Comments on: Mommy’s Mental Health Day

By: Petite Mommy

Petite Mommy — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:26:16 +0000

I think we are all going through that balancing “thing”. I am going to attempt to homeschool my five year old this coming August and I also already work from home and keep my 21 month old at home.

Good luck to you and I’m glad you got a mental healthy day. I think I need one soon..no maybe tomorow..lol…

By: Mari

Mari — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:44:29 +0000

I think you know that YES, I have those days. I have occasionally done something…shhhh…to ensure I have a mental health day. I have to pay for full-time daycare at our Montessori, despite the fact that I don’t normally work on Mondays and only work part of the day on Tuesdays. I have been known to send her on a Monday. But actually, I haven’t done that for a mental health day, now that I think about it. I’ve used it to get things done, like packing for a move or doctors’ appointments. Maybe someday soon I’ll use a Monday for myself.

By: J's Mommy

J's Mommy — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 02:09:16 +0000

I wish I could take a mental health day but hubby doesn’t always oblige. yesterday i asked him to take our daughter to her gym class so that I could get an hour to myself and he flat out refused. no real reason other than, he would feel uncomfortable. doh!!

By: mama_tulip

mama_tulip — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:37:30 +0000

Do you feel like a little manic hamster on speed?

Yes, I do. LOL. We should both take personal days!!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:50:08 +0000

Oh, mental health days are a critical survival strategy for me. Sometimes I just get so burned out being at work 40 hours a week and working on home stuff the rest of the time (in between other necessities like sleeping and eating) that I just need a day to myself. It’s so invigorating and helps me to be a better mom and worker!

By: MomWise

MomWise — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:14:55 +0000

Holy shit – are you me?

When I am at work I feel guilty that I am not achieving my full potential. When I am at home I feel that I am neglecting my husband and kids.

Working and being the mom and wife is very challenging. Find yourself a good housekeeper. I have one that comes every two weeks. I figure as long as I am working I deserve that. Now I don’t clean I just have to pick up.