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[mstng86]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

[bcoop]

No

[Country cracker]

Do you not have a wife?

[mstng86]

Do you not have a wife?

Yes. Please see my question about taking a dump in peace.

[Sleeper]

Join a bowling team. Also remember when everyone told you that having a child is the best thing in the world.

<<--- no kids, and i know better

[Mike]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

Not good sleep.
Put them in bed by 2030.
He should have already been mowing the lawn. He's part messican, right?
That's department is handled by my wife.
Lock the master bedroom, and bathroom doors, then wait.. Eventually they will go away. (Wife included)

[Country cracker]

Yes. Please see my question about taking a dump in peace.

Shit in the closet. Tell the wife I wanted to be left alone while on the throne. I bet you will have peace and tranquility for a while.

[Frank]

My daughter now 7 used to come into our room and crawl in bed around 4 am some nights when she had a bad dream. There were several months she grew out of it and I realized I kind of missed that. She is back at it again maybe once a week and I realized its such a short time and I really cherish it now. Wrecks my back from feet and elbows stuck in it and I wind up awake and moving around 5 or 6, but I'm ok with that. We used to put the kids in bed by 8, but it slipped until it is 9:30 now. They are pretty well behaved though and they go to bed when told so I don't see an issue with it. If they were brattier, they would put to bed a lot earlier.

[Treasure Chest]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

1) Not until he is a teenager, then you won't be able to get him out of bed.
2) Yes, if you put him to bed earlier.
3) Start him on doing little things now, like helping to set the table, taking his dishes to the sink, picking up after himself, and bringing his clothes to the wash. When the little things become routine, it's a faster transition to big chore, like mowing the lawn when he can use the mower.
4) When you give him the tools and capability to be self-sufficient. Start teaching him to get things on his own, but with your permission. Start teaching him to use the microwave or toaster. He'll be making his own eggo waffles, microwaved egg sammiches, and pouring his own cereal before you know it.
5) When you teach him that closed doors mean privacy and you don't negotiate with terrorists....especially on the toilet.

[racrguy]

1) Not until he is a teenager, then you won't be able to get him out of bed.
2) Yes, if you put him to bed earlier.
3) Start him on doing little things now, like helping to set the table, taking his dishes to the sink, picking up after himself, and bringing his clothes to the wash. When the little things become routine, it's a faster transition to big chore, like mowing the lawn when he can use the mower.
4) When you give him the tools and capability to be self-sufficient. Start teaching him to get things on his own, but with your permission. Start teaching him to use the microwave or toaster. He'll be making his own eggo waffles, microwaved egg sammiches, and pouring his own cereal before you know it.
5) When you teach him that closed doors mean privacy and you don't negotiate with terrorists....especially on the toilet.

I think that's the first time I've ever heard of someone using the term terrorist to describe a kid. lmao.

[livinglegend_86]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

1. Only if you convince bro/sis/g-parents to let your kids have a sleepover. I make sure at least once a month this happens for the wifey and I to get some quality sleep.
2. School nights I have the kiddos in bed by 8:30, they are asleep by 9. I can manage 10:30 pm if I'm lucky, but most nights it is 11:00 pm. Summer break = all bets are off
3. I say 6 is probably the 'safest' but I'm sure other "parent of the year" nominees will chime in with 14 or some ridiculous age. I remember mowing the lawn at 7 or so... with semi-parental supervision, of course!
4. Mine at age 4. Buy the quart milk jugs so it's easy for them to handle and leave cereal/bowl/spoons on the kitchen counter. Show them once and they are all over it. My oldest is 6 and I have him heating up waffles in the toaster!
5. Wifey & kids know that once I set foot in the office, there shall be no interruptions whatsoever. The damn house can be burning down and I won't hear a knock. Priorities, man!

Join a bowling team.

Something that involves only you & not the wife/kids will keep you sane... having a family is great, but you should put some time aside to give yourself a break.

[mstng86]

1) Not until he is a teenager, then you won't be able to get him out of bed.
2) Yes, if you put him to bed earlier.
3) Start him on doing little things now, like helping to set the table, taking his dishes to the sink, picking up after himself, and bringing his clothes to the wash. When the little things become routine, it's a faster transition to big chore, like mowing the lawn when he can use the mower.
4) When you give him the tools and capability to be self-sufficient. Start teaching him to get things on his own, but with your permission. Start teaching him to use the microwave or toaster. He'll be making his own eggo waffles, microwaved egg sammiches, and pouring his own cereal before you know it.
5) When you teach him that closed doors mean privacy and you don't negotiate with terrorists....especially on the toilet.

We have been staying up late primarily because of that is our time to decompress from the day. The kids are asleep by 9-9:30.

Surprisingly, the oldest (3 1/2) is self sufficient. He will get his own cups out of the cabinets and will figure out something to eat. he may not pick out something ideal, but he does have the drive to do things himself. I haven't had to help him get dressed in probably a year.

I make the oldest walk around and pick up his messes and clothes, etc. The challenge is the next step of NOT leaving the stuff there in the first place.

And, its not the kids bothering me while taking a deuce. My wife keeps trying to find out where I am after 5 minutes, even when I tell her where I am going she still checks on me. LOL

[GeorgeG.]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

1) Nyquil...(for him)
2) again, Nyquil...for him
3) mowing won't come till around 10/11 depending on size...start giving him some whey protein
4) leave a box of cereal on the kitchen counter, he'll find it and will learn to be self-sufficient
5) can't help you with this one

[Vertnut]

And, its not the kids bothering me while taking a deuce. My wife keeps trying to find out where I am after 5 minutes, even when I tell her where I am going she still checks on me. LOL

She's just checking to be sure you didn't haul ass. LOL!

[KBScobravert]

I just have some questions for the experienced guys.

Will I ever get to sleep in again?
Will I ever get to go to bed before 11:30 again?
When is a good time to make my son start mowing the lawn? He is knocking on age 4 and I have a self propelled lawn mower. So, soon right?
When do they stop coming in your room at 6:30am asking you to make breakfast?
My most important question, and this is a big one, when the hell do I get to take a dump in peace?

Get overseas contracting job. Problem solved.