6 Places Parents Can Find Refuge From Their Kids
Sometimes My Kids Drive Me A Little Crazy
Let's all take a moment and be honest with each other. Parent to parent. Sometimes you just need a break from your kids. Sometimes the, "mommy mommy MOMMY, " just gets to you. As a stay at home mom, I'm with my kids all day every day. While it is a huge blessing and I do love that I'm able to, it's hard to find a moment of solitude. Especially now that my oldest has decided he's done with naps.Our days tend to get a little chaotic to say the least.
A Little Peak At Our Day
6-7:30 am- Kids wake up and watch cartoons in mommy and daddy's bed7:30-8:30 am- Breakfast and daddy leaves8:30-12:30 Mommy does school with the kids, attempts to keep the them busy, and makes them lunch12:30-2:30 Nap for little kids and chaos for big brother2:30-4:30 Kids argue, play, argue, beg for dinner, and make a big mess4:30-5:30 Mom attempts to make dinner while kids beg for attention and food5:30-6:30 Dinner time and playing with daddy6:30-7:30 Kids get ready for bed, make a mess, clean up their mess, go to bed, and ask for a dozen drinks of waterThe next day we start it all over again.As you can see there isn't much time at all where momma gets any alone time. All day long my kids are right there next to me. Don't get me long, I love my time with my kids. I really do. The part that drives me crazy is the whining.I know you can all understand seeing as the number one show most hated by parents is Caillou. The reason behind all the hate is his whiny voice! Ahh. It just makes me cringe and it's the exact same feeling I have when my own kids whine.It's for this reason and a few others that this momma needs to find a little refuge during the day.
6 Places Parents Can Find Refuge From Their Kids
When things get a little crazy in our house I have a few places I use to get away from it all.
The Bathroom
I'm pretty sure the guys beat us to this one. No one has to get to the bathroom for that long... They know what they're doing. They're hiding from everyone in there! They grab their phone and use it as a bit of solitude.One of the best parts of this location is that there is a lock on the door. Even if your kids find you, they can't get to you!
The Kid's Room
If your kids are anything like mine, the last place they want to play is there own room. Finding them playing in their room is a miracle. If mom and dad happen to ask them to play there... they act like we're torturing them.How could you ask us to do that!?This is exactly why it's the best place to hide from them. It's the last place they'll look!
The Kitchen Floor
Sometimes, you can't manage to get anywhere else so you just plop yourself down on the kitchen floor. If you're lucky, they don't look in the actual kitchen. They usually just glance and move on. If I'm being honest, this is my go to spot when things get crazy at night.My husband has found me here more times than I'd like to admit!
The Shower
The moment I put my little monkey's to bed, I hop in the shower. First of all, it's relaxing and the perfect way to destress. Second of all, it means the hubby has to deal with the kids if they get out of bed. Momma is unavailable and daddy is the only one that can walk to them to their bed a few dozen times.Unless your husband gets wise to your plan and throws a naked baby into your shower with you...
The Car
I love car rides with my kids. They typically don't mind them and almost always fall asleep. Seriously, think about it. All the kids are strapped in and can't get into anything. If they're lucky they have something to play with to keep them busy.If all else fails, turn the music up.
Grocery Shopping
This was my go to hide out when my husband was traveling for work. He would come back from a long trip and the first thing I would do is take a drive to the grocery store. It didn't matter what I needed, I would walk up and down every aisle and just enjoy the peace.
What's your go to place you find refuge from your kids?