General Chat

Like Neeta my house is a tip at the moment. I'll worry about it when the kids go back to school. Enjoy spending time with your kids and ignore whoever made those comments. If they've got nothing better to do than comment on your house They must have a pretty empty life. Juliexx

Thank you everyone Husband has just shown me the windows said they are a bit cleaner but s-d it. I have never been able to stand up to him and have always felt looked down on but hey a bit of dirt never hurt anyone and my children are happy. As husband says at lest they wont feel like moving out as soon as they can. Right I'm off to spend some time with the older ones and I might think about tidying the toys away later. Thanks again

My Brother and Sister in Law have 8 kids between them and 6 living at home right now - their house is far from immaculate and sometimes we make little jokes about it, but all of their children are well balanced, happy kids that you can take anywhere. Far more time is spent with the children than on housework and their children are better for it. If you're relative doesn't like the condition of the house then maybe she would like to pay for a maid as you are too busy being a Mother - and a good one by the sounds of it. Be proud of that fact. Kaye x

you know what DD i think they are a bit jealous, my kids were once called squaddie kids, i took offence i dont even know why, as there dad was a soldier, i suppose it was true, however it was said in an insulting manner you know what , my kids may give me a bit of lip but they are respectful to others and polite when we go anywhere , un like this persons kids, bet your kids are great too, i tell you what if we were burgled youd never know it,

I am amazed to read this! How dare this person say that! Perhaps they should ...... er, go and fly a kite for a bit until they've come to their senses. As someone has already said, childhood doesn't last that long. As has also been said, they wouldn't like our house either, as the washing downstairs needs to be put away. You carry on being you, DD. You have a load of supporters on here. x P.S. I have a friend who, when her mother arranges to visit, frantically drops everything to do the dusting so that mother will approve. Her mother 'inspects' the furniture often, then runs a finger through any dust!!!!!!! Thank God my parents, when they visit, come to see us - not inspect the house. By the way, I - or we - do do the housework, lol.

My house is spotless, empty and quiet now the kids are grown but clean and I would swap places with you in an instant! Enjoy them whilst they are young and s*d what anyone else thinks this is real life not a dress rehearsal! Julie xxx

DD Don't let someone else's opinion prevent you from doing what you think is right for you and your family. You know all those activities where you have to say what you feel good/proud about? What would you like on your list I keep my windows spotless and myhouse immaculate OR I love my children and do what is best for them? nell