Can I Get An Order of Alone Time Please?
Seriously. What is the deal lately? I can't get 5 minutes to myself NOT even in the shower. When I announce I'm going to take a shower it's like a race to see who can get naked the quickest to get in the tub with me, husband included.
My only "alone" time is early mornings when I do most of my work or atleast attempt to catch up on some of my work. Realistically, if I want to increase my income (which I do at the moment) then I need an additional 3 hours per day of focused time to make it work but that ain't happenin' anytime soon so let's just throw that idea out the window. I could stay up later at nights but I'm not much of a late-nighter anymore. I could give up my one measly hour of entertainment per night... But what I really want is a break...a mutual understanding that mommy needs a few extra (or atleast one extra hour) per day of pure quiet time to just breathe... Is that too much to ask? Do I even get the option here?Labels: alone time, mommy, motherhood, work at home
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Seriously. What is the deal lately? I can't get 5 minutes to myself NOT even in the shower. When I announce I'm going to take a shower it's like a race to see who can get naked the quickest to get in the tub with me, husband included.
My only "alone" time is early mornings when I do most of my work or atleast attempt to catch up on some of my work. Realistically, if I want to increase my income (which I do at the moment) then I need an additional 3 hours per day of focused time to make it work but that ain't happenin' anytime soon so let's just throw that idea out the window. I could stay up later at nights but I'm not much of a late-nighter anymore. I could give up my one measly hour of entertainment per night... But what I really want is a break...a mutual understanding that mommy needs a few extra (or atleast one extra hour) per day of pure quiet time to just breathe... Is that too much to ask? Do I even get the option here?
My only "alone" time is early mornings when I do most of my work or atleast attempt to catch up on some of my work. Realistically, if I want to increase my income (which I do at the moment) then I need an additional 3 hours per day of focused time to make it work but that ain't happenin' anytime soon so let's just throw that idea out the window. I could stay up later at nights but I'm not much of a late-nighter anymore. I could give up my one measly hour of entertainment per night... But what I really want is a break...a mutual understanding that mommy needs a few extra (or atleast one extra hour) per day of pure quiet time to just breathe... Is that too much to ask? Do I even get the option here?
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9 Comments:
I totally feel your frustration! I feel that way at times too, then just when it seems like I give up having any time everyone leaves me alone!
I didn't used to have this problem as much with one kid, but now with two I never get a break...it seems.
I TOTALLY feel your pain! Last week, on a Friday evening, my two older ones had basketball practice and the little one tagged along...
My husband worked late and arrived home around 7:30 (we got home around 8:45) - he said he didn't know what to do with himself. He was so lonely arriving home to an empty house.
Please...GIVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY! I would SO know what to do with myself!
One thing I try to insist on doing myself now is bathing! Although I do get visitors quite often.
I know how you feel! I really, really understand. I'd love the chance to do one thing from start to finish, without interruption, even if that one thing is just going to the bathroom.
I'm just so glad it's NOT just me...not that I wish it on any of you..it's just that it feels good to be understood...to be heard... THANK YOU:)
Wow! Sounds like the emotional roller coaster is in full service this week. Nonetheless, it's a lose-lose situation here for dad. If I didn't come in peeking at you every now and then you would accuse me of not finding you attractive. The thing is I think your outrageously beautiful and sexy in your birthday suit. . What's wrong with me sneaking a peek anyway? :)
In all honesty, I can't remember the last time "we" showered together.
I think you bring most of this on yourself. You simply will not tell the boys NO! They will still love you if you occasionally tell them NO, I promise. You tell me NO all the time and I still love you. :)
BTW,
If it makes you feel any better I haven't had the opportunity to take a shower or bath by myself either. Our boys love water. However, I don't stress much about it.
You know a weekend away from the kids could do wonders. I going to plan a weekend alone for us next week so you can spin down some. I think a hot tub and a few drinks accompanied with a few back massages will make you feel much better. Hope you feel better soon,
Love ya,
Hubby
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With one child, life was much easier and I actually found "me" time or alone time. Not so easy with two. If I even try to go to the bathroom with the door closed, my 19 month knocks and jiggles the knob and sticks his fingers under the door while saying "mamaaaaa! mamaaaa!" It's a good thing they're so cute :)
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