tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7777502275426031669..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: After ThanksgivingDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62873577687764015732007-12-28T13:58:00.000-05:002007-12-28T13:58:00.000-05:00I work full time but used to work-from-home on Fri...I work full time but used to work-from-home on Fridays so I could be home with our son when he was little, and my husband made the mistake of asking me one Friday when he came home, "didn't you DO anything???" The very next day, I assigned him laundry, dishes, and our son, even though I knew he had work to do, and I left the house. That type of phrase has never been uttered again.Wineplzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412881827548705342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6434521899089712672007-11-27T19:55:00.000-05:002007-11-27T19:55:00.000-05:00OMg - Julie? As in Julie S. from high school??OMg - Julie? As in Julie S. from high school??HeyItsBeejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683647449587053687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5690141815693874552007-11-27T03:15:00.000-05:002007-11-27T03:15:00.000-05:00When I come home from work and see the house spotl...When I come home from work and see the house spotless and a hot meal waiting for me on the table I can't express in words how awesome my wife is. When I'm at home alone all day nothing ever gets done. My wife is the best.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619835497723797238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1250298398928529162007-11-26T21:55:00.000-05:002007-11-26T21:55:00.000-05:00If that had been my husband, well, let's just say,...If that had been my husband, well, let's just say, he wouldn't be near me for at least a good 6 months. Ice queen would be a nice thing for him to think, cause that just isn't even close to how bad I would be towards him! My goodness! Let's switch jobs for a week, then tell me how you feel (and, no, the kids can't and won't do it all for you).Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544290046736161168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80837377802109902052007-11-26T18:47:00.000-05:002007-11-26T18:47:00.000-05:00Ok not trying to make anybody feel bad, but I have...Ok not trying to make anybody feel bad, but I have one of the most understanding and helpful husbands out there. The first few years after we had our kids, I worked outside the home and after I quit working outside the home, I still picked up seasonal work here and there from time to time. Oh and I was also going to school much of the time. Most of the time that I worked outside the home, we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43331874027822240272007-11-26T14:38:00.000-05:002007-11-26T14:38:00.000-05:00PS here is more info, with lyrics!Anita Renfroehtt...PS here is more info, with lyrics!<BR/>Anita Renfroe<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVMJ Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685435534758871718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29410483354217199472007-11-26T12:29:00.000-05:002007-11-26T12:29:00.000-05:00Christmas gift idea for Ron. The movie "Mr. Mom"....Christmas gift idea for Ron. The movie "Mr. Mom". Oldie but a goody. Remember, the grass is always greener and/or Be careful what you wish for!<BR/><BR/>Deb in OPKSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23542063161873721002007-11-26T10:14:00.000-05:002007-11-26T10:14:00.000-05:00Wow, I guess that I am in the minority, my husband...Wow, I guess that I am in the minority, my husband tries to get me out of the house whenever he can. He has gone so far as to kick me out of the house with orders to go have fun. (ugh, in the middle of this my two year old manages to hit two keys on the mouse and put so much text up here that I spent 5 minutes holding the backspace, why can they always hit the worse possible keys?)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637593806407216189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40940384064786608322007-11-26T09:51:00.000-05:002007-11-26T09:51:00.000-05:00that first pic could be my garage. we have a 1940...that first pic could be my garage. we have a 1940s willys in pieces too. this means my car sits outside in the snow and rain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67758341045348787392007-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:002007-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:00That is too funny about the cheesecake! I, like 8...That is too funny about the cheesecake! <BR/><BR/>I, like 8 million other SAHMs, agree regarding Ron. My husband often tells me "well, you were able to go grocery shopping!". HUH? THAT is MY time!? Idon'tthinkso.<BR/><BR/>Here is Pennsylvania, it is the first day of deer season - my husband is in the woods for most of the day. And yes, you can bet I will make sure I get MY time off too - Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270545811471785078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71946646114342937002007-11-26T08:49:00.000-05:002007-11-26T08:49:00.000-05:00Brrr your snow makes me greatful for the rain and ...Brrr your snow makes me greatful for the rain and wind that we are having here in Florida! Reminds me not to complain when I am at work and "cold" while hauling Christmas Trees!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330491422773682544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9063093268188673912007-11-26T07:47:00.000-05:002007-11-26T07:47:00.000-05:00Ron has got a lot to learn. Poor guy. Someone ne...Ron has got a lot to learn. Poor guy. Someone needs to clue that man in to the fact that those comments make for cold nights.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55399666678016048502007-11-26T04:27:00.000-05:002007-11-26T04:27:00.000-05:00I dont think that theres a household that could 10...I dont think that theres a household that could 100% claim to be equal shares in the chores but one village in the UK took this to extremes when all the women went on strike and got together to go on holiday leaving the men in charge for a week. It made headline news and I seem to remember the men were very glad to see their partners come back at the end of the week.<BR/>Funnily enough while I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83766295001609770502007-11-25T23:40:00.000-05:002007-11-25T23:40:00.000-05:00The car is a 38-41 Willies! I asked my husband wh...The car is a 38-41 Willies! I asked my husband who has a shop too!!! Please clarify the year/make of the shiny blue car!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40986906974024832622007-11-25T22:44:00.000-05:002007-11-25T22:44:00.000-05:00Hee hee... along with everyone else, Ron (who prob...Hee hee... along with everyone else, Ron (who probably will never talk to you again ;) ) and his comments cracked me up!<BR/><BR/>However, one thing that no one else pointed out is that you still have your pumpkins, and they don't look at all ucky or moldy in any way. Very nice! We unfortunately had our pumpkins smashed within 10 minutes of turning off our lights this Halloween. Explaining Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11711755793384055662007-11-25T22:43:00.000-05:002007-11-25T22:43:00.000-05:00WOW!Gotta love a man's brain - and unfortunately t...WOW!<BR/>Gotta love a man's brain - and unfortunately that brain is connected to their mouth - which causes a lot of trouble as we all know!!<BR/><BR/>Was happy to finally get home and get back on line to check in with you Dawn- missed reading you!!Michelle Kemper Brownlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344673576693662842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54983930581316798342007-11-25T22:01:00.000-05:002007-11-25T22:01:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness! I will definitely have to remember...Oh my goodness! I will definitely have to remember that with my husband. We have that argument what seems like ALL the time!<BR/>I liked the top 10 list & the thankful list.<BR/>Hope the book is coming along.<BR/>GailGE is mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00982093884448702136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84093893272810081642007-11-25T20:06:00.000-05:002007-11-25T20:06:00.000-05:00Ron sounds like my EXhusband. =)'nuff said. LOLRon sounds like my EXhusband. =)<BR/>'nuff said. LOLPutting the FUN in DysFUNctionalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996772324484385959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37775204220230282092007-11-25T19:52:00.000-05:002007-11-25T19:52:00.000-05:00Ugh! Some men and their ideas. If he was smart, ...Ugh! Some men and their ideas. If he was smart, he woulda kept his mouth closed! LOL<BR/><BR/>Elaina<BR/>http://www.speciallittlesmiles.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9299989693105637682007-11-25T17:29:00.000-05:002007-11-25T17:29:00.000-05:00About a year ago I went to an embroidery conventio...About a year ago I went to an embroidery convention for a week, leaving my DH in sole care of our nine year old daughter. I put meals in the fridge, arranged after school care everything... On day two I received a text message "I know why some animals eat their young" along with "I'm sooooo tired!" It's funny how he now appreciates me so much more!!!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329997752606696894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44951159636811541472007-11-25T16:52:00.000-05:002007-11-25T16:52:00.000-05:00My dad would love the garage - and be able to tell...My dad would love the garage - and be able to tell you the year, make, and model of everything he saw in it. He has some amazing classic cars and has had at least one extremely cool car ever since I can remember. I'm the only one in my family that does NOT own a street rod or classic or vette. I just traded my mini-van of 10 years in for a car. Though my family thinks me odd, since I am Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64370971632552201702007-11-25T16:37:00.000-05:002007-11-25T16:37:00.000-05:00I'm sure Ron was chastised properly. If not, ment...I'm sure Ron was chastised properly. If not, mention him again and I am sure several hundred women will do it here. We had about that much snow in Nebraska too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811548306583601019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24577604441817907612007-11-25T15:46:00.000-05:002007-11-25T15:46:00.000-05:00Mmmm....classic comment. But really? I wouldn't t...Mmmm....classic comment. But really? I wouldn't trade my job as a SAHM. I'd much rather be my own boss and change poo than sit at a desk all day long and crunch numbers. And I can't lie---I do occassionally lie around, eat candy, and watch Oprah. Am I really the only one?!<BR/><BR/>~Amy<BR/><BR/>http://granolasdodallas.blogspot.comAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715052085806922197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51085512227926903302007-11-25T15:42:00.000-05:002007-11-25T15:42:00.000-05:00I've been a SAHM for nearly 19 years now. After 9...I've been a SAHM for nearly 19 years now. After 9 years of homeschooling, all of my kids are in school this year. I thought I was going to be able to get so much done and have all kinds of free time. Now that it is just me home during the day, everything takes longer. The day before Thanksgiving I was trying to get my husband to help and his response was, "I just worked all day." Like I was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80137306513200139282007-11-25T15:22:00.000-05:002007-11-25T15:22:00.000-05:00We got snow, too - it's pretty much all melted now...We got snow, too - it's pretty much all melted now, since it's a balmy 43 degrees here today...<BR/><BR/>I "taught" my DH how much work being a SAHM was - and all he did was watch the 2 year old & 9 month old for a day. No cooking, cleaning, laundry, bill paying, grocery shopping, etc, etc. I think he appreciates me a little more now.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329375303392385316noreply@blogger.com