How would you take this ?

I have 3 under one currently , I have 7 week old twins and a girl who’s turning 1 on a few weeks. So I’m managing pretty well , I have my partner who works self employed and floats in and out of the house , my morning routine consists of feeding all the kids putting them in hair chairs / bouncers and tiding up the house , without fail every morning , no matter of the lack of sleep or if the babies are unsettled I’ll find a way to clean up the house and get it in shape for the day ahead (whilst my partner is out) so my SIL came over this morning and said how do you keep the house so tidy if it was my house there would be a corner of junk and dirt . I said I just find the time to do it , she then went on to say I’m lucky the kids dad is so hands on and maybe he should go away for a few days so I know what it’s like to look after the kids myself because “you never know what can happen” I didn’t think much of it at first but now I’m thinking was she being funny ? As if to say I get so much help that I wouldn’t know what it’s like to do it on my own ? I’m so confused because yes their dad is hands on when he is here ! And that’s not 24/7
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The reason why it’s getting to me is because I feel like don’t take my shine away from me , I’m doing a good job at managing 3 under 1 and a household ! And just felt like it was a kick in the face

She sounds like she’s hating so trying to put you down in a “joking” way

She’s probably just jealous, it would annoy me but I would let it go 😂 My friend who doesn’t have kids at all says that about my house and my husband also and I know it’s because she’s jealous (her house is ALWAYS a right off) so I take it as a compliment in my head

You’re doing so well.. tbh I deal with comments like that from my sister in-laws a lot and it goes in one ear comes out the other. People like that make comments to make themself feel better about themselves but really they make themselves look like fools for being unsupportive

For me, it's hard to tell without knowing her personality. Maybe she's a thinker and saying it with a realistic outlook or maybe she's just a weirdo with an off comment

She was throwing shade in a joking manner bc she's jealous that you're rockin' mom life. Don't let it eat you. I'd just brush it off and move on

Sounds like she was projecting too! That's a very akward thing to say? "You never know what can happen" Not your fault you and your partner are parenting together as a team ! Your partner isn't helping you he's doing his role as a partner and father... and him being a hands on parent and partner doesn't change the fact that you are too and doesn't minimise what you're doing 💕 You're doing amazing ❤️

Sounds like jealousy. I’ve got a 7 year old and 6 month old and I struggle keeping my shit together so hats off to you!

What a weird comment. I've got a 17 month old and it's hard, she's talking nonsense and sounds bitter. You're doing fantastic.

That’s a really weird thing to say to someone who is doing really well

She sounds jealous. Idk how you keep it tidy with three kids all under one and two of them being newborns but well done mama 🙏

I would have said "Or maybe I can go away and let him see what it feels like!"

You are a hero! 3 babies under 1, I couldn't do it. Could she be jealous & admiring you?🤷🏼‍♀️ I know its easier said than done but, please don't allow what she said get you down. You're doing a fantastic job & her opinion doesn't matter, all that matters is about how you feel about yourself & your little accomplishments.

She sounds jealous that you’ve got everything under control. I’d be upset by her comments to be honest

I wouldn’t necessarily say “rude” but it’s definitely a very odd thing to say to someone. Hurt people hurt people remember that!

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Sounds like she is jealous

Firstly, girl wow how are you doing this?! I find it impossible to clean with just my little boy I have to wait till my man comes home! Secondly, what a weird thing to say? If it really bugs you after a few days ask her what she meant though obviously it could cause drama 😂

She’s just a jalous bitch, her house isn’t even as tidy as yours and she has indeed for sure more time. You are A QUEEN. Like whao 😲 I have only 1baby yet (well 2nd is coming), my hubby is helping on the morning when he’s here, and I have a cleaning lady coming twice a week and guess what my house isn’t really the best honestly 😅😅😅 So huge respect. Are you even human ????!!!! And thanks god your husband is « helping » lol he’s their father as well it’s his duty

ew what a weird thing to say. sounds like she’s projecting her incapabilities onto your capabilities.

Fuck that SIL bitch. Signed a (formerly) 3 under 2 mum. Only respect and admiration is appropriate in such circumstances.

I have one almost 4 month old who tbf isn’t an easy baby but I’m proud of myself keeping the house together with him. 3 UNDER 1?! You’re super mum 😂 and yeah your partners hands on but HE SHOULD BE. Like others have said, he has a responsibility as a partner and father. Especially as you must be so busy. I don’t even understand your SIL’s comment like I don’t really get it at all but regardless you’re smashing it 🫶

7 weeks post partum with twins and a year old…I would have jump to her neck🤪😇 I’m very pacific buuuut omg that kind of weird comment when even if your husband is actually very hands on…it is his responsibility as much as yours literally keeping that kids fed,clean,entertain and alive is already more than full time work! Everything else you do is extra… As people is saying here ignore the comment but if it’s happen again…address it! You are a super heroine honestly

People always have blinders to the reality of the situation. They only see what they see right and she probably sees her brother do a lot. She doesn't see when you're solo parenting. My hubs is also a great hands-on dad and that's what his siblings and parents see. We visit for such a short period and he's with her.... Because I'm usually spent from the whole week alone with her. Lol. They probably think I'm a lazy parent. Ha.

She sounds jealous 😭 why in the world would another women want her to manage struggling like who wishes that on someone? So she can get a kick out of it? That’s not funny. I think I’d ignore the comment and just keep an eye on her jealousy

Girl I struggle-d with one 😂😂😂 and a very hands on dad w kids and house work 😂😂 you go girl!!!!

I can barely uphold my own house with just one baby and you’re doing it with 3? 😭 girl you’re a super mom. But on another note she sounds jealous. Why does it matter if u can do it on ur own or not? Ignore her 🙄

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