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To be honest we thought we would really struggle especially at the weekend, but it has been easier than i thought...I (male) have lost 5lbs and do not feel as tired as much as i used too... Nearly broke last night as the kids were driving us ballistic..... going to go up to the 31st when we have a 40th to go to... |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then"
I have kids and rarely ever touch alcohol.
Truth be told I can't actually remember when I last had any |
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In fact a mate bought me a bottle of Tia Maria for my birthday in December and i've given it away as a raffle prize as I already have an unopened one that's been in the cupboard for a couple of years |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
I have kids and rarely ever touch alcohol.
Truth be told I can't actually remember when I last had any"
ah but how old are kids |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
I have kids and rarely ever touch alcohol.
Truth be told I can't actually remember when I last had anyah but how old are kids"
7 & 9, although I don't see what difference that makes. When I was still we the ex she had a very challenging eldest and I still hardly ever touched the stuff. Never been much of a drinker. Been doing discos for over 20 years and so got used to going out and having fun without alcohol. But then I also grew up with parents who rarely drank. |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
I have kids and rarely ever touch alcohol.
Truth be told I can't actually remember when I last had anyah but how old are kids
7 & 9, although I don't see what difference that makes. When I was still we the ex she had a very challenging eldest and I still hardly ever touched the stuff. Never been much of a drinker. Been doing discos for over 20 years and so got used to going out and having fun without alcohol. But then I also grew up with parents who rarely drank."
i am a parent to a 5yr old and very rarely drink, i enjoy myself without it. when i go out im often the designated driver.
karaoke and dancing i can do sober.. never understood why people feel the need for an external substance to make them feel good and relax. |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
I have kids and rarely ever touch alcohol.
Truth be told I can't actually remember when I last had anyah but how old are kids
7 & 9, although I don't see what difference that makes. When I was still we the ex she had a very challenging eldest and I still hardly ever touched the stuff. Never been much of a drinker. Been doing discos for over 20 years and so got used to going out and having fun without alcohol. But then I also grew up with parents who rarely drank."
we have a 4 year old and a 7 year old....4 year old is proving to be particularly difficult at the moment.... I would love to be able to be like you and hardly touch alcohol, but alas i love rioja to much |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
Having children is not an excuse to drink"
Nope, it's a reason.
I'm interested in the parents who don't drink - how do you unwind when it's taken you four hours to get the kids to bed without anyone getting murdered. After an evening of refusing to eat dinner, demanding loads of stuff they aren't allowed, wall to wall meltdowns and, well, just the usual nightmarish-ness?
My husband has a drink. I used to binge eat chocolate but I've quit junk food for a while and I don't know what to do with myself now when I reach that "wanting to claw my own brain out" stage.
Any tips? |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
Having children is not an excuse to drink"
Exactly. I would argue that if anything, parents need to be more responsuble (incidentally, I am judging no-one)
What if they fell ill during the night and needed to be taken to hospital?
Probably doesn't cross many peoples minds, but happened to me when I was about 10. |
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I don't drink as a rule
So far this year, I have cut out bread, cakes and crisps.
Biscuits are down to 1 or 2 a week as opposed to 5 or 6 a day.
Dunno if I have lost weight but I do feel better in myself  |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
Having children is not an excuse to drink
Nope, it's a reason.
I'm interested in the parents who don't drink - how do you unwind when it's taken you four hours to get the kids to bed without anyone getting murdered. After an evening of refusing to eat dinner, demanding loads of stuff they aren't allowed, wall to wall meltdowns and, well, just the usual nightmarish-ness?
My husband has a drink. I used to binge eat chocolate but I've quit junk food for a while and I don't know what to do with myself now when I reach that "wanting to claw my own brain out" stage.
Any tips?"
Ive been blessed with a high tollerence threshold i guess.. never had tantrums, alway eaten whats been given to her. She understands i ask her to do things for a reason not to make our lives a pain in the bum. We communicate well and share every spare moment together listening/talking. If she wants her own space she toodles off to her room.
Guess i have been blessed really. But being a single parent id never reach for the bottle as if there was a medical emergency id need to drive her to a DR or further assistance.
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
Having children is not an excuse to drink
Nope, it's a reason.
I'm interested in the parents who don't drink - how do you unwind when it's taken you four hours to get the kids to bed without anyone getting murdered. After an evening of refusing to eat dinner, demanding loads of stuff they aren't allowed, wall to wall meltdowns and, well, just the usual nightmarish-ness?
My husband has a drink. I used to binge eat chocolate but I've quit junk food for a while and I don't know what to do with myself now when I reach that "wanting to claw my own brain out" stage.
Any tips?"
Deep breaths, hot bath and a cuppa tea normally works for me. And my lad is a complete pain in the arse at the moment so I feel your pain. Get hubby to watch the kids while you shut yourself in the bathroom and have a bubble bath. 
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"Deep breaths, hot bath and a cuppa tea normally works for me. And my lad is a complete pain in the arse at the moment so I feel your pain. Get hubby to watch the kids while you shut yourself in the bathroom and have a bubble bath.
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We switch off with each other constantly. Or we wouldn't be able to do this, mentally, emotionally or physically. They are both going through a very clingy phase with me. Refusing school. Won't go to their grandparents. Want me, not my husband.
(And no I'm not advocating getting pissed every night, just a drink every now and again.)
For everyone with chilled out kids - cherish every moment. |
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Ive been blessed with a high tollerence threshold i guess.. never had tantrums, alway eaten whats been given to her. She understands i ask her to do things for a reason not to make our lives a pain in the bum. We communicate well and share every spare moment together listening/talking. If she wants her own space she toodles off to her room.
Guess i have been blessed really. But being a single parent id never reach for the bottle as if there was a medical emergency id need to drive her to a DR or further assistance.
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You've been blessed with a high tolerance threshold or your child has?
I've seen kids like your on Disney and Spielburg films, but I didn't think they were real?  |
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Ive been blessed with a high tollerence threshold i guess.. never had tantrums, alway eaten whats been given to her. She understands i ask her to do things for a reason not to make our lives a pain in the bum. We communicate well and share every spare moment together listening/talking. If she wants her own space she toodles off to her room.
Guess i have been blessed really. But being a single parent id never reach for the bottle as if there was a medical emergency id need to drive her to a DR or further assistance.
You've been blessed with a high tolerance threshold or your child has?
I've seen kids like your on Disney and Spielburg films, but I didn't think they were real? "
she has her moments but 90 of the time no complaints. must be lucky |
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"Easy enough with no change as I barely drink anyhow....you obviously font have kids then
Having children is not an excuse to drink
Nope, it's a reason.
I'm interested in the parents who don't drink - how do you unwind when it's taken you four hours to get the kids to bed without anyone getting murdered. After an evening of refusing to eat dinner, demanding loads of stuff they aren't allowed, wall to wall meltdowns and, well, just the usual nightmarish-ness?
My husband has a drink. I used to binge eat chocolate but I've quit junk food for a while and I don't know what to do with myself now when I reach that "wanting to claw my own brain out" stage.
Any tips?"
Children aren't a reason either, nor is a bad day at work, or anything else for that matter. I just don't feel the need to use alcohol as a crux. My children went to bed when they were told, they ate dinner without a row albeit one only ever ate baked beans and the other spaghetti, no big deal. After they went to bed, I'd chill in front of the tv with a cup of tea, do housework etc but never felt the need to drink |
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was bladdered last night . Bit it was a great night 