I don't know about you all, but as a SAHM, I know that sometimes I just need a break. I love my children and want to be with them ... which is why I choose to stay home with them. However, I am indeed human and need a little time to myself every now and then.
A friend of mine, who lives in my neighborhood and also has a little boy the same exact age as Molly, felt the same way as I did. That is when we decided that we would do a child swap every week.
Every Monday I have her son over for 4 hours. It's every single Monday. Always the same time, for us it's 9:30am to 1:30pm. We've found it to be the perfect time frame for us, because then when we return home, it's nap time, giving us another 2 hours.
Then, she takes my girls every single Friday. Same time. Always. We don't have to call and confirm. We just count on it. It is absolutely wonderful to have a day to look forward to that's MINE every week.
No paying a babysitter. Always able to schedule doctor, dentist, hair appointments, knowing the day and time I'll be able to go without my children tagging along. Lunch dates with my husband, which is always enjoyable. A movie and nap. Whatever I want. It's MY day.
Try it.
Find a SAHM friend with children around the same age as yours. The kids absolutely LOVE it. And I honestly think the Mom's LOVE IT EVEN MORE!
Works For Me (And My Friend) ... and I hope it works for you too!
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