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Jan 07, 2010 03:19

Anyone know when being a parent gets easier? Because I could really use the good news about now.

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anchor_on_heart January 7 2010, 08:31:35 UTC

It comes and goes. I don't think there's ever a point where it gets easier, or even harder, honestly.

aurorpotter January 7 2010, 08:33:59 UTC

Brilliant. How about advice on how to remember your son's lunch every day?

anchor_on_heart January 7 2010, 08:59:44 UTC

Post-it notes. One on the kitchen counter before going to bed.

aurorpotter January 7 2010, 15:25:12 UTC

Should of thought of that. Thanks.

onlynewlife January 8 2010, 01:03:51 UTC

Uh, I'm not a mom or anything, but I used to babysit all the time up until I went off to college. How old is the kid? I'm kind of awesome with kids. For whatever reason, I was always able to figure out a way to calm them down and entertain them with little to no effort on my end. Dunno if I'd be helpful at all to you because it depends on the age, but I love kids, so...if you ever want a break or wanna try some tips, feel free to shoot me a line :)

aurorpotter January 8 2010, 18:41:56 UTC

Ted's seven. It's not really a problem except in the morning when I've got to drop him off at school then run flat out to work. I'm pants at making sure he's all ready. Monday I dropped him off without his lunch.

onlynewlife January 9 2010, 01:00:53 UTC

Aww :) Well, you could try leaving yourself notes on mirrors (because everybody looks in the mirror at some point during the morning), you could hire a nanny to help you out, or you could also try giving some of the morning responsibilities to Ted.

Like...make it a game. It's Ted's job to remind you of his lunch and put on his clothes, brush his teeth, etc which frees you up to get ready on your own. Make a chart (and put it by the front door) with the couple of responsibilities that are his and put gold stars on the ones he finishes right before you leave for the end of the day. At the end of the week, if he's done all of his responsibilities every day, give him a reward. Or, conversely, give small rewards daily when you get home.

Or you could tell me to shut up and mind my own business, because I don't really know you or your kid... heh just trying to help :)

lpotter January 8 2010, 04:44:37 UTC

I wish I could help, darling. Is everything alright?

aurorpotter January 8 2010, 18:42:55 UTC

Sort of. As all right as ever. I keep forgetting things Ted needs in the morning.

lpotter January 8 2010, 20:32:31 UTC

Tried lists or forget-me-not spells?