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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/16/2008 8:39:52 PM
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Sideways
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In case that sounds sexist, I also expect that my girls will be capable of mowing a lawn, basic car maintenance, and basic exterior home upkeep. 
That doesn't sound sexist, in fact it sounds downright progressive!
Tammy, here I am called by my middle name, Ruth.
dH is stressed. We have some plumbing leaks, and he's concerned about water damage, beating himself up that he didn't see it sooner. I don't know how he could be expected to, unless he has x-ray vision or something. 
We'll probably get a plumber. The first leak is an easy fix, but the second one... not so much. So, if we're going to have the plumber in here, might as well get both taken care of. Right now he's at Home Depot in order to do a band-aid repair.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/16/2008 8:55:25 PM
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Hi Tammy, welcome!
Yeah I miss Hazel, Sarah or Sandy that would be good if you can check how she is doing, I think last time we heard from her she had PPd didn't she?
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/16/2008 11:57:19 PM
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Jake is usually just in his room but not asleep until about 12...he has never been able to get to sleep before that time...ever...so as long as he isn't coming out and complaining or bugging us then we don't push it too much.
I can SO relate to Jake..I've always been a night owl, and NOT a morning person. I've tried all the tricks..quitting coffee, getting in bed at 8 or 9 pm with the light off, a warm bath before bed, reading my Bible, etc. Nothing worked. That's just the way I'm wired. 11 or 12 pm is usually when I get to sleep. Sometimes it's worse, 1 or 2 am.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 8:07:56 AM
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I am so excited today because we are getting out of the house for a few hours. With Hunter being sick we have only been to the grocery store and church last night in about 4 days. My friend is going to pick us up so I can piggy back onto the base with her because they have a really nice playground and a pond to feed ducks. It should be a really fun day and then hopefully he will take a really long nap when we get home.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 11:10:46 AM
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That sounds fun, Chelle. Nothing more fun for a toddler than feeding ducks.
Timmy got his first shiner last night from running into a chair, and I just realized this morning that I have to go to the store to get milk today. I'll just have to make sure to clean the kids up really well and put them in their nice clothes and look nice myself. People don't just call CPS when kids have black-eyes right?
I posted in the Quit Smoking thread in the H&F area, and we sure could use your prayers, ladies. Thanks!
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 11:14:23 AM
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Sounds, great Chelle! I hope you have a great time. Good to hear that Hunter is feeling better.
I carried Nathan upstairs again and simply placed him down for a nap. He was out in less then 5 minutes. He did nurse once this morning, but I feel really great that I'm no longer nursing having to sleep.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 1:18:32 PM
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We went to the playground for over 2 hours this morning. Met one of Noah's classmates and her mom there. The other mom and I walked around the track next to the playground with Levi in the stroller. He fell asleep, and the other kids were sooooo good about staying in the fenced in playground and B-ball court.
We walked around the track around the football field 6 times. Anyone know how many miles that is?
What a beautiful day! Perfect!
And now I'm more than ready for a nap.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 1:41:33 PM
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1.5 miles, Donna if it was a standard track.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 1:43:29 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Thanks, Ryanne. I think it probably is a standard track, since the college uses it for track events.
Okay, so 1.5 miles is not that much, but for this out of shape AND pregnant Momma...it was plenty. We walked pretty fast, and I feel really good.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 2:29:39 PM
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Mmmm...that sounds good Rachel!
Well we didn't get to feed the ducks because there was a party going on at the pond or something. We played at one of the play areas they had and walked a trail with the kids. Hunter had so much fun walking and picking up sticks. All three of the kids did really good, so it was a fun day.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/17/2008 5:32:23 PM
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Ruth you are doing such a great job with Nathan!
Sarah or Sandy did either of you get hold of Hazel?
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/18/2008 7:01:05 AM
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That's great Ryanne!
Wow, yesterday I got a *job offer* that really challenged my convictions. It is the "perfect" job, working for our church as a cook for the church daycare/kindergarten, and I could bring my kids with me. Asrat could even bring his school with him. But it would mean being away from home (with them) a full 8 hour shift every day. Tempting, but I'm not sure it would be good for us. For one thing, my littles would almost certainly end up in the classrooms, because it would be totally unfair to make them sit around in the dining room 8 hours a day while there are hordes of kids in the building that they couldn't play with. I'm pretty sure I could help Asrat with his school during the down-times, but still.
I honestly thought dh would jump at it, because me bringing in an income would free him up do dive into the real estate business full-time. He didn't, though. I need to make sure to tell him how much I appreciate that, because it tells me he truly values me being here at home, even prefers it over such a seemingly wonderful opportunity for him.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/18/2008 9:06:05 AM
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Maggie - that's great that your husband is so supportive! I had a similar experience a few months ago, and I thought Dh would have been upset that I turned the job offer down because our income was not great at the time, but he was so happy that I did turn it down. A short while after I turned down the job, Dh was offered a great one in his field, so it really was a blessing. Hopefully, another opportunity will open up for your husband to get into the real estate business.
It's summer! (Wait, what happened to spring?) It's 24C out today, so I'm going to take Akeelah to the park to play, then we'll go to the grocery store and the video store.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/18/2008 9:20:38 AM
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Maggie...wow...I'd have a hard time turning down that job offer too. Kudos for you though. Maybe they could give you something part time or as needed instead? Like if someone else calls in sick or is on vacation or something??
Lexie...24? Brrrr...
Gotta get this house cleaned up today, since we spent most of yesterday outside. Sandy's coming tomorrow!
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/18/2008 10:59:23 AM
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Well I am feeling sick today so hopefully it ends with me. Hubby and Hunter both have had it so I guess its my turn. We are suppose to have date night tonight so I need to get the house cleaned up for when the babysitter gets here. We are going to see a movie, what I don't know, but it will be nice to have a date.
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RE: SAHM support/encouragement - 4/18/2008 11:37:50 AM
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Maggie, that's wonderful about your hubby feeling that way. My hubby is starting to talk of me working part-time when I wean Jimmy.  I'm really scared of that. We had agreed that I wouldn't work until Jimmy started pre-school (age 4) or kindergarten. But, he saw an ad for weekend swing shift at the Best Western here. I don't trust ANYONE with my babies for long periods of time, except my mom. I know that sounds messed up, but it's true. It's not hubby's fault, but he has an anger problem and doesn't understand children. He is scatter-brained, and I'm just afraid of him giving Jimmy some bits of food and walking outside or something or leaving a screwdriver on the desk and not paying attention. Or, the kids watching TV the whole time. I HATE feeling like I can't even trust my own husband, but it's not like I'm being weird and hormone-y. Everything is going so well between us now, and me getting job and him being responsible for the kids is going to screw that all up. I don't even know why he wants me to work now. We're quitting smoking on May 10th, and that's $180 a month. I'm just praying that someone takes that job before I can wean Jimmy.
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