rockergirrl responded July 23, 2008 at 7:46AM

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do you mean your "guy" as in your child or your partner? If it is your child - I can relate to the desire and need for some alone time. I think all parents should try to find a way to get some alone time. At the same time depending on the child's age - you do need to put him before yourself for a little bit. Now if you are talking about your partner - I think yes you should both be helping out to give each other some time to yourselves.

  BigKid131 responded July 23, 2008 at 8:25AM

  I'm a big kid now.

I mean my partner. But I agree with you on both situations. : )

  rockergirrl responded July 23, 2008 at 8:50AM

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oh heck ya - get some time for yourself then. I find after being with the kid so much I need that time in order to be a better partner to my husband.

  benbaby responded July 23, 2008 at 12:36AM

  Goofing around with my babies - Big and Lil

No doubt you definitely need time for yourself. Just find some good time and talk to your partner.

  LatteMommy responded July 28, 2008 at 12:54AM

  LatteMommy

Yes you must take time for yourself. Everyday. My dd is at that age now that she plays in the toy room while I take my shower and gives me an hour to myself. I love that and need that. Sometimes it's not till noon time but she is good about that. Then where dh is concerned I make sure he has dinner when he gets in the door and after that he and dd play sports while I do whatever I need to to regain my sanity. Then I get dd ready for bed while dh gets his time for whatever and then he does bedtime most of the time. We try to share and he (dh) knows when I really need time for myself before I reach that brink of complete insanity. (and that is just with ONE child....can't imagine how people do it with more than one). Take time for yourself and also for eachother.

  dustbunny responded July 30, 2008 at 3:04PM

  dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

yes, time for self is essential. I take iwalks (walks with my ipod) to decompress... I also go to yoga when I can...but not lately!