How as moms do you get any "me" time?
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For years I struggled with finding "me" time without my children and husband. Has anyone else had that challenge?
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Permalink Reply by Patrice Blakemore on -
What is most wonderful about all of the responses is how loving and supportive your spouse, partner, friends and family are. The fact that we have people who care about us and want us to succeed is most important. I love it.
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Permalink Reply by Lesley Keffer Russell on -
I love my job, so going to work everyday is my "me time"...I even get to spend time on twitter (and now here) as I "research" social media...LOVE coming to work (at the winery, who wouldn't?).
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Permalink Reply by Pamela M. Kramer on -
Heck yes! I don't know a mom who hasn't. Most rely on family. I myself find little outlets like the YMCA. My kids are being watched while I get to take care of my body. That's some really great "me" time. I kill lots of birds with one stone. I get to clear my head, work on my body, decrease my stress and my kids love going. Other than that I have to wait until they are asleep for "me" time.
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Permalink Reply by Robin on -
I have the same problem but I do find as the kids are getting older I am getting a bit more time to myself. My husband now helps with getting the kids to bed by 8:30 p.m. which is great because then I have a couple of hours to relax before I go to bed. I don't have anyone closeby who can watch the kids for a full day. I would love to have 1 day to myself to do whatever I wanted. I guess I will have to wait until all 3 kids are in school full time. I find that I sometimes miss going to work because at least then I had my coffee breaks and lunch hours to do whatever I wanted and it was nice to get a break from housework.
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Permalink Reply by stevie on -
hahaha.. That's partly why I am in therapy and couples therapy because the kid and DH don't "GET" that I need me time. I used to have a slew of friends in my little area where we could just meet up for lunch or coffee and we could ALL decompress........ now most have moved away -- which is tres sad.. but I have friends on the phone, online and we stay in close touch. We listen to each other.
but "me time" for me typically means working a story by going to LA to interview someone -- rarely is it just for me to get a pedicure or massage.. it's not a down time. it's a work time. (sad)
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Permalink Reply by Robin on
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I like the idea of going to the YMCA. I'm just wondering if my 2 year old would stay in the babysitting area but I guess it's worth a try!
Pamela Kramer said:Heck yes! I don't know a mom who hasn't. Most rely on family. I myself find little outlets like the YMCA. My kids are being watched while I get to take care of my body. That's some really great "me" time. I kill lots of birds with one stone. I get to clear my head, work on my body, decrease my stress and my kids love going. Other than that I have to wait until they are asleep for "me" time.
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Permalink Reply by Jen on
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I lock the bathroom door. Heh, just kidding. They'd just stand outside it and whine anyway.
In all seriousness, I think the best thing I ever did (so far, mine are still young) was early bedtimes. Both in their room and doing quiet activities/sleeping (depends on teh child) by 8pm. Since I'm a night owl, this easily gives me anywhere from 2-4 hrs a night, where I'm not (constantly) "On"
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Permalink Reply by Renegade Mom on -
I grab a book and go pretend to take a crap
~RM1
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Permalink Reply by Robin on
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My husband has just recently insisted that we start doing this so that I have some down time. So far, it's been working great and I even get time to read before I go to bed which I haven't been able to do for about 5 years now.
Jen said:I lock the bathroom door. Heh, just kidding. They'd just stand outside it and whine anyway.
In all seriousness, I think the best thing I ever did (so far, mine are still young) was early bedtimes. Both in their room and doing quiet activities/sleeping (depends on teh child) by 8pm. Since I'm a night owl, this easily gives me anywhere from 2-4 hrs a night, where I'm not (constantly) "On"
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Permalink Reply by Cara on -
What's "ME"?? LOL!
Oh yeah. I rarely get that time. Being a small family and a WAHM, that's challenging. My son is always my priority, and then once he's down for the night, it's finishing my work, cleaning the house, doing the laundry (oops... stuff needs to go in the dryer now... I forgot LOL!), and then trying to make a little time with DH. Usually for me, forcing myself to take a bath and take extra time in pampering myself (cleaning my face, doing my nails, shutting myself in the bedroom doing only things I want), is how I escape. It doesn't cost too much money for a bottle of nail polish, either. :)
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Permalink Reply by Alysa on -
I too struggle with this...and my husband works really long hours at work...so by the time he gets home, even on his days off...he's too tired to keep up with a 1 year old!
I am hoping that soon I can switch off with another mom, it would be awesome to have me time!! I steal moments in the bath...usually I just end up cleaning the bathroom though instead of relaxing!!! I also take a few minutes every night to read a bit before bed, or sew....but there are times when you just need to be alone or do something without having a little one tugging at you and a hubby asking when is dinner!!
Good luck to everyone out there for mommy alone time LOL we all need to recharge our batteries once in awhile as we are working 24/7 with very few or no holidays!!!!
I find playgroups are an awesome way to relax too....there's always a few moms present and everyone watches out for the kiddies, so takes some pressure off too, and then you can make new friends and hopefully one or two of them can help you in getting your alone time!
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Permalink Reply by Hollywood Twin Mom on -
You make the time!
Have one day a week that is only yours and let everyone know about it. Get a support group of friends and family to help make this day possible. Happy Mom's make a happy family!
xoxox
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