We were talking about help yesterday; I never had any except the kids. From the time the 2nd arrived I started having the 1 YO fetch and carry little bits and they took on more as they grew (otherwise, 4 kids in 5 years would have been difficult). I remember my mom and my daughter both having housekeeping help at times, but I never found it necessary (and don’t like strangers poking in my stuff).
Just twice near the end of mom’s life, I had a nurse’s aide during day while I was working (and I pre-prepared mom’s lunch – she just needed to watch that she was safe, and help on and off toilet). Obviously too much idle time – some gold jewelry vanished “mysteriously”.
Sorry, I missed your second question the first time around. Biggest expense lately is my teeth. No dental insurance and 2 root canals in the past few months.
rubinocreative Premium Member over 10 years ago
Wow 50 comments yesterday. Thanks. I bet Mr. Smith isn’t even his real name.Speaking of names…What is your butler’s name?
cleokaya over 10 years ago
Stepin Fetchit. It is not my real name, but it has more class than Hey You!
GROG Premium Member over 10 years ago
What butler?
x_Tech over 10 years ago
Yeats, William Butler.
Dani Rice over 10 years ago
Well, they guy who answers the door around here has four feet and barks. His name is Blazer.
Perkycat over 10 years ago
We used to have a butler’s pantry – does that count? (We didn’t name it.)
Mneedle over 10 years ago
My butler’s name is “me”.
jbmlaw01 over 10 years ago
No one here butles
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 10 years ago
Butler? How about Maid? I just look in the mirror.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 10 years ago
Good answer, cleo! Haven’t heard “Stepin Fetchit” in ages! You do realize “we’s” old, buddy! Old! :-D
stamps over 10 years ago
The next town to the north of me is Butler, PA. So I have a large selection to choose from.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 10 years ago
Blackwoff9, re: yesterday, anytime! :-)
Jkiss over 10 years ago
Her name is Mom and she is me. Cheif cook, bottle washer and Laundry gal at their service. Sunday is catch up day. Fun times ahead…..Whooo HOO!
vldazzle over 10 years ago
We were talking about help yesterday; I never had any except the kids. From the time the 2nd arrived I started having the 1 YO fetch and carry little bits and they took on more as they grew (otherwise, 4 kids in 5 years would have been difficult). I remember my mom and my daughter both having housekeeping help at times, but I never found it necessary (and don’t like strangers poking in my stuff).
Just twice near the end of mom’s life, I had a nurse’s aide during day while I was working (and I pre-prepared mom’s lunch – she just needed to watch that she was safe, and help on and off toilet). Obviously too much idle time – some gold jewelry vanished “mysteriously”.
Jkiss over 10 years ago
Sorry, I missed your second question the first time around. Biggest expense lately is my teeth. No dental insurance and 2 root canals in the past few months.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 10 years ago
Rent is our biggest expense.