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Meet the Couple Who Relish Child-Free Weekends, Week After Week
In a delightful twist on parenting, meet Sarah and Jake, a couple who embrace the luxury of child-free weekends. You might recognize Sarah from her time on the Australian reality show “Dancing Stars” or perhaps from her impressive third-place finish in the 2009 Miss Universe competition. But beyond the glitz and glamour, Sarah has a refreshing approach to family life that might just inspire you.
Sarah and Jake are proud parents to a lively two-year-old daughter named Lily. However, every weekend, they carve out time for themselves by sending Lily to her grandparents’ house. “Every weekend, Lily goes to my mum’s place, and we get to enjoy our time together,” Sarah shared with a grin. “I think it’s incredibly beneficial for our relationship. Plus, when we pick her up on Sunday, we’re fully recharged!”
Just imagine it: no kids, every single weekend. Bliss!
Of course, Sarah’s got some solid backup during the week too. With Jake teaching dance classes and his mum popping by to lend a hand, Sarah enjoys a bit of respite. Even great-grandma lives nearby and often takes Lily for a stroll. It’s not so much a village raising this child, but definitely a supportive family network.
Now, I can’t help but feel a twinge of envy. The thought of enjoying brunch on a Saturday sans diaper bag and sippy cups sounds like pure heaven. I can only imagine how much stronger their relationship must be, and it’s heartwarming to know that Lily will have such a close bond with her grandparents. However, I must admit that I’d struggle to say goodbye to my own kids every Friday night.
If there were a contest for the most anxious mother, I’d be hoisting that crown high, bouquet of stress in hand. I remember the first time I left my six-month-old twins with my mom for just an hour; it took me forever to walk out the door! Even now, a simple date night has me leaning my phone against the bread basket just in case I get a “there’s an emergency!” text from the sitter.
As much as I dread those early Saturday morning wake-ups with little feet and demands for cartoons, I also cherish those moments. I admire Sarah’s ability to let her family care for Lily, a skill I wish I had. Sure, I’d love to relive a child-free weekend from before the kids arrived, but now that they’re here, I actually enjoy spending my weekends with them—even if they suddenly decide they don’t want the eggs they begged me to make!
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Summary
Sarah and Jake enjoy child-free weekends by sending their daughter to her grandparents, which they believe strengthens their relationship. While some may envy their freedom, others find joy in the chaos of family life.