When did you feel you didn't need a break daily from the twins?

I am just curious what I have to look forward to....pretty much since the babies were born I feel I need a daily break from them (and can usually fit it in, even if its just a 20min walk around the block), but does this change at some point?? Is there a point you hit where you enjoy spending all day with the kids and didn't have a need for a daily break?

 

My girls will be 15 months old tomorrow, and I definitely take my "me" time on a daily basis, even if it just means coming on here for a bit. I don't know if that will ever change, I think it's important with or without babies.

 

When they go to school, and you get that time built into your schedule

 

Mine are 3.5 and most days are enjoyable with them. Weekends are even better b/c my daycare kids aren't here. I typically "like" being around my kids...lol!!! They are independent, love playing together and it's only when they need help with something that they really want you to be all on them when they are playing...ha! I do like this age, but I am looking forward to when they go to school

 

I think it is more about I need time for me than a break from them. I need time to fill my well because I give so much. I do take some time usually in the morning before the house is awake to pray, read scriptures and meditate. I do allow for exercise in my daily schedule and I usually have some time to myself after the all go to bed when i scrapbook, sew or just surf the net.

My fave treat and I do it least of all....Go shopping by myself! I can actually stop and look, try thing on!!

You always needs that time to yourself!

Cindy

 

Mine are 2 and I have a 4 month old and I look forward every day to their nap time b/c by then I am so emotionally and physicallyspent. It doesn't always mean I get a break though b/c I still have my 4mo old who may not be napping then and needs something. By the end of the day I just want to curl up and veg out. I'm looking forward to the time that they aren't so demanding...I am fine and happy that they need me but demanding is killing me.

 

I try to take a little me time every day, usually when they are napping or playing nicely together. I think everyone needs some "me" time everyday!

 

I look forward to naptime and bedtime EVERYDAY!! .... I just joined the gym and I leave in the evenings after everything is done around the house. It is so good/great/refreshing/recharging to get out and have my ME time after 18 months.

 

I always have needed my "me" time I have lots of plans of the productive things I should be doing during the day, but I only get 45 mins on non-kid time (4 yr olds quiet time) and I really need it to just veg out

But...if you were asking does it get easier - yes and no. I found a "sweet spot" between about 18-24 months were I can honestly say I found things getting much easier. That time has come and gone...I'm anxiously awaiting another one!! We have hit the defiant I-hear-you-but-you-can't-make-me and the independent me-do-it even-when-I-can't-so-I'll-have-a-15-min-tantrum phases at the same time. Fun for all :lol:

 

I would love to be able to take a break from my boys every day! I do manage it sometimes (like today - my father in law picked them up for a little "play date" at his house this afternoon). I would keep doing it if I were you and don't feel an ounce of guilt - I think taking a breather once in a while makes you a better, more refreshed parent. Also, I think it's good for the kids.

 

After my health deteriorated (I took care of them 24/7 for 1st year and a half)..... My health got so bad I was forced to put them in daycare 2 days per week. Now they attend preschool 3 days per week. I desperately need that quiet time to take care of myself (I have 2 chronic health conditions). My only regret is that I didn't get more help sooner.

My advice to moms is to ALWAYS find a way to take care of yourself. If not, you'll get ill (mentally and/or physically) and you won't be much good to your kids or family.

 

I enjoy my breaks everyday :yahoo: , and hate days when I don't get one. However.....when I go out and I am away from them for a length of time I miss them like crazy! <_< Tell me why is this!?! :blink:
I think all mommies need breaks. Even just nap time is good enough for me sometimes. I think it's better for both mom and kiddies if we have seperate time.

 

I get out once a week while DH takes care of the kids to have my away "me" time.
I enjoy it alot but, I usually worry myself to death thinking about what they are doing and if DH is giving them the right thing for lunch..etc!!

 

i don't have anything set each day, and i don't really feel i need it that often. when i do need help, i have lots of family around who come by, or who will go to my mom's house to help her watch the boys. and i have a baby sitter once/week who comes over to watch them while i do things around the house (like catch up here!).... i guess i don't feel like i need that many breaks because i'm older than most moms and feel like this is a break from working outside the home for the past 20 years! yes, some days i do get really tired or in need of my time alone, but most of the time i'm just so happy to watch these silly little guys all day long!

 

Nap time is my "me" time. Sometimes I count the minutes. I agree with PP, sometime around 18 months things start to get easier and they are more enjoyable to be around

 

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Nap time is my "me" time. Sometimes I count the minutes. I agree with PP, sometime around 18 months things start to get easier and they are more enjoyable to be around


I absolutely have to have me time every day. Most days they are fun to be around, but I still need time to myself. DH takes them running for an hour after work almost every day and that is me time. Naptime and bedtime are usually for getting things done around the house. But I love when he's in charge of them...it gives my mommy brain a break.

 

I hate to admit it but I look forward to every nap and putting them to down for bed. I love my girls and love playing with them. But they wake up so early these days (5:30am) and I work from home some days so its tough trying to get everything done and still keep smiling. I enjoy coming into the office a few days every week and I really think the girls like going to the Home Daycare we send them to. They play with a 2 year old and 4 year old all day. That's got to be more fun that playing with Mommy all day! They get upset when I pick them up to go home.

I am happy everyone posted this as it doesn't make me feel so bad.

 

I am glad to hear that I am not alone in needing some me time on a daily basis! Jacob has been skipping naps (or napping for 10-20 mins tops) for weeks now-- the "transition" to one nap has been he** for us! It's more like a transition from 2 naps to no naps. All the screaming just kills me. My only respite is to take them to the gym, but I only do that when they are in good spirits because otherwise I just feel guilty that they are torturing the daycare workers at the gym while I work out, and I don't enjoy myself. Bedtime is usually much better than naptime-- I do look forward to that!

 

I feel like I need a break from the girls because we're going through the terrible two stage. They do go with their Dad every other weekend which the alone time is nice but I do miss them.

 

I adore the age mine are at now, but I still look forward to nap time

 

I feel like I need a break from all three kids almost every day. I look forward to their naptimes and bedtimes, it gives me a chance to finally relax. I think it is very important to try and get some time to yourself. Even though my oldest is almost 3, he can be as demanding as the babies...I don't see any time in the near furture where I won't need a break. I think though as they get older they are more easily entertained and can skip naps, which will allow you to do more with them.