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Originally posted by dzandiloo
That's what we did for a while. I am a terrible housekeeper, and although I adore my kids, it is not in their best interest, or mine to be around eachother all day (I am not the most patient person in the world). Fortunately, my DH is extremely neat, ridiculously patient and just the right combination of fun & firm w/the kids. ... I cannot stress how much we all loved it. The house was always clean, the kids had a routine and were very well behaved and he and I were both happier b/c we weren't always rushing around. I did get jealous though, b/c he got into a play group & was hanging around w/a bunch of other SAHM's. After that experience, I really saw the benefit of at least ONE of the parents staying at home...as long as it isn't me!
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Oh. My. Gosh. That sounds AWESOME.
I want a wife just like yours, Andi.
That just sounds like the coolest household ever -- he's relaxed because he liked being at home w/ the kids, the kids are happy, well behaved, and get to spend time w/ you guys, the house is clean, you're happy and relaxed b/c you get to be in the working world AND the place isn't a mess when you get home.
Yesterday I stayed home sick and stayed @ my boyfriend's place. I got bored after like 12 hours of sleep (don't hate me because I'm well-rested) and started cleaning up. Which of course didn't take much, since it's a 1 bedroom apt. and he doesn't have any kids living there to mess it up. But sometimes even that can seem like SO much effort when you get home from a 9 hr workday and an hour commute.
Anyway, he was thrilled. And I quote.... "can I please pay for you to go back to school? And live here?"
I wish!
