Comments on: I’m demanding a $400/week raise for being a mom

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:32:39 +0000

As a stay-at-home mom to an almost 2 and an almost 6, I’d pass on salary to get some decent time off benefits. Or even a daily lunch break.

Had to show my hubby the picture though to reassure him that it’s NOT just us. I recognize several of my bins, baskets and buckets, a couple of the trucks. Thankfully we haven’t hit train age yet. But mines got a layer on top of princess stuff, play teasets and about 7654 assorted Fisher Price Little People.

By: Lien from Sydney

Lien from Sydney — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:33 +0000

LOL – you brought a smile to my face. This is how my son’s (2.5 years) playroom looks like every other day – down to the overturned baskets the maze of railway tracks that go on and on forever.

I have another one on the way…so i can only imagine the mess getting bigger.

oh well, such is life. thankfully they grow up and the mess moves into their bedrooms and then you can close the door on them!

By: Saphire

Saphire — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:47:15 +0000

Jaden,
I’ve been lurking for a while now, but seeing this post, i just can’t help but to say something.

The funniest thing is as a mother of two boys (4 & 2), i had to do double take at the picture, because the toys, the cabinet, the toy bins/bucket, looks identical to mine. I thought it was my living room for a minute there.

I wonder how many other moms with sons have the exact same toys & storage. i just find it really amusing.

Good luck from one mother of 2 boys to another.

By: Deborah Dowd

Deborah Dowd — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:57:59 +0000

As mom of 6, I long for the days when a chaotic playroom was my worry. Driving, drugs, peer pressure, body image issues… need I say more about life with 2-3 teenagers in the house at one time?! But seriously, I wouldn’t change a thing (except the salary part!)

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By: Flanboyant Eats

Flanboyant Eats — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:27:58 +0000

girl, it’s madness! i heard about the mother on her 18th child. she’s trippin’, hard! I’m childless right now and ppl think I’m crazy for wanting 4!!!

By: eliza

eliza — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:47:46 +0000

this thing has been a battle with my son, especially him and hubby. hubby can’t stand one thing messy in the family room, while i will wait until the end of the day to ask son to clean up. funny thing is son is said to be such a helper at his school!

By: meeso

meeso — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:26:52 +0000

) Oh Jaden, That’s what happens to my daughters bedroom everytime I help her clean it and sort it… next day all the work was for nothing!

By: Dr. Biggles

Dr. Biggles — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:48:37 +0000

Hmmm, I’m going to guess that took them about 15 minutes? My 2 boys are pros and can get that done in about 10 minutes of quiet play. For the most part though, I have them pick up and organize their own room.

All I have to say is, “I’M GOING TO TEAR OFF YOUR EARS AND TAKE AWAY YOUR VIDEO GAMES FOR A MONTH IF YOU DON’T GET THIS ROOM CLEANED UP NOW!!!”

Or, I say, “If I have to clean up your room, I’ll do it my way.” This means I take a black plastic trash bag and put all the toys on the floor in the bag and give it to the Toy Troll. This troll will distribute all these fine toys to all the little boys and girls that deserve them.

Ahhh, good times.

Biggles

By: argus

argus — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:55:33 +0000

I’ve been approved as a Puppy Walker (bringing up a potential Seeing Eye Dog before it goes for pro training) and I realised there are so many rules and guidelines to follow — many more than some humans have (not you, sweetie!) for having babies. But then again, Switzerland’s dogs are generally very well behaved and maybe 40 percent of the children are. Your sons are adorable, Mrs Steamy, but I’m sticking with canines!