How often do you allow yourself to just "let go" of the everyday and enjoy the moment?
Are you able to just laugh at things; and I don't mean LAUGH AT or make fun of someone about something, I mean actually laugh and be happy throughout the day?

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Honestly, majority of the time it is all work & no play for me. And I have a hard time with that. I don't like that at all but cannot seem to "change" my thinking or doing. My dh, on more than one occasion, has said I need to lighten up. I can't take a joke, everything is serious with me, everything is rush, rush, rush, etc. So I would love some ideas on how to change this (and make it work)!

So you're THAT hard core?

Well I think your dh is probably worried that you're taking on too much and getting yourself too stressed out. Men don't sit down and talk, they nudget and tease a litte. If you are feeling you're rush rush rush, than maybe it is time to slow down and enjoy the world around you.

what do you do for YOURSELF on a daily basis? (aside from showering?). You shoudl take some time out for yourself....and get that time alone to just breathe and gain perspective.

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Is there a way you can delegate some of your responsibility onto your kids? Are they old enough to do small chores? That may help you get some extra time too.....((HUGS))

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Each of our children have a "chore" we have a board and post a different chore on there each day for them! I get up at 4 am and have most of my "chores" done by 10am at the latest! But then I am a structure freak too!!!

Then after that it is "my" time and most of it I spend baking, sometimes I even sit down and watch a recorded show on the boobtube, if I do, I usually end up falling alseep though!!

I do take time for me, besides showers lol, not to often but I do, I have to say though, having structured myself has made that part of the SAHM life a lot easier and more enjoyable!

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If life is a bowl full of cherrie's,
then why am I in the pits?!!
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I just did this yesterday, I did a little work in the morning and then after that I enjoyed the day the kids were home and my DH was home on vacation.
My DS had a friend from down the street that spent the day at our house and the 2 boys played outside out back and were busy building a fort and asked for my help a few times so I did that and we would laugh about something silly they did.
My DH even was relaxed yesterday which I haven't seen in awhile, it was just a really good day.

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Ya know Christy - I don't typically do ANYTHING for myself. Since my youngest is in pre-school 2 mornings a week now I have been trying to do some scrapbooking during those times! I enjoy doing that (which I did 1 hour this am)!!!

I do need to start delegating a few chores to my kids - they can help out. My problem tends to be with it not being done "the way I want it done". I also seem to have to be micro-managing the kids all the time because they are always causing each other to fight, scream, yell, etc. Can you say NO CONTROL?????

I think this may be why you are stressed. If you can let them help you by delegating a few things and let them take pride in their effort and become responsible young adults (one day), than you too can be happy that you're doing it "the way you want it done" but with a different approach. Let them experience what it is like to have some independence and see what they do to exert that and how much they get out of it. Start with small chores and even create a chart with a possible allowance if that helps. Instead of expecting them to do it' just the way you would", accept that they are trying and WANTING to please you or at least learn something out of it. This approach will allow you to see how you are raising responsible, self sufficient little humans, rather than being dependent upon mommy all the time.

Let go of some of your reins girl!!! I know how you feel believe me....but see if delegating a few things will make your plate less full, and allow you some time to be YOU! No one's happy unless mama is happy!

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YOU ROCK GIRL! I'll start and let you know how it goes. I do truly need to laugh more!

I try to keep life lite.... i try everyday to appreciate the beauty in things.... even something so small as the birds singing or the leaves changing colors (which doesnt happen here in sunny florida...hmmph) haha. I think its important to laugh.... and live life to the fullest.... stay positive, if you will.

Thanks.

I try to. I have my days when Dh says I am too serious, but I have alot going on in life and in my head right now, but yes I do try and slow down and just enjoy...and I do laugh alot...as you (and Zach ) know!

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