Comments on: Stolen Moments – Making Time to be a Couple http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple Learning what it means to be a good Dad Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:12:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Being Michael’s Daddy » Blog Archive » Us Time http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/comment-page-1/#comment-38935 Being Michael’s Daddy » Blog Archive » Us Time Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:26:44 +0000 http://discoveringdad.net/?p=840#comment-38935 [...] Hop on over to Discovering Dad to read all about it, in an article I’ve written entitled Stolen Moments. [...] [...] Hop on over to Discovering Dad to read all about it, in an article I’ve written entitled Stolen Moments. [...]

]]> By: tom http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/comment-page-1/#comment-3211 tom Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:41:42 +0000 http://discoveringdad.net/?p=840#comment-3211 Dobe, I know exactly what you mean. It's not selfish at all. The fact is, when you're in the midst of a firefight, what you think about most is an escape route. That's normal. Once you're outside, then you start thinking about what went on, and how things could have been better/different. That's normal. Be consoled with the fact that things change. The kids don't stay young, and you'll have your marriage still once they've grown up and gotten more independent. Some times, the only time we can steal is in the wee small hours of the morning, and then it's only to sneak downstairs and eat Froot Loops while watching HGTV. It's something. And yes, we end up very tired the next day... but it's worth it. Dobe, I know exactly what you mean. It’s not selfish at all. The fact is, when you’re in the midst of a firefight, what you think about most is an escape route. That’s normal.

Once you’re outside, then you start thinking about what went on, and how things could have been better/different. That’s normal.

Be consoled with the fact that things change. The kids don’t stay young, and you’ll have your marriage still once they’ve grown up and gotten more independent.

Some times, the only time we can steal is in the wee small hours of the morning, and then it’s only to sneak downstairs and eat Froot Loops while watching HGTV. It’s something. And yes, we end up very tired the next day… but it’s worth it.

]]> By: Dobe http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/comment-page-1/#comment-3084 Dobe Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:12:46 +0000 http://discoveringdad.net/?p=840#comment-3084 CareerMom and I have two young kids. Our work schedules are such that I have more free time during the day, which means I get the gym outta the way, so that when she gets home, she leaves and I keep the kids. Then, it's dinner, baths and bedtime. Seems like the only time we get together is lying in bed when our minds are trying to shut down and "relations" is the furthest thing from our mind. Babysitters are expensive...family is all outta town. It's tough, it really is. I know I should savor these times in my kids' lives, but I honestly can't wait until they are a bit older. I miss my marriage. Is that selfish? CareerMom and I have two young kids. Our work schedules are such that I have more free time during the day, which means I get the gym outta the way, so that when she gets home, she leaves and I keep the kids. Then, it’s dinner, baths and bedtime.

Seems like the only time we get together is lying in bed when our minds are trying to shut down and “relations” is the furthest thing from our mind.

Babysitters are expensive…family is all outta town.

It’s tough, it really is. I know I should savor these times in my kids’ lives, but I honestly can’t wait until they are a bit older. I miss my marriage. Is that selfish?

]]> By: Gregg http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/comment-page-1/#comment-2614 Gregg Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:09:16 +0000 http://discoveringdad.net/?p=840#comment-2614 We definitely steal time. My oldest can now take care of herself and babysit, so every Saturday, my wife and I go for a long walk in the morning. We also spend a lot of "cuddle" time each morning before we get up and have been going out more and more alone. I've also met her at a restaurant for a quick breakfast after she drops the kids off at school (she's a SAHM) and before I head to work if I don't have to be in early. We definitely steal time. My oldest can now take care of herself and babysit, so every Saturday, my wife and I go for a long walk in the morning. We also spend a lot of “cuddle” time each morning before we get up and have been going out more and more alone.

I’ve also met her at a restaurant for a quick breakfast after she drops the kids off at school (she’s a SAHM) and before I head to work if I don’t have to be in early.

]]> By: Jared http://discoveringdad.net/stolen-moments-making-time-to-be-a-couple/comment-page-1/#comment-2599 Jared Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:58:06 +0000 http://discoveringdad.net/?p=840#comment-2599 Definitely running short on alone time in my house. We manage to get out sometimes on the weekend when a Grandma will watch the little guy. Helps tremendously! Definitely running short on alone time in my house. We manage to get out sometimes on the weekend when a Grandma will watch the little guy. Helps tremendously!

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