Post by babygsmommy on Jan 22, 2015 0:51:54 GMT -5
Favorite is being able to see all of my son's firsts! Least favorite is not really getting me time. Dh works long hours and I don't normally get "me" time until late at night, when everyone is asleep.
Favorite- Being home with DD especially since she is getting more vocal and starting to pretend. Being in charge of potty training and not worrying someone else will mess up progress made. Having time to clean the house when dh is at work so when he is home there's no big cleaning left to do.
Least favorite- very little me time and never being off the clock. I miss interaction with other teachers and students too.
Post by namastebiotches on Jan 22, 2015 6:56:41 GMT -5
Favorite: watching DS grow & not being away from him for 3 years until he started preschool (which I'm still getting used to.)
Least favorite: Right now honestly, preschool drop off. It seems like such a production with DS. I'm hoping I'll feel comfortable enough to put him on the bus next year.
Favorite is the same as most. Being there for all of the little things. Knowing that I'm not missing out on cuddles or laughs or firsts. I also enjoy being at home during the day and enjoying nice weather instead of sitting at an office staring outside.
Least favorite are the days when nothing goes right and I have no one to really talk to except the kids and the dog and DH when he gets home. I feel like not having consistent adult interaction is tough.
Favorite: being there for everything. How simple it makes life that my H or I don't need to worry about who calls in sick when a kid is sick. I feel like I can really support my H in his career that way since his job is not one you just call in sick for. I feel like I have time to clean, play, help with homework, cook, help with piano, run errands, take kids to scouts, tutoring, swimming, and not go insane. I am amazed by working moms, they have to work then come home to a full plate. If feels more manageable for this to be my only job. Least: Getting stir crazy when I am in the house too much. I miss having more adult interaction. I miss the flow of the day where you get so busy you look up and it is 5 and time to go.
Favorite is the flexibility. I can play with kids, do housework, run errands, make phone calls but nothing is set in stone of exactly when. I love seeing my kids interact all day and snuggling with them.
Least is always being "on" and little me time. I also miss having adult conversations. I do a lot of play dates, so that helps some.
Post by BostonKisses on Jan 22, 2015 9:22:58 GMT -5
Favorite: being able to do lots of fun things with her and not having to worry about squeezing it into an evening or weekend. Also being more readily available to go on field trips or volunteer for things in her classroom once she's in school, and not having to worry about using vacation time when she has appointments or needs to go inpatient for something.
Least Favorite: Not getting a lot of breaks, especially right now that she's in velcro child mode and insists on being within 2 ft. of me 24/7.
I've only been doing this a couple of months, and in the dead of winter, but I agree with PPs, it's nice to be able to come and go as you please and spend time outside during the day. It's nice to get so much quality time with my girl. My husband complains he only gets to see the baby when she is fussy (witching hour), but I get the happy baby during the day
Least favorite is same as others, no me time. I think I'm facing a bit of an identity crisis.
That made me laugh... That's how I felt yesterday.
Favorite: She's getting fun to play with, and it's nice to be able to see all the new things she learns first.
Least favorite: The temper tantrums!!! And being head butted (no idea why she thinks giving herself and me a headache will magically get her what she wants). Limited adult interaction.
That made me laugh... That's how I felt yesterday.
Favorite: She's getting fun to play with, and it's nice to be able to see all the new things she learns first.
Least favorite: The temper tantrums!!! And being head butted (no idea why she thinks giving herself and me a headache will magically get her what she wants). Limited adult interaction.
For some reason nobody will take me up on my offer! I dont understand.
I've only been doing this a couple of months, and in the dead of winter, but I agree with PPs, it's nice to be able to come and go as you please and spend time outside during the day. It's nice to get so much quality time with my girl. My husband complains he only gets to see the baby when she is fussy (witching hour), but I get the happy baby during the day
Least favorite is same as others, no me time. I think I'm facing a bit of an identity crisis.
The first few months are hard. I struggled being at home at the beginning even though I didn't even like my job I'd left and I was 100% sure is made the right decision. I know a couple times I said to DH "this morning on price is right" and he'd look at me with pity because that was my big thing for the day. It gets better soon!
I've only been doing this a couple of months, and in the dead of winter, but I agree with PPs, it's nice to be able to come and go as you please and spend time outside during the day. It's nice to get so much quality time with my girl. My husband complains he only gets to see the baby when she is fussy (witching hour), but I get the happy baby during the day
Least favorite is same as others, no me time. I think I'm facing a bit of an identity crisis.
How old is your LO ? That's what my husband said as well in the beginning but it's gotten so much better in the past month or so. I'm having the identity crisis thing as well.
That made me laugh... That's how I felt yesterday.
Favorite: She's getting fun to play with, and it's nice to be able to see all the new things she learns first.
Least favorite: The temper tantrums!!! And being head butted (no idea why she thinks giving herself and me a headache will magically get her what she wants). Limited adult interaction.
For some reason nobody will take me up on my offer! I dont understand.
No one will take mine either...but I never thought of offering money to have someone take her off my hands. Maybe increase the the amount of money you'll pay them?
Post by mamanorris on Jan 22, 2015 12:30:29 GMT -5
Favorite thing would be seeing all the firsts and knowing we are making great memories. Also living in yoga pants is a big plus. Least favorite is lack of me time and adult conversations. It's the hardest job but I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Like lots of pp my favorite is being able to do the activities and other things we like/need to do as I see fit.
Least favorite is feeling like I need to get AWAY from them. I love then dearly, but by Thursday night I just want them off of me. I get frustrated and feel guilty at the same time.
Post by silentsara on Jan 22, 2015 13:26:23 GMT -5
Favorite: being able to do what I want, when I want (taking a headstrong 15 month old into account, of course). ETA: I mean I can decide to go on a longer walk and play at the park and do laundry the next day. That kind of thing.
Least favorite: lack of regular adult interaction and my dh saying things like "I don't understand why you need a break, you've been playing with the baby all day." Argh. Really? Can I just pee without an audience?
Favorite: just being here to watch my kids learn, and grow. Least Favorite: No me time. Also, not getting that excitement my DH gets from the kids when he gets home. I understand they are excited to see him and have missed him, but I get a little jealous. The biggesst: housework! Some days I feel like my life looks like that movie groundhogs day. I clean the same stuff everyday over and over it seems.
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