Thread: Tired Kids
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Old 10-21-2007, 07:53 PM   #11
Aliantha
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Yep, give yourself a break woman. If you don't have time then that's just the way it is.

Lots of activities don't necessarily give kids anything extra in my opinion. I too have felt guilty because I haven't had the time to take the kids here there and everywhere, but ultimately, the kids know you love them, and that's what really counts. Also, the fact that they'll have different skills is not such a bad thing. Things like gymnastics etc are meant to help small kids become more coordinated etc. I'm sure things like riding horses and other agricultural activities will do the same sorts of things, it's just that the gym kids don't have the same opportunities as yours do. Don't get down on yourself because you think your kids are missing out on something. If you're spending pretty much all your spare time with them, then they're not missing out on anything and when they grow up, I'll bet they tell you so.

WTF is baby tennis???
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