Comment #3292

2014-09-22T15:24:16Z

Don't feel guilty (though I know you will; it's what moms do) for wanting some time to yourself. If I didn't remember how draining it is to be constantly on call for young children (or anyone with high needs), I got a good refresher course this summer. I think making sure parents get regular doses, even if small, of "me time" at all stages can actually help prevent what I'm decrying above, which is viewing children and family as simply one season of life, and not necessarily one of the better ones.

I love your last two sentences.

Comment #3291

2014-09-22T11:30:48Z

Why is there always more to think about than time to think, much less share? Much to my shame, I felt the way she did about wanting the kids to grow up, or go to sleep, or play alone so I could get on with "my" life. It's taking a lot of soul searching, arguments, discipline and time to come to the place where I can be working on "my" life while raising a family and enjoying it. That's one more reason why I love the ideas of Project-Based Homeschooling. A home is a place where everyone's passions and work is respected and supported and everyone's contribution is valued. Of course, "work" here is not limited to "a paid career", which is one of the most frustrating and limiting ideas popular today.

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