This is Daisy, blogging live from the Nutshell. just in case you were confused.
I know I am.
I don’t even know where to begin. The beginning is as good a place as any, but I might just start by pointing out that I am never going home.
The Fibro Majestic is my kind of place, and is the home of Nick, the original Nut’s youngest.
And I want to steal him.
He has many skills, but my most favourite is the firm but most special way in which he says:
No.
He is reminding me of my babies and for the first time EVER I’m feeling a bit of the mummy guilt/baby missing feeling everyone else talks about.
Which I may or may not have believed up until this point is a big fat lie.
I can tell you now, it’s not a big fat lie.
Just turns out I’ve been immune to absentee Mummy guilt until faced with a 2 year old boy with whom I do not share DNA.
I’m mummy guilting bad.
But I’ll be fixing that later. With some wine and some dinner – and being so busy eating my food hot – I’m sure I’ll recover.
Do you suffer from Mummy Guilt when you get time away from the kids? Do you ever get time or away, or are you ready to just punch me right now?
I do believe there is such a thing as Mummy guilt, but I don’t suffer from it. I am a SAHM and spend pretty much every waking moment putting my kids needs first and mine last, so when I do have time away I don’t feel guilty for doing so. It recharges my batteries and I am a better example for my children as I have a life outside being their mother (as minor as it can be sometimes). Don’t get me wrong, I miss them terribly when I’m away, but I don’t feel guilty for doing it.
See, Kerrie, that’s EXACTLY how I’ve always felt. But this time, all of a sudden, I felt pretty bad for a while there! All good now though!!!
Ooooh, are you in Sydney for a little tea on Friday by any chance? x
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Yeah I suffer from mummy guilt when I go away, but I love my time out so it makes it all worth it:)
Actually I would love a weekend away from it all ~ sleeping in, eating when ever I want and doing what I want whever I feel like it. Makes one appreciate life even more.
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There’s not much sleeping in and doing whatever I want – busy busy busy – but I sure am enjoying myself and really feeling recharged!
The guilt has eased and is now just as missing kids point!
So glad that you’re enjoying some kid free time though! Mummy guilt is overrated. But I do understand missing one’s kids. Sometimes if I leave my boy in childcare for too long (ie 7 hours instead of 6) – I feel huge amounts of guilt. Yep, it’s here to stay no matter how illogical it is. Enjoy your time away! xx
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I’m having a blast Deb! It’s so illogical I thought I was invincible! Obviously I’m just a mere mortal, bloody!
Zero mummy guilt here, even when I’ve just had not one but TWO long weekends away from my kids. I’m willing to keep testing the theory though, just bring on those child-free opportunities
Hope you are having a fabulous time xx
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Haha Nee! I usually don’t feel ANY guilt either! Thats why I thought it was made up!
DPCON was a breeze, the nights with the girls are not a drama. I’m wondering If it’s because this time my MIL was looking after them during the day and Pal at night, rather than Pal just taking the time off?
Oh the mummy guilt will pass.. well kind of – it will always be there, but you can chose to ignore it! Have fun, have a blast!! You will have these fun memories to relive when you do go back to the kids! Enjoy!!!
I has 23 days of mummy guilt! All totally worth it.. he was fine, I was fine, all was fine!! And we are all the better for it : )
Hope that helps
xxxx
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I’m totes ignoring it now, on day 3! Looking forward to seeing their smiling faces tomorrow morning though!
I was so happy for you when you went on your trip!! What a great way to revitalize and recharge your mummy battery!
Never get time away ever. only time i don’t see the kids is when they are at school or sleeping. Or if I have locked my self on the balcony for a tea.
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That balcony idea is a good one Salwa! Do you and hubby ever go out for tea without them and have some time to yourselves? I hope you find a way to recharge xoxo