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myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife3 months ago

After years of being a busy housewife it never fails to amaze me how we work all day and the next day it is the same state as before.We clean the kitchen,bathrooms,vacuum the carpets sweep the floors,then the laundry and ironing,cook the food and still have so much left to do.How do people work full time and keep a house as well,plus look after the children.How on earth can you manage all that.For a start many a night I have sat up with my son doing his course work till the wee small hours,making him snacks and keeping him going.Thats without all the work during the day,and the occasional coffee or walk out with friends.My mother never worked out side the home except for strawberry picking in the summer.Maybe I am just lucky not to have to work full time if I did my kids would suffer I am sure of that.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. ladym33 (5358)   ranked 193 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

There is certainly a lot to do every day and it seems there are always somethings that don't get done. I am a work at home mom now, I have a business that I run out of my home so I have to still tackle all the home chores, and run my business an take care of all of the needs of my 3 kids it certainly is a challenge and I almost never have time for myself. The one room in our house that does not get cleaned very often is our bedroom, I am too busy doing the rest of the house and our bedroom gets the least attention because nobody sees it. It does get clean, but not until all the other chores in the house are done, or until I can't stand it any longer and I have to clean it. it doesn't get that messy, but it does need a good dusting everyone once in a while and a good vacuuming.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

Hi thanks for your reply goodness how do you do it.I think I must be getting old.


myLot reputation of 99/100. ladym33 (5358)   ranked 193 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I certainly have days where things don't get done. I dedicate 1 solid hour to housework every day no mattter what else is going on, that way I can stay on top of things. Not letting things get to out of hand is the secret.

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2. myLot reputation of 100/100. JenInTN (3635)   ranked 123 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

My work never ends either. It is very fortunate that I work hours that are the same as when my children are in school. I leave a few minutes before they do in the morning and get home a few minutes before them too. I tell you what..it is exhausting.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

lets just hope everyone appreciates all the effort you put in.I am sure they love you for it.Although small kids don't realise.

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3. myLot reputation of 93/100. ANTIQUELADY (11257)   ranked 105 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

I have always heard a woman's work is never done & i believe that. I'm glad u don't have to work full time. I did when my children were home & i look back & wonder how i did as much as i did but felt a heck of alot better then than i do now.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I did use to work full time with my first family and when I look back it amazes me how I did it.


myLot reputation of 93/100. ANTIQUELADY (11257)   ranked 105 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I know what u mean, Sue. I think i told u i raised both my sons by myself & it was a job but we can do alot when we have it to do. Happy days to u.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

My only regret is I did not have the time to love them more,as they grow so quick.I try to make it up to my daughter.Helping her with her kids connor and katie treating them and spending real quality time with them,only books and cuddles for an hour then off to the park.Katie did a list of her best friends for her birthday party and Nanny Dave as she calls me was number five on her list.I was so touched to make her top ten.So as far as I am concerned it was worth every minute and would gladly do it all again.


myLot reputation of 93/100. ANTIQUELADY (11257)   ranked 105 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

AWWWWWWW, THAT'S SWEET TO MAKE HER LIST. Bet u got the bighead over that, lol.

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4. myLot reputation of 95/100. tamarafireheart (12523)   ranked 40 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

Hi suzzy3,



I ahven't any children but my hubby is worse an then any cheldren and I used to work full time then partime still did all the house work and hubby didn't help because he is working fulltime but now I have to stop work for health reasons and he had to do some house work that I can no loner manage, you spould hear him whing, lol.


Tamara


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

Most men just do not realise how hard it is to keep the place nice and all the jobs that have to be done.Not just the dusting,but cleaning the bathroom,cleaning the windows,cleaning the cooker the list goes on and on.It is a real culture shock for them.

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. anniefannie (1326)   3 months ago

i had to work around the clock to keep every thing done when i was married and the kids was home i worked full time i just never had any time for myself now that is all i have time for my self i sometime i wish i could go back to those day not to often tho


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I am like you sometimes you do miss the old days but I am learning to put myself first .When I spend a day with my daughter helping her with the two kids,I come home exhausted and need a couple of easy days,keeping quiet.I think we have done our time but it is the happy memories that come flooding back but it is the hard work we forget about.

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6. myLot reputation of 95/100. Sreekala (1734)   3 months ago

Hi suzzy,

How are you dear?happy

I am a working woman so I am holding double responsibilities. I have to look after my kids (I think you may know about me), house hold works etc I have to do lot of works in a day. Managing two kids (8 year old and 2 year old) is a tough task especially when they fight. If I give some consideration to the younger then elder may complaint you are caring only younger one. But when I am alone I think about those incidents I know I will lost these kind of enjoyment soon because they are growing fast.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I would not have missed those days for the world,when the kids were small it was entertaining with their antics,making sure they ate the right food,bath time,what they used to come with and how they percieve the world.They do grow fast but beleave me they will still need you.My son is sixteen and is studing for his A levels so he can go to university.The drama's continue with how much they weigh,how big their muscles are,trying to get their hair right.Wearing the right clothes I sometimes think girls are so much easier than boys,beleave me you still have plenty to come yet.

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7. myLot reputation of 100/100. paula27661 (5235)   3 months ago

I agree with you wholeheartedly! I stay at home and work part time writing from the house, I have only one child and I struggle to have enough time to myself! I have no idea how women who work full time do it. I consider myself very fortunate that I have been able to stay at home for as long as I have; my daughter is almost eight years old.

The work around the house is never ending and I gave up a long time ago trying to finish it each day because it just doesn’t work like that. I do different chores each day and I don’t look around too much or I will drive myself insane; that’s the disadvantage of being at home all the time; you feel guilty if the house is not spotless, but I am getting over that feeling!
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myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I know exactly what you mean,upstairs tend to get left and my son is sixteen and he is quiet tidy so I have no excuse at all.I think I have just worn myself out over the years.My first husband used to be a lazy so and so and I had to work several jobs and look after the kids,clean house,until I had enough and he went back to his mums.Things are much better know with my new husband sixteen years of bliss.He was worth waiting for,although I could have done with him a few years earlier.

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. dragon54u (9544)   ranked 22 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

I did it for 19 years and I can't answer your question! It was all I could do to keep the house clean, the clothes washed, the house repaired and looking good inside and out, the cooking, lunch-packing, playing with the kids, running them to games and stuff, etc., etc., etc.

I think everyone suffers when moms go to work. If moms would stay home, every man would have a job and be able to support their families. At least, that's how the theory goes. We'd certainly have a healthier, happy generation of children!


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I never meant to critize anyones life style and I am sure your kids are fine.It sounds like you had no choice and am sure your kids really love you for all the effort you must have put in.I was like you with my first family,first husband was a waste of space now things are much better for me with my second family.I must agree with certain aspects of your theory on mums staying at home.Men have the jobs,the trouble is these days the girls are told they can have the best of both worlds and really it is not true.Me time they call it,heavens I went fifteen years without a moment to myself at one stage,now they have a divorce if they cannot have thier trips to the gym.girls nights out it is not just the girls it is the boys as well.I think there should be lessons on bringing kids up at school and how me time is a thing you might be able to have after the kids are about fourteen.Then they would be better educated and realise what they have let themselfs in for.


myLot reputation of 98/100. dragon54u (9544)   ranked 22 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

I agree with the education!! Girls think babies will love them and guys think siring a child makes them a man. Wrong! Children are hard but rewarding work, I'm glad of every moment I had raising mine but I really wish someone had given me a realistic picture of what it would be like. I would have been a much better mother! thumbup


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

Same here,when they are babies it is easy play,wash,feed,change a bit like a dolly,it was when they would not do as you asked,as they just could not understand.I used to spend a lot of time outdoors playing ball,swings,swimming ect,So they were ready to look at a book or even have a nap so I could do the housework ect.I never forget looking after my grandaughter as a baby so mum could work a few days a week,as soon as they went to sleep boy did I get a wriggle on.We all doubt our efforts as mothers but beleave me you like me did our best.

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. christylynn (1894)   3 months ago

I know what you mean, I thank God I have my husband and the he is able and willing to stay home with the kids, otherwise I wouldnt be able to do what I am doing. Even with 3 of the kids being in school full time then our youngest son is in preschool in the morning then he has the baby all day and then our son in afternoon it's still a lot to do with everything, I remeber when I stayed home full time and did everything for 10 years it's quit an adjustment for both of us, I try to help him out on my days off cause I remeber how it is.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

Your husband sounds a bit like mine a real gem.Some Dads just don't realise just how hard it really is.After being up with a sick child then having to do a days work the next day and then come home and cook and so on.

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. savak03 (2174)   ranked 140 out of 226 in housewife   3 months ago

Somehow we manage to get done the things that we need to no matter how much we have to do. As I look back on my life I am sometimes amazed at how much I was able to accomplish since it seems that now I can't manage even the simple things. There is an old saying that if you need something done right away ask a busy person to do it. The analogy is that a busy person knows the value of organization and starting early where the person with time on his hands always thinks he'll have time to do it later.


myLot reputation of 95/100. suzzy3 (3924)   ranked 3 out of 226 in housewife  3 months ago

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