Let's clarify the truths what life is like to have sent 3 month old babies for others to raise!

[Anonymous]

i have a headache.

[Anonymous]

OK, I'll play the devil's advocate. The post is rambly and I got lost somewhere in the part about socks and dirty laundry. But what's below is actually true to my family's experience: it's done my own kids good to see both parents working hard, because of the example DH and I set by working together, and because the kids can see our work ethic at, well, our work ethic at work. I actually think this has contributed to our kids having a strong work ethic and happy outlook. Was that the point of the post? (I could be wrong, of course.)

Anonymous wrote: many of these lovely daycare families are in a similar situation, and their kids have been blessed to see mom and dad balanced. see a dad that picks up mom's slack and a mom that picks up moms slack.

the latest conversation between us and the other working mom and dads is how to make more time. time for kids. time for mom and dad. some dads are taking advantage of their seniority to spend time with the kids. some moms are making plans to go part time in two to three years now that they are more secure in their careers. we realize as teenagers they need more time to talk. we will make that happen, but the effort will be made together between all of us including our extended family.

[Anonymous]

WTF was that??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OK, I'll play the devil's advocate. The post is rambly and I got lost somewhere in the part about socks and dirty laundry. But what's below is actually true to my family's experience: it's done my own kids good to see both parents working hard, because of the example DH and I set by working together, and because the kids can see our work ethic at, well, our work ethic at work. I actually think this has contributed to our kids having a strong work ethic and happy outlook. Was that the point of the post? (I could be wrong, of course.)

Anonymous wrote: many of these lovely daycare families are in a similar situation, and their kids have been blessed to see mom and dad balanced. see a dad that picks up mom's slack and a mom that picks up moms slack.

the latest conversation between us and the other working mom and dads is how to make more time. time for kids. time for mom and dad. some dads are taking advantage of their seniority to spend time with the kids. some moms are making plans to go part time in two to three years now that they are more secure in their careers. we realize as teenagers they need more time to talk. we will make that happen, but the effort will be made together between all of us including our extended family.

You're probably wrong.

I'll have what she's having!

[Anonymous]

Bath salts

[Anonymous]

OP, I couldn't get through your post; I hope the vent helped. But I laughed my ass off reading the comments. Thanks, folks. Time for bed now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OK, I'll play the devil's advocate. The post is rambly and I got lost somewhere in the part about socks and dirty laundry. But what's below is actually true to my family's experience: it's done my own kids good to see both parents working hard, because of the example DH and I set by working together, and because the kids can see our work ethic at, well, our work ethic at work. I actually think this has contributed to our kids having a strong work ethic and happy outlook. Was that the point of the post? (I could be wrong, of course.)

Anonymous wrote: many of these lovely daycare families are in a similar situation, and their kids have been blessed to see mom and dad balanced. see a dad that picks up mom's slack and a mom that picks up moms slack.

the latest conversation between us and the other working mom and dads is how to make more time. time for kids. time for mom and dad. some dads are taking advantage of their seniority to spend time with the kids. some moms are making plans to go part time in two to three years now that they are more secure in their careers. we realize as teenagers they need more time to talk. we will make that happen, but the effort will be made together between all of us including our extended family.

You're probably wrong.

I'll have what she's having!

Yeah, I give up. Pass whatever it is over here.

[Anonymous]

Trying to proclaim the WOHM is superior position while drunk = amusement for all parents!

[Anonymous]

Too much vodka is my guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sounds more like meth with a vodka chaser.

[Anonymous]

Maybe we could turn the SAHM versus WOHM debate into a drinking game. Everytime someone brings it up - take a drink. The debate will devolve into incoherent rambling and no one will remember what they were arguing about!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Daycare is great for parents who like to smoke crack and type up random posts.

s/o to this?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: "How much money would your spouse/significant other have to make in order for you to stay home?" I would never have kids and then give them to someone else to raise when they are 3 months old unless I HAD to. And if I valued independence then a job is the last thing I would have. You know I might actually try to be independent as opposed to dependent on a job and someone else to raise my kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe we could turn the SAHM versus WOHM debate into a drinking game. Everytime someone brings it up - take a drink. The debate will devolve into incoherent rambling and no one will remember what they were arguing about!

Love it!!! I'll play!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was this written by William Faulkner?

Very funny!

[Anonymous]

How about we give OP the benefit of the doubt - new mom who is working full time outside the home and still nursing - THIS - the most taxing life will ever get! She's not drunk - she's just delirious.