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Does you house run anything like this?

When I rose this morning I was eight minutes ahead of schedule, this meant I had some time just for myself. I choose to make coffee and drink it sitting down which does not happen often. Time passes quickly however, and now I must make Three lunches for our dear children and get them off to school. Wake one up, chase the other up the hall, and ask the big one for a bit of help. Now to the shower and perhaps a chance to brush my teeth alone for just a moment. Off to school and work we go. Well, the day past quick and there are just two items to grab at the store, home I go to make dinner. A little pick -up from the day and now the frying pan is hot. Finally we sit to dinner however only for moment as one cries, another does not like chicken, and another does not appreciate all that went into this day. Finally getting close to a chance to sit down, there she goes off to sit down instead so I find myself alone again with any empty table and dishes to be done. After they are clean I do have the joy of tucking in each of our babies, however what happened to the day? What happened to the balance, where did I go wrong? Is this a pity party - no, just mystified at how I got here and how do I get the balance back in it all...
westcoastboy · 51-55, M
Mama is here too - she is not absent. She has stayed at home for the past several years however for some reason she takes a partial absence when it comes to interacting with the daily house routine. She is an ace at laundry and loves our youngest very hard. She is here when our children get home and does care greatly for them. Perhaps I am hard to please - however I cannot seem to get participation in most household chores or the daily routine. If we did it together that would be awesome. I jump in whenever I can to help with the laundry as I want to keep a balance, however I am in overload mode - yikes.
Serenitree · F
@westcoastboy You're a good dad, and accepting mama's limitations seems to be the way you keep the peace in the home. That's the best thing in the world, for children. It's the most important thing, is not having their home become a war zone.


Here's a hug.
westcoastboy · 51-55, M
I don't do tech so not sure how to send a hug your way, however thank you. She knows I love her and I know she love me too.

Funny that you would choose a cat to share a hug... especially a Ginger. Anyhow - thank you!
Serenitree · F
@westcoastboy I have two gingers. One who looks a lot like the one in this picture.

This one is mine....
Well for Me finding a balance is Writing a daily to do list.
Keeps the day a little more organized, puts the thinking on the paper😊
westcoastboy · 51-55, M
To be that organized - I'll give it a go though, I want good change! @ColorfulKoi
It just takes practice.
Goralski · 56-60, M
A whole eight minutes:(
westcoastboy · 51-55, M
@Goralski A whole eight minutes. You take what you can get and are grateful for it. I do have now, but I am missing out on time with my wife for this. That said I am soliciting suggestions on how folks find that balance.
Goralski · 56-60, M
@westcoastboy wouldn't know I have no kids
westcoastboy · 51-55, M
@Goralski Thank you. I simply appreciate knowing folks are listening and willing to share. Take care.
Serenitree · F
Where is their mama while all this is happening?

 
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