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My hubby works all weekend and has three days off in the week. One of these days is his day off, where he gets to go out and have a meal, shop etc, and one is my day off, where I do the same.
This arrangement has only come into place recently as our youngest has only just started drinking from a cup.
I realize that I am very lucky to be able to do this, as if he worked normal hours, there wouldn't be time.
But today I was having my dinner in a restaurant and some other parents from the school came in and they seemed to be saying I had no right to be there as I was a mother and should be sat at home every night.
I stress that this is once a week and I have no other time off.
Our children are 6, nearly 2 and a half, and 8 months.
Should I be feeling so guilty for being 'caught'?
Loving the answers guys! Starting to feel better already!
Lol! It seems Lydia is a bit jealous too…..!
I am a mother of four, and in order to be a great parent, you need a break. Just like any person who works has a day off, and midday breaks, parents "perform" better at their job of raising kids when they have time to relax for a bit.
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For the last couple of years my parents (namely, mom) has been bugging my husband and I to go on a trip with them to these old cabins (one state away) that are in disrepair. My dad grew up in that area so it is more or less a nostalgic trip for him, plus his brother lives close by whom I haven't seen in many years. The trouble is we went along and stayed there once with them about 7 years ago and my husband hated it, complained the whole time because he had lightening bugs in his pillow case and there were bugs everywhere. He said he would never go back. This time they have added a small water-play area for kids but there is still nothing to do in the area as far as activity for miles. I myself, don't mind going and I told my husband I would go and take the kids and he could stay home for a few days but he doesn't think its fair for me to go somewhere without him, so he's coming. My mother is naming off exactly what we are all going to do when we get there, such as go cemetery hopping putting flowers on old relatives graves, which is fine for her and Dad but my husband is not going to be interested in that. Well, my mom of course, is offended that he doesn't want to do that for hours (the cemeterys are hours & towns apart) and wants me to make him stay home. My husband wants to rent a boat and go out on the lake for an hour or two which I think would be fun. My mom says Oh everywhere "Jim" goes he has to be entertained, doesn't he now!" To tell you the truth I don't blame my husband. I can't see going to these cabins in the middle of July and sitting for 4 days staring at each other. I love my family but we need to have some fun, not watch my dad and uncle sit around all day and get drunk.
I would go and gladly take your husband with you. Make a deal with your hubby that if he doesn't complain he will be "rewarded" if you know what I mean. Take up for him when your mom says rude stuff like "oh everywhere Jim goes he has to be entertained, doesn't he now." You really need to put an end to comments like that. That is rude of her to cut him down like that and he doesn't deserve that!!! Only agree to go if she knows that you are going to pick and chose for your own family what activities you are going to do. Don't let her control you like that! She has no right to dominate all your time with your kids and husband! In fact, I would ask her to watch the kids so you could go out on a boat ride with him! Sounds fun. 
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My cairn terrier lucy is only about 8 months old and we were given her about two months ago by a friend, so she has already had to adjust to a new home. She is very lively and clever and has a great personality. I live beside my partners parents at the moment so lucy has been playing with their puppy fred for quite some time, so she is used to his company.
She will be alone in the back garden in our new home. How can I settle her into her new home, especially during the first night or so? Should I bring her to our bedroom when we move for the first night or put her in the kitchen where she will be sleeping in future? Thanks a million!
For gods sake, what a ridiculous answer! >:|
Thanks Kip's Mom, yeh she already sleeps in a different room so ill put her in there.
Does anyone else have any other tips on how to move her, im really worried that it will stress her out and upset her.
Start as you mean to go on - if you want her to sleep in the kitchen, then start her off there. Where is she sleeping now? Since if she is already sleeping with you, it will be harder to transition to another room in the new house.
Good luck!
Add: reported the first answer - you are a sick individual
Add#2 - I just moved with my dog - no problems. I kept him in an empty room with a bowl of water and a toy while the moving men were there, and he's had no problems at the new place - just keep your routine as similar as possible, and your dog should be fine!
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Everyday I am a school, I always feel stressed and nervous and sometimes get butterflies in my tummy. I can't concentrate and I have to sometimes even make up an excuse to leave the lesson for a few minutes because I feel like I need a break. Even going to my locker, a short walk or toilet, just something to give me a break. I don't know how I can stop this and it gets worse in certain subjects depending on what they are. I find it hard to sleep and I have had 15 out of the recommended 25.5 hours in the last three nights. Last week, my dad was asleep and I had to get out of the house, so I climbed out the window because the door creeks and walked around the village for an hour. I haven't had anything like it before, it only started last monday really and it's never properly gone away. I haven't talked to my parents or anything about it, I know I should but I really don't want to right now so if you have any advice could it please not be talk to your parents because I won't take it…
If you have any advice to make it go away or to relieve it, please please answer this question, I am at a loss and I can't go on much longer!
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You might want to talk to a counselor or therapist. You definitely have some anxiety going on. Maybe they can teach you ways to control it. and when the situation arises, you will know what to do.
Also, you can go see a doctor, there are medicines that help with anxiety.
I've tried meditation techniques. There alot of dvd's out there you can find. I hope this all helps a little bit.
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Aim for good not perfect! - Key stress-free strategy! - Aim for 80% good - being a perfectionist is very stressful - It is time consuming - It can negatively impact on other areas of your life - Exceptions: sofware design, landing a shuttle on the moon, highly competitive fields, etc - examples where it is not needed; writing a report, holiday planning, training routine, etc.
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Being busy at work and at home(trying to be a perfect parent). No more time for gym and saloons and malling. It's my stress free activities before. What are the alternative ways in order to avoid stress? Help! Thanks a lot and God bless!
Hi Ann,
Being continually beautiful and desirable are the joys of a woman's heart. Right ?. How to avoid stress? Or how to avoid the negative effects of stressors in our lives ?
The key is to have as much control over your situations as is possible. Having control always is a stress reducer, isn't it?
Secondly, growing in your self -confidence and self-esteem is key to be stress resistant. How to do this?
Simple, challenge yourself to do increasingly 'scary' things. Eg. work smarter to keep on top of house duties including the kids and get it all done for 1 day then 2 days etc.
I started a new job which required that I jump in the 'deep end' initially. Stress went up but I knew I could do it. And I did, I managed ok under stress for 5 weeks, then came the holidays. Now I believe I have more options.
Best of luck and remeber you are beautiful and you can manage, yes you can, yes you can, yes you can! And go easy on yourself.
Love in Him (Jesus Christ)
BarryH
"Everything is possible for him/her who believes" . Jesus meant 'everything' that is humanly possible. And 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' You can always behold yourself and your life as beautiful' It's all a matter of perspective.
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