Re: what can i do for me time?
anonymous

Question:

i never leave the house alone i always have my n/b and 2yrold with me i have no intrests, i use to like painting and arty things but im not so fond of

them anymore i havent painted for 2 yrs. i want something on a regualar basis that i can do away from the girls but my n/b is not taking to the botte so i only have 2hr between feeds and i cant think of anything in the not to expensive basket that i will enjoy yet relax. 

i havent had a break since my #1 was born and im going crazy now with two.

please help any and a suggestions will be thought over googled and checked for in my area. going anon because i feel bad for wanting to spend a while away from the girls but i need to for my sanity.

thanks in advance.

My Advice:
 

Ok This is my advice try painting and if you enjoy it you could get your 2 year old to do some finger painting while you are painting this way you can watch her while doing something you may enjoy. If this isnt an option you could try going for needlework classes, a lot of needle working stores do these and only takes an hour out of your day each week or so. Maybe going out to play group meet other mums, maybe have a rotation of baby sitters, like 1 day say most of you organise a day out and have one look after the kids, or just meet for coffee at a cafe or something. You could also get the hubbys together maybe a saturday morning organise to go out for brekky this way you get to know other mums and the other halfs can meet other dad's.

Even if you don't like the mums at playgroup you could just keep trying others til you find one you like. If you have family around you might like to try organising a family bbq at a park, or at a local swimming pool. This way you also get help to look after your children without leaving your n/b for 2 hours or more. This would be fun especially if there is other kids in the family, for this however I would make sure to get a swimsuit for your 2 year old with floating devices in it.

Do you like reading ?? because you could always join a bookclub and if you can get a night time one, this would allow you to bring your n/b along and give you adult time, and hubby can have your 2 year old for a few hours.

Hope this gives you a few ideas.

Cheers Queenie

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