That meant so much to me. Let Mom sleep in on Saturday morning while Dad gets up with the kids. The ability of being able to distinguish between a Tuesday and a Saturday still escapes most young children. Fortunately, Dad can easily be a hero by letting Mom sleep in. Take the kids outside to play or to the park for an hour.
Silence certainly is golden.
Throughout the day, Mom hears crying, whining, screaming, fighting and endless requests from her bambinos. Give her ears a rest by taking the kids outside for some playtime. I just need a half-hour to myself to regain my sanity. But, of course, it will be messy again in a few hours after the next meal. Mom spends lots of time in the kitchen.