tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793060521498152236.post241925288446014728..comments2023-08-07T04:07:19.480-07:00Comments on Diary Of A Freelance Mom: "Just When I Thought I Was Out... They Pull Me Back In!"Salmagundihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974014482366705587noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793060521498152236.post-29576109568367652492013-07-05T05:55:22.681-07:002013-07-05T05:55:22.681-07:00Hey Reener - Sorry I didn't see your comment u...Hey Reener - Sorry I didn't see your comment until today. You know I've been kinda MIA for a little while. Anyway... I don't want to make it sound like the kids don't help out. They do. Well, most of them do. As much as they can, anyway. Seriously, some of these kids haven't been taught to do ANYTHING. I remember years ago when my foster son first moved in - he was 17 years old and he'd never had a bubble bath. There he was, a tattooed-up gang-banger, playing with a rubber ducky like it was the coolest thing the human race had ever come up with. Lately, though, I just don't even feel up to teaching them how to do anything. Isn't that terrible? I dunno. I'm just soooo tired. It's very often easier to do things myself than to teach them how. As for the parents - I'm not in any way trying to "do anything" about them, just complaining about them. :-/Salmagundihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974014482366705587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-793060521498152236.post-36999717744295467412013-05-20T04:07:51.822-07:002013-05-20T04:07:51.822-07:00You have a big heart my friend! And what you do is...You have a big heart my friend! And what you do is commendable! These kids are good kids and just need a break and an ear to listen to them. Unfortunately, it's like this all over the US. And the world. <br /><br />You DO need YOUR time to yourself. Time to de-stress, relax, NOT be a mom. As for laundry, teach them how to use the washing machine. Start setting some chore lists. If they're going to stay with you, then they have to start pulling their weight. They need a toothbrush? Give them the money to go get one. Ok, maybe they need a ride to the store. That's different. Have them do the dishes, some yard work. I'm not saying make slaves out of them, but hey, you're not getting younger either. I think it's only fair that they help you around the house. Forget their parents. Some are so beyond help it's a futile attempt to even try to get them help. I think this is just a phase. It'll lighten up. Meanwhile, grin and bear. And what you do for these kids is just heartwarming really! Just don't spoil them too much. Then they'll never leave!!! :Dreenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037125944228119347noreply@blogger.com