Posted by waterlily on October 3, 2002, at 8:32:18
In reply to I'm having a hard mom day., posted by SandraDee on September 27, 2002, at 18:28:46
I hope you're feeling better by now. From your post, it sounds like your kids are under school-age. I have worked part-time (3 days a week, 8 hour shifts) since my oldest, now ten, was born. It was soooo much easier to be at work than at home taking care of my kids. I have nothing but respect for stay-at-home moms. My kids are 10 and 8 now, and it is much easier to take care of them at this age than it was when they were little. Take comfort in the fact that things will get easier eventually. Until then, you need some time to yourself. How about joining a club or class that you enjoy that takes place in the evening hours? You would get creative/intellectual stimulation and socialization and you would have an excuse to be away from home for a certain amount of time every week. If your husband won't take care of them while you're away, find a babysitter that you trust. Your kids may scream for a while after you leave, but they'll adjust.
I hope this helps. Mommy burnout is a terrible affliction.
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