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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What's up with nobody being able to handle your kids?

Other than that this sounds like most parents' lives.  You are kind of in a Groundhog day situation for now.[/quote]

It's not that I can't handle them. It's that it's unenjoyable. I don't quite want to say it's miserable because that's too far. But I am a goal oriented person who likes to cross things off a list and get things done. I don't want to stop to look at the weed growing in the crack of the sidewalk or wonder what if some random thing that doesn't exist will never happen. I want to fold the laundry while listening to a podcast and put it all away. I don't want to wait for children to slowly match the socks all while talking nonstop. I could go on and on. [/quote]

Please read up on mindfulness. It will change your life. This sounds like a sad way to live. You’re literally not stopping to smell the roses (or watch the weed). [/quote]

Yeah, you know I really don't care. My world just doesn't revolve around my kids and I'm perfectly fine with that. I know a lot of people pride themselves on being martyrs and perfect Pineterest parents, but that's not my goal. I will raise competent, kind and productive children who in some way or ways, make the world a better place. But my world doesn't revolve around them and it's okay if they know that. [/quote]

I really hate this attitude. So much arrogance. And you know who loses out? Your children. It has zero to do with Pinterest or being a martyr. That’s a construct you’ve made up to defend your indifference to parenting. As if spending lots of quality time with your kids means you are a martyr. What a horrible outlook.  I hope your thinking evolves. [/quote]

+1. The last time I used Pinterest was for my younger child’s 1st birthday party… 3 years ago. I don’t need Pinterest to tell me that taking leisurely walks with my young child or letting them “help” me with my chores promotes bonding. And kids definitely know when the adults in their lives enjoy spending time with them.[/quote]

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