I am married with three kids but my husband is never home. I need some pointers on how to keep up with everything and not lose my mind!! lol
2007-03-02 08:50:23 · 9 answers · asked by casper 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
my boys are 4 (in april) , 2 and 1 month
2007-03-02 08:57:52 · update #1
1) Get together with a group of other mothers. Meet a few times a week and let the kids plays while you all talk. You NEED some sanity.
2) Grab a babysitter for a night a week and treat yourself to a movie or a spa night.
3) When your husband IS home, talk to him. His work is very important to him (obviously), but right now you are about to lose your sanity.
4) Get a part-time job a few times a week. Get the babysitter to cover for you, and just enjoy the time you have to yourself.
2007-03-02 08:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow... i only have one and I am ready to lose my mind alot.. ofcourse I am pregnant with number two on the way. but i would say get a babysitter for an hour a day and just take a walk, go shopping, get your hair done, or something relaxing. If you can't pay for a babysitter, ask a friend, neighbor, family to help you out for an hour. I understand with your husband never home. My hubby is in the military and he works 14-16 hour nights, so he sleeps most of the day away so he can be sane when he goes to work. But on his days off he tries his best to help me. I also have friends that love my little guy alot and will watch him anytime for free. goodluck and hopefully you stay sane
2007-03-02 16:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience I would have to say about my self. I am a mother of 2 ( 7 yo girl, and soon 4 yo boy) and my 3rd on the way in 5 weeks. My husband is hardly home as well, and when he is , he still never helps me. hes always on the computer or watching television. I get cranky sometimes yeah, but i have alot of patience. If I didnt, I dont think I could handle it.
2007-03-02 17:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by jessnclh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delegating responsibility, having a set schedule, and being organized. A separate bin for each child for daily work like schoolwork or homework. Schedule is important, for you and them. They need a routine to know boundaries and so that they know what is expected of them. Household rules written down on a piece of paper and stuck to, along with consequences.
You did not say how old your children were, or if they were boys or girls, this would help very much with the accurate answers you might be looking for.
2007-03-02 16:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by GJF 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a schedule book. I have 2 kids and I have a husband too. This helps me to lessen procrastination and helps me to remember everything and organize what my 4 yr old son can do on his own, such as cleaning his room and putting his clothes away on laundry day. This extra bit of help helps you a lot! Make it into a game for kids to help mommy. I do this with my son and it works.
2007-03-02 16:55:49 · answer #5 · answered by tropikanagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who said having children equaled sanity?
2007-03-02 17:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cant seeing my auntie im suprised she hasnt had a heart attack but u can go to the gym to relase some stress or find a time where u can have peace and quiet to urself
2007-03-02 17:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL IT IS NOT EASY BUT WE AS A WOMEN CAN DO IT. I HAVE SIX KIDS TO TAKE CARE OF.. LOTS OF TIME OUT AND LOTS OF PATIENCE'S. GOOD LUCK
2007-03-02 16:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by NANCY T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VODKA !!!!!!
2007-03-02 16:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋