It’s Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday! For those of you visiting for the first time, the goal is to grab one hour of time within one week to do whatever you want…without the kids. It’s such an amazing proposition, I know! On Thursdays, 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!
Well, it was time ladies. I’ve been frazzled lately with the drama of getting ready for pre-school and with the summer coming to a quick close, it was time to call Grammie and PopPop.
You know, for some quality babysitting!
My parents walked in the door and my husband and I just barely made it out of the house. Did I ever to tell you how easy it is to have everything ready for the “sitter” while trying to get ready myself? Yeah, right… Seriously, this is when time seems to fly faster than any other point in my day.
We managed to get out in time to meet our son’s teacher at pre-school. The administration hosted a back-to-school night and it was so exciting to meet some of the parents, check out his classroom, and of course, learn all about the curriculum.
But, this doesn’t sound like much of a time out, right?
Well, after we attended the pre-school event, my hubs and I got in the car and looked at each other…
Hubs: “Do you wanna go home?”
Theta Mom: “Uh, not really.”
Hubs: Asking with a smile, “Well, are you thirsty?”
Theta Mom: I knew I married him for a reason. He’s so smart. “Great idea!”
Hey, when you have someone watching your kids, you need to take advantage when the opportunity presents itself. No WAY did we want to rush home!
And with that, we drove to one of our fun “hang-out” spots and ordered two large beers. We devoured some awesome buffalo wings and just talked and talked and talked…
What can I say? Some ice-cold beers, great buffalo wings, and spending time with my man…without any children to be found. Just another awesome time out for Theta Mom!
How did you spend your one hour? Don’t forget to link up and check out how other Theta Moms spent their time out! I am so loving this!!!
I love that…..
Sounds yummy AND fun.
Good on you and yeah for grandparents!
Christie
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Now that my friend is some great "me time". Beer AND wings? It just doesen't get any better than that.
I love this idea! I sometimes forget to take some time out. Glad you had a fun date with your hubby!
Fun!
Awesome time out! One of my favorite activities with the hubs is grabbing a beer and chatting too!
So jealous! Now that is what I'm talkin about!! Happy Thursday!
Good for you and dh!
OH how fun..
We went out last week for a nice lunch…
Hurray for grandparents! We try to take advantage of couple time whenever they visit.
I am glad you got a time out with your hubby. That's the best kind
That sounds absolutely fantastic! I am glad you had a spontaneous date night!
sounds fabulous…my kind of date! Happy SITS day!
oh sounds fun! great way to spend your time out!
The kids were in great hands and it was the perfect time to enjoy some time out!
I'm still looking for that hour. I wish I had those type of parents that would take the kids. Not the hands on type here … Yes I'm so jealous :).
Yeah for date night! Good for you guys! That beer looks like it would do the trick. Do you think I could lock myself in the bathroom and chug one? Would that count. If I put the glass up I could muffle the knocks and screams for mom … LOL
That sounds like a great night out with your hubby!! I'm really jealous right now:)good to see that you had lots of fun!! Happy Thursday:)
Ice-cold beers, great buffalo wings…Mmm..sounds great
I'm glad you had a great night out 😀
good for you! I love having beers with my hubby! I wrote about my time out and linked to you.
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So glad you were able to get away for a few hours and enjoy some time with your hubby.
Okay, so I'm super jealous again. How can I drop the ball two weeks in a row? (running to call mom and line up babysitting so that I TOO can enjoy buffalo wings -yum- and time with husband). I won't let you down again!
That's wonderful. My hubby and I arranged a date night for ourselves last week. It was so relaxing.
fun!! sounds like the perfect break!! i could use one today!!
Good for you both! Sounds like you had a fabulous time!! I can't even remember the last time Tim and I had any alone time!
Still going to do this ….. just got to get that time off ….,:)
Grandparents are coming this weekend so maybe I'll get some time out to report next Thursday. Sounds like you enjoyed yourself!!
I took on WAY too much for Time Out time. Between teaching, working, and taking care of Ethan, the only time I get is 30 minutes before bed. Isn't that just sad?
nothing beats cold beer & buffalo wings (except when it's with your husband and no kids!)- way to go!
Good for you! I didn't get one of those time outs last week…
It's awesome that you and your hubs got some time together, it's SO important to remember you as a couple when you become parents, ya know?
I love the I'm-done-with-my-errand-and-have-extra-time-WITHOUT-KIDS time, that's the best. It's so great that you and your hubby could enjoy it together!
So glad you enjoyed your night out.
Sounds about perfect to me! I am glad you had some great time to talk!
I was reading thinking, why didn't they go do something for themselves? I was glad to see that big ol' mug pop up! How fun to have a date! Great idea for Thursdays, I will have to jump in next week! (Though we do have a sitter and a friends bday party tomorrow night!)
My hubby and I desperately need some us time. Maybe I'll schedule it for next week.
I'm sooo jealous! Love it!
I love this Meme. I'll have to participate in the coming weeks:)
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Blessings,
Beth
Cool! Sounds like fun! Sorry I missed Time Out Thursday. My kids started school on Aug 31. So it has been very hectic. No time outs for me this week. I am still trying to get the schedule down. Hopefully next week, I'll have a Time Out Thursday post!
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Beer and wings, what's better!!
That sounds awesome…and now I'm totally craving wings!
I didn't get a time out this week. This has seriously been one of those weeks where I wish it never happened and just want it to be over.
But I have BIG hopes of getting an hour to myself this next week. You know, assuming my daughter gets better, the house deal doesn't fall through and I don't have a nervous breakdown. But those are just details, right?
This is such a great idea and a wonderful way to encourage each other to take a "time out"; it's food for the soul and so necessary.
BTW, I LOVE Buffalo Wings!
Great post!! We LOVE sneaking away and around so the kids don't know that we grabbed McDonald's or some other treat…just to have some time to "us"! We recently went to a waterpark when they weren't home and I think karma came to get me, cuz we enjoy it much more when they are with us!!
Oh my gosh – a real mom who doesn't think every poop and cry is a precious delightful gift and actually talks about an hour AWAY from her kids??? You're my hero – where have you been all my blogging life?? SOOO glad you popped by my blog – we're going to get along juuuuuuust fine! I love it here. I may just spend my free hour HERE! Have a great weekend ~ ♥
Sounds wonderful! Let's see…today I took a really long hot bath (with no interruptions) and a book & got to go out with hubby for the second weekend in a row! Loved it!! Btw, thanks for dropping by my blog.
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GOOD FOR YOU!!! I have my twin mom meeting on the third thursday of every month so that is my one luxury of hanging with some really special ladies!! Plus got to go drinking with the ladies in the PTO. Margaritas were so yummy!!
Good for you momma!
*hugs!
Karie
Enjoy your weekend. xoxo
that sounds refreshing!! what a great concept…i think i will try this!! ;o)
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I excel at this! I actually take way more time out than just an hour… but that could be because I have no kids. Er… fun blog though!
Stopped by from SITS, happy Sharefest!
Thanks for another amazing week Theta Moms!!!