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, I have to be honest.
I didn’t have a time out this week.
I know, I am so lame. I spent a few hours in the evening blogging, blogging, blogging, but I really can’t count that as “me” time. That would be totally cheating. So, I’m the big L-A-M-O who didn’t get a time out. What makes matters worse is that I’m the girl hosting this party, so I guess that makes me a terrible hostess! Ugh, such pressure!!!
But, in my defense, this past week was super crazy for me. I was running around like a girl on speed planning and throwing the kids’ birthday party, my baby girl has this ridiculous runny nose-cough-fever-ear infection thing that doesn’t want to go away (which has been totally stressing me out)…take that in combination with running the show around here (on the home front), raising two kids (while working from home), as well as maintaining this little blog of mine, which on all accounts is quite labor intensive…but hey, who’s complaining? I actually love the fact that I am so busy and that’s a guarantee around here because there is never a dull moment. I’ve also been organizing some upcoming reviews/giveaways that totally rock, so be sure to come back this weekend when I roll out the first one…something every Theta Mom would want! So exciting!
In the midst of all of this, I was thinking the other day how funny it sounds to me, the idea that I actually have to “plan” my one hour time out. When my hubby needs to take a break, he just takes one. When I take mine, I have to punch a clock and have arrangements made for the children in advance.
In this sense, I certainly got the raw end of the deal.
Having said that, the bottom line is I have to work a little harder at carving out time for myself. Maybe I need to take a break from the computer…alright, that’s not realistic, so maybe I just need to pencil myself in. As Oprah says, I need to “Put myself on the calendar.” So next week ladies, I’m hopeful that I’ll be posting about a slammin’ time out that will totally make up for my lame appearance this week!
But enough about me, please do tell! How did you spend your one hour? If you are participating in Theta Mom Thursday, link up and share your time out with other Theta Moms, that’s if you weren’t lame like me this week!
mommy time out this week didnt exist lol i dont think it will really exist before november when i finally become a sahm
and can manage differently things! have a good weekend!!!
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Hi Theta mom!
I do know that feeling so very well. Often when I could have some fabulous me time I get caught up in blogging… and it's not really me time! This week I have been around people the entire time and I'm thirsting for some time ALONE!
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This is so neat. I was trying to do something similar on my blog but I guess it just didn't go that way mine was "Me Time Mondays" but I was lacking some me time to talk about.
Anyway, tuesday night hubby took our little one with him to work (he's a basketball coach) and my 13 year old is quite self sufficient. He just stays in his room. So I had some "Me" time for a few hours but how did I spend it. Cleaning the kitchen, fold some clothes and then I stopped and said wait a minute I need to relax. So I worked out and watched some TV. I hope to be able join this meme next week.
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Sorry to hear you didn't get any free time to yourself. I find it hard to break away too. I hope to go shopping tomorrow by myself! I have some gift cards to use at Kohls – whoo hoo! So maybe I will finally have something to report next Thursday!
you time = critical…sorry you didnt get any. Next week, start anew (with wanting ME time and hopefully getting it). Have a great Friday night!
sorry you didn't get your time in! When you wrote about your husband just taking the time, that totally struck a chord with me! I usually let my husband unwind a bit when he gets home from work, but lately I've been throwing him into the fire with me with the bedtime and bath routine. Then we can unwind together after they're in bed!!!
I really have no right to judge since I've been trying to participate in this meme since you started it but haven't had some me time yet.
I don't count blogging either since while I'm typing this, I'm also balancing my 10 month old who is climbing all over me.
How sad that you didn't get to participate… and you're the one who started this all! You've been really busy lately though, so it's understandable – I have a friend who's kids also both have birthdays in the same month (a day apart) and it's always hectic for her too.
Next week I'll bet you'll be up to something fun!
i too didn't get the one hour in! ahhh! my husband is gone so much of the time with work, that when he gets home, he just wants to relax and i do get that. i'm working towards a night out with the girls once a month – if i get four hours in one night, does that count? HA!
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I think it's a great idea to take time out. I try to go to yoga on Saturday mornings but usually spend it grocery shopping! It's easier to shop without the little man.
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I may have never heard of a better idea than Theta Mom Thursday. When I get "my time" I am a better mother the rest of the day/night. We aren't asking for a lot, right?
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I am trying to schedule me time tomorrow since today didn't work out as planned. (Too many interruptions to mention…)
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I agree! We do have to work a little harder to carve time for ourselves.
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What a beautiful blog you have here! I often find myself saying I need a time out. I used to be really good at giving myself a break but these days not so much. Hopefully after this week (attending my last conference of the year) I will be able to get back to my normal routine. Thanks for stopping by my blog with your words of encouragement. See you around the blogosphere!
I will participate in this next week. Your week sounds like my week the week before! Z's birthday party knocked me down and I had not a minute to my self to do anything!
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Well, I guess we are kind of in the same boat, Heather. I thought I was going to get my 'time out'. I had an appointment at my spa for some routine waxing and my hair cut/color. Things were great until my highlights got royally messed up. Suddenly my wonderful hour out turned into a ball of stress. Yuck!
Better luck next week.
Some weeks just get busier than others….throw an illness into the mix and lose all mom time!
I'm not sure I've had an hour to myself in a bit. I was planning to take one tonight. My husband is still at a golf tournament….looks like my 1 hour at TJ Maxx is gone 😉