Moms, what do you do when you just can't take the daily chaos anymore and you need time to yourself?

Question

I'm with my kids ALL the time. My son goes to school, but I have 2 others that go everywhere with me, even to work, I drive a bus. I love it most of the time, but sometimes I just need a break, but there isn't a lot of time, anyone else feel this way? What's your favorite remedy?

Wow, I'm begining to feel a kinship to some of you! Glad to know i'm not in the boat alone. Whoever thumbsdowned the kid should give her a break though. I think it's cute that she even offered advice on a parenting subject. Most kids are asking about how to tell if they're pregnant.

Answer 1

LEAVE YOUR KIDS WITH SOMEONE U TRUST & SPEND SOME TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS. IT'S SOO IMPORTANT YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TIME & TIME WITH YOUR FRIENDS

U SOUND LIKE A GR8 MOM THO :)

Answer 2

I have a three year old and an eight month old and I feel the same way you do. I am a stay at home mom and I am with them all of the time. There are a few different things I do. Sometimes I will go in the bathroom, lock the door, tell there dad to watch them and turn music on and take a long hot bath. Other times I have a journal that I write in for both of my kids. My husband knows that this is important to me and will give me a few minutes to write in it and have a few minutes to myself. I love my kids but I will agree that mothers need to take time and take care of there selves so that they can be more patient with their children.

Answer 3

I grab a friend or a trusting neighbor and go out. Sometimes I'll schedule a weekend where I drop the kids off at Grandma's and I'll use the weekend to just relax.

I don't know if you're married or dating or with someone, but talk to them. Explain your frustration. Being locked in a house with kids all day is troubling.

Also, see if you can find a babysitter that can take them for a few hours each day. Some times you'll find them for as little as $2/hour. Just look around.

Answer 4

I am a full time working mom as well, time is of the essence for the bigger part of the day...but when I finally tuck my lil man into his "Cars" bed each night I do make a run for the bath tub! A good 30 minutes of the door shut, hot water and bath oil...after removing all the bath toys; gives me a full body stress relief and calms me down a bit before I go to bed. I also make sure that every third Friday I go out to lunch or dinner with my gal pals, I find a sitter and remove myself from "childs play" for a good couple of hours and enjoy some adult laughter and talk. You will find what works for you in due time, but first you have to realize that this time is needed just like sleep, food and water. Good Luck to you!

Answer 5

Well my kids are 12, 16, 17, & 20 and I still have a very difficult time getting time to myself. My favorite is to wait until everyone is in bed or involved in their own activity for the night and take a bubble bath. I also try at least one time a month tou just sit in bed and read magazines or a book. You can also put a Do Not Disturb sign on your door. Let your husband know you need you time and enlist his help. Make sure you keep your friends in touch. Try a date night with your husband on the 15th (or other date) of the month. Additionally make sure you do the same with your girlfriends.

Answer 6

I would get somebody to babysit for me for a little while. If I can only get 15 minutes of relaxation time, I take my favorite magazine and jump in the bathtub for a hot bubble bath. If you have somebody that can keep your kids for a little while, try a nap or running errands without the kids.

I get this way too. After I put my kids to bed I will take a hot bubble bath. If my day has been really stressful then I will take a candlelit bubble bath and forget the reading material.

Answer 7

I'm a stay at home home mom so I know the feeling. For me my mother will take her for the evening on the weekend so I can do whatever I want. Sometimes I go shopping or to a movie or something. Other times I come home and just watch tv or even nap. I love my daughter but sometime you just need a break.

Answer 8

Oh man, how many answers can you get in an hour??? You need a break definitely. I stay up 2-4 hours after everyone goes to bed and do WHATEVER I WANT!!!!! WITH NO NOISE!!!!! NO KIDS!!!! NO HUSBAND!!!! Yeah this cuts down on the sleeping time, but well worth it. Good luck and hang in there!!!

Answer 9

Put them to bed early. Take a LONG HOT BATH! As a single parent I had my child in bed by 8:30 p.m. That gave me time to myself to read, bathe, talk on the phone without interruption, or watch an r-rated video without interruption, and get to bed early enough to rest and start all over again.
Know that this too shall pass! I took my child everywhere too. It was best. We are very close. The years really do fly by and you will miss these days believe it or not!

Answer 10

call your husband or mom and ask them to take them out so you can have at least 1 hour to yourself to just sit and watch whatever you want to watch on T.V or get into a hobby. I scrapbook and that is my major stress reliever. of course i cant really do it until the kids are in bed but i really help me wind down and end the day. get you kids to help you with the chores around the house my 18mth old son loves to help with the laundry just picking it up in every room and putting it in the basket is a major help. if their old enough to do the dishes let them it doesn't matter if their perfect at least they get done and the kids have fun and our out of your hair. get up really early and go for a walk or jog to clear your head before the day starts. Good luck

Answer 11

I will tell my husband "they're all yours" and go in the other room for a little while and maybe read a book. But I am very lucky, my husband puts my girls to bed everynight, so I get some alone time.