Me Time!

[TheAnswer]

janet_lee88:

you're due so soon? mid may?

enjoy your pregnancy...it must be exciting to have a baby and having a little helper in the form of your son.

Late April..

[TheAnswer]

Teabreak!

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[sharonkhoo]

sleepy:

janet_lee88:

kids grow up very fast...we should enjoy them at every stage.

work in the office is never-ending and at the end of the day, everyone is dispensable. so enjoy every minute with the family because that's where you are always wanted.

I always thought I would continue working till retirement until a relative shared with me that she regreted missing her 3 children growing years. She was at retirement age then and she said looking back at her life, that was her biggest regret.

That conversation jolted me. I was slogging long hours in office then and was feeling frustrated that I missed the first year of my baby's growth. I served my resignation letter 2 months later. And have been home ever since.

I became a SAHM because we were overseas. I probably wouldn't have done that (at least not initially) if we had been in Singapore as everyone I know went back to work after having babies. I am glad I did that, even though I had to deal with baby/toddler and all subsequent phases single-handed most of the time. Now I have time on my hands, I am taking on some work, so I guess you could say I'm living my life backwards? I did work 10yrs before having kids though.

[zbear]

janet_lee88:

you can slog like a dog in the office because you are paid and expected to...however can still get the sack...but this will never happen at home.

the benefits reaped from putting in the same hours will churn out happy children who share a bond with the mum. I've been a stay-home mum for the past 15 years...it was not all that perfect but I've survived.
when I ask my kids if they would have preferred me to be working, their answer is a no.

I am sure a lot of women would much prefer to stay at home but its not possible now with single income for most.

So pls count your blessings each time you feel frustrated at being a SAHM.

[janet88]

I count my blessings I can be a sahm.

[SBKS]

janet_lee88:

SBKS:

i tell my DDs, earn your keep. no do housework, no food for you. :rotflmao: .


no really, they gt to help with housework. but still give food even though no help from them. :imanangel:

even if there is a maid, they should lift a finger...i don't want to raise spoiled brats. at least tidy up their own rooms.
sometimes when son walks off after his meal, i will call him back to put his used bowl/cutlery in the sink :mad:

yup..no maid here,. so they gt to do extra to earn their keep. Muahahahah

[Porky Pig]

janet_lee88:

I count my blessings I can be a sahm.

Once when Porky was so sick of working and told DH that Porky wanted to be a SAHM. Almost immediately DH said, cheaper to have a maid than to have you sitting at home. Besides the two kids will definitely be killed by you in no time. Sigh!

[janet88]

a maid can do housework like washing, cooking, cleaning windows…if they are automatic and doesn’t give problems. but they incur huge PUB bills and also spoil many things in the house too.


as of this year, hubby has been the one doing more coaching with kid…bcos science/math/geography/art not my areas. so I get to enjoy more ME time…but the BEST time for ME time is after they go to school.

[Beatrice_NoQ]

janet_lee88:

a maid can do housework like washing, cooking, cleaning windows...if they are automatic and doesn't give problems. but they incur huge PUB bills and also spoil many things in the house too.


as of this year, hubby has been the one doing more coaching with kid...bcos science/math/geography/art not my areas. so I get to enjoy more ME time...but the BEST time for ME time is after they go to school.

Yup! And also, maids can't help kids with their homework, so they can never measure up to a SAHM.

And I know what you mean.. The 6 or so hours in which kids are at school are the best time to just take a chill pill and rejuvenate! Unfortunately for most SAHMs, that time translates to housework time. :sad:

[janet88]

maids are maids...they can do housework but they cannot be a mum to the kids.


the moment hubby and kids leave the house for work/school (635am), it's my HAPPY HOUR :rahrah: Monday is busy day because I change floor rugs, vacuum and mop floor...then I cool down in front of the PC. I only need 1.5 hours to do housework. then I blast the songs saved on youtube...absolutely wonderful :imcool:

but housework is never-ending. so I check the fans to see which needs to be cleaned and wash curtains. it's boring but after seeing fans are clean and curtains are different, it puts me in a good mood.