Calling all mom's!!!

[transparant]

Ok mom's - do you ever have those days where you feel like the maid? Like all you do is laundry, dishes, cooking, vacuuming, change diaper's, play chauffer, attend school meetings, etc? (feel free to add to the list!) Well...I'm having a REALLY bad couple of weeks of feeling this way. I feel like I give, and give, and give - but I don't ever receive. I think I put myself into Robot mode sometimes. So please moms - tell me how YOU unwind. What do you do for YOU? Having 6 kids...I feel like I never have the time...but I NEED to MAKE the time. I think everyone will be happier in the long run!

 

[llij]

I unwind by planning vacations to WDW! j/k

I feel the way you do sometimes and I only have two kids!

You are right that you need to make the time for yourself. Moms are the heart of the family and a happy mom means a happy home. I know it is hard, but try to find a little time for yourself each day, even if it is for 10 minutes, to do what you want to do. Other than that, sending some your way that you can get a little time to yourself. Take care!!

 

[r3ngels]

I feel your pain

 

[antkim]

I have one of those days EVERY day! LOL then I put things in prospective and realize how lucky I am(that is after complaining quite a bit!! LOL) I only have 2 kids so I can not begin to imagine having 6!!!!


You need to get out and shop by yourself!! Or go have a pedicure or just take a LONG, HOT bath!!! We(moms) should all take more time for ourselves BUT we are all so committed to our family that we tend to come last!(we are one great specimen!!!LOL)

Take a break!

Kim

 

[dvcfamily41801]

Occasionally.

 

[maci]

YES! I do feel like that!!

I girls movie night with friends helps. Or take a class one night a week, something you have an interest in.

 

[holycow]

You need to take time for yourself everyday....even 20 min can do the trick....a book that can help is Sarah Breathnach?... Simple Abundance.

I feel your pain...my oldest is 23 and I still have a 16yr. old and a 6 yr. old!!!!!!!!! I'm going to be doing this FOREVER!


Holycow

 

[Jenn Lynn]

At home I:
Read
Take a bath
Listen to music
Watch a movie

Out of the house I:
Go get a coffee at the bookstore the mornings DD has school
Browse around stores by myself in the mornings after coffee (It is SO quiet I love it. )
Get my hair done
Get my nails done
Massages (when I am REALLY stressed! )

 

[raisindiskids]

I have four boys and I know how you feel. It never ends with the chores. I get a break once a week on Wednesday night. Seven of my cousins and I get together faithfully every Wednesday from 7-9 pm without the kids and we play a couple games of cards and eat junk food. Each week the games are played at a different house. We go in order from oldest to youngest and that person make no less than two goodies to have (cake,brownies,sundaes,etc. ) You would not believe how relaxing the night is.

 

[transparant]

Oooh...I'm loving the *get coffee and brouse the bookstore* idea! LOL! Only thing is...I don't think I could walk out of there without spending lots of $$$ on books! I could spend an entire day in a bookstore!

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Originally posted by transparant
Oooh...I'm loving the *get coffee and brouse the bookstore* idea! LOL! Only thing is...I don't think I could walk out of there without spending lots of $$$ on books! I could spend an entire day in a bookstore!

I read lots of magazines this way.

Our SuperTarget has a Starbucks in it. I love getting a coffee there and doing my grocery shopping at 9am. The store is so empty it's great!

 

[mommytotwo]

Man oh man do I feel like a maid these days and everyone seems to hear about it at home.
Coming on here and being able to watch my certain t.v. shows at night is my, my time.
Also with participating in the exchanges, it gives me something to do and look forward to that is not house related.

 

[binny]

yes everyday actually