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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have lots of time "to myself" but it fills up fast! I spend about two hours a day on routine "chores" and errands-- cleaning, grocery shopping, organizing, tidying, making sure DCs have whatever they need for school, activities, birthday parties, etc. I volunteer with two schools, church and a not-for profit...some weeks that's several hours a day, other weeks very little. Then there are household projects, bills, investments, maintenance & repairs, sometimes decorating-type things like getting curtains made, rugs shampooed, etc. Things like organizing photos, reshopping insurance I never seem to get to, even though it seems like there should be time. I exercise about 2x a week; try to write (for pleasure) about 2x a week, sing in a chorus, entertain a lot (which doesn't take daytime hours except for planning). Life is very full, but there is no stress because I can say no to just about anything, and when the kids are home, I can be available for homework help, playing a game, nagging about instrument practice, just listening, or whatever they need, because the chores, projects and "me time" happen while they are at school. I know I'm very fortunate to have it this way, but I do resent people who think I must be bored or have too little to do. [/quote]

How do you spend 2 hours a day on routine chores and errands? I've been a full time working mom for more than 12 years and can't imagine the inefficiency involved. I couldn't get everything done if I spend so much time on administrivia.[/quote]

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