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[quote=Anonymous]My neighbors had so much help from their parents when our kids were younger. Grandma picked the kids up every morning and grandpa got them off the bus and into the house each afternoon. We had zero help from family and DH was really picky about sitters. I understand how you feel.

We both did four 10s so we could have a day off together each week. One day per month was for us to be solo and do what we wanted by ourselves. The other three where date days.

We love movies so we built a home theater and spent weekend evenings watching movies when the kids were in bed.

We also did drive in movies. The first show is usually kid friendly then they would fall asleep and we could watch an adult movie.

Get help in other areas. I had someone cook four meals per week, had cleaners, and sent out laundry on occasion.

Have a tradition were grandparents come. We picked grandparents day at school. While our kids didn't get a lot of visits from grandparents, the annual trip to school and staying the weekend made great memories.

You will get through this. The years are short and I can't believe I have an independent teenager who helps around the house and watches the younger kids.
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