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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're considering #2 but don't have any family around and are both unsure about our ability to be good parents to both kids, given work demands, etc. I work 9-6 with AWS (every other Friday), plus 20 days' annual leave, liberal sick leave (which I very rarely take, but it's there if needed) and all federal holidays. My husband has a flexible but busy schedule (this means he can do drop offs and pick ups when necessary or cover if I'm traveling for work, which I do about once a quarter for 1-2 weeks). Right now, we each get a couple of hours to ourselves on the weekends and 30 minutes every other bedtime. We try to go on a date once a month (often a nice lunch during the Fridays I can take off). I am not sure what I would do without that time.

If we have another, I am having trouble imagining a schedule that allows each of us some downtime, while also giving our kids enough mom and dad time.
After particularly stressful weeks (e.g. if someone or all of us get sick), we also need extra hours to catch up on sleep and recuperate.

If you have two kids or more, how do you schedule the week so you have some time to regain energy and sanity? And when does it get better (e.g. when can the kids play by themselves in their room without supervision for an hour or two - that would really be all I need a couple of times a week).

Thanks![/quote]

When does it get better?
College[/quote]

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