what was the best pice of advice u got? - Page 2

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Originally Posted by Mamasjoy

My mother said this once when I complained about how the kids are ruining everything around the house (scratching hardwood floors, making dents in walls, etc.) - in twenty years, you will be able to fix your house, but you will not be able to fix your kids. Her point was to spend time nurturing them now and helping them grow into decent human beings. Worrying about the house was just silly.

[coleslaw]

I wish I had family who thought the housework could wait. I get the judgemental comments everytime one of them comes over - no matter how clean the house is.

[ariatrance]

Originally Posted by coleslaw

I wish I had family who thought the housework could wait. I get the judgemental comments everytime one of them comes over - no matter how clean the house is.

So hand them a broom! Really - if it bothers them that much, then they can clean your house....on a regular basis.

Most of the same wisdom received here. I try to keep in mind daily, especially when I am frustrated/tired/angry, that this is just a moment and it will pass. It helps me to move past the negative emotions and really cherish the joyful/happy times.

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[QUOTE=ariatrance;15266088]So hand them a broom! Really - if it bothers them that much, then they can clean your house....on a regular basis.