How do you actually balance everything?

R

Mar 91 min read

Real question. I work full time, have 3 kids ages 6, 4, and 2. Wife works part time. By the time I get home at 6, help with dinner, do homework with the older two, and get everyone to bed it's 9pm. Then I'm too tired to do anything. On weekends we're just catching up on chores and errands. Where's the balance everyone talks about? I feel like I'm just surviving not actually living.

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LLarry K.RegularMar 9

Man, three kids at those ages is no joke. Honestly, some nights we just do the bare minimum - cereal for dinner, homework gets a pass, whatever. The house won't burn down if everything isn't perfect.

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LLance K.RegularMar 9

Saturday mornings my family knows that's our time at the library - no work stress, no rushing. Even just having one solid block where you're all together without the clock running might help recharge you.

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CCarlosNew DadMar 9

I feel this in my bones. I work nights so at least I'm around during the day, but I'm running on fumes trying to be present for both. The balance thing? I don't think it exists, you just do what you can that day.

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