Putting on my flame proof pants here...

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Putting on my flame proof pants here...
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Mon, 09-19-2005 - 10:31pm

but have to say...that I've definetly noticed that its not just quality time, but also quantity of time one spends with their children.

I've been struggling with the SAH/WOH and in betweens since my children were born 26 months ago. I've decided, mostly, that I'll leave my intense full on/full time career to work from home in January. Part of the reason to be blunt is I can. And I recognize that many, if not most, WOHP's don't have that option. The other part though is the reality that I've seen with my kids. The reality is...spend lots of time away, and they start to disconnect a little bit from you and gravitate toward the parent, or care giver, who is with them most. With us that's been DH.

So....having been on all sides of the debate now. From SAHM for 7 ms, to part time SAH for the next 6, to full time 60+ hours a week of work...I can honestly say that time with the kids *does* matter. It just does. And I've gotten my head around needing that time with them, vs work (which I also love) as, for lack of a better cliche, time just flies!

Anyway, somewhat just venting as I'm away from home till Wed. And somewhat realizing that I've finally got my priorities right. And that means working part time till the kids are at least in kindegarten. Life is just too short.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not making a judgement on WOH parents who have to; or on parents who'd rather be at work. I think both are fine. I just think its obvious that time invested *does* matter. We just have to determine what that time is worth.

MM

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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 3:34pm

I agree. Paid off monthly, credit cards are useful tools. I don't have to carry around much cash. DH can down load our bill directly into Quicken. It helps with cashflow. Way too expensive if not paid off monthly.

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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 3:48pm
I have texture issues too, but for me crunch or chewiness are essential. I can't understand how anyone can eat hot cereal. Can't get past the texture.
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 3:57pm
If you're ever interested in trying hot cereal that isn't totally

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Bridget & Ethan (5)

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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 6:10pm

Yes I almost never use cash for those reasons. primarily its easier in terms of accounting / expensing.

MM

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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 6:10pm
I think that like so many things it is regional. When we moved her I spent a hour on the phone trying to find a bank that had free checking. I went with the bank I have because they were the only one that did. But they have since merged with another bank and their free checking went away. We have to keep a $600 balance to avoid fees. Something that those living paycheck to paycheck cannot afford to do.
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 7:13pm
You know what else is good? Shredded wheat with milk heated a little in the microwave. No mush, just lots of nice texture. Yum!
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 8:38pm
do you read suzy orman mw? i've caught her a couple times on pbs but never read her books. i've heard that her books are good......she's hard to watch at night sometimes, too much energy and enthusiasm when i'm trying to wind down.
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 9:38pm
<> My 12 yo DS gets credit card applications in the mail. Seems that since DH got DS a subscription to Car & Driver, DS now gets CC solicitations. And membership applications for AARP. It makes me believe that these companies and associations really don't know who they're targeting.
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 9:52pm
No offense, but the box would taste good with enough sugar on it.
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Wed, 09-28-2005 - 10:33pm
Yes, but would the texture be acceptable?

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