2006-06-24 02:23:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When they all move out? i would figure.
2006-06-24 02:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm the oldest out of 9 kids. Mom and Dad found time for themselves by being strict and consistent with us. For example, they had a bed time for us which was enforced. Whining and begging had no affect on them. They had their alone time after 8:00 or 9:00 (depending on how old we were). The bathroom and their bedroom was off limits when occupied. When Dad was home, mom would take long a book and go in the bathroom and spend a while there. We did not disturb her, because we had the opportunity to use the potty before she went in there.
As we got older, my parents put the oldest (me) in charge, and went out alone together to go grocery shopping or just visit friends. This didn't happen real often, but often enough to have real time for them. When we went to school, mom had time for herself, even when there were little ones at home, as there was a nap time, and we also had a kid friendly, fenced back yard where we played for the majority of the day. After I went to college, she became a foster mom, because she missed being needed by little ones.
Please do not condemn a mom for having 7 kids. All this person was asking was a question. Condemning her is not going to help the present "problem". You all don't even know if these are all hers, if some were multiple births, or foster children.
2006-06-24 09:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by wbecca52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I had this same problem when my kids were small and I went to a shrink because I was losing my mind it felt like. Take long walks have the grandparents babysit or hire a sitter. You should demand 1 hour a day at least just for your self so you can do the things you like to do soak in the tub go jogging shopping etc. It doesn't really matter what you do its about having that time to your self and not having to share it with anyone. Your family also should help by not barging in druing this hour unless it is a matter of life; death and a lot of blood. I wish you the best ad tell the kids hello
2006-06-24 09:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by yahoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you the mother of 7? Or do you know a mother of 7? Either way, she should get a nanny for a week and go to a cabin in the woods to eat huge amounts of chocolate ice cream and read 5 books. Have hot lang baths and walks in the forest. It the oldest kids are big, have them look after the little ones one afternoon and spoil yourself to a freeze cone at the mall all by yourself. (It will only be 1 hour or so, but at least you'll have time for yourself. Best of luck
2006-06-24 09:27:57 · answer #4 · answered by Neo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. I am a mother of 5 and I am able to find time for myself. When the kids go to bed is my time. When the older ones go outside and the little ones are playing quietly inside I am able to get a few moments of quiet.
Just remember that your kids are looking up to you. Have a good attitude with them. Don't ever tell them to get away from me or back off. They have feelings too. Just let them know that mommy needs a few minutes to herself to refresh yourself. Kids will understand if you say it nicely. Sometimes of spending a good amount of time with them they will go off and do other things. The older ones can even play with the younger ones for a bit. If you are having a bad day or week just remember that one day they will be having families of their own and they will not be around to hold and cuddle to.
2006-06-24 09:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by dutchfam7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess she wont find time fore her self never not even when they are in camp or moved out coz a nother job would be started for her ,which is worrieing :D
after that they get married she would take care after her grandsons and daughters
buttom line .... no rest for the poor thing
and yo thnx 4 the two cute points
2006-06-24 09:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by funnygirls444 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had a lot of time on your hand to have 7 kids. Maybe you don't need any more time. BIG MISTAKE. Stop before it's too late. LOL
2006-06-24 09:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A question I've been pondering for years. My friends has 8 siblings if she incudes herself... or is it 9
2006-06-24 09:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anna Giggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring in family for sabbatical, Have the elders watch the youngers while you go out for a while. Have your husband use vacations time and you go off and camp somewhere.
2006-06-24 09:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have 7 and then ask that question after? That question needed to be asked before.
2006-06-24 09:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by peaco1000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, Join a support group and let daddy watch the lil ones while you're away.
2006-06-24 09:26:32 · answer #11 · answered by lcsotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋