Not often do Chad and I get a break from our kids. The going rate for babysitters is $5 per kid, so that's $20 an hour. Why do I not babysit on the side I do not know. We try to get out at least once a month together and a few girls or guys nights in too, though lately those are few and far between. The last time Chad and I had a weekend alone with no kids was Spring Break last year and I can tell you right now that I'm about at my breaking point. Luckily my dad and step-mom are once again taking our kids for a couple of nights so that Chad and I can have a break.
There are some people who are lucky enough to have this luxury happen to them more than once a year and to you I do a happy dance and I spit on you. Sorry I can't just be happy for you because the envy I feel is too overwhelming. There are also some who don't even get once a year and for you I will take your spitting because I totally deserve it. I am willing to take on more kids for a night so that you too can have a break, if only for 24 hours.
Reconnecting with Chad is a must because after a demanding basketball season where I see him a couple of hours a week we need to learn each other again. It's also good for me because the demands of making 3 meals a day, loads of laundry and cleaning constantly can get a bit overwhelming. I can not wait until April 1st when I drop my babies at my dad's house and then put the pedal to the metal to get home and relax. If I can I will sleep in and do what ever I want to do all weekend, though I'm sure I will have projects that must be done, but with no kids to bother me I will definitely get more done in a weekend than in a day.
Remember your selves and even if you don't get a weekend a day/night out is just as important because everyone needs a break.
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