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| So I am working on trying to bring alittle "Kyleen" time back into my life, you know the time before you were a mother and a wife. But I am not sure how to do it, I love to scrapbook and read and campaign for people running for office (I am currently campaigning in Indiana for a presidential candidate) but there are days when I can not even find the time to take a shower. So my question for everyone is when and how do you find time for yourself that does not involve your spouse or your children? |
| Posted by Kyleen on 05/19/2008 07:44 PM
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| Can anyone tell me wat happnd to the Dugger family thread...........i dont see it anymore |
| posted by Mona on 05/19/2008 08:51 PM
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| well I do a night out with friends about every other week or so, and I try to go to the store alone!!!!!! |
| posted by Jeanette on 05/19/2008 09:50 PM
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| I arrange a "dad only" day about once a month where my daughter gets to hang out with dad all day while mommy does other things. Alot of times, my husband and my girl go to his friends house to "play" (his friend also has a daugher the same age as mine). The girls play together and the dads play too. |
| posted by Katie on 05/20/2008 09:21 AM
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| I try to make lunch, coffee, or bookstore dates with my friends every other week or so. If I make plans with someone else, I am more likely to go out and do something on my own without the toddler & husband in tow. I hate canceling on my friends! |
| posted by lina on 05/20/2008 09:26 PM
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| Sometimes after my husband gets home I will go out shopping by myself. That way I can actually try some clothes on in peace. I will also have Moms Night Out with some of my SAHM groups every couple of weeks. It is nice to be able to go out with other moms, without our kids. |
| posted by Christen on 06/09/2008 11:41 AM
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Hi Kyleen,
I'm sure every parent is in this boat. Unfortunately, my "time" is when I wake up a half hour before the kids, with the coffeemaker on autoset and head downstairs to my "bliss" I spend that time just waking up, drinking coffee and reading a few pages before the choes for the day starts. If I'm really motivated, I'll take a quick shower. Most days my 2 year old takes one with me. I usually hop in,and shower quick, and then let the water run to fill the tub and pop them in while I do the minimal ahir and makeup routine. Scrub them down and get the kids thier breakfast and the day has begun!! I do manage to get them to nap from 11 to 1 each day and I'll catch up on DVR, work in the garden or just nap. They're in bed by 7 so if I want to head out, the hubby will "watch" them and I can be back whenever. I think that having a routine down pat helps with having your "YOU" time =) |
| posted by Char on 06/13/2008 09:26 AM
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| I use to stay up for an hr after they went to bed and now that summer is here i cant do that anymore.I cant even go to the bathroom for anything alone!Not til school starts again! |
| posted by Lexi on 06/14/2008 10:48 AM
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My husband is the stay at home parent now and the only "Jen" time I have is when I drive to and from work, which is about a half hour each way.
I am still trying to figure out how he manages to get the house (mostly) clean, watch his tivo'd tv shows, cruise the internet, and have the kids dressed (sometimes) everyday when I get home. Once I get home it's all mommy all the time and I usually fall asleep while putting the kids to bed at 8!
I have to mention, we've just joined the local gym and having the kiddos in the daycare for even an hour really gives my husband and I some nice quality time together again. Even if we are working out separately! |
| posted by Jen on 07/15/2008 12:49 PM
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