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Haven't vacuumed.
Haven't cleaned the table.
Haven't taken out the trash (although I will after this post. Gross.)
Haven't done the dishes.
Haven't worn pants. (Except to store and picking kids up from school)
Slept like a fucking boss
Haven't picked up my laundry.
Haven't picked up oldest sons underwear. (He will be picking this up when he gets home from school)
Was supposed to get healthy stuff for kids. Got donuts.
And ice cream.
Houdini cat tax.
I took Parker down after some consideration and a warning from a commentor.
For those of you who are telling me to clean the house or calling me a slob, I'll reiterate again:
I work full time, about 46 hours a week, to support my family and raise my children the right way. I teach them daily about life and responsibility. My oldest are both in advanced classes in 1st Grade (math for my son, english for my daughter). Both of them are better behaved and more advanced than their peers. They clean their rooms regularly, and have to earn the things they get through hard work. My oldest son is very into Creativerse and Stardew Valley and my daughter loves to read books way beyond her age range. My youngest is well beyond where he should be on the developmental chart. I spend hours with them each week teaching them math and reading and etc.
I'd like to request everyone viewing this to take a moment and reflect on what you want to post. I posted this for entertainment, in the hopes of connecting with other fathers who understand the struggle to raise a family in America today.
Remember that you don't know me, or how I raise my children. You don't know the people commenting here. Know that your comment is a reflection of yourself, and that any decent person viewing this who has children knows how hard that life is. Don't immediately judge me for taking 10 days off each year, because you don't know how hard I work to earn these 10 days.
The way the world is today... it's hard for people to connect with each other. It's even harder when we all have access to the internet to expose to others our hidden inner selves. Take the post for what it is; a hard-working man who supports his family regularly taking a few days off in the absence of his wife. Enjoy the post. And try your best not to let the pain or the judgement inside you spill out onto others.
FP Edit:
We have been foiled, I'm afraid. My wife saw the post and isn't as upset as you all would hope she would be. I'll keep my promise and not clean and upload her reaction, but I fear it won't be nearly as you'd all imagined.
As opposed to requesting boobs, I'd like to request that everyone reading this take a few moments to consider all the decent fathers in the world. It's not an easy job.
I'd also like to shamelessly plug my wife's business:
http://eeksattic.com/
It made this post possible.
And finally, I'd like to encourage you all to LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE. Jesus, it's 2016 people.
Saltairsouth
When your kids are grown they will never remember how clean the house was. What they WILL remember is a father who gave them donuts 1/2
Saltairsouth
And ice cream when Mom was gone. Just for fun. Take the +1 from Mom who would love to go back and skip sweeping for more time when they knew
aeouk
Living the life! This is the boys house now!
GrandpaRickCanProveYouAreShit
twp987
Looks like my house. Dad life is fun. Thumbs up @OP
Pundamentalist
Kids: "Dad can we get doughnuts?" Dad: "No...your mother doesn't like...well just this once"
StuffAboutThings
No no. It was more like "but mom said no donuts" ... "your mother isn't here, is she?"
Pundamentalist
Haha I like your style
donkey136
My 2 kids make more of a mess in 10 hours let alone 10 days.
NekkidSnek
I drive a truck 70 hours a week and my house and truck are both clean. Because I clean as I go.
ZoidbergTheProphet
WizardofParrotry
I thought #5 was going to be: "Dipped my toes in olive oil with my socks on"... I was disappointed.
StuffAboutThings
Lmao. That's great.
bezuer
you went full teenager mode – well done! I'm sure you've earned it
StuffAboutThings
She hasn't taken this trip in 2 years because of our youngest. It was due.
equityforpunks
Sooo... I am 32yo teenager? Neat.
ihatemyknee
Wow, some people just can't refrain from making snap judgements can they? As a father, I can totally relate and the post was entertaining!
StuffAboutThings
Meh @ them. Glad you enjoyed.
ifollowdogsoninstagram
Huh you should see our house. always and every day much worse than this. Two parents working 40+ hours a week, u do bare minimum 2 get by..
Karaboo
Man, I have 3 kids. My house is rarely that clean and I clean it every day.
senorbanana
Your computer chair looks like Boba Fett.
StuffAboutThings
Holy. Shit.
hamglob
My house is a perpetual pigsty. My SO and I only have a ten month old baby but we work full time opposite shifts. Haters gonna hate.
ThaWaySheGoes
StuffAboutThings
This deserves more upvotes
ThaWaySheGoes
You're the best @op and
FalconxPunch
Enjoy it while you can.
mmfrancis
Best dad ever!
hmmgottathinkofausername
I don't have any kids, I have a niece and nephew, and my brother and sister-in-laws house is never that clean, so I think your doing well.
EatLikeAHobbit
Up vote for sympathy. My mom is being treated for cancer and my dad is struggling to keep everything afloat, even with two adult kids.
StuffAboutThings
Feels. Major feels. Sorry to hear.
EatLikeAHobbit
For what it's worth, she's doing really well in her treatment. My sister and I are trying to step up. We'll all recover, no doubt.
allotherusernamestaken89
Just lay down a new layer of newspaper every week. And make garbage angels. You'll be fine.
SorryOldHorse
This speaks to be
KittenWaffler
This was the opposite for me when my wife left town recently. I got the house so clean and tidy. The second she got home, trashed.
IsitEvil
You throw out bags?! Store those suckers!
kantaloupemelon
If you store enough, you can use them for insulation, safety cushions on cribs, makeup remover and seasoning for your meals.
StuffAboutThings
I'm gonna have to do another edit. Lol. We do store them, but we have like 8000 as it is. She took the cloth bags we use with her. >>
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Sorry earth.
KiaOrafromtheTron
i like your post but i would advise against putting pics of your boy on here...also, why so many plastic bags in your trash bin?!
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And yeah. I debated on it for a while. I decided to put him in there because he was so interested in my pictures. Now I'm worried. Lol
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Groceries from this morning. Wife took all the cloth bags on trip with her.
LanaDelReyy
Why not recycle???
buttermyarse
Keep them don't throw them out. Use them for small bins or more shopping.
StuffAboutThings
We do. We have like 4 big totes full of them, otherwise I would keep them. Trust me, we try our best not to.
MistressC
so recycle them then!
StuffAboutThings
Tell that to Waste Management. They get mad at us.
yesihavenobananas
I pick up dog poop with them. It's a noble purpose.
StuffAboutThings
Like... randomly? Other people's dog's poop? That is a very noble purpose.
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I took Parker down. Thanks for reminding me where I am.
megaepicllama
RIP
gingersoultaker
Clean your fucking house
Theycallmejer
Clean your fucking mouth.
StuffAboutThings
This made me lol. I should, I know, but fuck it. 365-10 is good enough for me.
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To be clear, my kids keep their rooms clean all the time. My son is 6 and in advanced math classes in 1st grade. My daughter is in >>
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English classes. And my youngest son is well beyond where he should be developmentally. I teach my children regularly about responsibility >
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And life. They are far more advanced and well behaved than their peers. They also need to understand that it's okay to take a week off.
powderwt
I work on average 60 hours a week, I am not a father but man like you here are and do it for their family. Im ashamed when I get home and am
powderwt
Lazy sometimes knowing that when they get home, their day had only just begun. Good to you for having a me week balanced with parenthood op!
ihaveaboringusername
Upvote for understanding. As a parent of a 3 1/2 year old, the place looks like that 10 minutes alone with him.
Writingthiswhileonthwtoilet
Me too! Awesome, I thought I was misparenting. Not sure if that is a word but let's make it one.
iwillmessagerandompeoplegifs
This! It also doesn't help that my family makes me feel like shit for one mess my son makes that gets overlooked at the end of the day
MyFatBaby
As a father of a toddler, can confirm. I clean constantly to keep my house at a 5 or 6 out of 10. I aim for hygenic not organized
StuffAboutThings
Yeah he's crazy. It's horrible trying to poop being the only person home with a 3 year old. The sounds...
BobbyMillsfromAChorusLine
I just put my 1 1/2 yr old niece in her crib because I had to run to the bathroom. I at least know she is safe there and I can go in peace.
Archerbortion
I find the scariest moment is when you realize it has been too quite for the past minute or so...
StuffAboutThings
Yes. This. All day.
KawaiiPotatoGirl
My son is 18 months old. I've decided to not clean until he's in high school.
GunslingerGonzo
I never understood the point of making the bed.
transientarchitect
It's psychological. Many people feel better with a clean bed. It's the same as waking up in an organized room. It just feels nice.
nattyfiishi
Yeah, I definitely know that it calms my anxiety if everything is neat. It's pretty much why I clean constantly
jessicacupcake
First thing I do in the morning. Start the day by accomplishing something. Completing a small task. Room looks neat/put together
fistermatic5000
Me neither. But a made bed with fresh sheets us pretty boss.
AlieOli
Dear god!!! You're a savage!
StuffAboutThings
It's actually bad for your bed. It creates a safe environment for bed bugs to live. We rarely make the bed, but I rarely have more than >>
GunslingerGonzo
*continues living like a pig*
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1/4 of the bed to sleep on.
GunslingerGonzo
Hm! I didn't know that!
StuffAboutThings
http://www.sciencealert.com/making-your-bed-each-morning-makes-it-easier-for-dust-mites-to-breed-science-finds
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I should say "it is believed to" not "it is". My bad.
VodkaReindeer
I think it makes it pretty. I haven't done it since first semester at uni.
wowthatwasquick
This will all change on the 9th day. Enjoy it!
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Thanks to expoguy for riding the wave with me. I'm putting imgur down for the day.
StuffAboutThings
Tell you guys what. If this post makes fp, I won't clean at all and will upload wife's reaction.
vapidvolvox
Vid Cam so we can see her murder you lolz
mindfunkie
I'll be here waiting for her reaction!
RubberCatTurds
Stay tuned for the livestreaming of @OP's divorce.
Impossibrew
this is gonna be good
mrsbraundor
As a wife, please don't do that.
StuffAboutThings
Omfg. I'm crying.
AnEngineerWithNoFriends
RIP @OP
StuffAboutThings
That's why fp. Y'all fuckers gotta pay something for the shitstorm I'll endure for your entertainment.
SkunkSquirrel2nd
I give you my +1. But op better deliver! Or at least give the wife your login details, so she can update a treasure hunt to find your corpse
cinematicheart
I would walk back out for another 10 days
becauseurwrong
Srsly. Nobody needs that shit.
Jacksohn
"Dad, mom comes back tomorrow and everything is wrong." "No worries, I made a deal with an internet stranger. Dis gon b gud."
megatrep
Well, now we're waiting
StuffAboutThings
I'll do it, but she already knows. And the kids clean up without being told, so I actively have to tell them not to clean. Lmao.
jwan
As a wife, the thing that would bug me walking in the door would be the dishes and trash. The rest looks like a week well spent.
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Best comment, please.
Imthedudeplayinthedudedisguisedasanotherdude
My wife is leaving for a week in December, I made a schedule for when I don't have to wear pants
StuffAboutThings
You have to do your own wife out of town post. Will you vacuum?
Imthedudeplayinthedudedisguisedasanotherdude
Probably not... no kids though.
StuffAboutThings
Lots of porn. Got it. ????
Imthedudeplayinthedudedisguisedasanotherdude
So much porn. All the porn. There may be no porn left for anyone else when I'm done
StuffAboutThings
Completely understand. My best friend's girlfriend caught him "red boxing" porn a while back. It was ugly. He had to give up his VPN and >>