OS living -a moment of self doubt

dandy-candy

Isn't it wonderful to find there are so many of us out there?

My mum was a real career woman and so my granparents would pick me up from school and look after me until she had finished work. They were both born in 1907 so very OS! At the time it did seem a little boring being there but it's amazing how you subconciously absorb stuff when you are a kid. They made everything from scratch meals, clothes etc. Grandpa made my rabbits hutches, and granny was always making me toys and fudge. Every Xmas I would go a week before hand to help her make the crackers for the big day from loo rolls, old wrapping paper or wallpaper and ribbons - she even made the gifts to go inside, things like aprons or purses. Looking back I admire them so much and definately aim to reach their standard! I have totally shunned being a career girl, I stopped work at 19 to have my first baby and now even though my third "baby" is eleven I don't plan on going back (luckily my husband doesn't want me too either as long as I don't mind helping him man his shop now and then!)

I love baking, sewing, knitting and keeping house, but I do know how the OP felt - I was at my step brothers wedding a few years back and my husband and I were put on a table with strangers. The man next to me asked the person on his left whet they did etc and chatted for a while, then turned to me and asked the same. When I said I was a housewife he went "Oh", turned away and didn't talk to me again all evening! :mad:

elf06

dandy-candy wrote: »

When I said I was a housewife he went "Oh", turned away and didn't talk to me again all evening! :mad:

I have loved reading (and having my say) on this thread and I always respect others opinions and lifestyles however I have to say I find this a disgusting attitude :mad:

M.E.

midnightraven3
We only had home-made cake at home. Mum was a splendid cook.
However when I went to a friend's Birthday Party (her mum was also a friend of my mum) imagine the look of horror on her face when me and my sister chose the bought battenburg cake over the obviously home-made cake that she had lovingly made as a special treat !

midnightraven3

going back to being a "housewife"

i am a housewife
all of you here, know what that entails, and the satisfaction derived from it

my SIL is also a "houesewife"
for her that entails having her nails done before meeting the girls for lunch, and going for a spa while the cleaner does the housework, and the nanny picks up the children

its that sort of housewife that has taken away the true meaning of being a proper housewife,
the housewife to be admired for their skills, dedication & achievements

the man who turned away, could have been my BIL:D
he doesnt have a housewife, wife or mother, he has a spending machine

Purpleclutterbuck

It's great to get back into the swing of OS again with a renewed enthusiasm so thanks again for all the comments and support :T and just keep up the good work gals!

Purpleclutterbuck

By the way midnightraven3 your SIL's defintion of "housewife" is the stuff of dreams/tv/films methinks - there is nothing quite like looking at a home-made cake, or something that you've knitted or made yourself - the sense of achievement is priceless and worth more than any thing money can buy!

midnightraven3

:eek::eek::eek:

Purpleclutterbuck wrote: »

By the way midnightraven3 your SIL's defintion of "housewife" is the stuff of dreams/tv/films methinks - there is nothing quite like looking at a home-made cake, or something that you've knitted or made yourself - the sense of achievement is priceless and worth more than any thing money can buy!

b-b-b-bake a cake:eek:

one has people that does that

she has not long had a £35k kitchen installed
it has a fully working fountain in the middle

my 2 nephews eat breakfast lunch & dinner out, every day
(the nanny takes them to the garden centre for breakfast as its the only place open at that time of the morning on the way to school)
they keep no food in the house, only wine in the fridge

no food
if anyone is coming, canapes are catered, meals are eaten out
they live in a show home

and she thinks I am bonkers:D

Justamum

midnightraven3 wrote: »

she has not long had a £35k kitchen installed
it has a fully working fountain in the middle

and she thinks I am bonkers:D

£35k on a kitchen she doesn't use with a FOUNTAIN of all things!!!!

No, you're definitely the sane one.

mummysaver

A fountain???!!!!! Wow! What on earth do you want a fountain in your kitchen for? See I'm so surprised my grammar has gone all to pieces! Can you sneakily take some pics so we can see? I am sooooo nosey I admit it!

zarazara

what a sad life that woman has.