Two Kids, One Dog, NO Privacy.
Too bad the ones this is meant for can't read
Have you noticed that ever since you had kids you have no privacy? They always seem to be the most needy when you need to have just a few moments to yourself. I’ve found that no matter what I’m doing, there always seems to be either a baby, a kid or a dog present. They just barge right in, with no respect for Mom’s personal space. Everyone needs personal space, Moms especially. Yet, we’re the ones that seem to have it the least!
Before I had Saioa, the one guaranteed place of privacy for me was the shower. I loved taking long showers at the end of the day because it was a much-needed moment of peace and quiet. Now, either Saioa or Serophina (or both) join me in the shower because we’ve found it’s so much easier to just have them shower with us instead of in the bathtub.
I guess if I had to pick just one time of day that I could have all to myself, it would be first thing in the morning when I’m having my coffee. I’m not a morning person and I’m physically and mentally incapable to interact with anyone until I’ve had coffee. (I know that’s pathetic but it is what it is.)
All I want is five minutes to sit down and drink my coffee in peace, allowing myself to slowly wake up with each glorious sip.
Unfortunately, everyone else in my house is perfectly peppy the second they wake up. They’re always all up in my face trying to include me in their morning festivities, asking me questions, making their demands.
Will I ever get my space back? Will I ever know what it’s like to have privacy again?
Do you experience this problem of no privacy? What’s your solution?
What is privacy? Haha it’s been so long I can’t remember (: I find that if I ask my husband and/or stepdaughter to give me some time alone and watch the baby so I can shower, paint, nap, whatever, that works well. I feel bad “needing” that, but mommy health is important too! I hope you get some privacy and “me time” soon!
Showering with your girls is a great idea…wonder if Isaac would go for that…
Hey, you shouldn’t feel bad about “me time”. Sometimes just running to the grocery store by myself while Kevin has the kids, works wonders for my sanity!!
Showering with the kids is working out well for us, I have to give Erin credit for that, I got the idea from one of her blogs!