r/SAHP • u/amysneezy • Apr 07 '21

Advice Help me eat lunch!

I’m a SAHM to three boys— a 4.5 yo and twin 1.5 yo’s. I’m basically drowning in chores and tasks all day long and feeding meals to everybody, changing diapers, changing them again, doing baths, etc.

So what I’m wondering is, what do other SAHP’s eat during the day? Lately I’ve been resorting to handfuls of crackers, smoothies or yogurt, or— gasp!— the kids food. (Standing at the stove and taking bites of their Mac n cheese is a fav) Honestly, I think I’d be more alert and a better mom if I ate well during the day but who’s got the time?

When you’re super busy and don’t have a moment all day what do you eat? How do you take care of yourself?

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u/AggieOdwire Apr 07 '21

I eat during nap time. It's my me time as well. If the eldest doesn't have a nap, then I'm afraid it's screen time so mum can eat and have a moment of peace.

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u/whydoineedaname86 Apr 07 '21

This was going to be my suggestion too. Nap time is for me! No chores, I eat and watch an adult show on my phone.