Sharon37127 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I don't know what to do with myself. No, I can't volunteer. I never what to do when I have "mommy time." What do *you* do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Read a book Take a bubble bath I like to shop the thrift stores (usually for children's things--but I get to do it alone!) Do a project (I have some you can do :D) sort toys and throw away what you want without tears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I love being with my kids, but I think I'd be doing the happy dance all week! :tongue_smilie: I'd probably go clothes, shoe, and makeup shopping for myself, take myself out to brunch, go get a coffee in the bookstore and browse for a couple of hours. A pedicure? If there is no little bit of money for a treat then chocolate, bubble bath, and a good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 nap. or grocery shop. but mostly nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto3innc Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Last week when this happened to me I: --painted my bedroom/office --took a LONG time in 2 thrift stores, which was great --ran a bunch of random "in and out" type errands I hate dragging the kids to --organized school stuff for next year --listed quite a few things on Ebay I struggle just relax and sit still, so I didn't really do that, but got a bunch done. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I had experience last year, and will have it this year again. I feel guilty that I didn't volunteer to help, but my kids are helpers so that makes me feel a little better. On these occasions I make myself a rough schedule of things to accomplish: coffee dates with friends clothes shopping specific cleaning/organizing projects read for pleasure watch a movie that no one else in the family wants to watch sewing project visit a public garden by myself If I don't plan it out, I'll just end up doing random chores all week. Enjoy your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sleep, clean, eat whatever I want (CHinese take-out isn;t so expensive when you only have to buy one lunch order) :D My absolute favorite: Go bra shopping. I cannot shop for bras when I'm rushed or have a child of any age with me. Also nice: meet a freind who doesn;t have children. She may love children, and even adore your children, but she might enjoy a adults-only lunch, too- rather than always having to see the children when she wants to see her friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I am rather envious! I'd split the time in half--spend half the time cleaning out the garage/attic/closets . . . and the other half with Guilt-Free Pleasure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 On Monday, I am going to clean. The other days I was going to paint, but not 100% sure on that now. I will also read, but not sure what else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kesmom Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I just had my oldest in VBS last week and even that was a nice break! We ran a lot of errands. (without someone asking me a thousand questions) If I was alone I would probably split it up with half practical and half luxury time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Oh, I remember those days- those few hours were the FASTEST hours of the whole year. I'm guessing the adults who ran VBS didn't feel that way. The adults loved it, but they were clearly tired when VBS was over each day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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