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Our House Has Become the Baby's House

Two working parents and one messy house.

by Ashley  |  580 views  |  2 comments  |        Rate this now! 

When I made our bed this morning, I found a pink blanket that belongs to her. In the drawer of my bedside table, she has stashed all sorts of odds and ends that she probably didn't want anymore (but couldn't part with). A broken-tipped colored pencil, an empty-ish Chapstick.

When she moves in, SHE MOVES IN. Container Store, I drool.

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I work part-time, but let's be honest---I have at least two full-time jobs (for which I am not compensated) and a miles long to-do list. And I really need a nap!

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  • Sounds a lot like my house right down to the half-filled sippy cup of water. :) I always swore I wouldn't fill my home with all that plastic junk...but it's amazing what you'll buy if it entertains a little one.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Diane on 3rd April 2008

  • Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I always get the story though from my mother-in-law how she would spend hours cleaning up the house each night after the kids went to bed - (I don't think kids had as many things back then).

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Claire on 30th March 2008

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