Remudamom Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hang in there. I just realized I don't remember the last time I did laundry. My two dds do it all, from gathering to putting away. They want to iron dad's shirts but for now I'm pulling the Tom Sawyer approach. They think I'm stingy. The boys do so much yard work that I only mow when I feel like it. Keep at it moms, those babies are not only cute and cuddly, but they grow into helpers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 :iagree: Which is why I say every new mom should have a 12yo daughter first. Barring that, yes, just hang in there. It definitely gets much better down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I remember reading an Amish saying a few years ago 0-7 chidlren are a burden 7-14 children should help enough not to cause more work 14+ children should be an asset and make the work load lighter I think that many parents today do way too much FOR the kids when they could be doing it themselves. All 3 of mine have special needs (2 of them are mentally impaired) but we are trying as much as possible to have THEM do the chores, help, etc. My 20ds goes to a summer job program 2 days a week. I did tell him yesterday though that the other 3 days a week, he was going to WORK for a few hours a day helping me--lawn work, cleaning, etc. He was NOT happy about his 2 hours with the weed wacker yesterday but he did a great job in clearing out the horse trails through the woods for my girls semi blind 30 year old horse (can't see logs under tall grass, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkpan Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 God bless you for those words today!!:rolleyes: Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 OH, yes, Remudamom - Last week, my oldest 4 dc were gone to a missions project. My dh was out-of-town, so it was me and the littlest (3). Wow! I had to feed chickens, pull weeds, sweep the kitchen floor - I sure noticed how much they help, and how much I missed their sweet conversations. It was so good to have them back - I think I learned that, for me, having only a little one is more physical work, but having all five is more mental work, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I don't think my olders are quite up to pulling their own weight, but they're awfully helpful sometimes. In light of that, when someone offers to help out by taking the older 2, I just LAUGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks for the encouragement today. I was glad to have it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 So...is 4 too young to be doing the laundry? :) Thanks for the encourgament. I also liked the "Tom Sawyer" comment. Ds really really really wants to learn to scrub the toilets for the same reason. :) I'm just biding my time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 oh, what a nice thought to hang onto!!! My dd was asking yesterday if I had any more chores for her to do :lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio12 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 this is good to hear. i feel like i just turned a corner in the last 6 months from them needing my CONSTANT attention and help. they can dress themselves, potty themselves (mostly), feed themselves and play alone together for extended periods of time. it is a while new world for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Boy, did I need to hear that tonight! Thanks for reminding me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 with six kids, is MUCH EASIER than it was THEN, we need a little 'waving hi' smiley - this is the best I could find :patriot: :001_smile: How's the packing going? I have a friend who just had her 11th kid who says the same thing. She said her 4th was the hardest, and after that it was easy. From my 7 wks of experience with 5 kids :lol: I would tend to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 that's the one thing that would be a huge hassle with all of the kids. Did you get your house sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abreakfromlife Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 oh that's rough. I'll be praying, and I'll post it with your Hi. We've been trying to sell since August and nothings happening. If it doesn't sell by this fall, we're going to add on next spring instead. stinking economy :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 :iagree: Which is why I say every new mom should have a 12yo daughter first. Barring that, yes, just hang in there. It definitely gets much better down the road. My helper is 9, but even at 5 (when ds#1 was born) she was an amazing help. She is also the one who takes the most c**p when Mommy feels frustrated and overwhelmed. Poor kid! :sad: I appreciate the reminder. Both my sons are SO hard, and SO demanding. They exhaust me. My 4 year old is sensitive and emotional, and tempermantal, and spirited, and often impossible to please. (And the funny thing is, I love him because he is sensitive, and emotional, and spirited... go figure!) My toddler is generally a happy baby - as long as Mommy is at his beck and call 24 hours a day. When he does play he is a monster, getting into things he shouldn't, making messes, wandering off down the street when I take my eyes off him for a second... But I know you are right. I was watching this chubby little 15 month old girl at a gymnastics class recently, and I thought about my own toddler who was at home. They don't stay little for long. And when it is over I know I will miss it. So, thanks for the encouragement and the chance to vent a little :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&M Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I don't think my olders are quite up to pulling their own weight, but they're awfully helpful sometimes. In light of that, when someone offers to help out by taking the older 2, I just LAUGH. I have people doing that all the time. I have offers to take the older two so that our school day will go better. :001_huh: They are only ones that are schooling all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hang in there. I just realized I don't remember the last time I did laundry. My two dds do it all, from gathering to putting away. They want to iron dad's shirts but for now I'm pulling the Tom Sawyer approach. They think I'm stingy. The boys do so much yard work that I only mow when I feel like it. Keep at it moms, those babies are not only cute and cuddly, but they grow into helpers too. :iagree: My older kids are such huge help to me now! Those days with just small ones are so hard, but they do fly by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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