This is for mother's of 3 or more kids....?
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Are you sure the friends thing isn't an option? Many parents take turns taking all the kids for a play day at the park or a home..... for just a few hours so that the other parents can get a break. Then the other parents take turns on other days. That way everyone gets a little bit of free time for one day of the vacation. Bring it up....some may be feeling the same way that you do. Otherwise ask the local high school for a reliable teen that would be a good baby sitter. Stay at your home with her, first few times...then when you know whether or not the person is a good sitter........go away for a few short hours.
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After having our little girl, my boyfriend and I have a hard time getting private time together considering he has a full time job and I work part time. So we plan a day off together as a family day one week, then the next week we get a sitter, which is either his mom or my mom, and go out to eat or dance, or both. Also, I keep a small tote in my bathroom with tiny candles, massage oil, bath beads, ect.. for myself when i need to relax after my little girl goes to sleep. Maybe you could use one of your own for some night when the both of you are home and the kids are in bed, maybe just share a hot relaxing bath together? I hope these ideas help.
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This is really hard. The most important thing is not treat the kids differently. They all nedd the same ammount of time from both of you but they need time with you that is just theirs individual too. It's also important that thjey each have their own space and don't feel left out. As for your husband, I would make it very clear to him that he better respect your time with your kids as you do his or he'll be finding himself a new mommy!
930512
It depends on the character of the other kids... Now a days children take many things as a joke... But this is a big one... Your mom should search for a right time and place to say to the other kids...
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Here is arecent one.  My mother in law has been ranting and raving about throwing me a baby shower since January (Im due at the end of this month)  \n2 weeks ago she tells me that she doesnt have the money anymore and she would rather just take me to the store.  So I was dissapointed, but I had to deal with it.\nSo my sister in law ends up inviting some relatives over from my dads side of the family ( I am not even close with them, she just planned the event so that I would get some seriously needed gifts) She never met Danny's mom so she didnt even think of inviting her.  it was a small get together with under 10 people.. no big deal but a great gesture!\nSo long story short, the monster in law is not speaking to me now.  Mind you this was a surprise shower I didnt know until I walked in... not only is she not speaking to me but neither are his 2 sisters.  I could have the baby any second and I feel like this tension is not only unecessary but really hurt ful and mean. \nThere is my story!
517706
Well all my children are away for mothers day this year so I will go with my husband to visit my mum then the 2 of us will have a lovely day together and enjoy each others company over a lovely lunch and chat ...so to all the mums out there have a lovely day and get lots of love from your family ,and children show your mums how much you love them and spoil them for a few hours, they won't be with us long enough, so show them that you care
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yahooligans? i dont know if it's still around. you can always do a search for kid's forums? do you like little kids? hopefully you have a son or daughter.... i don't really see why you would want to expose your children to people out there. and it depends on what kind of forum. most forums are family friendly.
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cool talk to me if you want.......\n\n\nsparkle19890@yahoo.com     how many kids do you have? what ages?
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Go to parenting classes before having kids.  I would highly recommend it now.  There are so many different strategies on raising kids now.  We are so used to following in our parents footsteps but sometimes those may not of been the best ones.
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There are lots of online resources, but let me offer some advice.  There's no way to learn it well enough to do it, faster than it takes to actually gain a certain level of experience.  You can't have a baby in 1 month with 9 women just because it takes 9 months with 1 woman.
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i am 37 and they told my mom she now has about 8 weeks to go. there are no words anyone can tell either of us. you are not being selfish for wanting your mother to stay alive. our moms no we need and want them. and this, from what my mom says is the hardest thing she has ever had to do in her life. she looks at my kids and my brothers and i. she can't help crying. she knows we are deeply saddened and there is nothing she can do. she was dealt this hand and she is fighting this cancer with all that she has. my heart goes out to you and your family. i cry everyday. at moments i will be numb and i am ok but it only takes one word from someone and tears will come down and i can't stop them. we are to young in our lives to loose our moms. i can't even imagine all the really young people that have gone through this. i do not know about you but if one more person tells me she is going to be going to a better place i will loose it on them. it is not that i do not believe in god i do. but her better place for now is here with her kids and her grandkids. i also have children. and my mom lives down the street from me. they go there everyday for a snack and to see grandma. and like you life without her seems impossible. she will not see my 40th birthday or my kids have their kids. there will be no more mothers days that i can pick her up and take her to lunch. no more she drives me crazy because she is just being a mom. i am sure you can relate to all this. i can't shut it down in my head. the thoughts won't go away. it hurts to bad. i do not know who you are but i will pray for your mother. you have my deepest sympothy. if you ever need to write my e-mail is momof4angelsaz@yahoo.com. who knows maybe we can be a support team. please write and tell me how you and your mom are doing.god bless you and your family
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Hey Sorry you are bored I have 2 little children . I have not said that word in 6 years. As for my question. Want to babysit??? HAHA. Kidding. Hope to have made you laugh. Bye
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Me too! I'm 35 with 3 kids 12, 7 and 2.  but I don't feel like an adult most of the time. I tease my kids like an older sister I want them to have a good humor mom   best advice i can give is P L A Y   Play anything freeze tag takes me back and so does nighttime hiden seek  have fun make a mess Ask you older sib if they stole your "Heart" tape. or your Banarama tape.  if you have digital cable put on the 80's music channel.
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There is a program at the St. Louis Mills mall at the PBS playground for mothers and their young children up to age 5.  Information is available at the PBS playground.  I know you don't want to do this Ang but the Parents As Teachers program also offers "playgroups" with tons of age related activities that is really good.  Plus, how did we meet?  Dance class...lol  There is another great way to meet other Mom's in the area.  =)
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Well, I am a 38 year old woman with 4 kids...5 if you count the Hubby, and what I have found that works best for me is to give myself a time out.  If the child is an infant or toddler I put them in a crib or someplace they are confined so they won't get hurt. If they are 5 and up.....they go stay in their room and play....then I take 10 to 15 minutes to relax........I sit on my bed and read a book or magazine, or go in the bathroom and play with my hair, take a shower....talk on the phone......and stay completely away from my children for that amount of time......I have found giving them a time out is only more of an argument and more frustrating for me.....so, I take the time out, and when I am calm I go back and start with a fresh outlook.  It is not easy, but it has saved the lives of our 19, 16, 15, and 6 year olds many times......TEE HEE...Good Luck!
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I think it's perfectly fine, as long as someone's with the kids, who cares! much better than sticking them in childcare. my husband and i have discussed this a few times, and we both would prefer for him to stay home and me work. You're not alone in this thought! I guess people look down on it though because it's traditionally the wife's role to raise the kids, and the husband's to work. but i'm not one to always go with tradition!! if it works for you, tell those rude people so, and let them know that at least you and your family's happy, that's all that matters.
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Never consider them "step"!  If you raised them...you are one of their parents! Life has given them an "extra" mom!  Motherhood is difficult enough for one mom...how lucky to have two mothers that love a child enough to work towards the common goal of raising one terrific kid! These children are lucky to have you for a mom ... not a stepmom...but a mom... someone that cares for them so much to have taken on the "package"!  I always tell people that my kids and I are a "package deal"...  you can find some wonderful quotes about all kids at your local scrapbook store....I should know....I think I have bought out my local store!