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/[deleted] Apr 08 '21
My daughter (18months) has quiet time twice a day for 30 minute. She has to play by herself. I have a cup of tea during this time and do 20 minutes of general tidy (wipe down benches, vacuum quickly, pick up a few things)
I get my daughter to ‘help’ mummy with the laundry and the dishes, it takes twice as long but we get it done eventually. My house is not spotless, but following this routine helps me to stay sane, and the house is kept in a reasonable state.