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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Single parent. My housekeeper/nanny arrives at 7. [/b]I get up at 8 take a shower and start my full-time wfh at 8:30.  My one child also gets up around that time and gets dressed, goes downstairs to a healthy breakfast, a packed lunch, and a prepped backpack. I wave them both out the door (she walks him 2 min to the bus stop) as I settle in to my fully clean, laundered, and organized house.

I work a very busy and stressful day, then pick up child from after care right before 6 pm.  He does a ton of activities and usually has something every evening.  All activities are calibrated to be within 10 min driving.  If it’s a boring activity I catch up on admin/mail/etc. If it’s a sport/social activity I fit it a walk or socialize with other parents. Weekends we have a sport in the AM, and pm is reserved for downtime or outings with friends where both child and I enjoy the people we are with. I have friends over most Saturday evenings. I have a sitter if I want to do happy hour.

I shop for the week at Trader Joe’s on Saturday AM during an activity.  I have a rotation of about five easy meals, mostly made in the instant pot.

I consciously choose quality of life in every decision.  I know people think I’m excessive  for having daily help, but it helps me enjoy life instead of just getting through life.  [/quote]

Lol. You lost me right there.[/quote]

I lost her at the second line.  Nanny arrives and 7 and poster sleeps for another hour.[/quote]

She cleans and does the downstairs areas, makes breakfast and lunch etc.  If I got up earlier I’d be in her way. [/quote]

LOL[/quote]

Why is DCUM always so hostile to someone who is happy and content?  Why must everyone who isn't exhausted and miserable be "lying"?  This poster is a single mom with what she described as a stressful job!  Good for her for being able to afford the help and not martyring herself!  It sounds like she can focus on work and her child, and I bet he benefits mightily!  Whether she'd be in her housekeeper's way or not, another hour of rest is worthwhile in itself (her son isn't even up during that hour). The whole set up sounds great.  Good for you PP![/quote]

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