I often hear stories of women that have husbands that encourage their wives to take a break and take some time for themselves. I've heard husbands tell their wives they do too much and they will take over for a while why they take a turn with the kids. Well, it can be said that Justin will probably never tell me these words because I need 'Me Time' at least once a week and probably more often than he thinks I need.
I need just a little break when I can go out without the kids either to a clothing or grocery store or just out for a break. I seriously don't know how women have only rare breaks from their kids and families. Who knows, maybe I'm too much of a snob and need more time alone than most women, but I need it and therefore I search for it! If Justin is really busy and cannot afford the time to let me go out, I will just get a babysitter when he is at school and go out myself! It's a good thing I have babysitters who love my kids and are not expensive.
Perhaps this post is just a little bit of a vent because I am burned out and my kids seem more needy and whiny than ever today. Yes, it is a Saturday when Justin is at school from 7-4 and I am home alone with the kids for the 6th day in a row. Plus on the weekends that Justin has school, he is very busy doing all of his homework all week long so I have to do more than usual. Well, I better log off because my daughter keeps whining that she dropped her spoon off her booster chair. Parenting is hard!
10 years ago
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It is hard, but also fun. I'm sorry you're feeling burned out, I can relate. Feel free to call me anytime and if I'm available, I'd love to come get your kids from you for the day (or you can drop them off here anytime). I hope you get some good quality me time soon! Lots of love!
Justin could tell this afternoon that I was burned out so he told me to find a babysitter and we could go out tonight, but it is so late and I don't love calling babysitters that I just called the girls we always call and they have a family reunion so it didn't work out. Next week, we are going out for sure!
I feel the same way....but I'm not even close to being alone with my kids as much as you are!! DANG! That's gotta be SO hard having Justin working & going to school AND homework! You are playing a big role in your families lives right now. You're an amazing person. Now that the weather is getting nice, you'll have to get creative in how you spend time with your kids. Don't give up!
We'll be having some GNO's when I move up there!! Yay!
Call me, call me! RSV season just got over (yesterday), we will have to come play. Does any day next week work for you?
I totally feel your pain... sometimes a day away can make us better parents, we just need some space to gather our thoughts and feelings, feel human again and they roll up our sleeves and get back to it! It's so hard having hubbies in school...we should hang out more! I feel your pain!
I think every mother/father feels that way, even if they don't want to admit it. Because, dang, it's 4pm and I still haven't taken a shower!!! (I've really just been considering mowing the lawn all day and just haven't gotten to it!) Anyways, I think you're amazing. You tell it like it is, girl! And take your "me time" because you'll be a happier mom and wife. We should hang out sometime. Do you like pedicures? I LOVE getting my toes done, but I've only done it twice! Want to go sometime? A pedicure and lunch with a friend sounds SO nice!
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