mothers day off

No, I have been a mother for 16 years also and you never get a day off! There is always some way that the kids effect your day. You will not get a day off from being mom ever again! You are in a very low paid, but highly rewarded job that requires you to work 24/7 and yet, you will never earn overtime or get the chance to take a day off or have any spare time. There is always work to be done, advice to be given or something.

I have 3 young children, the oldest being 6 years old. Every day they are a part of my life whether I am physically with them or not, but I do get days/time to myself. Yesterday, I went to the day spa for a facial, manicure and pedicure, all a gift from my husband and children. My husband understands that it is important for a mother to get time to care for herself and to relax. I am much happier when I get these times for myself and I am more productive and a better mother and wife because of it. If I ever have a son, I plan to raise him to see the importance of it as well, so his wife may also enjoy time off.

I guess I blinked and missed it too. My answer would have to be NO we dont get a day off. Not even mothers day I cleaned all day on mothers day. And my birthday is just another day too. Maybe when they go off to college we will get a day off?

I have figured out that days off for mothers are like unicorns....you hear about them, maybe dream about them but you never see them!

lol nope. It's a permanent full time job. My first daughter is only two months old and I already feel like I've aged 10 years. lol

I take a "girls only" trip once a year with my friend. Last year we went to Chicago for 5 days. That is my "time off" so to speak. It is a refreshing break but by the time the trip is over I'm ready to get home to my family.

We all missed it because it doesn't exist. Our children are a part of us. They will never be away from our hearts so we will never stop being mothers. And even if we get what our husband's may call "a day off", we still have to come home to the mess they left behind because no one picks up the slack when you are gone. And again, they are always on our minds. We will always be wondering if everything is okay, if your child needs you. Though I added a comment to another post that it was a no-paying job, it does have its benefits but we sure as heck have to work hard for them. But in the end it is a joy. Still wouldn't mind getting paid though. ;)

LMAO! I must have blinked to! I have only been a mmother for almost 6 years, but with 5 little kids I definetly NEVER get a day off! Even when the kids are not here for some reason (which like NEVER happens LOL) I am still cleaning their messes, thinking about them in every way! LOL

Well I think we all blinked because I have been a mother for 23 yrs and I have never had a day off...My hubby takes naps all weekend long and sees nothing wrong with it. I get tired, I get sick but does it matter? Of course not, because WE DON'T GET A DAY OFF!!!

Hi do yourself a big favor and tell the family you are going to enroll at you local Community College to take a course in whatever you enjoy doing but never had the time. Tell them that this will make you a better MOTHER because you will understand the outside world and will be able to cope with and answer their questions and concerns. It is your turn. Good luck MITZI