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themomsandthecity 6 years
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This Couple's 52 "Child-Free" Weekends Each Year Are Causing an Uproar
Date night last night was spent dancing away with our friends. Had such a fun time hope everyone has a beautiful long weekend planned 馃拫馃拫 A post shared by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37am PDT The headline glared at me like a shiny beacon: "Meet the Couple Who Enjoy Child-Free Weekends, Every Single Week." I had to know how it was possible for parents to actually enjoy their weekends free from crack-of-dawn wake-up calls, little-league games, fights over the Xbox, ballet recitals, and yet another chicken nugget and soggy french fry dinner at a verified family-friendly restaurant. Did they have an army of babysitters at their disposal? Did they have a nanny who took their children home with her on the weekends? Who are these magical, mystical people? The couple in question are Rachael Finch, an Australian Dancing With the Stars star and a third-place runner-up in the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, and her husband, Michael Miziner (Mish). And the reason they spend their weekends child-free is all because Miziner's parents take the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Violet, to stay with them each weekend. Speaking to Sunday Style, Finch said, "Every weekend [Violet] goes to Mish's mum's house, and we get our weekend to ourselves. I think that's incredibly healthy for the relationship. And on Sunday, when we pick her up, we have 100 percent energy back." Related: 4 Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom It's that quote that has gotten Finch into some hot water with mothers around the world. "Ummm, I can understand wanting time every now and then to reconnect and focus on one's relationship, but every weekend?!? Why have kids if they are shuffled around to other family members all the time?!?," read one Facebook comment. Another read, "Pathetic! No, I wouldnt want every weekend 'child-free'. I actually enjoy my kids!!! And....I didnt become a parent so I could get a sitter every 5 minutes and leave my kids without a parent." The backlash came swift and hard, leading Finch to respond via Instagram last May. Related: Girls' Night Out: Before and After Kids A Mother should never be made to feel they are not good enough for their child when they are doing everything they can to keep them safe, happy and loved. Only the parents of a child truly know what is best and should always have faith in their decisions. I value dearly the relationship Violet has with her Grandmother and I believe this is one of the most important and influential relationships growing up. I work hard so that I can provide the best future for the amazing soul we have created. I won't ever stop believing in her or the strength of the family unit. A post shared by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on May 10, 2016 at 3:32am PDT She's right. No one should be criticizing her parenting decisions. But I can tell you that her decision isn't for me. While I miss some of the carefree weekends my husband and I had before having kids - wandering around our city without a destination in mind, bottomless brunches, and not worrying about what time we had to get home on Saturday night to let the sitter go - there's a reason we decided to start adding children to our family. As a full-time working mom, my weekends are my time to catch up with my kids and enjoy them in all their glory. Sure, little-league games can feel endless, and I wish we could sleep in just one Sunday morning, but I love seeing my kids do their thing without the restrictions of school or homework tying them down. Related: When Parents Should Vacation Without Kids Finch's daughter is only 2 years old, so I'm interested to see just how long her arrangement works. For now, good for them. They've found an arrangement that gives them the freedom they want and helps their daughter form a wonderful relationship with her grandparents. I'll stick with the early-morning race to the field and my sitter's midnight curfew. http://bit.ly/2rGNOZH
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themomsandthecity 7 years
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This Couple's 52 "Child-Free" Weekends Each Year Are Causing an Uproar
Date night last night was spent dancing away with our friends. Had such a fun time hope everyone has a beautiful long weekend planned 馃拫馃拫 A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37am PDT The headline glared at me like a shiny beacon: "Meet the Couple Who Enjoy Child-Free Weekends, Every Single Week." I had to know how it was possible for parents to actually enjoy their weekends free from crack-of-dawn wake-up calls, little-league games, fights over the Xbox, ballet recitals, and yet another chicken nugget and soggy french fry dinner at a verified family-friendly restaurant. Did they have an army of babysitters at their disposal? Did they have a nanny who took their children home with her on the weekends? Who are these magical, mystical people? The couple in question are Rachael Finch, an Australian Dancing With the Stars star and a third-place runner-up in the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, and her husband, Michael Miziner (Mish). And the reason they spend their weekends child-free is all because Miziner's parents take the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Violet, to stay with them each weekend. Speaking to Sunday Style, Finch said, "Every weekend [Violet] goes to Mish's mum's house, and we get our weekend to ourselves. I think that's incredibly healthy for the relationship. And on Sunday, when we pick her up, we have 100 percent energy back." Related 4 Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom It's that quote that has gotten Finch into some hot water with mothers around the world. "Ummm, I can understand wanting time every now and then to reconnect and focus on one's relationship, but every weekend?!? Why have kids if they are shuffled around to other family members all the time?!?," read one Facebook comment. Another read, "Pathetic! No, I wouldnt want every weekend 'child-free'. I actually enjoy my kids!!! And....I didnt become a parent so I could get a sitter every 5 minutes and leave my kids without a parent." The backlash came swift and hard, leading Finch to respond via Instagram last May. Related Girls' Night Out: Before and After Kids A Mother should never be made to feel they are not good enough for their child when they are doing everything they can to keep them safe, happy and loved. Only the parents of a child truly know what is best and should always have faith in their decisions. I value dearly the relationship Violet has with her Grandmother and I believe this is one of the most important and influential relationships growing up. I work hard so that I can provide the best future for the amazing soul we have created. I won't ever stop believing in her or the strength of the family unit. A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on May 10, 2016 at 3:32am PDT She's right. No one should be criticizing her parenting decisions. But I can tell you that her decision isn't for me. While I miss some of the carefree weekends my husband and I had before having kids - wandering around our city without a destination in mind, bottomless brunches, and not worrying about what time we had to get home on Saturday night to let the sitter go - there's a reason we decided to start adding children to our family. As a full-time working mom, my weekends are my time to catch up with my kids and enjoy them in all their glory. Sure, little-league games can feel endless, and I wish we could sleep in just one Sunday morning, but I love seeing my kids do their thing without the restrictions of school or homework tying them down. Related When Parents Should Vacation Without Kids Finch's daughter is only 2 years old, so I'm interested to see just how long her arrangement works. For now, good for them. They've found an arrangement that gives them the freedom they want and helps their daughter form a wonderful relationship with her grandparents. I'll stick with the early-morning race to the field and my sitter's midnight curfew. http://bit.ly/2hDccst
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themomsandthecity 7 years
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This Couple's 52 "Child-Free" Weekends Each Year Are Causing an Uproar
Date night last night was spent dancing away with our friends. Had such a fun time hope everyone has a beautiful long weekend planned 馃拫馃拫 A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37am PDT The headline glared at me like a shiny beacon: "Meet the Couple Who Enjoy Child-Free Weekends, Every Single Week." I had to know how it was possible for parents to actually enjoy their weekends free from crack-of-dawn wake-up calls, little-league games, fights over the Xbox, ballet recitals, and yet another chicken nugget and soggy french fry dinner at a verified family-friendly restaurant. Did they have an army of babysitters at their disposal? Did they have a nanny who took their children home with her on the weekends? Who are these magical, mystical people? The couple in question are Rachael Finch, an Australian Dancing With the Stars star and a third-place runner-up in the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, and her husband, Michael Miziner (Mish). And the reason they spend their weekends child-free is all because Miziner's parents take the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Violet, to stay with them each weekend. Speaking to Sunday Style, Finch said, "Every weekend [Violet] goes to Mish's mum's house, and we get our weekend to ourselves. I think that's incredibly healthy for the relationship. And on Sunday, when we pick her up, we have 100 percent energy back." Related: 4 Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom It's that quote that has gotten Finch into some hot water with mothers around the world. "Ummm, I can understand wanting time every now and then to reconnect and focus on one's relationship, but every weekend?!? Why have kids if they are shuffled around to other family members all the time?!?," read one Facebook comment. Another read, "Pathetic! No, I wouldnt want every weekend 'child-free'. I actually enjoy my kids!!! And....I didnt become a parent so I could get a sitter every 5 minutes and leave my kids without a parent." The backlash came swift and hard, leading Finch to respond via Instagram last May. Related: Girls' Night Out: Before and After Kids A Mother should never be made to feel they are not good enough for their child when they are doing everything they can to keep them safe, happy and loved. Only the parents of a child truly know what is best and should always have faith in their decisions. I value dearly the relationship Violet has with her Grandmother and I believe this is one of the most important and influential relationships growing up. I work hard so that I can provide the best future for the amazing soul we have created. I won't ever stop believing in her or the strength of the family unit. A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on May 10, 2016 at 3:32am PDT She's right. No one should be criticizing her parenting decisions. But I can tell you that her decision isn't for me. While I miss some of the carefree weekends my husband and I had before having kids - wandering around our city without a destination in mind, bottomless brunches, and not worrying about what time we had to get home on Saturday night to let the sitter go - there's a reason we decided to start adding children to our family. As a full-time working mom, my weekends are my time to catch up with my kids and enjoy them in all their glory. Sure, little-league games can feel endless, and I wish we could sleep in just one Sunday morning, but I love seeing my kids do their thing without the restrictions of school or homework tying them down. Related: When Parents Should Vacation Without Kids Finch's daughter is only 2 years old, so I'm interested to see just how long her arrangement works. For now, good for them. They've found an arrangement that gives them the freedom they want and helps their daughter form a wonderful relationship with her grandparents. I'll stick with the early-morning race to the field and my sitter's midnight curfew. http://bit.ly/2p7Xx8k
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themomsandthecity 7 years
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This Couple's 52 "Child-Free" Weekends Each Year Are Causing an Uproar
Date night last night was spent dancing away with our friends. Had such a fun time hope everyone has a beautiful long weekend planned 馃拫馃拫 A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37am PDT The headline glared at me like a shiny beacon: "Meet the Couple Who Enjoy Child-Free Weekends, Every Single Week." I had to know how it was possible for parents to actually enjoy their weekends free from crack-of-dawn wake-up calls, little-league games, fights over the Xbox, ballet recitals, and yet another chicken nugget and soggy french fry dinner at a verified family-friendly restaurant. Did they have an army of babysitters at their disposal? Did they have a nanny who took their children home with her on the weekends? Who are these magical, mystical people? The couple in question are Rachael Finch, an Australian Dancing With the Stars star and a third-place runner-up in the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant, and her husband, Michael Miziner (Mish). And the reason they spend their weekends child-free is all because Miziner's parents take the couple's 2-year-old daughter, Violet, to stay with them each weekend. Speaking to Sunday Style, Finch said, "Every weekend [Violet] goes to Mish's mum's house, and we get our weekend to ourselves. I think that's incredibly healthy for the relationship. And on Sunday, when we pick her up, we have 100 percent energy back." It's that quote that has gotten Finch into some hot water with mothers around the world. "Ummm, I can understand wanting time every now and then to reconnect and focus on one's relationship, but every weekend?!? Why have kids if they are shuffled around to other family members all the time?!?," read one Facebook comment. Another read, "Pathetic! No, I wouldnt want every weekend 'child-free'. I actually enjoy my kids!!! And....I didnt become a parent so I could get a sitter every 5 minutes and leave my kids without a parent." The backlash came swift and hard, leading Finch to respond via Instagram last May. A Mother should never be made to feel they are not good enough for their child when they are doing everything they can to keep them safe, happy and loved. Only the parents of a child truly know what is best and should always have faith in their decisions. I value dearly the relationship Violet has with her Grandmother and I believe this is one of the most important and influential relationships growing up. I work hard so that I can provide the best future for the amazing soul we have created. I won't ever stop believing in her or the strength of the family unit. A photo posted by Rachael Finch (@rachael_finch) on May 10, 2016 at 3:32am PDT She's right. No one should be criticizing her parenting decisions. But I can tell you that her decision isn't for me. While I miss some of the carefree weekends my husband and I had before having kids - wandering around our city without a destination in mind, bottomless brunches, and not worrying about what time we had to get home on Saturday night to let the sitter go - there's a reason we decided to start adding children to our family. As a full-time working mom, my weekends are my time to catch up with my kids and enjoy them in all their glory. Sure, little-league games can feel endless, and I wish we could sleep in just one Sunday morning, but I love seeing my kids do their thing without the restrictions of school or homework tying them down. Finch's daughter is only 2 years old, so I'm interested to see just how long her arrangement works. For now, good for them. They've found an arrangement that gives them the freedom they want and helps their daughter form a wonderful relationship with her grandparents. I'll stick with the early-morning race to the field and my sitter's midnight curfew. Related: When Parents Should Vacation Without Kids 4 Signs You're Burnt Out as a Mom Girls' Night Out: Before and After Kids http://bit.ly/2lETMFo
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