What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Jun 11th 2006, 10:33 am
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What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
I've been in Oz now for 2 1/2 months and find that I can get pretty bored during the day while our little un is in school. Prior to coming out here I used to go shopping to ease the boredom (I know - I'm a shopaholic!!) but as the wages my hubby is now on are pretty dire thats no longer an option!
I have volunteered to read with the children at my daughters school - its only one morning a week but it'll be nice - start that next week.
I've also volunteered to be a driver for meals on wheels - this is only 1 day per month at the moment but may turn into more. I just thought it would be a good way to keep myself busy, meet new people and get to know the area at the same time. I'm doing it with another of the mums from the school (who I already get on really well with!).
I've joined the gym and go there a couple of times a week.
The rest of the time is spent doing housework and on here!! (I should really learn how to cook and have gorgeous meals waiting for hubby when he gets home but I just cant get my head around it!!
) No doubt when the weather starts to pick up again I'll be able to add 'lazing in the garden' to my list! 
If a job comes up which school hours and term time only then I'll apply for it but I really dont want the hassle yet of having to cover school holidays and illnesses etc.
So my question is (which has turned into quite a long one!) - What do other mums do while their kids are at school?
Cheers
Rach xxxx
I have volunteered to read with the children at my daughters school - its only one morning a week but it'll be nice - start that next week.
I've also volunteered to be a driver for meals on wheels - this is only 1 day per month at the moment but may turn into more. I just thought it would be a good way to keep myself busy, meet new people and get to know the area at the same time. I'm doing it with another of the mums from the school (who I already get on really well with!).
I've joined the gym and go there a couple of times a week.
The rest of the time is spent doing housework and on here!! (I should really learn how to cook and have gorgeous meals waiting for hubby when he gets home but I just cant get my head around it!!
) No doubt when the weather starts to pick up again I'll be able to add 'lazing in the garden' to my list! If a job comes up which school hours and term time only then I'll apply for it but I really dont want the hassle yet of having to cover school holidays and illnesses etc.
So my question is (which has turned into quite a long one!) - What do other mums do while their kids are at school?
Cheers
Rach xxxx
Jun 11th 2006, 10:35 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
So my question is (which has turned into quite a long one!) - What do other mums do while their kids are at school?
Cheers
Rach xxxx[/QUOTE]
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Cheers
Rach xxxx[/QUOTE]
Meet for coffee - see meet ups forum! Come along if you can!
Binbird
Jun 11th 2006, 10:41 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
I always thought they got the postman or milkman in. 
Jun 11th 2006, 10:42 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by Wife Beater
I always thought they got the postman or milkman in.
nar they both come too early
perhaps the gardner
Jun 11th 2006, 10:43 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by Wife Beater
I always thought they got the postman or milkman in.
Jun 11th 2006, 10:44 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by carolinegorka
From experience ?
Jun 11th 2006, 10:46 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by binbird
So my question is (which has turned into quite a long one!) - What do other mums do while their kids are at school?
Cheers
Rach xxxx
Cheers
Rach xxxx
Binbird[/QUOTE]
Thanks Binbird - the only problem is that I'm just over an hour away from the Northern Beaches and from Sydney so it'd be a bit of a rush! I have met up with a few BE members though!
Jun 11th 2006, 10:52 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by Wife Beater
If I found out I would live up to my username.
Jun 11th 2006, 10:53 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by tygwyn
Meet for coffee - see meet ups forum! Come along if you can!
Binbird
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[/QUOTE]Some other time then. . . .
Tuesdays are my only free day so maybe we can organise the next one for Hornsby direction or somewhere half way between the coast and you. Geography was never my stong point! Binbird
Jun 11th 2006, 10:55 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by carolinegorka
It's the finding out ....
Jun 11th 2006, 10:56 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by Wife Beater
Have you got any secrets you would like to share with us all?
Jun 11th 2006, 10:56 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by binbird
Some other time then. . . . Tuesdays are my only free day so maybe we can organise the next one for Hornsby direction or somewhere half way between the coast and you. Geography was never my stong point!
Binbird
Tuesdays are my only free day so maybe we can organise the next one for Hornsby direction or somewhere half way between the coast and you. Geography was never my stong point! Binbird
Geography isnt my strong point either unfortunately but thankfully I've got my Sydney street map!!
Jun 11th 2006, 11:07 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Why not get a part time job?
Jun 11th 2006, 11:09 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Well my youngest starts school next Feb & i will be faced with the same dilema & to be honest, im scared I know i have to find some sort of part time work as we really could be doing with the extra cash but for the last 18 yrs i have raised my 4 kids,yes ive had childminding,cleaning jobs in between but this is it,its now my time to go & find some sort of work,im sure it would be easier for me if we were still in the UK,i understand the system & how it all works but here you need a licence for everything! i dont drive which makes things more difficult.
I had my first child when i was 16, so being honest ive not had any 'real'work experience.
Donna.
I know i have to find some sort of part time work as we really could be doing with the extra cash but for the last 18 yrs i have raised my 4 kids,yes ive had childminding,cleaning jobs in between but this is it,its now my time to go & find some sort of work,im sure it would be easier for me if we were still in the UK,i understand the system & how it all works but here you need a licence for everything! i dont drive which makes things more difficult.I had my first child when i was 16, so being honest ive not had any 'real'work experience.
Donna.
Jun 11th 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: What do mums do during the day (when kids are in school)?
Originally Posted by killamarsh
Why not get a part time job?