Comments on: Wherein I Answer The Question: So, You’re A SAHM? What Do You Do All Day? http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:28:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lynne http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-18452 Lynne Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:19:12 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-18452 I am laughing so hard, that the tears are rolling down my face!!! I just happened upon your website through "Like Merchant Ships".....and I am so glad I did! Your posts are hilarious ( well, most of them are...the others are just...beautiful). Between the "Mary Tyler Moore" day and this post...I have not laughed this hard in awhile! I am a 46 year old SAHM, but my kids are 21 and 16....I am remembering all of the same moments when my two were little...oh, how I wish for their babyhood back. They are two wonderful kids ( I have a boy and a girl), so opposite of each other...both were a totally different experiences...but now, since both are so active and have their cars, both are hardly home. Husband and I just look at each other...in those early years, we would have loved a free night together...we have it all too often now...just he, the two dogs, and me. The years fly by...it is so wonderful to read how you are enjoying your child...and your blog is a precious gift to all who read it. Thank you so much. I am laughing so hard, that the tears are rolling down my face!!! I just happened upon your website through “Like Merchant Ships”…..and I am so glad I did! Your posts are hilarious ( well, most of them are…the others are just…beautiful). Between the “Mary Tyler Moore” day and this post…I have not laughed this hard in awhile! I am a 46 year old SAHM, but my kids are 21 and 16….I am remembering all of the same moments when my two were little…oh, how I wish for their babyhood back. They are two wonderful kids ( I have a boy and a girl), so opposite of each other…both were a totally different experiences…but now, since both are so active and have their cars, both are hardly home. Husband and I just look at each other…in those early years, we would have loved a free night together…we have it all too often now…just he, the two dogs, and me. The years fly by…it is so wonderful to read how you are enjoying your child…and your blog is a precious gift to all who read it. Thank you so much.

]]> By: catherine http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-9429 catherine Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:16:26 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-9429 Love your blog!!! The potty training thing? nothing to do with you as a mommy. I have 3 grand children and I raised three children. Each one is different. Some are early and some are late. Toddlers are a blast!!! Have fun and play. The house will be there later to get cleaned up. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Time does not stand still for anyone. So happy for you and your husband. God bless and keep your family. Love your blog!!! The potty training thing? nothing to do with you as a mommy. I have 3 grand children and I raised three children. Each one is different. Some are early and some are late.
Toddlers are a blast!!! Have fun and play. The house will be there later to get cleaned up. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Time does not stand still for anyone. So happy for you and your husband. God bless and keep your family.

]]> By: Jenny http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8343 Jenny Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:24:45 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8343 Too funny! I love your blog. My baby is almost 2 years old, and I feel like it takes longer and longer to get out of the house every day. He's walking up and down the stairs by himself now... won't accept any help from me. So I spend 25 minutes at a time just trying to get him to come the rest of the way. If I try to pick him up, he turns to jelly and throws himself down. It's hilarious this age. Too funny! I love your blog. My baby is almost 2 years old, and I feel like it takes longer and longer to get out of the house every day. He’s walking up and down the stairs by himself now… won’t accept any help from me. So I spend 25 minutes at a time just trying to get him to come the rest of the way. If I try to pick him up, he turns to jelly and throws himself down. It’s hilarious this age.

]]> By: Kerri http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8341 Kerri Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:20:26 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8341 I so love your blog!!! I have even started reading it out loud just because it seems to flow better since I'll be howling with laughter by the time I reach the end anyway! There is a 14 year old a nine year old and a 19 month old living in my home. Not to mention a dad who has not yet reached antique status. If for even a second I ever start to forget that then I run out of milk and have a day that would qualify nicely for the "so what did you do all day" day! I so love your blog!!! I have even started reading it out loud just because it seems to flow better since I’ll be howling with laughter by the time I reach the end anyway! There is a 14 year old a nine year old and a 19 month old living in my home. Not to mention a dad who has not yet reached antique status. If for even a second I ever start to forget that then I run out of milk and have a day that would qualify nicely for the “so what did you do all day” day!

]]> By: Fstop Steve http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8336 Fstop Steve Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:26:19 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8336 As a nationally ranked lollygagger, there is a future in this particular pastime. You should encourage it. As a nationally ranked lollygagger, there is a future in this particular pastime. You should encourage it.

]]> By: Kris http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8334 Kris Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:02:35 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8334 I love the comment about buying cooperation for a dollar. My daughter hasn't learned the value of coins yet, so I bought a nap for a dime the other day. hehe K I love the comment about buying cooperation for a dollar. My daughter hasn’t learned the value of coins yet, so I bought a nap for a dime the other day. hehe
K

]]> By: Chris from Canada http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8333 Chris from Canada Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:07:11 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8333 It's the lollygagging that gets me. Everytime. Chris from Canada It’s the lollygagging that gets me. Everytime.

Chris from Canada

]]> By: Beverly Dixon http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8316 Beverly Dixon Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:31:58 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8316 I once read an article where the mother had a really bad day with the kids, one where you put the milk in the closet and the tennis shoes in the fridge. her husband comes home and is surprised by the mess and asked what she had been doing all day. She responded "They're alive, I'VE DONE MY JOB11111 I once read an article where the mother had a really bad day with the kids, one where you put the milk in the closet and the tennis shoes in the fridge. her husband comes home and is surprised by the mess and asked what she had been doing all day. She responded “They’re alive, I’VE DONE MY JOB11111

]]> By: Just Mom http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8311 Just Mom Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:50:06 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8311 Wow! You mean I'm not the only one? Wow! You mean I’m not the only one?

]]> By: KYouell http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8307 KYouell Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:01:49 +0000 http://antiquemommy.com/2007/07/12/wherein-i-answer-the-question-so-youre-a-sahm-what-do-you-do-all-day/#comment-8307 The whole potty-training thing really gets me. My mom is one of those "put 'em in cloth and they'll get tired of being wet fast" types. I saw it when she would babysit my much-younger cousins and I'm sure she was like that with my brother & I. My oldest (2yo son) has Down syndrome and frankly, is just going to do some things later than a typical kid. I've read that it's not unusual for a boy to potty-train at age 4. OMG, we're in for a few years more of diapers and a bunch more eye-rolling from my mom because *I* haven't accomplished this yet. So, Suki's comment seemed quite civilized to me. And I would venture the guess that you can't train a kid if they don't mind sitting in a dirty diaper. That's the sign that we are looking for and we'll start as soon as it shows up. I appreciate the advice that bribery may help! Or is it a paycheck? ;-) The whole potty-training thing really gets me. My mom is one of those “put ‘em in cloth and they’ll get tired of being wet fast” types. I saw it when she would babysit my much-younger cousins and I’m sure she was like that with my brother & I. My oldest (2yo son) has Down syndrome and frankly, is just going to do some things later than a typical kid. I’ve read that it’s not unusual for a boy to potty-train at age 4. OMG, we’re in for a few years more of diapers and a bunch more eye-rolling from my mom because *I* haven’t accomplished this yet.

So, Suki’s comment seemed quite civilized to me. And I would venture the guess that you can’t train a kid if they don’t mind sitting in a dirty diaper. That’s the sign that we are looking for and we’ll start as soon as it shows up.

I appreciate the advice that bribery may help! Or is it a paycheck? ;-)

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