Parents when do you find time for activities

[Anonymous]

Book a sitter and take the martial arts class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you have your own interests and how do you carve out the time outside of your kids? I have a kid in 3rd grade and I find myself taking my child to various sports and classes and it does not leave any convenient time for my own. I would like to try a martial arts class for instance but the adults class is at a separate time after kids class so where would my kid be when I am doing it? Similar issue for other things and it looks like most are setup for single people without kids. Weekends are a no go as well as my kid does a sport and I have to work some days or busy with another activity. It was easier when DC was in daycare/preschool and not in classes but looks like things are only ramping up. When does it get easier? Maybe when they can drive? My DH is supportive of us pursuing our interests but works long hours and is a homebody in general so not much help with after school activities.

Tough t!tt!es. He needs to get over it and do his share. Since you're only dealing with one (and I'm not saying that judgementally, it's just a logistical reality) it should be very possible for you to at least get one weekly activity on the books.

OP is making excuses for her lazy husband. He can watch his freaking kid a few times a week to give mom a break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you have your own interests and how do you carve out the time outside of your kids? I have a kid in 3rd grade and I find myself taking my child to various sports and classes and it does not leave any convenient time for my own. I would like to try a martial arts class for instance but the adults class is at a separate time after kids class so where would my kid be when I am doing it? Similar issue for other things and it looks like most are setup for single people without kids. Weekends are a no go as well as my kid does a sport and I have to work some days or busy with another activity. It was easier when DC was in daycare/preschool and not in classes but looks like things are only ramping up. When does it get easier? Maybe when they can drive? My DH is supportive of us pursuing our interests but works long hours and is a homebody in general so not much help with after school activities.

Tough t!tt!es. He needs to get over it and do his share. Since you're only dealing with one (and I'm not saying that judgementally, it's just a logistical reality) it should be very possible for you to at least get one weekly activity on the books.

OP is making excuses for her lazy husband. He can watch his freaking kid a few times a week to give mom a break.

Or at least go pick up DC after his/her martial arts class so Mom can stay to take an adult class.

[Anonymous]

You sound overbooked. Either cut back on kid activities or your husband can step up and do some driving.

[Anonymous]

Agree that DH needs to step up. Even a homebody can sit in a waiting room and read while kid does activity. Or drop-off.

Is there another parent in one of these activities that you can carpool with? That makes a big difference.

Honestly OP, if you can't carve out one hour a week to do an activity for yourself with one 9-year-old, I would look at the current schedule and see where you can cut down. That sounds like a lot for your child.

[Anonymous]

Martial arts -- your kid can sit in the waiting area and read a book while you take your class, especially if he is in the class right before you.