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Summertime can be a drain on moms everywhere. For those of us who work from home, the sudden influx of kids in our work spaces often means a decrease in productivity. Summer for kids means lots of activities and a director to coordinate those outings. More often than not, it is the mother who ends up being the activity director. I know I find that my nerves are frazzled by mid-July. With the trips to the swimming pool, the increased taxiing and almost constant companionship of my kids, I find myself daydreaming of autumn days when school will be in full swing and I will have a few moments to quietly work. Being a WAHM is a gift that I cherish and don't take lightly. When I worked in an office I dreamed of being able to work around my kids' schedules. Now I have that dream and I wouldn't trade it for anything, except maybe a weekend at a spa for tired moms.
Are you experiencing summer burnout? If so, how are you coping? I am open to any suggestions.
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7-19-2007 @ 4:12PM
Stephanie said...My kids are younger, and fall means my oldest is starting kindergarten, so summer hasn't been too different for me, and with one still too young for preschool, I just don't get much of a break.
I make sure to sometimes insist on time out of the house for me. My husband knows I do need that on occasion. And it's not always to do the grocery shopping! Much as that can feel like a break relative to the constant time with the kids, it doesn't count as a full break.
For my kids, ordering them outside works wonders for getting peace and quiet for me. They'll spend a long time out there, playing, running through the sprinklers if I turn them on, and so forth. Other days, having friends over or sending over to friends' homes can help.
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7-19-2007 @ 4:27PM
Jill said...I'm losing my mind-- and patience. I'm finally splurging on a babysitter for next Tuesday morning. Three hours doesn't seem like much, but it'll be my first break since May. I'm not even sure what I'll do with myself. Part of me wants to get the hell out of dodge and shop or get a pedicure, but part of me wants them gone so I can be in the house alone. All these tasks I saved all spring to accomplish over the summer are just sitting now, waiting for school to start. My tot only went to a PMO program for 8 hours a week, but now I realize that, Wow! That was 8 hours!
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7-19-2007 @ 4:50PM
Laura AS1 said...I always feel like I have to have things planned every day. I don't know why exactly, just so my kids can get the most out of summer maybe? But even on days we don't have plans, I have an "idea bag" with cheap or free ideas (like going on a nature walk, bake cookies, have a picnic lunch). It's been a lot of fun, but it's been so crazy! I leave little time to get my work done. I know I need to chill out, so I'm definitely looking forward to some down time.
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