December 28, 2006
While I was standing at my assigned door during boarding, I noticed 2 things.
- On one side of the aisle was a family with 3 kids, aged 1 - 6 years old. The Dad was setting-up their portable DVD player while trying to settle an argument on which movie they would watch first. The Mom was distributing drinks and snacks that they had brought along, mixing formula in a bottle for the crying baby, stowing the kids’ bags under the seats, and scolding them for taking off their seat belts. When the flight attendant came by to offer pre-departure drinks, the parents distractedly declined (even though they looked like they could use it).
- Sitting across from them was a woman traveling alone. She was dressed in a pretty dress and heels, reading the newspaper. When the flight attendant came by, she accepted a glass of champagne.
This made me think . . . When was the last time I had time for just me for more than a couple of hours? No kids running around, no mess to clean up, no one to take care of other than myself? If I had a whole day to myself, what would I do with it?
What would you do with it?
17 Comments on “Time For Me”
2:04 pm
With Amanda grown and on her own, I find I have way too much time on my own. Occasionally I do want time alone, and at those times, mostly I want Hubby to go out and let me have the peace and quiet of our home.
I actually did take a trip to Berlin alone a few years back and that was sort of neat. But often I find that life is now full of too much alone time.
2:08 pm
paint
2:18 pm
If I ever have time alone (rarely) it is to do something particular. I think if I somehow had time alone without a specific task, I would probably not know what to do with myself for awhile and then who knows read a book? take a long walk in the woods? sleep? watch a chick flick? spend the whole day on the computer? Mmmm. . . sounds good!
4:54 pm
Ahhhh such a dilema. The reality is as much as I think I want more time for me, I worry that it would be hollow - at least in large quantities like an entire day! LOL The dream might be bigger for me than the reality - kind of like when we try to get away for a little scrap of time and spend most of it talking about or thinking about our kids. I guess it’s part of the times and seasons. Ultimately, the biggest enjoyment for me is uninterrupted computer time and bubble baths…. that is heaven. ;o)
Hugs,
Holly
Holly’s Corner
5:10 pm
Heh, just keeping doing what I have been doing?
6:47 pm
Have I mentioned lately how much I enjoy being single? Keep your chin up, girl.
7:44 pm
a nice long hot bath, read an entire book without having someone buggin me to do something
8:10 pm
Oh wow. The last time I was on my own and didn’t have anyone else to worry/care about was when I was on bedrest with the Monkey and Ace had taken the other two to his parents for the weekend. It was a glorious weekend, and it went by ENTIRELY too fast!
So since I was “caring” for the baby in utero by not doing a lot for myself because I couldn’t, does that really count?
Ok … a scrapbook retreat I went on. Totally me time, and it was AWESOME! I am looking at taking another one here soon.
8:28 pm
Sleep in, go have a manicure, a pedicure, and a massage. Go shopping, then enjoy a quiet Italian dinner with a nice glass of red wine. Back home, I’d chit-chat with girl friends, watch a chick flick and then settle down to read a book in peace and quiet!!
That would be my dream day!!
Can you tell I think of it often, keeps me going I guess!!
8:52 pm
I often wonder the same thing. One day I will have try it without simply reverting to mommy mode and start cleaning, sewing the kids outfits, not hopping on the internet and so on.
Maybe a spa day if I had the money?
10:46 pm
I wouldn’t know what to do with myself…I would probably blog & read. Last October (2005) I went to a conference for 4 days…luckily I was busy the entire time or I would have just missed DD. And then in July of 06 Dh & I went to Vegas w/o DD and it felt very funny up until we landed in Vegas. Then I was thankful that I didn’t have to worry about her there as the airport was very crazy. And after that we were relaxing and having a good Vegas time.
So I guess you get used to it…but I’m not ready to give it up yet.
2:14 am
That’s funny–when we went on that trip in October, just Andrew and I, we felt so free and childless. Euphoria I tell you. (Of course we missed them but having time without kids is something so rare) We often noticed other families traveling with children, particularly small children, and it was a deja vu all over again. I felt like going up to the mothers and saying, “I know just how you feel!”
This sounds like I don’t like my job, which isn’t accurate at all, but “me” time is scarce. It’s good to be focused on taking care of another human being, it makes me a better person, but it sure can be draining.
I hear you!
4:14 am
Oh I wish I could have some time alone like that. I have no idea what I would do. That’s sad.
5:27 pm
I probably would keep doing what I do. The kids grow up so fast, then sometimes it’s hard to pin them down to get them to do things with you.
7:27 pm
I would love to travel in a dress and heels again. Hey, I would love to wear a dress and heels on a regular basis again, it just doens’t go with a toddler and playing trains, cars, etc…
5:09 pm
wow, time alone…without kids. I think if I had more than one hour alone I’d be lost. Besides sleeping I always have one with me, heck I normally end up with the youngest climbing into my bed around 3 a.m.
4:48 am
You know what I’d do? I’d wonder what my kids were doing!!!!
**I know what you mean. I have a 3-day trip coming up and even though I’m excited to go shopping, I’ll probably be shopping only for them!
(I'll take good care of it.)