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V8
17-01-2007, 13:02
Hey all SAHM,

Just thinking about a doctor phil episode i watched the other week about a woman who treated her household like a large corporation and she even jokingly referred to her kids as staff. She was a bit over the top, but she was also very very efficient, she made sure that the chores were done before they could go and play, she took care of her husband and kids, making sure all their needs were met and her house was always clean and tidy.

It got me thinking, when i had a normal job, i was super efficient, thrived on stress, loved having things to do and goals to set and acheive. Then, becoming a SAHM, i don't have any motivation to do anything, my house is always messy, dishes are always in the sink, floors get vacuumed maybe once a month! lol. Washing gets done every couple of days, but i don't iron anything! I would say i am a pretty lazy person when it comes to household stuff. But i know i am not the only one. So it got me thinking if i were to treat it as more of a job and take pride in things like cleaning up after meals etc etc i could have a much tidier house and maybe fit more things in if i used good time management.

I guess some people automatically take to the SAHM role, but i think i need a bit more focus and dedication! lol If i were getting paid to do it, i probably would have been fired by now!! :laughing:

Maybe i should give myself a job description and an evaluation on how i'm doing, and ways i can improve my job!! :laughing: Sounds a tad crazy, but it might work!!

So my question is, are you the CEO of your company?? What are the jobs you do in your role as SAHM?

Stargazer Lily
17-01-2007, 15:27
Hi Proudmumma
just read your post and it made me laugh
especially the bit about being fired by now!!
Sometimes I look around my house and that's how I feel too!

I think you're spot on when you say that some people just take to being a SAHM.

Me, I think I'm working towards it. I have good days when I'm really proud of all that I have achieved and rotten days when I just give up and go to bed at night with the house in a mess and hope the motivation will be there tomorrow to clean it all up.

One thing that will always get me moving is the threat of someone coming to visit, because I don't want them to think I'm a lazy slob.
Maybe I should invite people over more often and then my house would always be tidy!!

oh and about the ironing - I think I've ironed once in the last year!
DD1 got a kitchen with an ironing board attached from Santa last year and promptly got to work ironing her dolly clothes - scary! and I still have no idea how she knew what to do as she can't have seen me do it!
I hope it's not one of those skills you're just born knowing how to do instictively!

V8
17-01-2007, 15:27
My role as a SAHM includes being:

Chief financial officer
Chef
Chauffeur
Maid
Babysitter

:yelclap: :smiliedance:

V8
17-01-2007, 15:32
Hi Proudmumma
just read your post and it made me laugh
especially the bit about being fired by now!!
Sometimes I look around my house and that's how I feel too!

I think you're spot on when you say that some people just take to being a SAHM.

Me, I think I'm working towards it. I have good days when I'm really proud of all that I have achieved and rotten days when I just give up and go to bed at night with the house in a mess and hope the motivation will be there tomorrow to clean it all up.

One thing that will always get me moving is the threat of someone coming to visit, because I don't want them to think I'm a lazy slob.
Maybe I should invite people over more often and then my house would always be tidy!!

oh and about the ironing - I think I've ironed once in the last year!
DD1 got a kitchen with an ironing board attached from Santa last year and promptly got to work ironing her dolly clothes - scary! and I still have no idea how she knew what to do as she can't have seen me do it!
I hope it's not one of those skills you're just born knowing how to do instictively!

I totally hear ya! Had to laugh about your daughter ironing, that is so cute!! My mum loves ironing, i can't stand it! lol It is funny though, i think it definately takes hard work to be a SAHM and get things done, it's not something that was EVER taught to me, so it definately doesn't come naturally. I'd like to think i can overcome this so i can teach my kids the importance of a well managed household instead of just a chaotic, cluttered mess! LOL

I'm working my way there.. one step at a time! PMSL!

cwsmum
17-01-2007, 15:40
My role as a SAHM includes being:

Chief financial officer
Chef
Chauffeur
Maid
Babysitter


Chef, and also nutritionist :yes:
Babysitter...more like teacher and life skills coach :yes:

I know what you both mean about not being motivated tho...I'm on here but I should be hanging out the washing (it just finished a few mins ago),or folding the washing so I can see my dining table again, or washing the dishes, or vacuuming the floors :o
DS will be in daycare 2 days a week once school hols are over so maybe them I will get more done :fingerscrossed:

susiehomemaker
17-01-2007, 15:54
lmao- I am such a lazy slob and the thought of people comming visiting always gets me motivated! lol- I have playgroup at my place on most wednesday's so at least the place gets a sort-of clean once a week! But the floors have not seen a mop for about 5 weeks (lol-being kind) now. I can only stay motivated for so long. Occasionally I will have a month or so of being super organised but it never lasts. My Mum was the queen of house keeping. A place for everything and everything in its place. She still is! But even she could not keep our place tidy when she and Dad house sat while we where away on hol's! lol- I blame the house, not the occupant! Hopefully things will change when we move into our new place late february :-D
Kind Regards,
Jacqui
Domestic Engineer (lol- I would have been fired by now too!)

EskimoMumma
17-01-2007, 18:55
I have to say that at this present stage of my life, I am the CEO of my house.

And i have to agree with the lady on making sure the chores and stuff were done before play. No work and all play..meh, however that saying goes, im sure you all know what i mean :laughing: But i was raised on that, sure i hated it, but atleast i can say that now, its helped me keep a tidy house.

That and having a super neat and organized friend helps keep me motivated too.