Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday is back and I am hosting this party once a month! For those of you visiting for the first time, the goal is to grab one hour of time within one month to do whatever you want…without the kids. It’s such an amazing proposition, I know! On the last Thursday of each month, post how you spent your time out (add my button from the right side bar or link to me) and be sure to stop here to link up and meet other Theta Moms to see how they spent their time out!
So I am officially kicking-off this monthly time out party! Woo Hoo!
And I must say I certainly enjoyed my time out this month. January is such a busy time for us as a family because we have a few friends and other family members that have birthdays this month. It’s always fun getting together to celebrate, but it’s just as fun to go shopping for the presents!
Remember my chotchkie drawer? If you missed that post, it really is a must read so check that out here. Well, I went to Target (one of my absolute favorites) picking up a few items from the dollar bins to add to my chotchkie collection, but I was also there to shop for the many presents I needed to purchase. Seriously, you should see our weekend calendar in January…it’s birthday party central.
I can’t tell you how relaxing it is to be in a store that I really enjoy without reaching for a sippy cup every five seconds as a trail of goldfish speckles the floor. I don’t have to listen to the cries of my daughter because she no longer wants to ride in the shopping cart. I don’t have to argue with my son as he tries to get me to buy every single thing in the store.
Nope…it was just me, my red Target cart and the peace of mind that this was my time. I enjoyed shopping for the gifts, picking out fun birthday cards and finding cute bags and wrap to match. I even picked up an adorable shirt for myself! So take that, stranger in my closet!!! It really was a glorious afternoon, well spent without the kids.
Sooooo……I can’t wait to read your blogs! How did you spend your one hour this month? If you are participating in Theta Mom Thursday, link up and share your time out and be sure to visit some other Theta Moms as well!
I am so loving this!!!
Shopping is a whole different experience when you’re alone, isn’t it? Good for you and congrats on getting yourself a new skirt.
What a great turn out you had for your re-entry of Time Out for Theta Mom!!
I’m not linking up, but this month I did get some time to go out with my BFF. We had lunch and went shopping. It was AWESOME!
Okay, does going out to buy a bra ALL BY MYSELF count?
I did so last night. And I bought the wrong size…
Dang. I missed it. And I did something for myself and everything. I guess I’d better be a little quicker next time.
Oh no! It is closed!
I was having internet issues this evening.
You are not going to believe what I discovered this evening after reading your blog party… remember me? The mom of five boys?
Here is my post : http://fourcrazychildren.blogspot.com/2010/01/simple-abundance-basic-tools.html
I did my time out, but didn’t have time to post and put it here in time! Oh well, next time.
And I LOVE target! I was laughing hysterically about the sippy cups and goldfish, that is so me too!
This sounds great. I wish I could participate. Being that I’ll be a nursing momma very soon I can’t see how I’ll be able to be kid free for a while. More like a milking cow on the other end of the spectrum – LOL
I say this with humor b/c I love nursing. Give me a year and I’ll jump on board – providing you are still hosting
Cheers to “me time”!
I thought I had missed out this month because I had to reschedule my Thursday night workout to meet with a potential babysitter…then I realized, that was for me! However my “time out” event would come on Friday!
I love this idea!!
drat! I missed out on linking up this month. I need to get back sooner next month. Really enjoyed my hour of time out regardless.
Loved the stories linked up here!
Ladies – I enjoyed reading these blogs, too! Your time spent was so well deserved. Looking forward to next month!!!
I know I’m late on this but I actually did it this time and I posted about it! You already came by but I couldn’t resist leaving it in my comment to live as proof that I AM a Theta Mom too! 😉
http://thegrownupchild.ca/2010/01/hes-got-my-whole-world/