I just do. I don't really know how I could make it better.
I'm already very part time, and I have pretty good hours.
It was ok when I only had one child, but since number 2 it's such a struggle.
All of my money goes on childcare, even though dh and I split the bill we're still no better off for me working overall. This will change eventually but it's so frustrating right now.
It's hard to even get out of the house in the morning. My toddler fights me over every little thing from getting dressed to going in his car seat so it all takes so long. I struggle to even get ready myself because he's into everything. There's nowhere really safe to put him anymore because he's such a climber. He usually does a poo or starts taking his clothes off just as we are about to leave the house.
The kids are constantly ill so I end up rushing them off to grandparents when really I want to be caring for them myself.
I'm exhausted because toddler doesn't sleep, actually me and dh are both exhausted.
The house is messy.
Toddler is clingy and tired after nursery and I struggle to even throw a meal together.
I already get everything ready the night before.
I keep telling myself that giving up work is a bad idea, it gives me some financial independence, some adult conversation, and I'm sure it will pay off eventually.
Anyone else? How can I be more positive.
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GeorgeandPeppa · 16/03/2017 17:01
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