tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post8331505001962031238..comments2024-02-21T02:19:16.755-08:00Comments on Widow's Voice: Seven Widowed Voices Sharing Love, Loss, and Hope : Stop the worldMichele Neff Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356589209090780127noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-27637273464584385142011-10-27T22:18:33.876-07:002011-10-27T22:18:33.876-07:00Big hugs. I wish I was closer, I'd make you th...Big hugs. I wish I was closer, I'd make you that coffee and chuck the kids in the car for a McDinner and play while you had a break.Maritahttp://www.stuffwiththing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-56119411664421624712011-10-27T18:51:13.343-07:002011-10-27T18:51:13.343-07:00Sounds like you need some serious time to yourself...Sounds like you need some serious time to yourself. Do you have a parent or other relative who will keep your kids for a weekend? So you can sleep in and not have kids demanding your time? You need a major break from the daily grind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-25607463676703157092011-10-27T10:29:59.028-07:002011-10-27T10:29:59.028-07:00Amanda,
get the kids involved in planning meals, t...Amanda,<br />get the kids involved in planning meals, they are never too young to help. Make one night a week their choice, could be soup and sandwich, something easy. I made a list of meals to choose from, that way it is easier to plan when shopping, and you don't really have to think about what to have. Dole out some small chores for them too, yes, they will not do them up to your standards, but so what? <br /><br />Like anon above, I have a planned a much needed break, a facial , first one ever, going with a friend. Time for me for a change. Those walks on the beach (or in the woods) are soothing to the soul, too, get out in nature, with or without the kids. I agree, the chore list looks daunting at times, but prioritize it, and do them as needed. <br /><br />Take care of yourself, it will get easier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-64828024064996554422011-10-27T09:54:42.664-07:002011-10-27T09:54:42.664-07:00((HUGS)) Amanda, I'm right there with you! I ...((HUGS)) Amanda, I'm right there with you! I was just feeling the SAME way. There is no break for me (us) work, school, kids, house, in my case, my mother-in-law. Seems I am always pitching in to help give someone else a break, when in fact I need one badly.<br />Trying not to feel guilty about it, here is my plan to give myself a break: I'm making it a POINT to not plan anything for next weekend. Going to take my dogs to the beach, eat boardwalk fries and drink a chocolat shake. Without feeling bad about it, I'm letting my mother take my daughter to New York, a trip I would LOVE to take. Just going to do it! You should do something just for yourself too! Just do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com