by Rebecca K.

Created on: August 30, 2010

Being able to stay home with the kids is something I consider a "gift" especially after the crappy jobs I've had. Being lady of the house, caretaker, house cleaner may not sound very exciting, but one sure can have a bit of fun with the job. I've found various "funnies" in several categories of my menial homemaker job at la casa. I figured I'd mention some just for kicks.

Cleaning Issues: Ok, so we know some men are capable of cleaning, but why can't they ever pick up after themselves? True a housewife's job is to clean house, but must you make her job more difficult? Especially when she is wrangling a three year old and an explorative nine month old. Furthermore, what's with the toilet issue? How come he misses and leaves "residue" on the bowl? I thought he was a big boy...

Interpersonal Issues: So when you're home you notice who comes and goes, who visits and what they say. We have those pesky ones stopping by for favors and to borrow stuff, and the ones that just stop by to bullshit or converse (which is fine) and those who stop by who you really wish didn't stop at all, the snoopers, the nosey ones and the ones who just want to dump their kids at your house and then take off! Don't need it, got my hands full thank you. Sometimes a person feels like charging a parking fee or babysitting fee to justify your wasted time.

Child Behavior Issues: So being at home all the time puts you in a 24/7 relationship with los ninos, which is great most of the time, except for fussy fit time. You know, when the three year old is on the floor screaming because you wouldn't play Yo Gabba Gabba again and the baby starts crying too because their on the same waivelength?  Ah, days like this you just want to put the kids to bed and go get good and sauced up, who could blame you?   Ah but you don't, because you know better. You suck it up, distract the kids by doing some impromptu silly dance and peace is once again in the house. What would you do with yourself all day at work anyhow? That couldn't be nearly as fun.

Being a housewife certainly has it's advantages, for one you know what's going on around the house, you're in charge of the kiddos and if you're lucky, you might still have a bit of sanity left by the time they hit school age!

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