-_- for real...

[CluckyJay]

I must have been spoiled rotten. Momma and grams cooked and we got to do our schooling and play. We helped out when we got older though. But, to do it ALL?

Plus, my mom worked more than one job most of the time.

Hugs.

 

[Fierlin1182]

I reckon it's good for a kid to get some taste of living on their own, doing the cooking and the washing, etc. but I agree you're probably having too much lumped on you. Could you try that dinner roster? There are definitely siblings who could be helping you out. If they refuse... hey, they're going to be the ones surviving on instant noodles when they move out.

Go on strike. That's a good one. Or just make your own and the younger kids', get your brother at least to do some of the work.

 

[RHRanch]

Every day after I get home theres no one to make me dinner either.

 

[lovesduckies]

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my mom did this to me too and she didn't work. she would say that she cleaned all day, but then when i lost my job i saw what she really did (nothing!!) and it made me upset. i would just cook for yourself. that's what i did. eventually after i lost my job.. i got smart and started making money off my mom and actually did the cleaning for her and she paid me lol.

now that i'm married and moved out she always wants money when i go there for dinner. i am unemployed and can't afford to pay her and hubby is unemployed too so we don't go there for dinner often.

 

[Mattemma]

When my dh is home or coming home I start cooking,and have a lot of meals in the fridge. I don't like to be tied to the stove. That said since your mom is not working the cooking is on her. I know that stinks,but as a sahm for 12+ years I think it is just part of being a sahm to cook for the family. Now if she was working then I do feel everyone should pitch in. Shoot,even my dh will cook at times.There are just some things HE makes better than me.

Cook and freeze some meals on days off.And *gasp* buy a few instant meals for those drag days.

 

[chickened]

If I wanted food as a kid I made it. I was in similar conditions as a kid and can say it made me a good cook. If you are doing the job of the parents you should think about posting some rules and learn to delegate your authority. Assign tasks for the younger ones as you control the food source.

 

[TinyChickenLady]

I would just cook for myself and leave the rest to her. It isn't fair that she isn't doing anything and you do everything. You're not the mother to the rest of the kids but you can fend for yourself.

 

[Avalon1984]

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So sorry to hear about your situation

 

[Chick1043]

Thanks everyone! It's got much better over a couple days!!

 

[spacecowgirl]

So glad to hear it! How have things changed? Did you take a stand for yourself?

I agree with Mattemma. I'm a stay at home mom, too, and I consider the cooking to be part of my job. If your mom's not doing anything else, and is not sick or disabled, I don't understand why she's leaving it all up to you.

I'd just fend for myself and the younger ones if I were you...I hope that's what you're doing now!