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Can I do a Saturday flame free confession?!

amygauntt@windstream.netamygauntt@windstream.net
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My child is getting on my nerves today! I feel bad for even saying it, but I SAH and I think today is just one of those days where I need a break. I think a lot of it has to do with DH, he was supposed to be home today and we were going to take DD to see Santa & do some Christmas shopping, and he got called to work, so now I'm sitting here waiting for him to get home so we can go. I think DD is ready to get out of the house too, and that's one reason she's being the way she is! I guess we'll just have to go without him.

Anyway, thanks for letting me vent a little!

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Re: Can I do a Saturday flame free confession?!

  • HawaiiBrideGrmHawaiiBrideGrm
    Oh boy... I feel you. I had to take DD to Santa by myself last week, too. Sucks but it was out of DH's hands so I let it go. What else can you do? Not sure what the weather's like in North Georgia but how about taking her for a walk? That always buys me time with DD :) GL!
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  • beb4bebbeb4beb member
    I feel the same way sometimes and I tell my DH just because I'm a SAHM doesn't mean I don't have my rights.  I'm entitled to 2-15 minute breaks and a half hour lunch.  I shut the bedroom door or take a bath and then his job of taking care of DD starts.  I'm hoping I'll get some more time to myself now that she's one and a little more independent.
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  • JillAlyJillAly member
    Everyone has those days- it's ok!   Can you call a family member to come babysit for a while?  Can you arrange a playdate with another baby.  I always find that if you have an adult to talk to and dd has a playmate, the entire day goes so much faster.  Also, getting out of the house makes the day go faster- can you run errands or just go to a park?
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  • marriedchick06marriedchick06 member
    No flaming here. I was like that the other day. I completely needed a break! Hope your dh gets home soon so you can get a break or you all can enjoy the day out seeing santa and shopping. :)
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  • futureMrsVfutureMrsV member

    Sometimes just stepping out of the 'constant-ness' of my role for a few minutes during naptime is a HUGE help.  I treat myself to some non-parenting magazines that I always have on hand for when I have some quick time like this.  I pick up In-Style and in about 3 to 5 minutes I can feel the tension leaving me.  I also throw in a nice cup o' joe or tea in there too and it's instant bliss. 

    Can you maybe make up your own little daytime getaway too that you can do on a somewhat regular basis?  Give yourself some time during naptime to do what you most enjoy - even if it's just vegging out!  lol

    Hope you can calm your nerves and enjoy the rest of your day.  Good luck!

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  • susansevsusansev
    no flames here...I feel exactly the same way...I haven't been out with friends in almost two months and I need a break from being Mommy for a night...I said to DH earlier--If i wasn't pregnant I would so be drinking a beer...
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  • JulieandBenJulieandBen member
    It happens to all of us sweetie. Sahm or working mom. Our kids some times drive us batty.
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  • HawaiiBrideGrmHawaiiBrideGrm
    *beb*... I totally understand. I was a SAHM for the 1st 5 mos of DDs life and when DH got home, I handed her to him and said, please! I need to take a nice long shower without interruption, okay? And he was usually able to keep her occupied for 30 min by himself. Another trick I still use (even though I work 4 days a week now), is at least once a week, after DD goes to bed, I ask DH to say home with her (he never minds doing so) and I go have, what I call, a rendezvous! I go to the local coffee place and relax for 20 min while reading a book/magazine, go grab a bite to eat, or I go stroll the aisles of the grocery store or even Target. Sometimes, my SAHM friend (mom of 3) joins me. One night, she and I went to a fondue restaurant... was a lot of fun and I didn't feel guilty since I put DD to bed before I left. She never knew I was gone! I enjoy these little breaks from the monotony and I get to take my time without feeling *rushed* as I do when DD and/or DH are with me. It's a great way to regroup with myself. Believe it or not, it's like a mini-vacation. Just my thoughts... GL!
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  • ecoppinsecoppins member
    that's a great idea! I should do that too !
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