tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post7933487841324543434..comments2024-03-28T08:46:11.570+00:00Comments on Brewtiful Fiction: Give Us Mums (and dads) A BreakBrewtiful Fictionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-46703295816398534842013-09-22T09:40:56.100+01:002013-09-22T09:40:56.100+01:00This rings true here too, I've often blogged a...This rings true here too, I've often blogged about guilt and motherhood, that feeling of putting yourself not just last but bottom of the pile and winding up exhausted, I've learned to slowly accept help but it's not easy to ask for it either! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-54041371818412250812013-09-21T07:28:06.616+01:002013-09-21T07:28:06.616+01:00See I think I made a rod for my own back, I had my...See I think I made a rod for my own back, I had my eldest when I was 19 but I have always done everything, hubby goes to work therefore I do things at home, old habits die hard as they say xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-86091672812365336492013-09-21T07:26:26.584+01:002013-09-21T07:26:26.584+01:00Thanks for hosting hun, I've got 2 years befor...Thanks for hosting hun, I've got 2 years before I have child free hours, it will be strange getting used to that xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-13423782526515809952013-09-21T07:25:38.440+01:002013-09-21T07:25:38.440+01:00Lol I tend to read books as I never seem to get co...Lol I tend to read books as I never seem to get control of the remote xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-91048961671379249112013-09-21T07:24:50.383+01:002013-09-21T07:24:50.383+01:00Thanks for sharing, my break is 1 hour a week I go...Thanks for sharing, my break is 1 hour a week I go running :)Brewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-15768056608548617262013-09-21T07:24:11.319+01:002013-09-21T07:24:11.319+01:00lol I will try xlol I will try xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-56398083020936494652013-09-20T20:44:37.937+01:002013-09-20T20:44:37.937+01:00I do get a break, and always have. But guess it...I do get a break, and always have. But guess it's just how life has always been as I had my first son when I was 18. My mom looked after him so that I could continue my education. My husband looks after the boys so I can go out for drinks with the girls or to blogging conferences. We appreciate that you have to get a happy balance or it will all go wrong. Saying that I know that sometimes I can't have a break and have to put my family first - even if that means I don't get to meet my basic needs. Great post.pinkoddyhttp://pinkoddy.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-72172747225634074942013-09-20T20:20:36.194+01:002013-09-20T20:20:36.194+01:00Amen sistah, AMEN. :)
When my oldest was a baby, ...Amen sistah, AMEN. :)<br /><br />When my oldest was a baby, I didn't give myself enough me time at all, and I wasn't a better mother for it. Now, thanks to a very supportive hubby and a full understanding of how important me time is, I do make time for myself and it shows. I'm more patient and much happier when my *me time tank* is full. Carve some out for yourself STAT. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-43142863189491755462013-09-20T19:19:53.029+01:002013-09-20T19:19:53.029+01:00I now only get a break as i pay for private nurser...I now only get a break as i pay for private nursery a few hours a week... thank goodness those hours are precious! <br /><br />Thanks for linking up with #PoCoLo xJaime Oliverhttp://theoliversmadhouse.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-16075022543695226902013-09-20T19:03:58.236+01:002013-09-20T19:03:58.236+01:00Popping over from #pocolo I'm lucky that I get...Popping over from #pocolo I'm lucky that I get a break from my two one day a week when they go to nursery and for a few hours when they visit their grandparents but it is so hard sometimes. Spending the whole day talking to small people can be very draining and I find myself staying up late when I should probably go to bed just to get a bit of adult conversation, be it with my husband or via twitter.At least once you've got the kids in bed you won't have to argue over the tv remote :) my husband doesn't get in till about 8 and I do enjy the hour or so where I have total control over the channel ;)mummymakescakeshttp://jaisee.com/mummymakescakes/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-43289519680972711662013-09-20T18:43:28.929+01:002013-09-20T18:43:28.929+01:00Ah yes, all so true, most especially when you are ...Ah yes, all so true, most especially when you are living in the land of "littles". <br /><br />My kids are big now, 18 and 15, and so I am more able to have the much needed me time that was so hard to come by when they were toddlers. You most definitely need a break! You need some time to refuel so that you can be the best mama you can be. When your tank is completely on empty, you are no good to anybody! Maybe you can swap time with another mama of littles? I used to do that some. Then, maybe you can at least go to the grocery store alone for an hour! LOL! <br /><br />Take it from a mama of older kids, you will make it through! It does get easier! It is hard to see that when you are in the middle of a day where someone blew out their diaper for the third time and someone else is calling your name every three seconds and you can't even go to the bathroom alone, but it is a season that will soon be through and you will be okay. Hang in there, mama! Visiting from Friendly Friday! <br /><br />~Joell from Red Van RamblingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-74547862753114064372013-09-20T16:50:08.213+01:002013-09-20T16:50:08.213+01:00I think that is half the trouble, I always find so...I think that is half the trouble, I always find something that needs doing!! xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-54077474721436514402013-09-20T16:49:24.990+01:002013-09-20T16:49:24.990+01:00Of course we should get a break. My husband will o...Of course we should get a break. My husband will often take the children out for a walk or a bike ride so I get a couple of hours to myself, and I try to do the same for him too. I think you just have to make a real effort to relax when you do get a chance - and not use that time tidying up or doing the washing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450120736111109937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-82037224534593156162013-09-20T16:17:52.901+01:002013-09-20T16:17:52.901+01:00Good for you, everyone needs time to chill out eve...Good for you, everyone needs time to chill out every once in a while xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-67252736054114412013-09-20T15:57:35.433+01:002013-09-20T15:57:35.433+01:00It is a relentless job isn't it. I do my best ...It is a relentless job isn't it. I do my best to make sure I do get time away be it a quick shopping trip or a day when the kids go to childminder even if I'm not at work. Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520171361118177674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-24669740043485681662013-09-20T10:51:29.632+01:002013-09-20T10:51:29.632+01:00It is mentally draining sometimes!! xIt is mentally draining sometimes!! xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-83240196162606826352013-09-20T10:51:08.067+01:002013-09-20T10:51:08.067+01:00Have fun!!! xHave fun!!! xBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-38119355672186149352013-09-20T10:50:45.868+01:002013-09-20T10:50:45.868+01:00Thank you so much for that piece of advice, I shal...Thank you so much for that piece of advice, I shall give it a go!! xxBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-69512779960242392102013-09-20T10:42:22.537+01:002013-09-20T10:42:22.537+01:00You sound like me! I do empathise. I am going aw...You sound like me! I do empathise. I am going away for three days soon with my best friend, the first time in five years. Soooo looking forward to it!<br /><br />Louisa @ My Family & AbruzzoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16762990554546214626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-79678418712395290672013-09-20T10:28:23.341+01:002013-09-20T10:28:23.341+01:00In am lucky that I have mornings during week or I&...In am lucky that I have mornings during week or I'd go mental! Every so often have to ask my parents to have kids for a night off or a day out on my own...Lakes Single Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908716535401796186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-91271326966814805122013-09-20T08:25:22.355+01:002013-09-20T08:25:22.355+01:00Oh my goodness i could have written this myself! I...Oh my goodness i could have written this myself! I crave a hot (not lukewarm) drink, daydream about weeing in private (without an army of tiny humans demanding to observe), and long for a sit down in front of the news (without being beaten around the head with the remote whilst chanting 'cbeebies'). Ive had one good piece of advice that suprisingly works - when youre at the end of your tether and considering locking yourself on the other side of the stairgate - do the opposite, get down on your hands and knees and play cars, dress up and pretend your a princess, set up an obsticle course with pots and pans...and play solidly for as long as you can, it really really works, i feel refreshed and ready for my cold cuppa again afterwards and all thoughts of me time are forgotten!Fiona @ Mamas Little Baby Loves...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04688492406086958140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-10515178780266140402013-09-20T08:24:32.917+01:002013-09-20T08:24:32.917+01:00Oh my goodness i could have written this myself! I...Oh my goodness i could have written this myself! I crave a hot (not lukewarm) drink, daydream about weeing in private (without an army of tiny humans demanding to observe), and long for a sit down in front of the news (without being beaten around the head with the remote whilst chanting 'cbeebies'). Ive had one good piece of advice that suprisingly works - when youre at the end of your tether and considering locking yourself on the other side of the stairgate - do the opposite, get down on your hands and knees and play cars, dress up and pretend your a princess, set up an obsticle course with pots and pans...and play solidly for as long as you can, it really really works, i feel refreshed and ready for my cold cuppa again afterwards and all thoughts of me time are forgotten!Fiona @ Mamas Little Baby Loves...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04688492406086958140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-63014646151696987392013-09-20T07:47:47.303+01:002013-09-20T07:47:47.303+01:00Thank you for commenting, nice to now others feel ...Thank you for commenting, nice to now others feel the same!! xxBrewtiful Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829009107898468171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-798203692536483855.post-63496054305089138382013-09-20T07:34:54.615+01:002013-09-20T07:34:54.615+01:00Totally agree with you there, I found it hard from...Totally agree with you there, I found it hard from going from being me losing my identity to so and so's mom. Every mom needs a break I think its good for children and parents. Every time I can get a chance I do now :-) Trials and tribulations of a Brummie mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567850056475141000noreply@blogger.com