Sunday Disarray
The weekend culminates on Sunday (at least here, in the U.S.). So we expect to have more fun when Sunday begins - i.e., Sat. night - and throughout the day. Instead it may become the worst day of the week.
First of all, most children don't have any school on Sunday and, therefore, it's a day without structure - unless we provide it. They don't see their friends - unless we drive them. They don't have any activities - unless we create or find them. Finally, there are no formal meals - unless we make or buy them.
Many marriages suffer from the explosions that occur on Sunday among the kids and between the children and parents. The latter, worn out from the week, want a day to sleep late and have some time to themselves, alone or together. Woe to those who expect "time alone!"
There are no days off for parents.
And Sunday, the first day of the week, shows us that truth with a bang.
First of all, most children don't have any school on Sunday and, therefore, it's a day without structure - unless we provide it. They don't see their friends - unless we drive them. They don't have any activities - unless we create or find them. Finally, there are no formal meals - unless we make or buy them.
Many marriages suffer from the explosions that occur on Sunday among the kids and between the children and parents. The latter, worn out from the week, want a day to sleep late and have some time to themselves, alone or together. Woe to those who expect "time alone!"
There are no days off for parents.
And Sunday, the first day of the week, shows us that truth with a bang.
posted by Dr. Spiegel at
12:05 PM
2 Comments:
WHAT? I know plenty of couples who would just love to have a sunday of "disarray", but unfortunately have no children. Personally, we enjoy our sundays as a day to give the children some attention instead of carting them off to the babysitter or school. We all must remember what a blessing our children are. And if you need some time off, hire a babysitter and you can have some time off! I know I have.
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Anonymous, at Monday, July 14, 2008
I'm thrilled to hear that you and your husband together "give the children some attention" on Sundays. I wish that more parents were able to set aside their obligations or other agenda and do the same! The activities that you do together are the building blocks for your relationship with your children. Kudos to you for creating wonderful memories!
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Dr. Spiegel, at Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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