First i have to say, Everyone is HEALTHLY!!! I have been having a rough time finding time for Me tho. It seems im the shuttle bus for everything. We have swim, tball, YMCA Camps, and coming up is soccer. Thats just for 2 kids. Not to mention, i am squeezing in Graysons CPT, meds, and all the baby stuff not even CF related. I am on the go from the moment i wake up. I do get help from my fiance. He asks what he needs to do to help and i tell him. But its still me organizing everything to keep our house in order. I know im a planner just like my mom. I just can't seem to add myself into the calendar. I was going to the YMCA to workout. But broke my hand and toe the same week. Then two weeks ago had surgery on the hand since it didn't heal. I can't take Grayson to Child Watch at the YMCA because i don't want her around the other kids. So my dad would come and watch her. It would be so much easier if i didn't worry about her getting a bug from another child. Thanks for listening. If anyone would know how i feel, its you.
How do you manage "Me Time:
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First i have to say, Everyone is HEALTHLY!!! I have been having a rough time finding time for Me tho. It seems im the shuttle bus for everything. We have swim, tball, YMCA Camps, and coming up is soccer. Thats just for 2 kids. Not to mention, i am squeezing in Graysons CPT, meds, and all the baby stuff not even CF related. I am on the go from the moment i wake up. I do get help from my fiance. He asks what he needs to do to help and i tell him. But its still me organizing everything to keep our house in order. I know im a planner just like my mom. I just can't seem to add myself into the calendar. I was going to the YMCA to workout. But broke my hand and toe the same week. Then two weeks ago had surgery on the hand since it didn't heal. I can't take Grayson to Child Watch at the YMCA because i don't want her around the other kids. So my dad would come and watch her. It would be so much easier if i didn't worry about her getting a bug from another child. Thanks for listening. If anyone would know how i feel, its you.
First i have to say, Everyone is HEALTHLY!!! I have been having a rough time finding time for Me tho. It seems im the shuttle bus for everything. We have swim, tball, YMCA Camps, and coming up is soccer. Thats just for 2 kids. Not to mention, i am squeezing in Graysons CPT, meds, and all the baby stuff not even CF related. I am on the go from the moment i wake up. I do get help from my fiance. He asks what he needs to do to help and i tell him. But its still me organizing everything to keep our house in order. I know im a planner just like my mom. I just can't seem to add myself into the calendar. I was going to the YMCA to workout. But broke my hand and toe the same week. Then two weeks ago had surgery on the hand since it didn't heal. I can't take Grayson to Child Watch at the YMCA because i don't want her around the other kids. So my dad would come and watch her. It would be so much easier if i didn't worry about her getting a bug from another child. Thanks for listening. If anyone would know how i feel, its you.
First i have to say, Everyone is HEALTHLY!!! I have been having a rough time finding time for Me tho. It seems im the shuttle bus for everything. We have swim, tball, YMCA Camps, and coming up is soccer. Thats just for 2 kids. Not to mention, i am squeezing in Graysons CPT, meds, and all the baby stuff not even CF related. I am on the go from the moment i wake up. I do get help from my fiance. He asks what he needs to do to help and i tell him. But its still me organizing everything to keep our house in order. I know im a planner just like my mom. I just can't seem to add myself into the calendar. I was going to the YMCA to workout. But broke my hand and toe the same week. Then two weeks ago had surgery on the hand since it didn't heal. I can't take Grayson to Child Watch at the YMCA because i don't want her around the other kids. So my dad would come and watch her. It would be so much easier if i didn't worry about her getting a bug from another child. Thanks for listening. If anyone would know how i feel, its you.
First i have to say, Everyone is HEALTHLY!!! I have been having a rough time finding time for Me tho. It seems im the shuttle bus for everything. We have swim, tball, YMCA Camps, and coming up is soccer. Thats just for 2 kids. Not to mention, i am squeezing in Graysons CPT, meds, and all the baby stuff not even CF related. I am on the go from the moment i wake up. I do get help from my fiance. He asks what he needs to do to help and i tell him. But its still me organizing everything to keep our house in order. I know im a planner just like my mom. I just can't seem to add myself into the calendar. I was going to the YMCA to workout. But broke my hand and toe the same week. Then two weeks ago had surgery on the hand since it didn't heal. I can't take Grayson to Child Watch at the YMCA because i don't want her around the other kids. So my dad would come and watch her. It would be so much easier if i didn't worry about her getting a bug from another child. Thanks for listening. If anyone would know how i feel, its you.
LisaGreene
New member
Wow you have alot going on!! Don't feel like you are the only one feeling this way. Everyone does at times- it's a common "mommy problem." And then we add CF or any other special need to the mix and the problem becomes much bigger.
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
LisaGreene
New member
Wow you have alot going on!! Don't feel like you are the only one feeling this way. Everyone does at times- it's a common "mommy problem." And then we add CF or any other special need to the mix and the problem becomes much bigger.
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
LisaGreene
New member
Wow you have alot going on!! Don't feel like you are the only one feeling this way. Everyone does at times- it's a common "mommy problem." And then we add CF or any other special need to the mix and the problem becomes much bigger.
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
LisaGreene
New member
Wow you have alot going on!! Don't feel like you are the only one feeling this way. Everyone does at times- it's a common "mommy problem." And then we add CF or any other special need to the mix and the problem becomes much bigger.
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
Hugs!
Lisa
LisaGreene
New member
Wow you have alot going on!! Don't feel like you are the only one feeling this way. Everyone does at times- it's a common "mommy problem." And then we add CF or any other special need to the mix and the problem becomes much bigger.
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<br />I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
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<br />There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
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<br />So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
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<br />I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
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<br />You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
<br />
<br />I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
<br />
<br />Hugs!
<br />Lisa
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<br />I have an article about this issue on my website. Here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.parentingchildrenwithhealthissues.citymax.com/Chapter1.html">http://www.parentingchildrenwi...ymax.com/Chapter1.html</a> It's under the "Ask Dr. Cline" Q&A under Chapter 1: Parental Self-care.
<br />
<br />There are alot of practical tips there that will help give you ideas. One thing might be to cut down on the activities that the kids are involved in. I know it's hard- we might even feel like we are depriving them- but research shows that kids are happier when they are "less busy" and show signs of stress when they are over-scheduled. We personally limit our kids to two activities each- one sport and one other (they both chose scouts). And I know that even one intense sport can be all-consuming!
<br />
<br />So, it boils down to choices and what your values are for your family. Do you value dinners together? Time to sit and talk? Kids who are creative? (Kids who are allowed the opportunity to become "bored" tend to be the most creative as long as the parents allow the kids to solve their own boredom problem.)
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<br />I think that we parents sometimes get caught on the "treadmill" and are not as purposeful as we should be about limiting activities and screen time. The world will intrude as much as we allow it to and it gets hard to say "no" to school activities, sports, & social stuff. But we have to or else we get stressed out and burned out and then everyone is miserable.
<br />
<br />You know the saying: "If mamma ain't happy, nobody's happy!" And it's true. So take good care of yourself and make your needs equally as important as everyone elses.
<br />
<br />I hope your hand and toe are feeling better soon!
<br />
<br />Hugs!
<br />Lisa
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I hear you. I'm the queen of do-it-all but not for me. Every now and then I crack and go to a movie alone, leaving my husband to put the kids in bed. But I think you and I would be smarter to schedule in a specific Me time or two. At least your fiance asks to help! Your dad helps so you can go to the gym? Great!!! Keep your body going (I don't but hope to improve in the fall). Even with the toe and heel thing, seems like you could swim or spin?
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
I hear you. I'm the queen of do-it-all but not for me. Every now and then I crack and go to a movie alone, leaving my husband to put the kids in bed. But I think you and I would be smarter to schedule in a specific Me time or two. At least your fiance asks to help! Your dad helps so you can go to the gym? Great!!! Keep your body going (I don't but hope to improve in the fall). Even with the toe and heel thing, seems like you could swim or spin?
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
I hear you. I'm the queen of do-it-all but not for me. Every now and then I crack and go to a movie alone, leaving my husband to put the kids in bed. But I think you and I would be smarter to schedule in a specific Me time or two. At least your fiance asks to help! Your dad helps so you can go to the gym? Great!!! Keep your body going (I don't but hope to improve in the fall). Even with the toe and heel thing, seems like you could swim or spin?
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
I hear you. I'm the queen of do-it-all but not for me. Every now and then I crack and go to a movie alone, leaving my husband to put the kids in bed. But I think you and I would be smarter to schedule in a specific Me time or two. At least your fiance asks to help! Your dad helps so you can go to the gym? Great!!! Keep your body going (I don't but hope to improve in the fall). Even with the toe and heel thing, seems like you could swim or spin?
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
I hear you. I'm the queen of do-it-all but not for me. Every now and then I crack and go to a movie alone, leaving my husband to put the kids in bed. But I think you and I would be smarter to schedule in a specific Me time or two. At least your fiance asks to help! Your dad helps so you can go to the gym? Great!!! Keep your body going (I don't but hope to improve in the fall). Even with the toe and heel thing, seems like you could swim or spin?
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
Well, no real advice, just total empathy. You're not alone at all, but we both need to do better!!!
M'nell, mom of Francis, 7 y/o CF, Roz, 5 y/o no CF
RitaSonnenberg
New member
WHAT'S "ME" TIME? I am still waiting for that.... I dont have kids, but with working full time and trying to be compliant with my treatments, there is no such thing as "me" time. LOL
RitaSonnenberg
New member
WHAT'S "ME" TIME? I am still waiting for that.... I dont have kids, but with working full time and trying to be compliant with my treatments, there is no such thing as "me" time. LOL
RitaSonnenberg
New member
WHAT'S "ME" TIME? I am still waiting for that.... I dont have kids, but with working full time and trying to be compliant with my treatments, there is no such thing as "me" time. LOL
RitaSonnenberg
New member
WHAT'S "ME" TIME? I am still waiting for that.... I dont have kids, but with working full time and trying to be compliant with my treatments, there is no such thing as "me" time. LOL
RitaSonnenberg
New member
WHAT'S "ME" TIME? I am still waiting for that.... I dont have kids, but with working full time and trying to be compliant with my treatments, there is no such thing as "me" time. LOL