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[quote=Anonymous]Everyone has probably said just about everything there is, but OP, I definitely understand your point.  It's exhausting!

For me, though, the classes were always a welcome change.  I actually felt like that was a time when I could relax.  Maybe I had to move a little, but at least someone else was taking charge and entertaining my kid for a while.  It felt so good to not be "in charge" for just a little portion of the day!

Sure, I had to keep my kid from running into the corner and dumping out the garbage can (Music Together class with a very inviting garbage can).  But usually the venues are set up to be kid-friendly.  Maybe you need to look for some other options -- things that involve more physical activity for the kid, like gymnastics (Little Gym is great) or yoga.  My DS loved yoga.  Although you move around a lot, it's not super fast-paced, keeps the kids on track, and has a rest period at the end for everyone.

Plus, yoga was really welcoming of kids just being kids and running off when they wanted to.  As long as they weren't getting in trouble or hurting themselves or anyone else, fine.  The idea was that kids will have more fun if they aren't cajoled into paying attention and doing things.

My biggest advice is to STOP DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THE KID AT NAPTIME.  This is purely YOU time.  My DS is 3 and doesn't nap anymore, and I wish to god I just had a little "me" time.  We do a quiet time, but it isn't the same, nor as long.  You can do some laundry and prep some food when he's awake.  Sleep, watch TV, eat ice cream, read a book, but do something for you during naptime!  You need a real break when you're alone with a kid all day.[/quote]

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