tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post5922415099678501354..comments2023-10-12T15:24:41.977+01:00Comments on The Unmumsy Mum: Lesson 44: The Parenting Resolutions We Can't Keep (F**k You SuperMum)The Unmumsy Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04094380010913263266noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-63500264270149696972017-04-12T10:52:34.288+01:002017-04-12T10:52:34.288+01:00This is so my life, although I also have to try an...This is so my life, although I also have to try and fit in running a business selling <a href="www.looptheloop.co.uk" rel="nofollow">vintage furniture</a>, thank you for your honesty xxLoop the Loophttp://www.looptheloop.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-72638776120923386122016-01-26T19:38:00.207+00:002016-01-26T19:38:00.207+00:00This is fantastic!! Will definitely be buying you...This is fantastic!! Will definitely be buying your book and reading more of your blog.. it's so different to everything else we mum's hear about parenting, and it's a lot more accurate! I love you unmumsy mum.. thanks for making my parenting journey something to laugh about and not stress over!! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-45952073758203758962015-08-14T18:25:16.966+01:002015-08-14T18:25:16.966+01:00These Mums probably don't work, have a cleaner...These Mums probably don't work, have a cleaner and someone to do ironing. They think being busy means trying to juggle meeting up with a girlfriend at the gym or batch baking home cooked meals. They feel guilty if they don't do constructive activities with their children, but don't have to clean up before they make dinner because they have a designated room for such creative crafting. But I know who I'd rather be. I even tried the chicken thing as my daughter 'rescued them' and said she would look after them, but I was fed up cleaning all the chicken shit up from the grass after they vaulted over the coop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-56214700405079578752015-08-14T14:56:29.308+01:002015-08-14T14:56:29.308+01:00You are, quite simply, my hero!! :0)You are, quite simply, my hero!! :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326718369773899743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-4335772586676202182015-08-14T11:31:23.379+01:002015-08-14T11:31:23.379+01:00Sometimes we just need a break and the kids do too...Sometimes we just need a break and the kids do too. I was on my way out to work the other day and I overheard my 4yr old say to daddy "PLEASE can we just stay at home today mum ALWAYS makes us go out!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-37006976838836782682015-08-01T20:10:22.400+01:002015-08-01T20:10:22.400+01:00Yep, that's because you work full time! I wor...Yep, that's because you work full time! I work part-time as a therapist on an acute psychiatric unit. Completely agree with the doctor above that my days at work are a breeze in comparison to being a stay at home mum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-25719544307981671562015-07-16T22:29:45.255+01:002015-07-16T22:29:45.255+01:00To above: The clue is " I work full time"...To above: The clue is " I work full time" I find my job as a hospital doctor a retreat/holiday break compare to a full on day with my 4 lovelies ( 4 under age of 6). We dont have TV and basically live outside when possible however I hide in the downstairs cloakroom sometimes to read newspapers..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-49117683664722787872015-07-08T12:13:53.338+01:002015-07-08T12:13:53.338+01:00I love you Unmumsy Mum!! Your blog should be requi...I love you Unmumsy Mum!! Your blog should be required reading for all mums-to-be. Perfect Mum does not exist, although there are plenty of people on Facebook who would like you to think they are her. They're not! Bribing is fine. Telly is fine. As long as you love them, tell them you love them and cuddle them it's all fine. My three are all still alive in spite of far too much CBeebies, doughnuts and rubbish bed times. Keep it up!!The Paella Ladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-40945364636130733112015-07-08T00:10:31.587+01:002015-07-08T00:10:31.587+01:00Feel like a failure everyday and then I read one o...Feel like a failure everyday and then I read one of these blogs and all of a sudden I don't feel so alone. My kids are loved and provided for and really that's all that matters. Thanks for your honesty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-29443259219697917512015-07-07T22:46:26.028+01:002015-07-07T22:46:26.028+01:00Congratulations. Your children obviously go to bed...Congratulations. Your children obviously go to bed at a reasonable hour and sleep right through the night. My 9 month old has no idea what a reasonable bed time looks like. So by the time she goes to bed I'm exhausted. My housework must be done during the day or it wouldn't get done at all. I'm not using those tasks as an excuse to not spend quality time with my daughter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-91635164549458127202015-04-23T14:36:08.571+01:002015-04-23T14:36:08.571+01:00I love this blog! I think if you've read any o...I love this blog! I think if you've read any of the posts you will she does quite a bit with the kids and a lot of this is tongue-in-cheek, but doesn't think mums should feel guilty on the days they are stuck in front of the TV (some TV watching is not going to ruin their memories of childhood is it). Sounds like you really are Supermum though! Shauna. Shaunanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-29687013411060852812015-04-23T14:29:59.130+01:002015-04-23T14:29:59.130+01:00Couldnt disagree more, i have 2 children one four ...Couldnt disagree more, i have 2 children one four and the other 2. i work full time. i leave the house at 8am get home at half 5. we then go for a walk and the park. i do all my chores in the evening when they are in bed ie the washing, ironing and cleaning etc. i dont feel these tasks should be an excuse not to spend quality time with my children as they are only young once and i want to make sure they grow up with the best memories and not stuck in front of a tv all the timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-36454712717974253802015-04-15T21:21:01.598+01:002015-04-15T21:21:01.598+01:00I actually have a supermum friend... i went round ...I actually have a supermum friend... i went round one morning and the toddler was stood on a step helping to make brown bread rolls and there was a neatly clingfilmed ball of pastry resting on the side for the lemon meringue pie she was baking later for hubby (his favourite). I look at her quite often and simply think "how...?!?!" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-32628759517010859082015-04-15T18:37:59.717+01:002015-04-15T18:37:59.717+01:00Bribes are positive parenting, feel PROUD of that!...Bribes are positive parenting, feel PROUD of that! rewarding a child for the behaviour you want is perfect. the professional term is 'positive reinforcement' who cares what you give them, if it works you're doing a fab job! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-46543092286371986342015-04-15T14:13:31.529+01:002015-04-15T14:13:31.529+01:00This is my life.This is my life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-57794721738387971422015-04-15T10:01:08.864+01:002015-04-15T10:01:08.864+01:00LOVE this - refreshingly honest!LOVE this - refreshingly honest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-47818964944588877462015-04-15T08:02:53.893+01:002015-04-15T08:02:53.893+01:00Couldn't have said it better myself!! ;-)Couldn't have said it better myself!! ;-)Georgina Andersenhttp://www.littlefeetbigadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-25674565679615412552015-04-15T07:56:02.442+01:002015-04-15T07:56:02.442+01:00With supermum, you're only seeing the best bit...With supermum, you're only seeing the best bits, where she is looking her best, the kids are doing as their told and their making some fabulous model to play with - which I'm betting isn't everyday and any issues their having are not spoken about. No two children are the same and are all very different.<br />It may feel like bribery but actually you are offering a reward and if they change the behaviour they are displaying to a more postive one and the one you want to see more of then positive reinforcement is the way to go - it just so happens that their motivated by a biscuit. <br />Some days or most it totally depends - people may feel at their wits end but you are all doing a marvelous job in your own individual way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-68218397152708721122015-04-14T22:39:42.130+01:002015-04-14T22:39:42.130+01:00I think I love you! Thank you so much for making m...I think I love you! Thank you so much for making me feel better about being a Mum. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747408835897685702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-42296769182295521492015-04-14T18:31:33.235+01:002015-04-14T18:31:33.235+01:00Pre child number one I had a number of resolutions...Pre child number one I had a number of resolutions, chief of which was 'I will never bribe my child'. By child number two, I have been known to say 'I will give you literally anything you want if you'll just please...' That's why I'm stopping at two. I'm not sure what I'd promise if I had three to contend with. Plus, child one is now both old enough and savvy enough to take advantage and ask for technology. You can buy a lot of bourbons for the price of an iPad. Then again, what price peace? I do however break out the hot chocolate and blankets every single Friday. The kids are now old enough to watch an entire film and the blankets make me warm enough that I can have a little snooze while they do. I've called it 'Family Film Friday' and it is highly recommended. KatSlonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-19410364196564441022015-04-14T18:23:07.216+01:002015-04-14T18:23:07.216+01:00Truthful and so right. Clucking brilliant! XTruthful and so right. Clucking brilliant! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024931887770982494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-19665765986896027522015-04-14T18:01:16.817+01:002015-04-14T18:01:16.817+01:00I wish you had been around ten years ago. My kids ...I wish you had been around ten years ago. My kids one, of each btw, are older now, 9 and 7, but god how I struggled thinking I had to be this perfect model mother and wife. I love reading your blog it is perfect laughter therapy at the end of a long working day, on the way home to my mad house. ☺Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-11461072837796831202015-04-14T16:14:28.011+01:002015-04-14T16:14:28.011+01:00You are my heroine! Hurrah for honesty, and biscui...You are my heroine! Hurrah for honesty, and biscuits and telly and iPhones. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324804264512875376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-68118248401693757902015-04-14T14:22:23.433+01:002015-04-14T14:22:23.433+01:00You have to try and embrace the positives of the l...You have to try and embrace the positives of the likes of Bubble Guppies, I felt like you about it too until I discovered that by singing line up,line up bubble guppies was way more effective at getting both my children to head in the same direction than using their names and asking them ;) Great blog BTWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941752338886548224.post-91457700689726915112015-04-14T14:11:13.663+01:002015-04-14T14:11:13.663+01:00Mine are nearly-10 and 11.5. Currently hiding in t...Mine are nearly-10 and 11.5. Currently hiding in the office with the emergency Kit-Kat, while they're occupied.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com