‘Tis The Season To Enjoy Some Mommy Time
April 2nd, 2008 · Personal Story
No I’m not talking about Christmas. Or any other stupid holiday that goes along with that phrase. See, I’m talking about spring! A time for birth and life and being home alone for the first time in three years whilst the baby is off at school! He actually started back in winter but it was closer to now so I say free spring for mommy. It’s kind of nice to tell you the truth. I won’t lie. I love my me-time. So much that I am willing to go to bed at 4:00am just to have time to myself after the boys have been asleep since 12:00am. Four quiet hours for me to do what I want with no one screaming for sippy cups or crying cause they didn’t want to come home from school. But I love my son to. A lot. And I spend as much time as I can with him while he is home. I could do without the temper tantrums though. But every mommy deserves some time off. You know how it is. 
I know June is coming up quickly (to quickly for my taste) and the kiddies will be out of school for about three to four months. And that means mommy is gonna be submerged in toys, stickers, and sippy cups all summer long. So spring is my me-time. Two and half hours a day alone then four hours alone every night. It just can’t get any better then this. I just can’t wait until Mini Buff is in school full time. 
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April 2nd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
It does go by fast. I remember when my twins started full-day kindergarten. Then the days went by way too fast! LOL Enjoy your spring mommy time.
Warm regards
Michelle (The Beartwinsmom)
April 2nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Haha my aunt LOVES her ‘me-time’ too!! LOL. Every once in a while, she lets her baby stay at her grandma’s house for a few days or sometimes more! She admits that she misses her baby when she does that though. Haha
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I am only 22 and have no intentions of putting myself the parenting situation right anytime soon, but I feel your pain. I would rather not sleep than avoid having personal time.
April 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Some mommy free time is dreamy…. enjoy while it lasts. Summer is just around the corner.
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April 4th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
It’s okay to treasure time to ourselves, especially if it makes us better mamas when we’re with our kids. I believe in the statement, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
April 5th, 2008 at 7:28 am
I hear you sister. It’s nice to see the tide turning a bit with blogging available. I have never run into a woman face-to-face who will admit that she enjoys the time away from her kids. But I try to own that online and in person.
I like nap time. I look forward to bedtime. As you said, if we drain ourselves all day long, all week long we’re no good ourselves, much less our kids.
(Chants “Free Spring for All, Free Spring for All” as she walks away.)
April 5th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Spring is my favorite time of year! =-) It is awesome!
By the way I think this is my first time to your blog, feel free to stop by my blog and say hello as well.
April 5th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I hear you; don’t be ashamed to admit it. Mommy time is precious. I’m so desperate for it sometimes… guess why I signed up for a 4 hour dance aerobic marathon. Cuz that’s 4 hours for just me, myself and I.
thanks for coming by my blog!
April 5th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I often can’t find the solitude I’d like in our household. We still have at home: a 22 yr old (who has a drinking problem) fortunately he’s out working, too; a 21 yr old, her daughter and our granddaughter . . . a 19 yr old and a 16 yr old . . . and the father of our baby g-daughter is often around.
I really have to take initiative to have my wife take time for us.
It’s been a wonderful journey, though. We adopted the kids at different ages and took on 2 boys in their teen years.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Spring is a very peaceful and happy season so it’s a great time to get some “you-time.” Enjoy it, and good luck during summer
April 6th, 2008 at 5:58 am
So true…hands-on momma regains her “me-time” when her kids are big enough to go to school. Probably that is also the reason why most mothers of school-age children are blooming than those mothers who are caring for their newborns or toddlers…because mothers of growing kids have more time to relax, more time to look in the mirror and more time to do their beauty regimen.. Oh well, these were just my observations
April 6th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I’m feelin’ you on the me time. Enjoy whatever moments or hours you can steal. Mothers with toddlers crave peace and quiet, and if it happens from midnight to 4 am so be it!
April 6th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Children! How lovely they are, but now my boy is 21 and my little girl is 19…the flash….enjoy every single moment, because this is life
God Bless!
April 6th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
You’re right, every mother deserves her my-time. Hell, everyone does! I’ve only baby sat all my little cousins and my “little sisters” and that drove me crazy at times, being a full-time mommy you deserve it!
April 6th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Well said. I keep trying to get some me-time! As a matter for fact, you have inspired me. I may try to go to the movies tonight. ALONE. Sit back. Relax and not think of anything but the movie in front of me!
April 6th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
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April 6th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I wish I had me-time… and I don’t even have kids! I love the time that I can just spend by myself, to do what I want.
Well, enjoy your spring! :]
April 6th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I love spring mainly for the very reason that you can enjoy the great weather that’s not too hot and not to cold and just have “me time”.
April 6th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Hi… just returning the visit!
But I do have to say… “me time” certainly can be a treat!
April 6th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Gotta love me time!
April 7th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Me time is mucho importanto! Get it when and where you can. Great to see you at shewhoblogs!
April 7th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I’ve been thinking about this lately as my children are about to have spring break. I think I finally crossed over to the day where day’s off of school are finally easier than day’s they are in school. I used to be delighted when they left for school. But I moved into the phase where we love holidays and summer…. no getting up early, no homework, no carpool, it’s finally easier for all of us when school’s out!
April 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
You have a great site here. I’ll be visiting often!
Reply: Aww thank you!
April 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I really enjoy my me time. I think it is very important and I try not to let anyone steal it.
April 8th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Everyone needs “me time” (just look at the January GWP on MamaBlogga!) but I think that nonmothers don’t fully appreciate how much it means to mothers. The emotional stress of constantly providing for another human being makes it even more important to have time alone, time to yourself. I’m starting to use a lot of my “me time” as sleeping in time, too, which feels like a waste, but it’s rest that I need.
Thanks for participating!
April 9th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I never thought about how extra spring is because summer means kids are home on vacation. I will cherish the season even more because of that! Thanks for the great read.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:16 am
Amen!
April 13th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
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