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Original poster

To laugh at women that don't work but........

562 replies

matchbox20 · 28/01/2011 12:41

To laugh at women that don't work but rush to the school gates 10 mins after the bell and usually rushing in at school finishing time rambling on about how busy they are and there is not enough time in the day.

I only work 16 hours a week and still manage to get everything done and a meal on the table.

So the question is ''Are people that work more organized?''

OP posts:
slightlymad72 · 28/01/2011 14:06

BF or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?
disability rights?

BaroqueAroundTheClock · 28/01/2011 14:06

sevendwarves - she's fine with benefits - she's already said that - as I asked if I should go and work or whether I should stay at home for my children. She said I should be at home - which means on benefits.

Honeydragon · 28/01/2011 14:06

that's true Baroque for the first time ever on mumsnet WOHM SAHM have united.

Shall we send Match box over to the feeding threads and see whether BF/FF can finally live in cosmic harmony?

BeerTricksPotter · 28/01/2011 14:07

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slightlymad72 · 28/01/2011 14:08

missonary or doggy?

TrollyMcTrollPants · 28/01/2011 14:09

What if you work at the school?! Shock

hobnobsaremyfavourite · 28/01/2011 14:09

ARF!! Slightlymad 72

tethersend · 28/01/2011 14:10

Matchbox 20 (the band OP named herself after) are a middle of the road poor man's Counting Crows. And that's saying something.

FACT.

BaroqueAroundTheClock · 28/01/2011 14:10

that's even better Trolly - you're at home with them in the school holidays, AND you're not "junking" them out to someone else as you're there with the,

TheSleepFairy · 28/01/2011 14:10

BF or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?

Labrador or Staffie.
Doc Martens or Uggs?
Clinique or No7?
Inny or Outy?
Condom or Pill?
Mac or PC?

Fruitshoots
P&C parking

slightlymad72 · 28/01/2011 14:10

Then you'll always be early, then you'll be a bad mum because you will have dropped your child off in the school yard knowing that there would be no one responsible to look after your child whilst you are at work.

Original poster
matchbox20 · 28/01/2011 14:11

Poor man lol....but looking after my own child .

OP posts:
thumbdabwitch · 28/01/2011 14:11

Honey - it is indeed true that the closer to the school, the later you will be - I lived next door to my Infants' School and was late nearly every day! BlushGrin

BeerTricksPotter · 28/01/2011 14:12

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BaroqueAroundTheClock · 28/01/2011 14:12

oooo goody - she's back - would you mind answering my question a little further up about cut off age/being on benefits for 15-18yrs??

ChinaCup · 28/01/2011 14:12

I'm an SAHM though my children aren't at school yet but I sincerely hope that I will be too busy drinking coffee with my friends, going to the gym, having my nails done and shagging the gardener to turn up to the school gates on time.

Fuck's sake!

CatIsSleepy · 28/01/2011 14:13

is this poke-fun-at SAHMs day or something? second ridiculous thread of this nature today Hmm

BaroqueAroundTheClock · 28/01/2011 14:14

Lets just say you work 30hrs a week (holidays too) that means that you've still got, wait for it.........138hrs a week to look after you own child.

Even the poor buggers working 50 hours a week still get over 100 hours to look after their own child.

CatIsSleepy · 28/01/2011 14:14

F or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?

Labrador or Staffie.
Doc Martens or Uggs?
Clinique or No7?
Inny or Outy?
Condom or Pill?
Mac or PC?

Fruitshoots
P&C parking

what about that old favourite....working class or middle class??

slightlymad72 · 28/01/2011 14:14

You live the life Chinacup, why else become a SAHM. I hope the gardner washes his hands first.

Maylee · 28/01/2011 14:14

BF or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?

Labrador or Staffie.
Doc Martens or Uggs?
Clinique or No7?
Inny or Outy?
Condom or Pill?
Mac or PC?

Fruitshoots
P&C parking

Do fish fingers count as "home cooked"?
How much TV should children watch?
Dummy or no dummy?
Who framed Roger Rabbit?

Honeydragon · 28/01/2011 14:14

Thumb - you are not allowed to play school run chicken btw - different time zones is cheating

CatIsSleepy · 28/01/2011 14:15

more importantly, brown sauce or tomato ketchup?

Honeydragon · 28/01/2011 14:15

BF or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?

Labrador or Staffie.
Doc Martens or Uggs?
Clinique or No7?
Inny or Outy?
Condom or Pill?
Mac or PC?

Fruitshoots
P&C parking

Do fish fingers count as "home cooked"?
How much TV should children watch?
Dummy or no dummy?
Who framed Roger Rabbit?

Baby high heels vs Baby thongs?

AbsDuCroissant · 28/01/2011 14:15

BF or FF?
People on benefits?
Global warming?
Skimmed or full-fat?
To dunk or not?

Labrador or Staffie.
Doc Martens or Uggs?
Clinique or No7?
Inny or Outy?
Condom or Pill?
Mac or PC?

Fruitshoots
P&C parking
working class or middle class

Is it acceptable to feed your child M&S ravioli, or does this fall under "feeding them junk"?