http://momisjustanickname.com/2008/02/19/in-response-to-is-it-right-to-submit-to-motherhood/ Who am I, beyond just a Mom? Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:01:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://momisjustanickname.com/2008/02/19/in-response-to-is-it-right-to-submit-to-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Virginia Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:09:22 +0000 http://momisjustanickname.com/2008/02/19/in-response-to-is-it-right-to-submit-to-motherhood/#comment-14 Well, I might sound quite ignorant, but truly, I have no freaking idea on how to separate the boundaires. But I do know when I need my time and space. I do everything and anything for my family, but there is that hour, or that afternoon that I need to do something I enjoy bymyself. That is my personality and my husband knew it when we got married. i compromised off course, but I do need those times becuase other wise I turned into somethign I don't like, it's pretty close to what I sleepy child looks like, lol. So in other to keep everybody happy, I have to include myself in there, other wise, and don't get me wrong, I don't think anybody will think what mom needs or wants as a priority. There is so much about this topic, I want to leave room for the other ladies. Well, I might sound quite ignorant, but truly, I have no freaking idea on how to separate the boundaires. But I do know when I need my time and space. I do everything and anything for my family, but there is that hour, or that afternoon that I need to do something I enjoy bymyself. That is my personality and my husband knew it when we got married. i compromised off course, but I do need those times becuase other wise I turned into somethign I don’t like, it’s pretty close to what I sleepy child looks like, lol. So in other to keep everybody happy, I have to include myself in there, other wise, and don’t get me wrong, I don’t think anybody will think what mom needs or wants as a priority. There is so much about this topic, I want to leave room for the other ladies.

]]> http://momisjustanickname.com/2008/02/19/in-response-to-is-it-right-to-submit-to-motherhood/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Stacie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:42:56 +0000 http://momisjustanickname.com/2008/02/19/in-response-to-is-it-right-to-submit-to-motherhood/#comment-12 I too have been struggling with separating myself from Levi and his needs. Being a homeschool mom, he is with me all day long. Here is what I've been experimenting with... A hike in the woods in the morning all by myself. (Well, the puppy can come, as he is the main reason I'm walking). Levi can come on the other hikes of the day, but the first one is mine. Then all morning we do house work, school work, and play together. At about 2pm we have a designated "Quiet Time" for two hours. I go to my room and shut my door, respond to email and write. Then at 4 Audie comes home and it's dinner and a hike and hanging out together. After dishes it's my time again. From about 6:30 to 8pm Audie plays with Levi. We have just started this routine, but I think it is going to go along way in keeping me sane and happy. I too have been struggling with separating myself from Levi and his needs. Being a homeschool mom, he is with me all day long. Here is what I’ve been experimenting with… A hike in the woods in the morning all by myself. (Well, the puppy can come, as he is the main reason I’m walking). Levi can come on the other hikes of the day, but the first one is mine. Then all morning we do house work, school work, and play together. At about 2pm we have a designated “Quiet Time” for two hours. I go to my room and shut my door, respond to email and write. Then at 4 Audie comes home and it’s dinner and a hike and hanging out together. After dishes it’s my time again. From about 6:30 to 8pm Audie plays with Levi. We have just started this routine, but I think it is going to go along way in keeping me sane and happy.

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