At home mother reality!

United States
February 8, 2007 11:05pm CST
My second son was born 2 years ago. I then decided to stay home with my boys while my husband worked. When i first made this desicion I knew how hard takeing care of them would be but didnt realize how hard staying home would be. Not only tis takeing care of my family (which I love) and full time job and a half but its driveing me nuts that I dont get out of the house and never get a break. My husband gets home and refuses to watch them because he's been at work all day saying how easy i have it. Any thoughts on this?
1 response
@sylvrrain (658)
• United States
9 Feb 07
Easy? He must not know what you are going through. Trust me, I have been there. Let him have them for a weekend. Make plans to go with a friend, or family member for a weekend get-a-way. Girls only. I can bet you he may change his mind. Let him know how you feel and tell him it is not as easy as he thinks it is. He really should consider your feelings on this. We can't be supermoms, taking care of the children, the cleaning, the shopping and laundry leaves very little time for ourselves. Make the time. If your husband can not help you out, then get a sitter to come in on some evenings to watch the children while you get a nice long soak in the tub, or to get out of the house. Even if he is there. Wait until he realizes that he had to work to earn the money for a sitter, he should get the picture. Don't deprive yourself, you work hard so you deserve a break. Let your husband know that when he leaves work, his day is done. Your day starts first thing in the morning and does not end until the house is settled at night, and by then you are too tired to enjoy it. If he gets a chance to relax, then why don't you get the same chance?