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[quote=Anonymous]I was a SAHM for three years. Our kids are both under 5. Lately, I feel like I'm the worst parent. They just, don't, listen-- to me. We've been taking them out on weekends to parks, outdoor shows and festivals, etc. Lately, I just don't want to go anymore. I'm worn down by the fits and my 4 year old's refusal to listen. For whatever reason, my husband seems to handle it better. They don't give him half the crap they give me.

So this weekend, I've decided that he can take them out to the farmer's market or a music show. I'm not going. I'm going to a cafe instead to eat lunch alone, to take a drive to a spa, or work out. Anything but deal with an outing. I just don't enjoy the experience because of the bad behavior. I can't even drink a cup of coffee without someone fighting over a toy or complaining about the wrong color ice pop or slapping their sibling on the head and causing a scene.

I feel like they just don't listen to me. Maybe they need a sort of break from me and I from them, and more dad time. Have any of your felt like this?

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