taking back some power!

**bronny-jane** · 06-03-2007 09:02

being at stay at home mum is hard work, we all know it, and is really emotionally draining at times, plus we do it for free .. now thats dedication

i was so sick of hearing my dh complain that he's the one bringing in the money... while its true, i pointed out some truths for him too....

1. if i didnt stay at home to watch our 3 children most of that money would go towards childcare.
2. while he might be working long shifts, my only time off from my job is when im alseep.. even though our kids sleep in the bed too...
3. if i didnt do all the washing, meals, cleaning, yardwork and general maintenance, who would... him

4. while i am the primary care giver, they are our children and as such i expect him to have more responsibility in their care... such as watching the kids while i have a break... cause i need it trust me.
5. this is my work place... im the boss... so follow my rules or your fired

**InSaneOne** · 06-03-2007 09:05

i like those truths bronny-jane.

especially the last one

**Shanaynay** · 06-03-2007 09:05

You go girl

Originally Posted by bronny-jane

5. this is my work place... im the boss... so follow my rules or your fired

Love it

**mummyof5** · 06-03-2007 09:06

You go girl!!!

I did have to point out to my Dh just the other day that the money I get from the gov for staying home and looking after our litle treasures goes straight on the mortgage, so if I was to go back to work and pay childcare, we would be worse off and then where would the mortgage money come from??? He was very quiet after that....

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**bronny-jane** · 06-03-2007 09:10

time to stick it to the man

i pointed out to dh that i work a 120 hour a week for free

... now who's the lazy one huh...

**onabreak** · 06-03-2007 09:19

Originally Posted by bronny-jane

time to stick it to the man

i pointed out to dh that i work a 120 hour a week for free

... now who's the lazy one huh...

I will have to remember that one and tell DH next time he complains.....

**RedPanda** · 06-03-2007 09:30

It's funny. I never think about the fact that I don't get paid. The money DH earns is "ours" and he never ever makes me feel as though I am not contributing. I think after being domestically slack DINKS for so long, he appreciates having cooked meals and clean clothes every day!

Also, he's about to be a SAHD when I go back to work, so he wouldn't DARE set a precedent of "your money, my money"!!

I can only imagine the work that three children must be BJ!