Family Algebra Equation

[lizajane]

ok... so if

DS1 + DS2 + intense whining + loud screaming = DH at wits end +(ME+sheer exhuastion) + X

please find the value for X, which is the solution to the problem of how to not tear out all my hair or run away to mexico.

ETA: so far, i am pretty sure the value for X contains alcohol.

[ThreeofUs]

Hmmm... X could also be a babysitter, I suppose, allowing for another value in the equation aY that would be a number (a) of R&R sessions for you and your DH (Y).

(I got to work with Gary Becker at UChicago, and we'd have a blast making up equations like this! So fun to see it here!)

[bubbaray]

X = WOTH for both DH and I. Work is the only place where my ears don't ring.

[overcome]

Liza-
I know you are stressed but I really did LOL when I read this post. It is so cute.

If you find out what X is, please share!!
GL

[Wife_and_mommy]

X= Time away(from the kids, that is ;) )!

Hope you get some soon!

:hug:

[JMS]

I think X is definitely time away (with DH) at a place that serves alcohol. :)

[tnrnchick74]

X is a large adult beverage and a twisty straw!!!

[gatorsmom]

loved this. Brought great visuals to mind (hairless woman with her mouth wide open screaming and running down the middle of the street).

[deborah_r]

Ugh, I've had some similar equations this weekend with clingy, fussy 15 month old and brand new kindergartener acting not quite himself and exhausted and overworked/overwhelmed DH and I.

Don't know the answer though! Sorry!

[JTsMom]

X= either 18 years or day at spa+ wine


In all seriousness, DH and I started this thing were once a week, we take a couple hours to ourselves during which we must go somewhere and do something fun. We are not allowed to do anything we "have to" do during that time, so no running to Target, etc.

We have weeks where it just gets to crazy for us to pull it off, but when we do, it helps SO much. I usually go do something crafty- scrapbook, browse in fabric stores, etc. Sometimes I'll go sit at Barnes and Noble and get a fancy coffee and dessert and just read.

[scoop22]

your equation fits my day today..i mean week.. i mean year!!!
your post made me laugh.thanks i needed it. i totally know the feeling. i hope things get better for you!!!

[StantonHyde]

Weekly date night!!!!! That saves me + WOH + one day with no kids and no work.