Posted by Willow on August 29, 2001, at 14:10:06
In reply to Argument with my husband , need support, posted by anna on August 28, 2001, at 23:26:49
Anna
I disconnected from the internet and plan to take the afternoon in responding to your post. First I'll introduce myself. I too am the mother of three children. Mine are not as closely aged as your own, mine being 6 < in a few days >, 7 and 10. I have "chronic fatigue syndrome" which is a modern way of saying physically and mentally exhausted.
I am presently counting down the days till my youngest goes to school full days all week, only SIX more sleeps. I totally forgot his first birthday, so I can clearly imagine what you are feeling.
I would like to invite you to join us in the evening on the open babble chat. You have to sign in after you hit the open link down below. If you get it to remember your password then it is easier. I find it a great way to unwind at the end of the day and the other chatters are great support.
My lifesaver when the children were younger was a babysitter. Everyday I would have the sitter take the children out of the house for an hour long walk. Ask your husband to take the children out once a week for a three hour spell, this way you get a chance to have the house to yourself. Also, take a three hour trip out of the house alone, maybe to go sit at a deserted beach or the library, whatever suits your fancy.
For some unknown reason,(to me anyway,) children listen better to their fathers. Mothers have to be firm and consistent to get any respect from these little rugrats, and when both parents stand together it helps moms have an easier time. Once everyone is calmed down a good talk may help things out.
Gees, I bet you thought I was going to be able to give you a real hand after taking an afternoon to type this. Sorry! It just takes that long to do anyghing with my rugrats around.
Weeping Willow
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