Favorite vs. Least favorite

[barnabee]

Thought it might be interesting to see what everyone's favorite and/or least favorite thing is about being a SAHM. Complain or exclaim away!

[babygsmommy]

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.

[Girlymama79]

Favorite is feeling like I'm doing the best thing for my family (and all the hugs, kisses, and cuddles).

Least favorite is never being 'off work'. It's always there staring at me!

[barnabee]

Favorites are not missing anything, getting to take walks during the middle of the day and enjoy the sunshine, having unlimited time with LO.

Least favorite - always feeling like there's something that needs to be done.

I'd say the good parts of being a SAHM always trump the bad, it's just easy to forget when I'm having a more challenging day.

[mishkaroni]

Favorite is being with my kid all the time

Least favorite.. see my favorite

[penguin129]

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.

[masonjar]

Favorite: Being with my kiddo everyday.

Least favorite: Not feeling good enough or feeling like I contribute enough. I can't keep up with the house work and everything.

[namastebiotches]

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.

[ashiscute]

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.

[sagen]

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.

[lilqt3929]

Favorite-Being with DD all day and seeing her grow and learn each day.

Least Favorite-Not having that feeling of it being 5PM on a friday.

[mrslka]

Favorite- being with my kids as they learn new things and cuddle/kiss/hug when they need it.

Least favorite- never getting me time.

I think the good out weights the bad, they won't be little forever!

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Jan 22, 2015 3:16:25 GMT -5 mishkaroni said:

Favorite is being with my kid all the time

Least favorite.. see my favorite

This.

Free toddler- comes with 100$ and shipping paid.

[caybeh]

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.

[BostonKisses]

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.

[gibrown]

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.

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Jan 22, 2015 9:05:19 GMT -5 @notyourmom said:

Jan 22, 2015 3:16:25 GMT -5 mishkaroni said:

Favorite is being with my kid all the time

Least favorite.. see my favorite

This.

Free toddler- comes with 100$ and shipping paid.

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. 

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Jan 22, 2015 10:10:47 GMT -5 @auri said:

Jan 22, 2015 9:05:19 GMT -5 @notyourmom said:

This.

Free toddler- comes with 100$ and shipping paid.

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.

[lavendergiraffes]

Guessing it's pretty much the same as everyone else's....

Favorite - not missing any of her milestones and being with her all the time

Least favorite - no me time and no adult time!!

[ashiscute]

Jan 22, 2015 9:54:52 GMT -5 gibrown said:

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!

[barnabee]

Jan 22, 2015 9:54:52 GMT -5 gibrown said:

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.

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Jan 22, 2015 10:17:15 GMT -5 @notyourmom said:

Jan 22, 2015 10:10:47 GMT -5 @auri said:

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? 

[mamanorris]

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.

[NandaB]

Favorite: not having to wear real pants. Eating crap all day (probably why I can't wear real pants)

Least: I have a 3 yr old. And a toddler who likes to climb on shit. And a newborn who doesn't quite have the hang of nursing.


So I guess my fav is being a lazyass and my least favorite is my actual children. Oops

[jensriot]

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.

[silentsara]

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?

[gibrown]

ashiscute
Yeah...I'm constantly sharing things I learned from the Today show, and I get the same look

[bobcat]

Fav: having flexibility in my day to focus on baby girl

Least fav: sometimes all that flexibility leads to too many lazy days and I feel guilty about not accomplishing much

[mrss87]

Favorite: Pretty much the same, not missing milestones and the flexibility to schedule apps without taking time off.

Least: It can get kinda boring but I'm hoping that will get better when the weather is nicer and DS is a bit older.

[kale0309]

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.