https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 23:18:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347304 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:00:09 +0000 twoofeverything 1347304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- Everybody napped/ate reasonably well<br /> - We did something semi-educational (working on this...a lot of the recent blogs have me thinking about doing more arts and crafts/sensory stuff)<br /> - I did some sort of cleaning or laundry<br /> - I took a break and managed to shower<br /> - There's AT LEAST a plan for a healthy dinner and the ingredients to do it...if DH cooks, that's a successful day, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347252 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:38:50 +0000 HLK208 1347252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-an outing or activity during the day<br /> -my nightly, make dinner, feed dinner, vacuum dinner, bathe because they're a mess from dinner routine has to happen </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347245 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:36:21 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1347245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If we get out of the house<br /> If I get a load of laundry in<br /> If I don't have a counter full of dishes<br /> If we play together </p> <p>Historically he has needed his sleep so this usually isn't an issue. Dinner is the only task I look forward to, so it always gets done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347240 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:34:47 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1347240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaChin: lol, when DH gets home, I say "DID YA NOTICE?" as I wave my arms around the kitchen. I am trying to show him the dishes are done haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347233 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:32:39 +0000 Running Elley 1347233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-A good nap<br /> -Some fun playtime with DS<br /> -I got a shower<br /> -The house is relatively clean/I did my chore for the day<br /> -Dinner is ready when DH gets home<br /> -No double meltdowns </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347163 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:03:10 +0000 Bao 1347163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When she takes a really good nap. When I get dressed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1347158 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:01:22 +0000 MamaChin 1347158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I get even one household chore done I shout it as soon as DH walks through the door - I DID THE LAUNDRY TODAY!!! </p> <p>Taking a shower is bonus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346393 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:10:52 +0000 NurseMommy 1346393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I shower, dd is happy, and I make dinner, it's a good day. If I manage to get out of the house too, it's a great day. If all of the above happens and I get something around the house done, the day is amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346361 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:04:01 +0000 immabeetoo 1346361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My answer would've been a lot different when he was younger, but now it's that we got out of the house, I did something productive during his nap, and a good dinner is ready so we can hang out as a family when DH gets home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346263 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:47:21 +0000 Cherrybee 1346263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Its a very successful day if Im dressed when DH gets home!! If I have dinner prepped too, its an amazing day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346246 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:44:16 +0000 Ra 1346246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If we both make it through the day alive and without injury I consider it a win. Low expectations? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346165 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:22:32 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1346165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When LO has ...</p> <p>- napped for at least 1hr<br /> - ate breakfast and lunch<br /> - managed to not hurt herself too badly</p> <p>and I've at least cleaned a little and cooked a well-balanced dinner.</p> <p>@CupQuakeWalk: My end of the day is when DH gets home too! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1346009 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:46:34 +0000 yin 1346009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Able to feed both kids and make dinner by 6. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1345925 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:28:27 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1345925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm....</p> <p>- he got a nap of 1.5h or more<br /> - he didn't blowout<br /> - I got to shower before noon<br /> - I cooked (like actually cooked: no sandwiches)</p> <p>That's not to say that if these don't happen I consider myself a failure because a TRUE win is simply that my 15m old is alive and well by the time his dad gets home(his dad getting home is my "finish line" for my SAH day). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-consider-a-win-for-the-day#post-1345708 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:49:37 +0000 MamaChin 1345708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me to feel like I was a "good" mom for the day, the following would have to happen:</p> <p>- LO didn't eat junk<br /> - less than 15 mins of screen time </p> <p>That's it really..should I aim higher? Haha. What about you? </p>