First congrats on the new baby! That's a nice age difference, it's a fun time in life, but also very hectic and demanding.

I haven't read through all the replies yet, but I can relate to your problem.

My kids are older now, 19-18-14-12. We are Christians and church comes first on Sunday mornings, too.

I think that it is vital to do whatever it takes for you to maintain your fitness, for your physical and emotional health. If it means paying a sitter, it's money well spent.

I guess I'm doubly blessed because my husband has always supported me to make sure I had my time for working out, cycling, running, whatever it may be. Why don't you work something out w/your hubby, where he takes over the duties at home while you get equal time to pursue your own fitness goals? That seems fair to me. Your time could be Tues and Thurs eve and Sunday afternoons. He still can do his Saturday long rides and skates on Mon Wed. The family budget won't take a hit for increased child care costs either.

Whatever you do, don't allow your own needs go unmet in the onslaught of raising your kids. You will be happier and have a healthier marriage in the long run if you take good care of your kid's mom.

Colleen



Quote Originally Posted by HoddyToddy View Post
Hi ladies,
I have a 3 yr old and #2 due in Feb. HOW do you maintain a good ride/training schedule and balance your work and family?

My hubby is also very active (two night skates{M,W} and at least one long weekend ride{usually Sat}), so we have to work around that, too. He is a little more serious than I am, so his routine usually comes first. I usually won't do Sunday mornings, as we are church-goers, but will go in the afternoons during fall/spring.

Should we just bite the bullet and get a regular babysitter/nanny a few afternoons/evenings/weekend mornings?

TIA,
Jenny