Quote Originally Posted by wombat2u2004
Ah I dunno. Some people like time away from their kids, we are all different I suppose. I never did, We included the kids absolutely everywhere we went, which was as a family.....it's the way we were, and how we enjoyed ourselves.
Still.....if ya like ya space away from the kids....then go for it.
Wom

Just yesterday, a otherwise pleasant conversation with someone I have known for years turned slightly nasty because of this issue. I, too, include Jonah in everything/everywhere I go.* I was told I need to "find 'me' time", "develop interests" (which is funny, as my only real interest right now is finding time to exercise), and how I will grow out of this feeling. Everyone has different 'needs' when it comes to themselves and thier children. My need, and I have this silly idea that I know what is best for me, is not to spend time away from my child- other than my work time.

While I have no problem with a kid-free zone for the reasons stated above, I can't imagine availing myself of it, either. I just happen to like kids. Mine, yours, and those not otherwise classified.

*- I don't do some things because I don't think they are kid appropriate/kid friendly. I wouldn't take Jonah to a wedding, for instance. Or, a funeral. Or, a adult party. I might not go, either, but, I would never insist that he be included.