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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I think it's normal when kids are young (say, both under 5-6) to hate being the solo parent on duty. Every parent I know, including people who are really really into their kids, feels that way.[/b] I only have one but it's definitely a chore to be the parent on duty alone, although we try to make it fun (go to the playground, etc.).

OP I would just tell him you're doing an errand without asking if it's ok. "I'm going to the store, need anything?" Take charge. And this is a sign that neither of you is getting real breaks. Talk to your pediatrician about how "high risk" your older kid actually is and what that means -- i.e. would it be reasonable to get outside help once a week from someone vaccinated. If you have family in the area, or even out of state who'd be willing to visit and babysit, now's the time to call. [/quote]

What on earth are you talking about? We have twins so we've always had two, but since day one there were times that one of us was alone with both of them. And that has just continued over the last eight years. You only have one kid and you find that it's hard to be with that one kid without your spouse? How do you function?[/quote]

I function very well, but toddlers (in my case) are needy and kind of annoying sometimes! That's all I mean. I have her routine down pat now, but doesn't mean I am not irritable when I"m the solo parent. This is the case for all of my parent friends with kids who aren't potty-trained yet[/quote]

So you and your husband are together with your child like basically all the time? Neither of you do things with friends? Travel? I[b] just can't fathom how you function without being able to parent a child by yourself. None of my friends were like this. [/b]We all spend time solo parenting, as did our spouses. Sure, it's not as easy as it is with two parents but it certainly wasn't to the point of constant irritation. [/quote]

Man so you sound melodramatic. I like spending time with my family, kids are small and won't be forever, I work and am busy, plus we shouldn't be traveling and whatnot with Covid. We socialize plenty, but with mutual friends and other families.[/quote]

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