2007 Resolution-more ME time

This year, I want to have more time to myself.

I have four kids all under 6 years old. Their ages, in fact, are 5, 4, 2, & 1. Poeple laugh and ask, "What happend to 3, hahaha," well its not that funny because thats the year that we got temporary custody of our nephew. He's back with his mom now, but visits frequently.

Because of all of these kids, I cant even think. There is not enough quiet for a brief meditation, or even a bath.

*This year I want to be able to go to the bathroom at least once a day, by myself.

And there it is folks, something completely simple enough, yet it will be a challenge. I will try and start now!

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Connie C. Jan 1, 2007, 3:27pm EST

Alone time is very important! Kids need a rested and renewed Mom and Mom needs that too. Good for you! More alone time it is

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Corina Carrasco Jan 1, 2007, 3:36pm EST

I remember those days, Amy! You need to find someone in the neighborhood that can come watch the kids while you take a bath or take them to the park or in the yard while you take a quick power nap. There should be someone you can trust nearby. Try a responsible teenager...they DO exist...especially if you are going to be home while she/he is there with your kids. Just have them sit and entertain the kids while you lock yourself in a room and relax. That will help. Then maybe you can move to more time.

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Corina Carrasco Jan 1, 2007, 3:38pm EST

Oh, another thought...

When my kids were little there were two churches nearby that hosted a "mom's day out" each week. You could choose either a Tuesday or a Friday and reserve the week before. Then you dropped kids off between 9 and 11 and picked them up by 1. The cost was minimal. I think it was about $5 for one child or all children in the household for $10. Certainly worth it to do it once in a while?

You should call around and see if anyone has something like that.

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Ang, inspired by good, G. Jan 1, 2007, 3:53pm EST

I've been there Amylee. I had my niece and my nephew for about 3 months when they were 1.5 and 2.5 yrs old. I thought I was gonna die cause I couldn't even go to the bathroom without them fighting and running in to tattle or just whine.

I hope that you get some more "me" time. Even if it is just being able to go to the bathroom by yourself.

Do you have a MOPS group near you? If they do, you should think about joining. You would get a few hours a month with other moms and usually they have free babysitting. :)

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Leah Christensen Jan 1, 2007, 4:25pm EST

Amy!!

As my mother would say:

"Four kids? Don't you KNOW what causes that??"

LOL LOL LOL

But I can definitely understand where you are coming from.

My step-sis has three.

6, 2, 5 months

Step-bro has one 2 and a half, and another one on the way.

Step-sis got her tubes tired though. LOL

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Patty Mayonaise Jan 1, 2007, 8:31pm EST

LOL Leah! Everyone keeps asking me if Im going to get fixed! Or if HUbby knows how to tie a knot in "His"!

I am taking these suggestions for my resolution and running wiht them!!! running to my phone book to see if there are any of these organizations that you speak of, Im runnning into my neighbor hood to find a responsible adult!!! Tahnks ya'll!

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Dawn M Jan 1, 2007, 8:33pm EST

Good luck in finding that quiet time for you. I don't know if your children still have naps, but I always found the best time for quiet time was when the younger ones went down for their nap and the older ones had quiet time at the same time where they could read, sleep, play or whatever, but they had to remain quiet for at least a half hour.

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