I’m too tired to play with my kid

[Anonymous]

Just came back from a funeral. Was away from home for one day. I know the minute DD(4) walks through the door, she’s going to want to play. I’m just so, so tired. If I say no, she’s going to whine and cry. I’ll feel guilty either way. I feel like crying. I just want a break.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry it's a rough week. For what it's worth, my kid was willing to play "nap," which involved me lying on the couch and her tucking me in, bringing me stuffies, etc.

[Anonymous]

This is when we play spa and kid is the owner! Mom is the customer. She can brush your hair, pretend to give you both a mani and pedi. Don't forget the lotion to rub your hands and feet! Its play but you get to just ....be!

[Anonymous]

sounds like an occasion to snuggle under a down blanket and watch Disney movies with popcorn. Quality Time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is when we play spa and kid is the owner! Mom is the customer. She can brush your hair, pretend to give you both a mani and pedi. Don't forget the lotion to rub your hands and feet! Its play but you get to just ....be!

I thought I was the only one who did this. Sometimes I ask my kid if she wants to play hair salon just because I love the feeling of someone playing with my hair. It's so relaxing. I do her hair too and I think it's nice bonding time. But I definitely suggest it for me more than for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is when we play spa and kid is the owner! Mom is the customer. She can brush your hair, pretend to give you both a mani and pedi. Don't forget the lotion to rub your hands and feet! Its play but you get to just ....be!

I thought I was the only one who did this. Sometimes I ask my kid if she wants to play hair salon just because I love the feeling of someone playing with my hair. It's so relaxing. I do her hair too and I think it's nice bonding time. But I definitely suggest it for me more than for her.

When you have two kids its even better - you do a foot rub competition. You lay back with eyes closed so its a fair judging of said foot rubs. Each kid gets one foot. Inevitably they need to win 2/3 because you just can't decide after the first rub.