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Old 08-16-2005, 07:07 PM   #8 (permalink)
lulu70
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Originally Posted by Wilky
Many are in your position. The solution for me, and my wife: she worked part time until the kids were in there teens. She would work while they were in school, and then be off in time to pick them up at school and be with them the remainder of the day. She was so much more relaxed with that schedule. AND we put the kids down at 9 pm....no matter what. That gave us a couple of hours before bed to just be with each other.

God first, family second, others third, and self last. However, one must find a balance that works for them and their needs.

Wilky
I would LOVE to be able to work part-time, but that is out of the question, unless I want to become a welfare Mom. Also, it sounds like your wife wasn't trying to go to AA meetings. It sounds like you had a wonderful way of life together. I definitely agree with the 9pm bedtime!!! LOL Of course, I have to go to bed then, too!

BTW--I put myself first by making my HP, AA and my program of recovery a priority in my life. Family is definitely second. Everything else will fall into place how it will....

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