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Pammy
Posts: 66
Pammy
I work full time with my husband in our overhead door business. We have 1 child, a cat at work and dog at home. Very active in our community, and love cool cars, boating, travel and cocktails with friends - which never happens enough.
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2008 20:37
I just spent an hour in Mommy hell! Am I a bad mom?
Scenario: jr gets invited to a birthday party of a classmate, you know the child but only know the mom by site at a couple of school functions. What little you do know is there are3-5 kids, multiple fathers, no husbands and doesn't appear to be any employment in the picture.
Question: Do you let jr go to the party?
If no - why?
If yes - under what conditions, if any?
I will share my story as to my decision and outcome - but I really want to hear from YOU
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Lylah M. Alphonse
Posts: 479
Lylah M. Alphonse
Full-time editor; part-time writer; full-time wife, friend, and Mama. No time to keep the house clean. Or sleep.
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2008 21:12
I'd let him go if he wants to and if he's a friend of this classmate, but I'd stay the whole time, and I wouldn't feel bad about leaving early if the event was chaotic or if my kid seemed not to be having a good time...
I'm so curious... what did you do?
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babs
Posts: 20
babs
My husband and I are high-school sweethearts-been 2gether for 11 years. was in college and got pregnant in my 1st year. Got a job at our local hospital. Moved from the hospital to the doctor's office. Was born and raised in Myrtle Beach as was my husband. My whole family is here and we are very tight. My son just started kindergarten this year and BROKE MY HEART!! He continues to amaze me every day. I am young so it's a little hard to find girls my age to relate to.
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# Posted: 28 Jan 2008 21:19
I agree with Lyla. I would stay the whole time and be as polite as possible, but would not feel bad if we had to leave early.
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Mandy Nelson - Dandysound
Posts: 392
Mandy Nelson - Dandysound
I'm a professional voice talent and mom to two fantastic girls. I run my own tiny company from home and find that juggling work at home and the kids, let alone the hubby and the house is a challenge every day. I'm also a yoga instructor which helps me get out of the house and clear my mind. I love everything I do (mom, work, wife, etc.) but am in a constant struggle for balance.
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# Posted: 29 Jan 2008 19:02
Social classes are NEVER ACCEPTABLE.
OK, now that I got the political correctness out of my system I should say that this is certainly a tough one. My best g.f. in the entire world came from a home similar, not exactly but similar, to what you describe and they were the greatest people in the world. My parents never had an issue with my staying over at either of her parent's homes or with her being at our house a lot. They treated me like one of their own (they still do). We both came from little money, though, so there wasn't a social class stretch.
I echo Lylah on this one.
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Pammy
Posts: 66
Pammy
I work full time with my husband in our overhead door business. We have 1 child, a cat at work and dog at home. Very active in our community, and love cool cars, boating, travel and cocktails with friends - which never happens enough.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 14:16 - Edited by: Pammy
Yes I did let him go but OH MY!
I have decided to try my hand at writing the whole experience into an article - way too wordy for a post
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Pammy
Posts: 66
Pammy
I work full time with my husband in our overhead door business. We have 1 child, a cat at work and dog at home. Very active in our community, and love cool cars, boating, travel and cocktails with friends - which never happens enough.
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2008 19:58
OKAY - my article has been posted - so if you want the WHOEL story check it out. An Hour in Mommy Hell
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