Let's all come clean

[Anonymous]

I told my husband that I quit smoking but I didn't. I take our baby out to the grocery store and park in the back lot and stand outside the car while he's sleeping in the car - and smoke. I'm right next to his window (which is closed), but I don't want him to wake up and see me smoking because i don't want him to like imprint on that behavior.

[Anonymous]

OK, love the dog licking the lap/cushie seat. Very funny.

[Anonymous]

Oh I think I could write a book on this...
1. I rarely listen to whatever it is that my daughter is blathering on about. There are only so many hours, ok minutes, that I can listen to her elaborate stories.
2. I hate playing Littlest Petshop. I hate playing Barbies. I hate playing Polly Pockets.
3. I fix the same thing for dinner for my daughter every night and I work hard not to care anymore.
4. Teethbrushing???
5. I don't know what I would do without Noggin'


We could start a separate thread about coming clean about what we feel guilty about in our marriages/partnerships/relationships with other parent if you are not togther

[Anonymous]

*I only feed my DD sugar laden cereals. Often for breakfast and dinner. More than once a week.

*When my DD was a baby, she discovered the dog's toys and started chewing on them. The first few times I took them away, after that I didn't bother. She never even had so much as a cold her first year so I figure the "germs" didn't hurt her too much.

*She has watched more episodes of Law & Order shows than she has any kiddie show.

*Once, I got really angry bc she wouldn't take a nap, so I wouldn't allow her to have her beloved blankie bc I knew it would make her cry and then she would fall asleep. It worked, she fell asleep in 10 minutes. I felt pretty guilty and snuck in and put the blankie in the crib. I never did this again bc when I went in to check on her I found her little hand clutching her sheet bc she didn't have her blankie and I was heartbroken

[Anonymous]

OP here, again. Just thought of few more:

- I feed DS the same breakfast every morning since he stopped eating the baby cereal. I don't even attempt to switch it up (too tired!)
- I forget to brush his teeth about 25% of the time
- I give him snacks in his stroller when we're shopping to keep him quiet if he starts to get fussy. Sometimes we'll go through the whole divided snack cup in one outing (that's A LOT of goldfish and Cheerios, trust me)
- I put whatever kid's show is on TV on in my room while I get showered and dressed just to keep him occupied (today it was Barney, and I HATE Barney, but apparently DS loves it 'cause he was glued to the screen and got really excited -- UGH!

[Anonymous]

OP, I do EXACTLY the same things with my kiddos.

[Anonymous]

Oh, and I let him stay in his crib after naps until he gets really loud. Like if he's just laying there babbling or playing with his animals and doesn't sound upset I'll keep him in there for up to 30 minutes if I can, just to get some more "me" time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I told my husband that I quit smoking but I didn't. I take our baby out to the grocery store and park in the back lot and stand outside the car while he's sleeping in the car - and smoke. I'm right next to his window (which is closed), but I don't want him to wake up and see me smoking because i don't want him to like imprint on that behavior.

Oh my gosh! Me, too! And I feel SO guilty!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I told my husband that I quit smoking but I didn't. I take our baby out to the grocery store and park in the back lot and stand outside the car while he's sleeping in the car - and smoke. I'm right next to his window (which is closed), but I don't want him to wake up and see me smoking because i don't want him to like imprint on that behavior.

Oh my gosh! Me, too! And I feel SO guilty!

I don't do it with the kids in the car, but I will have an occasional one while out alone. I have the pack hidden in the trunk with the spare.

[Anonymous]

I relish 8:00 when they go to bed, then I stay up way too late (witness now!) to get time with DH and/or myself, guaranteeing that I'll be tired tomorrow and have a lower level of patience. I occasionally yell, growl when frustrated (my 4 and 2 yo's now do it!), and I smacked 2 yo's hand the other day. I've had to leave the room in anger several times, announcing "Mommy's getting very cranky!", and sometimes I slam the door behind me. Then I feel like a big spoiled baby myself and feel bad for not being a good role model. But at least I didn't indulge in a scream fest or strike them, right? Patience... my gift to my family is a good night's sleep, but I don't prioritize that as often as I should.

[Anonymous]

You bet I look forward to 8pm! After spend the afternoon and early evening with my son, I'm exhausted and cranky. He's been spitting out his food or throwing it-he's eating more during the day, when our nanny gives him lunch, than at night. Last night, he would only eat watermelon. He's learned how to turn off the TV-and doesn't listen when I say NO. Some nights, I feel like I'm losing my mind and other nights I feel good.

[Anonymous]

I look forward to DS's bedtime and naptime, but I'm not sure that's something to feel guilty about. I'm a SAHM so it's the only time I have to myself. Even though I think I'm doing the best thing for me and my family, I secretly envy working moms who get to leave in the morning and not be "mommy" ALL day. Oh, and sometimes I resent my husband for getting to leave in the morning, too (but don't get me started on husbands -- that could be a whole new thread, right?)

[Anonymous]

I don't burp 2 month old enough before he goes to sleep so I can rush him to sleep. I also put him on that cradle swing thing way too much. I get embarrassed when he cries in public altough it's totally not his fault.