watch movies all damn day and order pizza and sit in my underwear. That level of "busy" is totally different than a working mom's "busy."
I don't worry about what anyone else does with their time. They're able to stay at home, that's great for them. I wish I could. But my reality is very different from their's and I see no point in trying to make them equal.
I'm sorry but I believe everything you wrote. And it's not meant for anyone to take offense. You're absolutely correct! And I can honestly say this bc I literally have worn every hat. I have been a FTWM, SAHM, PTWM, work from home mom and work weekends only mom.
I will stand by this my stress level is the lowest when I was fully a SAHM.
Not that I sat on my ass all day. But like this poster said j didn't have the "demands" of a job where I was answering to someone. If someone was sick... That's it ... We had an easy day.... Being at work is a whole different ball game.
Currently I work part time. Stress level not as high as when I was full time in the least and Definately not as low as when I was home
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by MomMom
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
I have zero idea what being a working mom but I never understood he whole cleaning/cooking etc thing
I cannot clean while home. I have twin toddlers. If I attempt to go clean day a bathroom. Whatever room they are in is destroyed or even better a fist fight is breaking out
Same goes for cooking. Maybe it's just my kids lol but cooking is not easy with two kids.
I cannot imagine how hard it is to work full
Time and come home and do a million things. I just don't think it's always fair to correlate being home with being able to do certain things. Hope that makes sense
And as for pp who had least stress when a sahm ,bless
You 3 yr old twins,well my stress level is sky high lol
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by MomMom
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
If anyone is wondering, those tasks get done between 10 pm and midnight or at any time prior to the 5 am wake up call. However, if I have to log in when kids go to bed this timeframe is utilized for the "2nd shift" and most of those things above do not get done. No TV, no straightening up, etc.
Just wanted to add my experience as a commuting, working mom with a demanding career and no family help!
I think there should be a "mom swap" reality TV series in which FTWm and SAHM swap! (Not that I would have time to watch it though!!). :)
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by gina409
Posted by MomMom
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
I have zero idea what being a working mom but I never understood he whole cleaning/cooking etc thing
I cannot clean while home. I have twin toddlers. If I attempt to go clean day a bathroom. Whatever room they are in is destroyed or even better a fist fight is breaking out
Same goes for cooking. Maybe it's just my kids lol but cooking is not easy with two kids.
I cannot imagine how hard it is to work full
Time and come home and do a million things. I just don't think it's always fair to correlate being home with being able to do certain things. Hope that makes sense
And as for pp who had least stress when a sahm ,bless
You 3 yr old twins,well my stress level is sky high lol
Good points! I have three kids 4 and under! They do make it hard to cook and clean!
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by gina409
Posted by MomMom
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
I have zero idea what being a working mom but I never understood he whole cleaning/cooking etc thing
I cannot clean while home. I have twin toddlers. If I attempt to go clean day a bathroom. Whatever room they are in is destroyed or even better a fist fight is breaking out
Same goes for cooking. Maybe it's just my kids lol but cooking is not easy with two kids.
I cannot imagine how hard it is to work full
Time and come home and do a million things. I just don't think it's always fair to correlate being home with being able to do certain things. Hope that makes sense
And as for pp who had least stress when a sahm ,bless
You 3 yr old twins,well my stress level is sky high lol
I am not sure if you agree or disagree with what I wrote. But the original question asked was SAHM with kids in full time school. So that was what I referring to. I also agree when home with a small child I barely got anything done re cleaning or cooking. It's a big difference once they are in school all day and that was what the OP asked and I was referring to.
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| Posted 1/21/16 12:15 AM |
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Re: SAHM's with Kids in Full time School
Posted by gina409
Posted by MomMom
I am a SAHM. But i will ask without singling anyone on this thread out - when do you think Working Moms cook, clean, send emails, make lunches, cut coupons, have hobbies, volunteer, run errands etc?
I can't imagine having to work and also fit in all the same things us SAHMs do during the day. The only thing I miss about working is more adult interaction.
I have zero idea what being a working mom but I never understood he whole cleaning/cooking etc thing
I cannot clean while home. I have twin toddlers. If I attempt to go clean day a bathroom. Whatever room they are in is destroyed or even better a fist fight is breaking out
Same goes for cooking. Maybe it's just my kids lol but cooking is not easy with two kids.
I cannot imagine how hard it is to work full
Time and come home and do a million things. I just don't think it's always fair to correlate being home with being able to do certain things. Hope that makes sense
And as for pp who had least stress when a sahm ,bless
You 3 yr old twins,well my stress level is sky high lol
I think the less stress starts when the kids go to school full time.
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| Posted 1/21/16 8:40 AM |
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