Comments on: The Business of Family Living

By: Speech Mom

Speech Mom — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:18:07 +0000

Thanks for this article! It was extremely helpful to read this and I will definitely pass this on. Thanks again. Speech Mom's last blog post..Give Your Child Motivation to Communicate

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:00:23 +0000

Jan–You’re so right. Systems really do make things easier. Of course, remembering that we have control over our systems and not use them as another reason to get down on ourselves is a real struggle.

Sherri, thank you for sharing your experience. It’s tough for me to think of the household duties for long term. The children really do stay small for only so long. I can’t believe how fast time does go by. I forget and think of all the duties over 18 years and it can get overwhelming. Since I can’t afford a Life Coach, books like The 4 Hour Workweek, help me internalize the home process!

Tea Party Girl, I know exactly what you mean. It took my husband and I having a serious conversation (It was one of our “We need to share the house duties” conversation–happens about every 6 months), when he said, “we need to get a housekeeper,” for me to realize he was right. There are some things worth outsourcing! Our time is important.

By: Tea Party Girl

Tea Party Girl — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:00:22 +0000

I just wrote an article at my blog, "Why I Will Train My Daughter to Hire Servants". It was my way of urging MY audience to accept a need for help in the all-consuming task of running a household. As a more than full-time mom, since we educate at home, I have NEVER felt comfortable with it being my full identity and doing it all myself. I agree someday is now. It's amazing though, as I run in "conservative" circles how much flack I get for this. Thanks for applying TF's principles in the home setting. Tea Party Girl's last blog post..Bad Manners Are Closer Than You Think

By: Sherri

Sherri — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:18:05 +0000

All I can say is amen to this. It's exactly what you have to do. Eventually you come around to it as your kids get older. My son is now 12 and I believe it took me 9 years to learn the above. It would have been so much easier on me if I had known then what I know now. Instead of consciously doing it (smart), we learn it the hard way by experience (not so smart). If you're a new parent, I encourage you to pay attention to this article. It will make your home life much easier and therefore, peaceful. Sherri's last blog post..Debt Report Feb 2008

By: Jan - queenofkaos

Jan - queenofkaos — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:02:08 +0000

So many great tidbits of information in this article! I also found that using systems was THE ANSWER for me although sticking to them is always a challenge. A little bit of time spent can really give results and the process of elimination is key, it's my main focus this year as a matter of fact. It's also a challenge :0) I have been seeing more lately about looking at relationships as our "riches" instead of money and it is worth remembering. I periodically struggle with the choice of whether to go back out to work but in the end, so far I have decided it is more worth it for me to stay home. Much of it may depend on choices and opportunities out there, but I figure my kids will be gone too soon as it is and I like being here. Jan - queenofkaos's last blog post..Tuesday Toot Time - My Best Win of this Week