Things I learned in 2007
That people still think "full time parent" is a worthless job for a man. Even normally polite people get "that look" on their face and make snide comments when I tell them what I do.
Other than relaxation and as an aid in socializing, tobacco and alcohol aren't worthy pursuits.
That irrational people are a huge liability and should be avoided at all costs.
It's hard to go back and capture the magic and exuberance that comes with youth.
That ADHD and other similar disabilities that negatively affect impulse control are probably part of the reason our prisons are so full.
Self destructive behavior is not worthy of my sympathy.
That I can no longer sleep to the science channel because of that loud mouthed bastard Matthew Lesko.
After looking at the current presidential candidates, Americans are totally going to get it in the bunghole in 2008.
That these guys are about the funniest political pundits out there.
After a trip with my in laws, that I have the most polite well behaved children my relatives have ever seen. (I wish the kids would do that trick for me.)
That America must really be prospering because I cannot find anyone to do plumbing and tile work at my house for any price.
What have you learned in 2007?
posted by Bill Rowland @ January 02, 2008
45 Comments
45 Comments:
i've learned to not be surprised by anything anymore.
hey, we do plumbing and tile! will you supply the food and beer?
hammer - people believe being a full time parent for a woman is the lowest form of a lot in life also. ours let me know in so many ways that it's been good having a full time parent in the home and my husband could not be a better partner in this deal. you're doing a good work for your children. they will rule the world one day. think about that.
I agree with nanc on the stay-home parent bias. They kids are so much better off though. If your relatives think they are the best behaved kids it is for a reason and you are it.
I have learned that I am still a wiennie.
That when someone acts like an ass-hat it may have nothing to do with me whatsoever and I shouldn't take it personally.
"That ADHD and other similar disabilities that negatively affect impulse control are probably part of the reason our prisons are so full."
This statement is sooo true and as the mom of 2 kids with ADHD, it terrifies me...I want better than this for my gremlins for sure...
I don't know if I've learned anything. I'm still making all the same mistakes.
I agree as well regarding what Canadian Flake said. I teach youth in jails and a heck of a lot of them fit your ADHD and other similar disabilities.
Was I supposed to learn something?
Whoops...
It isn't just plumbers and tile, try finding a stone mason. I can have my current tile removed and travertine tile installed for less per square foot then a limestone patio.
I love the red state updates
I didn't know you were a stay at home parent...snicker, just kidding. More power to you. I played with my 11 year old nephew today (basketball) and damn near died. I don't have the patience for child rearing.
Don't under estimate the relaxing and revealing powers of alcohol. Avoid tobacco if you tend to get addicted.
Happy New Year.
I'm not just saying this to be nice: I admire your full time parenting. When I was in my early 20s I'd joke with the guys I was dating about me being the bread winner and having my man stay at home, just to see how they'd react to it. It is different, but its no different than the woman staying home in my opinion. My dad had such a huge impact on my childhood and I thought having my husband home to care for my little ones would hopefully mirror my childhood for them.
Wow, sorry about that novel.
I've learned that its okay to part ways with long time friends if the relationship is no longer effecting you positively.
Also, I've learned that blogging is ADDICTIVE.
I think the thing that I like about you the most is the fact that you are stay at home Dad!!
"That ADHD and other similar disabilities that negatively affect impulse control are probably part of the reason our prisons are so full."
I've learned in 2007 high sugar intake contributes to this. Give my youngest a soda and he'll get stuck in the corner bouncing back and forth, the professionals call it ADD.
My Mom left her nursing career to be a stay-at-home Mom, she's been gone a long time now, but it's something I'll always remember about her and I stayed home to raise our kids too.
You are an awesome Dad to be home with them and I know you aren't bothered one bit by anyone's 'looks' about it.
Hold up.
What do you have against irrational people? They're my favorite kind!
Good lessons, all.
HNY, Hammer.
I've learned that not giving a shit about failure is often interpreted as winning self-confidence.
I forgot everything I learned in 2007, but I can tell you what I learned in 2008: The name of the question-mark suit guy. Thanks Hammer! No. Wait. I didn't want to know his name. So I take that back.
Full time parenting is the MOST valuable job in society.
I forgot to say that I have played guitar hero and I think I could become quite addicted!!
I learned, FINALLY, that the only person one can change, is themselves.
well it's not just men they look down on hammer. My inlaws, and hell even my husband sometimes looks down on me or thinks I do nothing cuz I'm a stay at home mom.
forget that I have two jobs at home too, and do them, take care of all the finances, and do EVERYTHING for the kid. So...yeah I hear ya on what all you do, and how exhausting and what a big job it is, and it pisses me off when people look down at people who do that.
"That irrational people are a huge liability and should be avoided at all costs."
Amen, brother.
Reminds me of the quote, "Never argue with a crazy person. Onlookers might not be able to tell the difference."
I've truly learned that I know almost nothing at all. And that I'm so average that I cancel myself out.
John
That I need to be nicer to people.
BTW, my dad was a stay at home father and he became a vegetarian. **insert Twilight Zone music**
people give me a hard time as I stay at home too. I have to shrug off the snide remarks I receive regularly.
I think that is what I learned in 2007. To stop caring so much what people assume and not be as defensive
That transitioning your kids from elementary school to middle school is like licking honey from a thorn.
That people who like to talk a lot seldom do anything.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Way to go Hammer! Kudos to you from this Stay At Home Dad! You Rock!
What have I learned in 2007? To always keep good company. Get rid of those that waste your time. Time is the only gift you have been given...don't spend it with people who will waste it!
Flyinfox_SATX
I've learned that I basically hate stupid people especially the ones calling 911 on new years eve.
Happy new year!!!
I've learned that the Theory of Evolution suffered a setback through the actions of Britney and Jamie Lynne Spears. Cheers!!
I don't reckon I learned anything new..but a lot that happened this past year in Washington DC and in Tallahassee reaffirmed my belief that
there are a lot more horse's asses in this country than there are horses
That's absolutly great that you are able to be a full time parent, and see the result: your children are the most well behaved children in many family around.
I don't know what I learned in 2007,too stupid to learn my lesson.
Great Lessons.
I learned that Employee Self Evaluations are a waste of time and energy. More trouble than they are worth.
Excellent lessons! It is a shame that stay at home Dads and Moms aren't appreciated. It's the hardest job in the world in my opinion.
I learned that if I used my head instead of my hoo-hoo to pick a woman....it turns out much better. I'm slow.
~That adulthood is overrated.
~The annual lesson that continues to kick me in the head -blood being thicker than water.
~For many people, happiness is a choice - it does not come naturally.
~That I need do do more living and less analyzing.
Glad to hear you can be a full time dad. If Jeff were to do it he would go nuts before day one is over with all the things I do plus just being mom and such... No just me time but I do get it once in a while..
i learned i need to stop procrastinating because i feel much better when things are finished.
Blogging has taught me a few things about myself, which is good!
I'm ready to skip right over being a parent and go straight to being a grandparent.
As you eluded to, when the boys are visiting my mom they're always polite, helpful, not whinny, etc.
Yep, call me grandpa please.
I've learned that I'm going to have to work til I die.
I've learned I better get a damned horse because before long I won't be able to fill the tank on my car without a sack of cash.
I've learned that getting older is even worse than it was last year.
I learned that you get what you work for. every time.
Being a stay at home dad is a great thing. One of my very good friends from Texas is a stay at home dad, and has raised two amazing children into amazing young adults. I think it is wonderful that you have the ability to be a stay at home parent.
I learned a lot of things about myself in 2007. Personal growth is paramount.
That Germans still love David Hasselhoff.
~Oswegan
I've learned that no matter what you do, or how well you do it, there will always be some mean-spirited person to find fault with it..oh, wait, I learned that a long time before 2007! :)
There should be lots more stay-at-home-dads, if you ask me!
I've learned that it just keeps getting better!!
Got to luv the Daddy! :o)
I think I learned to go with the fun and not be such a dufus, but it was about 30 years late. That will always haunt me. Otherwise, yea, it's a big load of ass rape in 08 for the good old US of A, I'm afraid. Hope the lube holds out.
You're a stay-at-home dad?
How cool is that?
I completely envy you. Unfortunately for me I'm the one with all the education and training.
Hammer- Your a wimp- send me $20.00 on pay-pal if you agree. $50.00 if you don't. Hey you think I give out free Psych evals!
Love and respect ya Buddy. Truly do!
But you already knew that!!
Truly feel as if we've known each other a long time or had very similar life experiences. Anyway we sure share a lot of the same values and Political agreements and definitely the warped sense of humor!
John
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