We're about to relocate to another state because my husband got a promotion. YAY!! Since we're moving quickly and it isn't a necessity right away, I will become (for the first time) a stay-at-home mom. All my kids will be in school (K, 2nd & 5th) and I am petrified that I will get lazy and bored ~ that's one of the reasons I've always worked. My husband works for a fitness center so I'll probably work out more frequently, but I'd also like some ideas on how to keep to a good system for "household management". Any pointers??
2006-07-13 11:16:50 · 18 answers · asked by browneyedgirl 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Join the PTA at your kids school. If they are anything like our school they are always in need of volunteers (your not moving to Pflugerville TX by any chance lol). The local library always needs help. I bowl with a group of friends on a ladies league once a week (and no you don't have to be good, we all suck and this will be our 8th yr together). Since you won't know anybody you can just show up and they will put you on a team. Which is a good way to get some friends. If you don't like them, the next season after you have had time to make some friends you can form your own team. I also scrapbook with a different set of girlfriends once a week. If you are moving to a fairly good size town they should have a scrapbook store that gives class and has an open scrap. Believe me if youare a beginner you will make lots of friends (we love to suck new ppl into this highly addictive hobby lol).
What I do for household management is clean everymorning as soon as the kids go to school. I spend most of the day monday cleaning...i do super cleaning on Mon., change all the sheets, wash all the laundry, clean allthe floors (we have hardwood) including moving the furniture and getting behind everything. I do the blinds and ceiling fans on Monday, a different Mon i'll reorganize all the cupboards..ect (i do stuff that doesn't need to be done weekly but maybe monthly. The rest of the days I just do "light" cleaning. And on Thursday I don't clean at all I have a cleaning lady that comes while I bowl. As for meals. I grocery shop on the 1st and 15th. But on the day before I make up a 2 week menu of the meals we are going to eat and make sure I have all the ingredients for those meals on my list. I usually cook every nite around 5 so dinner is ready before soccer (or whatever sport) practice. After practice is is bath and bed for the kids and relax time for me.
2006-07-13 15:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by beth l 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome I to am now a NEW Stay @ Home Mom, Very differ ant for me as well I to along with my 16 year old have just relocated to another state and my Husband got hired on with a Company, Just try and Keep House clean on certain days do Laundry, Maybe visit the kids school, You will not get bored or go crazy, Look @ it as some time off, A Brief Vacation because I am soon to start work because that is the way I would like it but I have to say Resting @ home alone is not a bad thing. Oh & do what you are doing now Chat on-line the day will go by SO very fast. Take care
2006-07-13 11:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by sweettoni37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I have been a stay at home Mom for 3 years now, and yes, you will go a little stir crazy at first. The best thing to do would be to find something that you like to do in your spare time, after all of the kids are at school and nothing is requiring your attention at the time. I don't think the problem is really bordeom. For me, it was the fact that I didn't get to talk to people over the age of 3 every day. Working out definatley helps, just make sure that you get out every day. Don't become a prisoner of your house, and your kids will definatley benefit from you being there. Good luck.
2006-07-13 11:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm at home with my 18-month-old but I also work from home. I am a medical transcriptionist and also do word processing for various clients. I work as a sub-contractor for a company. You can possibly look into that. It will keep you busy and you make some money too. You can do a search for athome professions and a whole list comes up with different courses you can take to become certified. I don't know which companies are legit but maybe you can ask around. I love typing and the documents you type are always new with each patient. It keeps your mind sharp. Good luck!
2006-07-13 11:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a stay at home mom for a whole year and sad to say, I am working again and I really miss it. Trust me with all the house work to be done you won't get bored plus you'll love the free time that you'll get to yourself. Don't get me wrong I love having the extra money but I will go back to being a house wife in a heart beat. You have to see for your self and if you don't like it you can always get a part time some where. But enjoy it while you can!!
2006-07-13 11:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
>This is a story I got in my mail...keep it so you can show your husband in a couple months..
What Do You Do All Day?
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still
in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers
strewn all around the front yard.
The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house
and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found
an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was
wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a
cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing.
In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor,a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of
clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that
something serious had happened.
He was met with a small trickle of water as it
made its way out the bathroom door.
As he peered inside he found wet towels,scummy soap and more toys
strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a
heap and toothpaste had been
smeared over the mirror and walls.
As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wifestill curled up in the bed
in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went.
He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"
She again smiled and answered, "You know every day when you come home
from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day?"
> >"Yes," was his incredulous reply.
> >
> >She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it."
2006-07-13 12:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by bunky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lists have been my best friend.
I make a list each week of things that must get done.
One major thing for each day and give myself one day off.
I have four kids with the youngest being 3 months old so the lists have paid off for me. You'll be really busy at first with the move
Organizing, etc.
Just be careful not to fall into lazy habits and watch the eating lol
Good luck.
2006-07-13 14:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by CYNDIITA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you manage your household just fine.
Consider volunteering. You could get lots of experience you wouldn't ordinarily get working or being a stay at home mom, and might suprise yourself. Especially if you choose something outside your "comfort zone" as Oprah puts it.
You are also doing good. That is always a plus :)
2006-07-13 11:23:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
re-decorate......keep your house clean......and don't think that being a stay-at-home-mom is boring, it's really like having your own business...(sometimes you don't get paid) like money wise....But you know what's the best prize......That your kids will have their mom when they get off school or when they have their heart broken for the 1st time, or when they want you to be at their soccer practice or simply when they need a warm hug...Now that's price less!!! So good luck and enjoy our kids..cause girl they grow up so quick!!!!
2006-07-14 10:36:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a stay-at-home mom but u can pick up a hobbie like gardening, or cooking. Or u can look at a part time job at a near by corner store like being a clerk or so.
2006-07-13 11:21:42 · answer #10 · answered by Libra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋