Club SAHM

[ectanz]

jedamum:

ectanz:

A question for all mummies....hv u ever regretted to become SAHM?

i am very happy being a sahm as long as i don't look at my bank statement.

Agreed.... :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[MummyThreeStreams]

I look at DH’s bank statement and think of it as mine!

[ectanz]

By reading all of yr posting, I salute all mommies for doing great jobs. No doubt we r nagging (force to be one), but I believe when our kids grow up, they will appreciate our efforts.


Only regret - financially dependent on hb.

[ectanz]

kabalevsky:

I had some catching up to do, I think about 5 pages. Laughed from pg 151 to 155. You guys are so funny.


ectanz, no regrets being SAHM. not even when it actually makes me a bigger nag. being at home more means i nag more, definitely. and being the one who does all the housework now (compared to in the past being a FTWM living with ils and having helper), of course i get angrier at kids when they make a mess or are forgetful... inevitable.

so mommies, when our kids reach sec sch stage, time for us to find something to do? like part-time work? or would u still prefer to be full time SAHM?

Hi kabalevsky, when our kids reach sec stage, this is where they r in the most rebellious period. I think my hb will prefer me to stay at hm to TAKE CARE of them when necessary. However I maybe go for full-time job if the situation permits.

[BeContented]

ectanz:

kabalevsky:

I had some catching up to do, I think about 5 pages. Laughed from pg 151 to 155. You guys are so funny.


ectanz, no regrets being SAHM. not even when it actually makes me a bigger nag. being at home more means i nag more, definitely. and being the one who does all the housework now (compared to in the past being a FTWM living with ils and having helper), of course i get angrier at kids when they make a mess or are forgetful... inevitable.

so mommies, when our kids reach sec sch stage, time for us to find something to do? like part-time work? or would u still prefer to be full time SAHM?

Hi kabalevsky, when our kids reach sec stage, this is where they r in the most rebellious period. I think my hb will prefer me to stay at hm to TAKE CARE of them when necessary. However I maybe go for full-time job if the situation permits.

When kids in P1/P2, thot I'll just be SAHM for 2-3 years, then go back work.
Now in P4/P5, think I better wait till they finish PSLE.
But after hearing/reading stories about all the rebelling teens, wondering if I should continue to stay home.....probably will look for part-time rather than full-time....but think it's easier said than done. Also, with the recession coming, a bit fearful cos' depend on single income right now and one never knows what to expect in the job market.

Personally, I dun mind being a SAHM......but think I am still very disorganized so still lotsa things and backlogs everyday. ONE FINE DAY, when all is cleared off........I will start my exercise regime, go shopping, watch DVDs....enjoy a bit before I start working (be it part or full time) again....

[Angelight]

Like all you mummies here, I also worry about the impending world economic thunderstorm especially on a single income…that’s why electing the right person as our state president is so so impt, but that’s another thread.

[terry]

if i choose to go back to work, itz to save for my own retirement so my children wun be pressurised to support me in old age…by the time they have their own family, im sure the standard of living will be rocket high!


most impt, is be to happy mentally and stay HEALthy!

i rem my grandpa when he had a stroke, frm a strong healthy man to a man crying to me when he couldnt keep the food frm dribbling out of his mouth…so sad…he doted on me the most.

on rebellious teens: the news mentioned hw in 1 poly had a male and 2 female students in the toilet hvg a threesome! gosh!
personally, i noe of a frend’s nephew who was sued for hvg sex with an underaged sch mate. the girl was only 12, he was 15.

[jedamum]

faintz..

the good thing about being sahm is that you can have more opportunity keep tabs on what is going on in your kids life. my 9yo just picked out a book about 'how to talk to girls' in the library just now. he looked flustered and tried to put the book back to the shelf when i asked him if he needed to borrow any books. without knowing the title yet, i told him that he could pick any book. he said he just read it for fun.
luckily it has mostly comics and humour inside, not those serious type. more on how to treat girls in a proper manner.

[Kabby]

jedamum:

ectanz:

A question for all mummies....hv u ever regretted to become SAHM?

i am very happy being a sahm as long as i don't look at my bank statement.

well-said :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[Kabby]

perhaps yup, part time work may be a solution when they are in sec sch. their hours in sch would be longer so we might still be at home when they are back?


would like to strike balance between having savings for a rainy day (which is hard now) and being there for the kids so they turn out alright.