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Staying home with Faith: a day in the stay at home mom life

September 13, 2007 07:03 PM EDT
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Even though my youngest son (13 months) loves the sound of his daddy's Harley and doesn't seem frightened of it one bit, he's really scared of the vacuum cleaner. Today I had to vacuum so I took Rylan into his bedroom and set him up with his little baby tool box and some other toys so he could hang out in there while I tried to get some housework done.

While I'm busy vacuuming, I can hear Rylan in his bedroom just chattering away so when I'm finished I'm pretty proud of myself that I was actually able to get something cleaned!

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When all is done, and I turned off the vacuum cleaner... out came Rylan, crawling towards me all happy that he didn't have to listen to the scary noise anymore. I take a second look because I can't figure out what he's dragging behind him and then I realize that it's a blanket. That little stinker! Look what he did to his room!

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The cleaning never ends when you're a Stay At Home Mom. As soon as you're done picking something up, another mess has already been made.

~ Faith  
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Comments: 28

Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Sep 13, 2007, 7:07pm EDT
OMG. That is too adorable. Your photos are the perfect accompaniment to this story, and boy do I feel your pain! I babysat my 4-year-old nephew today. Had a blast, but also had soda, coloring books, colored pencils, toys and a few other things to clean up after my brother came to pick him up. Kids are great though, aren't they. They make it all worth while in the end.
Danielle P. Sep 13, 2007, 7:07pm EDT
Ain't that the truth. I am a newer stay at home mom and you just see the mess constantly. I always feel like I should be doing something and I do. When I worked I was so tired I didn't 'see' the mess.
Sue * Sep 13, 2007, 7:23pm EDT
I hate to tell you all...but, I get things all cleaned up now and my son drops in for dinner-and things still get all messed up. The newspaper gets messed up, he takes food to the basement and leaves crumbs and pop cans...brings in his laundry...he's 25 and has his own apartment:)
Michelle W. Sep 13, 2007, 7:23pm EDT
LOL How true. I remember those days. And now my oldest daughter is having to deal with them. (Can we say payback! LOL)

My mom sent my granddaughter (her great-granddaughter) a vaccum cleaner for her birthday, but I swear it looks like she hasn't used it in her room. And I know she hasn't used that broom and dustpan I bought her. Just because she is only three doesn't mean she should get off that easy! LOL
Stephanie C. Sep 13, 2007, 7:25pm EDT
It seems like it is always a busy day when doing this job. good for you
vickey w Sep 13, 2007, 7:54pm EDT
This story is adorable and so is the baby,
I babysit for my 2 greatnephews and my greatniece, and I am beat when I get home. I only do this about 3 days a week, and now there is another one on the way. But now that school is back in the oldest goes to school. The boys ages are 9 and 4, they fight all the time, they are cousins, but act more like brothers, the youngest so far is the girl and she is almost 7 months.
B F. Sep 13, 2007, 8:05pm EDT
This brings back memories!!! I just wish he was still in that phase instead of the independent phase... Now if it says "childproof", he has it destroyed in minutes, and thouroughly enjoys learning how to keep me on my toes... Opening his window and removing the screen in the middle of the night is his most frightening act so far... I cannot take my eyes off him for a split second and spend every moment praying he'll outgrow it soon!!! Best wishes to you in your future days of getting something done!!!!
Marianne R. Sep 13, 2007, 8:12pm EDT
LOL, if it's not one mess, it's another. Maybe a pleypen would have been a better place to put him, or does he climb out of those at his age?
Larry H. Sep 13, 2007, 8:31pm EDT
I guess you need to tie his feet and hands together while you clean house.. The fun begin
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Sep 13, 2007, 8:31pm EDT
Very funny Faith. My son is always going around the house picking up after his two little sons and I keep telling him to wait until they go to sleep at night.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Sep 13, 2007, 8:40pm EDT
that is really good..thanks for sharing
Jerry S. Sep 13, 2007, 8:47pm EDT
A realistic glimpse into the life of Faith.
Jenna S. Sep 13, 2007, 10:28pm EDT
Ha-ha! Too cute! Destiny hates the vaccum too but loves cars and other things that are noisey. I already am dealing with her getting into things she shouldn't. She's knocked over the small trash can in the computer room, tries pulling out bins and loves to get after the clicker and her daddy's computer towers.LOL.
Kate S. Sep 14, 2007, 12:18am EDT
Amen! When I was doing dishes last night my daughter took a bottle of chocolate syrup and rubbed it all over my love seat. And herself. Aggh!
Shawnee G. Sep 14, 2007, 12:41am EDT
Hehehehe toooo funny. I can really laugh about this because I have one coming up right behind Rylan.
I think the main difference with her is that she is now walking and decided she can pull anything down she can reach. Everything off the desk, anything on the coffee table. It made most of the house "fair game" to her.
Diane B. Sep 14, 2007, 1:36am EDT
Love it! I think the cats did it, my precious grandson could not have possibly made such a mess! At least it was just clothing, blankets, etc........remember Alex and the ranch dresssing??
Now, there's a story...Alex and the ranch dressing. When I was a kid, it was Donnie an the Cream if Wheat he used to completely paint the kitchen. Not just part of it, ALL of it.
♥ Adair ♥ K. Sep 14, 2007, 10:36am EDT
It is a never ending mess. I was a stay at home mom when mine were little, I was constantly picking up. It is more tiring than working a full time job all day.
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Sep 14, 2007, 11:04am EDT
Ah Ha! I knew there was a reason I was glad mine are all nearly grown! Baby messes!
Hmm..wait. Baby messes are so much easier to clean up than Teen messes. What am I thinking?
*sigh*
Bridget ♥ Sep 14, 2007, 3:48pm EDT
Faith, looks like a fun and busy day! LOL! I know how it goes!
Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Sep 14, 2007, 4:08pm EDT
It's even fun to read the second time around, thanks to my Orange Juice wrap-up of content from my connections. How does the living room look today?
Sherry W. Sep 16, 2007, 6:07pm EDT
Snort. L LOVES the vacuum. He follows it around like a puppy, and yesterday kept turning it on and watching the stuff swirl around inside. LOL.
Bonnie S. Sep 17, 2007, 7:31am EDT
That was a cute article, and a sweet little boy.
Girl! You just made me so tired! And now I've got to go take a nap! If my kids don't eat and the house doesn't get cleaned to do, I'm telling them all to blame you! haha
Tab B. Sep 19, 2007, 7:26am EDT
wow, looks like my kids bedrooms... You just gave me an idea....!
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Sep 21, 2007, 1:28am EDT
I know how that goes!! Today, as I was making lunch, my son took all of the cushions off of both couches, and the blankets off the bed and made himself a little obstacle course. Kids are quick! I was only in the kitchen for like 5 minutes or less!!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 23, 2007, 11:55pm EDT
I agree the cleaning never ends....my sons 18 months and 5 years start running around the house screaming whenever I turn on the monster.
Sophiya S. Sep 25, 2007, 11:00am EDT
nice

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