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[quote=Anonymous]My guess is that your wife is also stressed, and feels guilty about not spending enough time with the kids, so she is getting stuck in a "what is best for the kids is being with them very minute I can phase."  Plus, personally I find the whole idea of getting a sitter to be stressful.  So I suggest, if you don't have one, you do the work to find a good qualified sitter, and then plan an outing.

Then, sit down with your wife and explain that you two going out without the kids is actually GOOD FOR THE KIDS.  Kids can pick up on stress.  Kids can tell when their parents are unhappy.  Its good for them when you get a break.

Start small - with a small outing with your wife - maybe time it so the kids will only be up for an hour - so you aren't missing out much.  And then work your way up.

But, you do need to talk to your wife.  I know I put a lot of value on spending time with my son, but I'd want my husband to tell me if he was going nuts.  Of course, I'd also appreciate it if he would help find a sitter when we do go out.  [/quote]

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