https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:44:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785499 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:10:03 +0000 irene 2785499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much for this thread ! I am more or less the same, and I only have one kid :</p> <p>- I don't exercise (Used to be able to wing it, not anymore :sad: )<br /> - Shower everyday for myself is not a must<br /> - DS's toy room is a MESS :sad:<br /> - House can be tidier and cleaner in general<br /> - My home office is a WAR ZONE<br /> - I don't change DS' bedding as much as I should<br /> - My cooking is getting extremely boring and we are eating the same thing over and over<br /> - I have no time for DH (which has been a serious complaint).<br /> - I haven't been taking care of myself, at all<br /> - I haven't even properly shop for myself since DS was born almost 6 years ago<br /> - We don't have a yard, so outside time for DS is quite difficult. It requires one adult to be out there with him (in the cul-de-sac), and I am ashamed I always tell DS no when he wants to go out and play.<br /> - DS is quite independent and dresses himself in the morning. But his shirt is untucked and buttons (there are two buttons on his uniform polo shirt) are undone...etc. He doesn't even wipe his mouth properly after breakfast. I am terrible as I let him leave the house like a mess. Sometimes he came home with his shirt buttoned, and he said his teacher buttoned his shirt. Yikes. I wonder what they think about me lol<br /> - I should be better at applying sunscreen on DS every morning.... </p> <p>And so many more but these are the ones that comes up in my mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785498 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:04:29 +0000 caterw 2785498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My car is foul- my daughter goes to a preschool that goes outside no matter what so underneath her seat is basically a sandbox, plus I hide ChickFilA trash from my husband in my car (and ps I go there at least once a week for lunch because I just cannot handle cleaning the kitchen three times a day). I let my older kiddo eat dessert almost every day, and sometimes we watch a movie during dinner when my husband is working so my children will eat quietly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785477 Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:32:28 +0000 snowjewelz 2785477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't shower as often either. I also only bathe my kids once a week (obv we will bathe more if needed). This saves a lot of time! I also prob don't wash things like linens and towels nearly as often as I should.... Oh yeah, our cars are giant messes. And no deep cleaning, ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785117 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:15:51 +0000 bushelandapeck 2785117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: we totally do this! My son wants the same thing every day and that's fine by me :wink: </p> <p>Other things we let go are morning teeth brushing (most of the time), more processed kid-friendly dinner foods for the kids than I would like, and letting the kids go to more playplaces when I can't think of anything else to do than I care to admit. I wish I could let more things go, actually, but I am too OCD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785105 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:44:42 +0000 looch 2785105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pack my son the same thing for lunch during the week. I can't be bothered being creative. My mom started making cut outs using cookie cutters and I was like please, stop with that, I don't have the time for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2785102 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 13:39:06 +0000 ineebee 2785102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bare minimum for house work. I have visions of a beautifully clean house and clear counters...but no. Dishes and laundry get cleaned. Anything else, as long as it's hygienically okay, is left alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784964 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:47:52 +0000 mrsbookworm 2784964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink way more Diet Coke than water. I was doing well with this but then two kids in a foreign country happened and I need the caffeine!</p> <p>The kids get bathed every 2-3 days unless they’re obviously dirty. Anyone else irrationally hate bathtime?</p> <p>Breakfast is usually cold cereal and fruit. I don’t have the energy to cook in the morning!</p> <p>Thank god for premade hummus and guacamole. They’re the only things keeping snacks healthy-ish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784959 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:15:57 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2784959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love this thread.</p> <p>-Echo others in saying van is a mess!! Crumbs, trash, etc..<br /> -I rarely shower.<br /> -it’s too much work to keep their faces clean all day so just at night I’ll wipe before they sleep. I’m sure they look very unkempt at the library/playground etc. but I’m not going to chase after them with wipes all day.<br /> -house never gets deep cleaned. It looks semi-presentable bc if it’s not it stresses me out.. but never do more than bare minimum.<br /> -we never use soap or shampoo on the kids. Just rinse with water. We do use toothpaste though 😋<br /> -I don’t ever exercise.<br /> -I don’t get enough sleep.<br /> -I don’t take care of myself enough.. talking mostly physically.. I should be going to the chiro due to chronic issues and probably taking better care of my skin.. etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784958 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:08:39 +0000 ScarletBegonia 2784958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've eliminated all activities except swimming lessons. I was so sick of losing my weekends to activities I wasn't even sure my son was enjoying. He's (over)stimulated at daycare 5 days a week, so now on the weekends we chill, watch movies, see friends, go out to eat, and enjoy each others company instead of rushing around. I've been known to RSVP no to birthday parties unless we're really close to the family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784950 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:54:54 +0000 jhd 2784950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>House is often messy and hasn’t ever been deep cleaned. DH is going to set up a cleaner to come and do a deep clean (once we get organized enough!) and then start coming regularly because we just can’t keep up. Last year I had so much on my plate that I gained 20lbs due to lack of sleep &amp; exercise and too much snacking. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784942 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:35:18 +0000 LCTBQE 2784942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: before nap?! get real, dude. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784938 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:27:09 +0000 SweetiePie 2784938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: I think yours might still be young enough that it doesn’t matter :silly: I was only told at 2yo we should do morning and night. And my dentist said ideally after lunch before nap too :shocked: yeah, not happening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784929 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:05:44 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2784929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I consider my chasing two kids and laundry and cooking and cleaning which are mostly on me to be exercise. 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784928 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:05:04 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2784928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another one with the messy car! The crumbs. 😳</p> <p>My kids don't eat that healthy compared to probably a lot of HB but I do try. I honestly lack cooking skills and it does a number on our budget sometimes. </p> <p>Kids bathe daily but only 50/50 on soap (I always thought that's ok since soap can be irritating?) and wash hair 2-3x/week. Usually 2. My older one brushes teeth twice a day without fail but my 2 yo often misses the morning as we rush out the door. </p> <p>I keep hoping I'll get it together more when I'm not pregnant and sore and exhausted... but then I'll have 3 kids. 🤷‍♀️ </p> <p>Oh and I let the kids outside with bare feet. Preschool did this and I always did this as a kid but it drives Dh nuts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784927 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:00:29 +0000 LCTBQE 2784927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: @josina: @peaches1038: @SweetiePie: guys I didn't know until I read this that I was even *supposed* to be brushing the baby's 6 teeth in the morning :shocked: so adding that one to the list, yay </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784926 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:58:37 +0000 LCTBQE 2784926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this post. I don't exercise basically since I got pregnant, and half of my friends and family have given up on me because I'm not there in the capacity that I used to be. I also drink a glass of wine almost every night--not that big of a deal, but I hardly used to drink at all. House is clean and laundry is done :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784924 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:31:35 +0000 justjules 2784924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>always love these posts. @Foodnerd81: this is me too. YMCA for the win. But DD often cries i get called in </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784922 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:06:20 +0000 Foodnerd81 2784922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh! And the only reason I’ve have finally started exercising is the childcare at the gym. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784921 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:53:05 +0000 peaches1038 2784921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bathe DS mayyyyybe 3x/week. Also only brush teeth at night. He gets one episode of Daniel tiger in the morning while he has his nebulizer breathing treatment and we get ready. We used to read him books but we realized we can both get ready in peace in 30 min and it’s glorious. I only shower every other day and don’t exercise. I do keep my house pretty clean though hahah - makes me feel less stressed </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784920 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:26:31 +0000 Foodnerd81 2784920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Healthy home cooked meals- ha. So much frozen or prepared stuff for both the kids and me and DH- also- family meals. DH gets home later than they eat and while I’m sure it’s good to eat with the kids, eating with my husband is nice too. </p> <p>House is often messy. Car is always a mess. And bath is more like 3 times a week unless DH is traveling, and then it’s less. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784914 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:28:11 +0000 macintosh 2784914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This thread is giving me life! DH and DS alternate bath nights because I have to help them both bathe, haha. I let DS eat whatever he was willing to (within reason) and he gets tons of snacks and treats. My house is never clean except the dishes are washed and the laundry is clean (not folded). DS dictates what we watch on TV. Way too much fast food because cooking dinner is exhausting. I baredly ever exercise, but I'm trying to change that...starting this week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784911 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:09:55 +0000 josina 2784911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the deep cleaning things, dusting, toilets, our bedroom, my house is usually pretty presentable, as long as you don't look too close. ;)</p> <p>And same as pp's, we brush teeth only at night, I allow more tv/you tube time then I should but it allows me some me-time so whatevs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784897 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:40:17 +0000 birdofafeather 2784897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>dishes. our sink is always full (no dishwasher) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784883 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:23:55 +0000 wrkbrk 2784883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Teeth get brushed once per day and I dont even try to change it. ;) I shower every other day; we eat out at least twice a week so no one has to prepare food; DS gets cartoons when he wakes up each morning so we have 30 minutes of silence in which to drink our coffee AND he eats his breakfast (dry cereal) in our bed while he watches them hahaha. NO SHAME! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784878 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:08:02 +0000 skinnycow 2784878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Oh I forgot about toothbrushing! I only ever brush DD's teeth at night. Oops. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784877 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:05:48 +0000 skinnycow 2784877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DD - I've given up on food. She won't touch vegetables and most meat so she basically eats fruit, cheese, and bread. I also let her watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse a lot... it's the only thing that will make her sit still!</p> <p>For me - I don't shower everyday. I throw in some dry shampoo and call it a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784874 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:59:01 +0000 SweetiePie 2784874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t cook. Like maybe 1-2 times a month and it’s either crockpot or something easy like a simmering sauce or taco kit. Dinner most nights is ordered in or from the freezer. At least NYC has good/somewhat healthy delivery options!</p> <p>A lot of the ones below are mostly pregnancy related but I can see them continuing after DS2 is born:</p> <p>I only wash my hair 2, maybe 3 times a week these days.</p> <p>Lots of TV and iPad</p> <p>I often don’t have the energy or patience for my sons morning teeth brushing so I skip it. Bedtime brushing always happens at least! </p> <p>Sometimes I am too tired to wash him with soap so I let him just soak in the water and play for a while and call it a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784870 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:48:59 +0000 gingerbebe 2784870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toy mess around the house. Our minivan is tore the eff up and filled with bark, sand, half eaten bagels and waffles, trash, etc. We don't make our beds most of the time. Laundry is piled up all the time (and we run it every day). We moved into our new house in August and we're not unpacked. My kids watch TV most days. I shake off my splat mats in the backyard even though I'm sure it attracts birds and varmints. My kids get dessert every day, just about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-let-slide#post-2784869 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:45:22 +0000 codeitall 2784869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes I look at other people's digital lives and wonder how they have time for it all. I'm sure they're skipping something!</p> <p>I don't exercise. I don't shower everyday. Our TV is almost always playing a kid's Netflix show. DS just wears his clothes for the next day as pajamas. Sometimes he eats snacks for dinner. We don't document our lives well. DD chews on books more than we read them, etc etc... :silly: </p> <p>So what do you let slide in your life? </p>