reassure me please

tbmadeamistake · January 2014

We've decided I'm going to be a SAHM after charlie is born. Great. Except I was watching Catherine eat her blueberries with a fork tonight and realized that daycare taught her to use a fork...and daycare taught her to say please and more in sign, and daycare taught her to do all sorts of things and what if poor Charlie can't eat with a fork until he's five because I don't know how to teach a kid how to do that? I'll have one baby stick with the skills of a two year old forever and one who's an infant forever. Please reassure me that I know how to be a mom. Having a moment of panic.

Thanks ladies. Gifs happily accepted!

momof5sept18 · January 2014

You definitely know how to be a mom, I promise! And by feeding a baby with utensils they learn to use them themselves. They're intelligent little stinkers.

*sings* "Anything daycare does, you can do better!!!!!!"

You got this Momma!!!

hubbs173 · January 2014

You'll do great!!! Being able to stay at home gives you a ton of opportunities to teach your new LO and you can say that you taught him not the day care!!! And I'm sure it will help that your DD knows them already so he'll probably learn from her too!

wtfisup · January 2014

Just teach your baby to use YouTube.

JulieSmiles · January 2014

You'll do great! You will be able to teach them both way more than they would learn in a daycare because they are more invested in you. You are a great mom!

tbmadeamistake · January 2014

Thanks ladies!

diagonalley · January 2014

Enlist the older child to teach the younger child...duh...j/k you'll be fine! And while I am sure it is super difficult to be a SAHM, it is also an awesome job to have and like any new job, takes a little getting used to...fortunately when you are first on the scene Charlie will be small and sleep and eat and poop!

jshrop · January 2014

The only thing I'm worried about is teaching my kid to make me a perfect Makers and diet. So, if I can do that I'd call it a parenting success.

But seriously... I mean we all know finger food is the best food. So what if the kid learns utensils when they go to kindergarten? I bet you have all kinds of mad skills to teach... Like how to dance in you living room in your underwear, how to beat all the other kids at finding Easter eggs, and how to hang upside down on the monkey bars without passing out. In the grand scheme of life, what do you think your kids will look back and remember you teaching them... How to eat with a fork?

You'll be fine my friend. After all, you've got a two year old that you haven't misplaced yet. I call that winning.

Also, I can't find an awesome "you're awesome" gif that I feel is appropriate here. So enjoy this one

katekat8721 · January 2014

You got this mama

ELC252011 · January 2014

You'll do awesome job!!!! Being a mom is the best job in the world.

owlcup · January 2014

Don't fret! DS learned how to use a fork by watching DD. DD loves showing and teaching him new tricks and things.

Also, do not be afraid to ask for help or take a break when your DH gets home. SAH can have really stressful days too.

JNYLP · January 2014

You'll do great! You will know what to do, and have so much fun being the one with your babies all day!

Congrats!!!

flerlgirl · January 2014

You will screw up sometimes. It's inevitable. But at the end of the day your kid will know he is loved and the rest will follow as it follows. None of us will do it perfectly but I think you'll be just fine!

xnbride · January 2014

The trick is to train the first child really well so they lead by example, so problem solved ;-)

We were just remarking on this today because I don't even have to tell DS3 to do much of anything, he just does it. He is 19m old and he goes and gets his toothbrush and brushes his teeth and then lets me also brush them, brings me his diaper and wipes, puts himself to bed now, eats with utensils, and he helps me clean the house.

You will do great! You will love being SAH! Congratulations!

elsa1688 · January 2014

You are already a great mom and will rock the SAHM job!

tbmadeamistake · January 2014

All of the love tits for everyone! Thank you so much. I know you're right but it helps to hear it sometimes. Love you ladies!

nunzchucks · January 2014

You'll be ok! As a SAHM, I just try to stay on top of developmental milestones. I also ask my friends with kids in daycare what they are working on. You'll be surprised at what they pick up without you even thinking about it!

hjl050308 · January 2014

You'll do great. Even though you're a working mother now, you still teach your daughter things, school isn't molding her as much as you are, iI'm sure. You'll keep doing it with both of your kids and then some as a SAHM. Enjoy!!!

Mztwilson · January 2014

Take a deep breath. You'll be fine. My LO was never in daycare and she knows how to use a fork. (Kind of) don't beat yourself up before you've even given yourself a chance

TonyaCody06 · January 2014

The youngest will want to do everything the older sibling is doing! Don't worry - they will learn too quickly and you will want to slow them down

deepoceanmama · January 2014

Will you be an awesome SAHM?

pcourtade · January 2014

If I could do those things, so can you lol. Dean didn't start talking until after he was 2 so I taught him sign language for more, eat, and drink. That helped a bunch. We're still working on please and thank you. It's just a lot of repeating and being consistent. I doubted myself a lot at first too but you'll get more confident a time goes on.

gregsgurl81304 · January 2014

funny (20061) Animated Gif on Giphy

You Got This!!!!!

snowpants · January 2014

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Besides, if he doesn't learn to use a fork at home there's always kindergarten.

Luna C · January 2014

Just have Catherine teach the baby. Duh.

MrsCase1 · January 2014

I am anti-baby sign language for personal reasons so that wouldn't be a deciding factor for me. That you're even concerned with ensuring they learn ALL THE THINGS is a sign of what a terrific mom you already are. I think you will love the precious time with them. You can always work when #2 goes to school.

MrsCase1 · January 2014

pcourtade your son is named Dean? I love that name!

TheMrs820 · January 2014

You will do amazing I am sure of it, freaking out a bit just shows that you will figure out a way to teach your kids.

FTM here, so I have no clue either, but this is what I am telling myself

chloephoebecali · January 2014

Don't worry, you have the bump boards to ensure you are aware of all the milestones your kid isn't hitting like knowing their abcs by 6 months, etc.

Just kidding! You will be fine.

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