One thing Marc and I have been trying to master is coming up with some sort of a break schedule for ourselves. Having that alone time helps us both step back, breathe, get some energy, and then come back refreshed (or that's the idea anyway). It's hard when we both have different jobs/activities/tasks throughout the day that requires most of our energy.
Marc is an RN at a hospital where he does a lot of physical labor lifting patients and checking off a lot of tasks on his list that are not typically an RN's responsibility (taking vitals, changing sheets, lifting patients, giving baths, etc, etc). He works hard everyday making sure his patients are comfortable and answering to every call. He comes home exhausted and there's an excited 21-month old boy waiting for him to play and a wife who is exhausted, too, because this same little boy ran his mama to the ground.
It's hard, because we both need a break and it's not like we're about to both list off what we did that day to see who deserves a break first. After how many months of this, I'm beginning to realize that no matter how hard we try, it's not going to be the same everyday. That's the way it is with a young child. You keep going and going and going and ...
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oh, it's so important. i say if you can't get in time for yourself every day, then go for once a week!
I know what you mean. This is such a hard thing. I think it's so important, though, to have those moments with your husband. I try to remember to sneak a kiss while cooking dinner, or snuggle on the couch while we're both exhausted from our days. You'll find the balance!
It is so hard! There is a wonderful book that I have called "Busy, but balanced...." You should check it out (and I am going to re-read it)
Jen CD
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