Stayseeliz Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 What would you do? Life has been pretty stressful lately and my MIL knows need a break. She's coming tomorrow from 12-5 to give me some time myself. I'm so excited!!! I'm trying figure out how to spend the time. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go to a movie. I really miss going to the movies. There isn't a bookstore in town but I was thinking about eating somewhere while reading. Any other thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sleep. Reading would make it go too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 chocolate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I would do whatever left undone makes me the most anxious. If that is cleaning a closet, I'd do it. If that is going out on a date with dh, yep. If it's napping, woot! What would have the most emotional longevity to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Bookstore, dinner out, nap. In that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I might nap in the car. :) MIL is watching the kids at my house so no napping here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Think of the thing you liked to before you had children. I love to go thrift store shopping, I cannot do it with children-- they make me lose my train of thought. I like to go to the library, I can choose a book and browse without having to watch people. Last week I saw a movie by myself---I would have never guessed that I would have liked as much as I did (being alone at the movies) Go to the coffee shop and have a coffee with a danish and NOT SHARE--while you read a book. Get your hair done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 If were talking about something outside the house I'd probably go to some thrift stores or used book store. Sitting in a starbucks with a coffee and a good book sounds lovely right now too. Now that I think about it have have never done either alone, well I have never sat in a starbucks either. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thrifting. Or a nap. Or some girl time with a few friends. If it were later in the day I would catch a class at the dojo. One where I didn't have to stop every few minutes to tend to a child! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Pedicure/manicure, then a long lunch at a good restaurant with a good book :) Maybe some clothes/shoes shopping for myself (though there's a good chance I'd end up shopping for kids clothes instead :)) Sounds like heaven! With a 6 week old baby here, it's not happening for me anytime soon! Enjoy it thoroughly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I am out a lot. I have teens, but even when I am without them I have lots of volunteer duties, mandatory fun and stuff like that. So, I would revel in being home alone. I would take a bath, read, watch a tv show, whatever I felt like doing to just relax by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great ideas! I think I might get a pedicure, hit a thrift store then go to the movie. That's sounds like a pretty good plan. I do need to get a haircut but I want to do something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I love movies by myself. I like the thrift store, meal, movie idea best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 uninterrupted shower followed by actually blow-drying my hair nice outfit that won't end up with sticky hands on it plus earrings Starbucks (and a scone I don't have to share!) movie w/popcorn thrift store shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 With the day I've had today, if I had five hours to myself I'd get really, really drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 To be honest, I wouldn't know what to do! Maybe go clothes shopping just for me. And a trip to the bookstore to look at cookbooks. If the kids were going to be out of the house and I could stay home I would definitely nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Are Vodka and cheese cake out of the question? I'd: Thrift shop Peruse all the skin care stuff at the drugstore I never get to Get a rich coffee and a book and read it in the car at a park, a deserted park, with no children! Come back home with gum or a trinket for the kids and gush how much I missed them with my fingers crossed behind my back. Thank MIL profusely Can you tell I need to get out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 A real nap, bookstore for tea and shortbread, home for more dozing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I would try to link up with a friend or 2 for a trail ride with our horses. Then maybe lunch and a good book with a nap thrown in for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm hitting up a thrift store, meeting a friend for coffee then going to a movie. YAY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'd start with gardening (I find it relaxing and focusing), followed by a bubble bath with champagne and raspberries. Do my hair and makeup without kids around, dress to the nines, read a book in the park with coffee, and wander around the antique store looking for something pretty to go on my mantel. My in-laws are visiting next week. Maybe I can actually pull this off! :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 A little scrapbook shopping and then some scrapbooking. I hate naps!! They feel like such a waste of time and I always feel groggy afterwards. Do you need new clothes? I find it so hard to get shopping done--maybe go clothes shopping?? Gosh, if I had 5 hours of free time, it would be expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'd go have a nice lunch alone, followed by a movie, and finish off with a nice hot chocolate at Starbucks or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 uninterrupted shower followed by actually blow-drying my hair nice outfit that won't end up with sticky hands on it plus earrings Starbucks (and a scone I don't have to share!) movie w/popcorn thrift store shopping Exactly this! Minus earrings :) In reality I usually wander around wondering and waste my precious alone time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I got something to eat, when to Goodwill (but found nothing), spent two hours at Starbucks with a friend and got groceries. I meant to go a movie but I was enjoying myself at Starbucks so I stayed there instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 SEW! I swear I need an entire weekend to catch up on various sewing projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 With the day I've had today, if I had five hours to myself I'd get really, really drunk. BAHAHAHA! Oh my goodness Mergath, love your honesty. (I don't drink. But I sure have days that make me wish I did.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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