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Hi! I am the working mother of a toddler "3 today" and I can not seem to find a minute to myself...I am constantly tired and constantly being dragged around the house by my 10 inch finger that used to look normal until my son grabbed it. He is constant (GO GO GO GO) no naps, non stop!!! He is also my only child so I am his only playmate. My question is How do you do it??? How do you work (I work 3-11pm) get home at midnight, climb into bed with tylenol pm to knock me out by 1am to have my son wake me at 6am and start running again.....How do you find a balance/break. I have tried looking for play groups in my area but have come up unsuccessful. I love my son with all my heart, I love my job, I hate my life (if that makes sence to anyone) Any ideas!!! What do you do with not a minute to yourself, I can not even pay a bill without my check book becoming a coloring book...
Posted by Lorraine on 11/09/2008 10:26 PM

Hi Lorraine! Okay, wow, you have a serious problem on your hands! Here are some things ideas: 1. Train him to play by himself. Is there a childproof area of your home where you can set up his toys? He needs to know how to play by himself. You can go in and join him every 15 minutes or so, and alternate this with your own time. 2. I am NOT a proponent of T.V.but can you set him up with an educational video every so often? Find one he loves and let him watch for a set time every day. 3. Hire someone to come over and play with him while you are there. I just found a college student to come over for a couple times per week so I can get stuff done at home. 4. Check out the website:www.meetups.com for mom's groups in your area. I am sure more working moms will have some ideas (I am dying to hear some more tips myself)! You need some time to do your own thing at home or you'll go nuts. Think of your own happiness as being imperative to raising a happy child! Good luck!
posted by Jade on 11/10/2008 04:23 AM

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