s/o GTKY

[blindyswife]

Since I'm new to this board and don't really know you ladies, how 'bout some more GTKY questions? (Which, btw, I'm terrible of thinking of, so forgive me.)

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes?
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names?
3) do you ever miss the working world?
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related?
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non?

Yeah I can't think of anything else.

[blindyswife]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes?
Most days, no. Just sweats or yoga pants and a tshirt. Though. Since it's nice out now and I'm taking the kids outside and to the park, I've started wearing real pants.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names?
One son, Linus, 17 months. (the kids I watch are 4, 3, and 21 mo)

3) do you ever miss the working world?
Sometimes, yeah. Miss my old work friends. And feeling professional and important, if that makes any sense.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related?
Watch my shows on DVR when L goes to bed. lol. Does that make me sound really lazy?

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non?
Blue moon. And MrPibb. Classy.

[scattered]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Yes, I do. It makes me feel human. And I'm a tiny bit shallow.
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? A two year old named Jack
3) do you ever miss the working world? Not for a damn second
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? sew
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Cherry Coke and I do love Blue Moon, but I'm forever a Bud Light girl.

[SpartanGirl]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Yes, but only because I have to take the kids to school. Otherwise I've been known to hang out in track pants and tshirts (especially during the newborn phase)

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Four kids, ages 6, 4, 2, and 1

3) do you ever miss the working world? Not really, though I do sometimes miss daily adult interaction. It's gotten better as the kids get older though.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? I love scrapbooking (though I guess that's sort of kid related), sewing, and reading.

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Non - pepsi. Alcoholic - beer. This time of year I love Summer Shandy, but I'm not picky.

[statlerwaldorf]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes?
Not quite. I make it a priority to shower and get dressed every morning, but I often throw on yoga pants.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names?
Just 1. She is 3.

3) do you ever miss the working world?
Not really. Sometimes I miss being able to go and get lunch by myself.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related?
I like to play video games. Bonus: not only do I sound lazy, but I sound like I'm 12.

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non?
Alcoholic: My local bar makes a drink they just call "blue drink" and I love it. Non-alcoholic: Diet Dr. Pepper

[mrst2]

1) do you get dressed everyday? Yes
In real clothes? Yes- fix my hair and makeup too.
2) how many kids do you have? Two kids
How old? 4 yrs and 2 yrs
3) do you ever miss the working world? no
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Read at night, shopping, dinner out
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Diet soda

[Girls Own Love]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes?
Just about. Even on my "lazy pj days" I change into better fitting pjs.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names?
I have an almost 11 month old daughter, Andrea.

3) do you ever miss the working world?
No, because I still work occasionally.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related?
I like to play video games. Add me to the list of people who sound boring and 12 ;D

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non?
Alcoholic: Sam Adams Red Brick (only sold on tap in Boston)
Non alcoholic: Raspberry Iced Tea

[english]

May 16, 2012 16:12:28 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

Since I'm new to this board and don't really know you ladies, how 'bout some more GTKY questions? (Which, btw, I'm terrible of thinking of, so forgive me.)

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Yep!
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Two girls: Parker (4) and Rowan (2 1/2). I'm pg w/ Number 3.
3) do you ever miss the working world? Yep!
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Read my own books
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Alcoholic- I like Blue Moon and Sam Adams. Non- Poland Spring carbonated water- lime flavor

Yeah I can't think of anything else.

[blindyswife]

May 16, 2012 17:21:17 GMT -5 mrst2 said:

1) do you get dressed everyday? Yes
In real clothes? Yes- fix my hair and makeup too.
2) how many kids do you have? Two kids
How old? 4 yrs and 2 yrs
3) do you ever miss the working world? no
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Read at night, shopping, dinner out
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Diet soda

Over achiever!

[agrippa]

May 16, 2012 16:12:28 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

Since I'm new to this board and don't really know you ladies, how 'bout some more GTKY questions? (Which, btw, I'm terrible of thinking of, so forgive me.)

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Yes. It's the only way I can convince DS that we can't live in pjs.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Conrad, 4 and Margot, 18 months

3) do you ever miss the working world? Yes. Every new school year. I loved the first few weeks of school when I taught.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Reading, exercise

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Williamsburg Ale Werks' Pumpkin Ale. I am also a fan of most craft brown ales and belgian wheats. Non-alcoholic, I like cherry coke.

Yeah I can't think of anything else.

[blindyswife]

Oh and Statler- I totally miss lunch by myself, too!

[df]

I'm new here.

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Before DS started preschool I got dressed when I left the house so not every day but most days. Now that he's in school 4 days a week and we're usually doing something on the 5th day yes but it's usually jeans and a top.
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? 1 DS, Blake, he's 3.5
3) do you ever miss the working world? Somedays but I like SAH more than I ever imagined I would.
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Photography.
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Red Wine, Ice Tea

[jenifairies]

Yes, but sometimes it's 2pm. Lol
2 kids - Alaina just turned 4, and Layla is 6.5 mos (her adjusted age is 3m).
I miss adult time. But I'd rather not work.
Reading or going to the comedy club with h and friends.
Coke, Mai tais.

[NandaB]

May 16, 2012 16:12:28 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

Since I'm new to this board and don't really know you ladies, how 'bout some more GTKY questions? (Which, btw, I'm terrible of thinking of, so forgive me.)

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? No. Some days I don't even shower. This is something I want to change about myself. I think if I get up early, do something exercizey and then shower and dress I will be happier in general

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Gregory just turned 1 ::sniff sniff::

3) do you ever miss the working world? I was a special ed teacher and sometimes I miss the good feeling I had when I got to see a kid "get it". HOWEVER i sure as hell don't miss lesson plans, and 3 hour IEP meetings with lawyers! ( I had to threaten to go into labor to get themto continue the meeting another day!).

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? read. I miss reading. I don't really have a favorite thing, I guess.

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? I love a cold, refreshing rolling rock. or a stella. and I will drink a diet coke any day. I may have a problem

Yeah I can't think of anything else.

[charlatti]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes?
Yup.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names?
one daugher, 3.5

3) do you ever miss the working world?
I was a teacher, so I miss the interaction with the kids but not the work part.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related?
Yoga

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non?
gin & tonic for alcoholic, coffee for non

[Llama in Mules]

I'm new to the board, but many of you are new, familiar faces from DWP! I'll play...
1) Yoga pants or jeans, a fitted t from J Crew and a chunky cardigan most days
2) 1 daughter, almost 8 months, Lilah
3) I don't miss working at all!!!
4) Shopping
5) Champagne and club soda

[sawyerthedestroyer]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? Does it still count if it's just before DH walks in the door after work? Usually I do get dressed, but sometimes it's a pajama day.

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? One, 18 months, Bran

3) do you ever miss the working world? I miss the people I worked with more than the job itself. And the paychecks. I liked the paychecks.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Sleep. I also like cooking. I can't decide which I like more.

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Vodka-cranberry (and it had better be light pink, not dark red) is my go-to because it's easy. Sweet tea or Coke, depending on my mood.

[melew]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? If I am being honest, 4 out of 5 days. Usually there is a cleaning day that I just wear whatever until after I take my shower, and then yoga pants and a t-shirt.
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? 1 DD - Madeline (4 years old)
3) do you ever miss the working world? Yes. I didn't realize how much until we set up our office/den at home and I missed the paper clips, smell of fresh reams of paper, and the file folders. I am really conflicted these days about maybe going back to the out of the home working world.
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Shopping
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Alcoholic - Mojito; Non-alcoholic - iced tea

[nolasteph]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? No. I need to work on that. Often if we don't have plans I will stay in PJs until DH gets home then I will shower and dress in yoga pants and a tee (my usual uniform).

2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Two girls: Gabrielle is 2, nearly 3; Genevieve is 1.

3) do you ever miss the working world? Yes. I do work now maybe 3-4 days a month. Very part time and that is now helping somewhat.

4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? God, what's that? Not kid related...? Ha. That doesn't exist for me currently.

5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Wine. I like Riesling or pinot grigio. Sauvignon blanc. Non alcoholic I love coffee and drink a lot of water.

[backinpgh]

May 16, 2012 16:12:28 GMT -5 blindyswife said:

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? No. Many days I stay in PJs or sweats, or get dressed really late in the day.
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? Emory, 8.5 months
3) do you ever miss the working world? Yes. I do work from home part time though, and go into the office once a week, so I'm only a pseudo-SAHM, but the bit of work I do is definitely necessary for me to maintain my sanity. We're working now on a way for me to increase my work hours though.
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Yard sales/thrifting
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Good beer, iced tea.

[AJL]

1) do you get dressed everyday? In real clothes? YES! I also shower and do my hair (though, honestly, there isn't much to do. It's curly, so I scrunch in some gel and go. )
2) how many kids do you have? How old? Names? I have two kids. Ben, age 4, and Molly, 16 months.
3) do you ever miss the working world? It depends. When Molly was about 6 months old, I was really hating being a SAHM. I've since just come to terms with a lot of hang ups I had about it and now I enjoy it more.
4) favorite thing to do NOT kid related? Go out with girlfriends. I miss just hanging out without having to manage little people. I really look forward to girls nights and book club and other grown-up outings.
5) favorite beverage: alcoholic and non? Alcoholic = Cape Cod (vodka and cranberry juice), non = Diet Coke