swasat
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Post by swasat on Sept 5, 2016 12:12:49 GMT -5
I agree with you all, I need to make an effort to get my kids more up to speed in packing their lunches. They do help, but I do most of it because of the rush every morning. Things need to be changed though. In other news, DH came back home from the grocery store yesterday and brought me a HUGE bouquet of flowers We had a great discussion later in the evening and suffice it to say we did not go to bed angry He has been in the kitchen this morning preparing meals and grilling. I just made lunch and quit the arena.
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giramomma
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Post by giramomma on Sept 5, 2016 14:37:31 GMT -5
I agree with you all, I need to make an effort to get my kids more up to speed in packing their lunches. They do help, but I do most of it because of the rush every morning. Things need to be changed though. We pack lunches the night before and make sure back packs are packed. Sometimes, DD1 will even lay out her clothes if she's in a mood where she can't decide anything. I have to get the kids out of the house by myself 3 days a week. I have 45 minutes to feed, clothe, brush, and quiz my kids. We don't have time for lunches. And they need every minute of sleep they can get in the am. When I'm on the ball, I make banana bread for breakfast. Between that and a protein, I can have breakfast on the table in about 3 minutes. It really helps move things along. Today, I'll be making lunches for myself for the week. Put them in a container so it's grab and go.
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Post by yogiii on Sept 6, 2016 6:56:18 GMT -5
We pack lunches and get outfits ready the night before too. I'm gone before the kids are up, or just as they are getting up so DH has morning duty. Getting them breakfast and making sure their teeth are brushed is more than enough for him to do.
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8 Bit WWBG
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Sept 6, 2016 11:33:24 GMT -5
I'm with you swasat. DW has gotten much better about helping with cleanup tasks, but I'd love to have one of those 'if I cook, you clean" deals.
...:::"My issue is none of them understand the intensity of work and don't want to participate.":::...
So this. When all someone sees is the end result, they seldom have appreciation of the hour of hard work it took to create. Doubly so if they are relaxing and whatever.
And it doesn't help the resent when reciprocity is imbalanced. When my version of lunch is fresh tomato pasta, and hers is a PB&J... yeah, thanks.
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Iggy aka IG
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Sept 6, 2016 12:50:15 GMT -5
I used to tell folks I went to work full time so we could eat out. Cooking just wasn't in my genetic makeup. Ex and son were probably glad. " alt=" "] (With thanks to Iggy aka IG for posting this in the first place.) Thanks for the shout out, Tennesseer , but I think NoNamePerson originally posted this...? Not meaning to correct, just giving credit where it's due. On to the OP: I own my own business and work more than full time, and I volunteer with numerous organizations and causes. Here's what I do: Compile coupons and a grocery/supply list-takes about an hour Grocery shop once a month-takes about an hour DH fills in on weekends by buying fresh produce and dairy Complete a weekly menu and post on the SS What's for Dinner? thread Because of issues we've had in the past, DH buys take out on Friday's. The reason is I told him years ago after a week of serving people and making hundreds of decisions, I am burned out by Friday. He occasionally smokes and BBQs on his Traeger on weekends. He puts up with anything but onions and mushrooms. He does not complain and is very patient with my low carb cooking experiments. If I had kids, depending on their age, I'd involve them with meal planning and prepping. I've experimented with this when niece2 was younger, so I know it can work. On Sunday's I'd have them help with lunch prepping, including fresh produce. Added: Re: clean up, I do that, too. The arrangement when we bought the house is I take care of the interior, and DH the exterior. Mostly because I hate getting hot and sweaty. He does repair things such as the garbage disposal, dryer, etc. Good luck, everyone.
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Sept 6, 2016 16:30:42 GMT -5
" alt=" "] (With thanks to Iggy aka IG for posting this in the first place.) Thanks for the shout out, Tennesseer , but I think NoNamePerson originally posted this...? Not meaning to correct, just giving credit where it's due. I went back to double check and nope, you get the credit (reply #7533, page 252 (if your viewing is set to 30 posts per page). You dedicated the picture though to NoNamePerson as it well describes her cooking skills.
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 6, 2016 16:50:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the shout out, Tennesseer , but I think NoNamePerson originally posted this...? Not meaning to correct, just giving credit where it's due. I went back to double check and nope, you get the credit (reply #7533, page 252 (if your viewing is set to 30 posts per page). You dedicated the picture though to NoNamePerson as it well describes her cooking skills. You are right TN. Iggy did post it and then said she thought of me!!!!
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Iggy aka IG
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Sept 6, 2016 16:52:26 GMT -5
Aw, well, shucks. Thanks, guys. And, LOL me thinking of NNP... Musta been drunk posting......
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 6, 2016 16:54:17 GMT -5
Aw, well, shucks. Thanks, guys. And, LOL me thinking of NNP... Musta been drunk posting...... You wouldn't be the first drunk person to think of me
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