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!
Sorry to hear you didn't manage to get your "me" time this week. You are right in that when we want to take a break, we actually have to "schedule" and plan for it well in advance instead of just taking it!
For a change, I managed to actually get a whole day to myself yesterday! I crossed the border into China with a friend and had a great day shopping and getting some curtains and slipcovers made.
bummer about not getting any you time! i totally know what you mean about hubby getting to check out whenever he wants to! ugh, they're annoying sometimes! lol hopefully i'll get my TMT post up before the end of the day…i'm going on emily's field trip today(and taking david)…should be interesting! lol
You nailed it with:
"When I take mine, I have to punch a clock and have arrangements made for the children in advance."
So true! Thanks again for reminding and encouraging me that I need to make the time for myself.
Peace~
*~Michelle~*
Sorry you didn't get to celebrate your party. And I always feel so quilty because I have older children and get a fair amount of hours to myself. Often blogging or sleeping but alone non the less.
Good luck for next week.
xx
I didn't get a time out either. Too busy with sick kid as well…now just hoping the other doesn't get it!
Trying to have my time out this week …
I'm having my time out right now — Thursday morning from 8:30-10:45 I am alone in the house, both kids are at pre-school….ahhhh!
Most days I do errands, laundry, dishes or tidy up the house or catch up with friends online or work on my blog.
But today, other than this post….I am closing my laptop, sitting down with feet up, yoga/spa music on, a bowl of cereal by my side, and a stack of magazines I've wanted to read at my feet. I am also determined to start working on some of the exercises my "Writer Mama" (Christina Katz) book suggests to get a freelance writing career started.
All in 2 hours….it will go by before I know it, so I'm signing off!!
This is really getting pathetic. I haven't had my "time" since you started this blog carnival. How many weeks is that? I just don't even want to know! I hope your baby girl feels better soon!
I didn't get it either. Don't get me wrong, I did walk for an hour Mon-Fri, but really that's exercise not enjoyment. Maybe next week.
Happy Thursday to you, Theta Mom!
It's always good to get some fun times with or without the family
Thank you for being an articulate, interesting, informative and regular blogger. It's a joy for me to visit you and see what new has happened in your little realm of paradise.
I've given you an Over the Top award.
Cheers!
We all have one of those weeks where we're just so busy we don't have time to do much of anything else. Sorry to hear you didn't get any me time this week. You'll have to do double next week to make up for it. 😉
'Tis the season! For flu, colds, and all that fun stuff! Considering you had parties to plan and host on top of a sick one, it's a wonder you got everything done!
So, when you miss your time out, does it mean you get 2 hours the next week? Ha!
I think you're right in that we, as mothers, have to truly plan and pencil ourselves in so that we do get that time out each week.
Good luck with your time out next week!
I guess we were lame together this week. We are on year round school caledar and hubby is traveling. It feels like all mommy all the time around here.
I didn't get an hour either…never do, actually. My husband has two jobs and is a volunteer firefighter. If I want an hour off, I have to plan it with him about…oh, a year in advance. So, next October I should get some time to myself…
Which, by the way, is why I'm completely insane.
You'll just have to take 2 hours next week!
Happy Timeout Thursday!
Looks like it was in the water this week because I didn't get any me time either.. ugghhh crazy week.
I like the idea of taking 2 hours next week! Being a mommy is a hard but rewarding job…..one I wouldn't trade for the world.
I know you know this…but you have to take time for you! I have an award for you on my blog. I'm sure you've had it more than once but I want you to know how much I enjoy reading what you have to say. Is it okay to not re-pass it?? Seriously, thanks for sharing with us!
–>I'm taking my time out today and having a happy hour with the girls! I hope you're back on track soon.
~deb
http://www.websavymom.com
There are certainly weeks like that where there's barely a moment to breathe!
Hope she feels better soon Heather. Happy Thursday!
So sorry you didnt get to take a tim-out this week! I have been trying really hard to pencil myself in.
However, planning a party and having a sick baby doesn't make you a horrible hostess. It makes you human and a great mom!
A free hour? What's that? LOL! I hope you get a time-out and some rest, soon! I also hope your little one is feeling much better!!
I actually get some time without kiddos on Saturday night for the hubs and mine early anniversary celebration!
Guess you get 2 hours next week. Always look forward to reading your posts.
Girl, go get your hour NOW! You deserve it:)
Holy Guacamole it is Thursday????? I have been so busy, thinking about actual dates not days that not only did I not get my hour, I forgot to post about not getting my hour! I will try to do that in a bit!
I did not have a free minute this week and I'm tired. If I had an extra hour I think I would sleep zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I love how you write. You are such an easy read. I'm sorry you didn't get a time out this week. However, you are so right about having to punch in to get a time out. How funny and true is that?!?!
You are far from being lame. Beautiful lady – keep up the great work. Thanks for Theta Thursdays.
Sorry to hear that you didn't get a timeout this week. I hope next week makes up for this one if you can have a longer ME time.Ü
I'm hopping from Sandra's blog. Have a good day!
I stopped by your blog to verify that you were still hosting your Thursday "theme day".
In case you aren't sure why I would do that, please first go here: http://thehousethatlovebuilt.xanga.com/712911712/today–/
and then read this one:
http://thehousethatlovebuilt.xanga.com/712911311/sept-theme-days/
I see that you are, so I shall leave you on the lists 😀
THANKS!!!
Cheryl B.
I am using my hour or two to stop by my followers blogs and check out what they are up to. I have a nice cup of java, my dog napping by my side, and NPR playing in my ears via my headset…such a good idea
T.
I know what you mean. I get a total break when mine is sleeping. It is hard work being a Mom but I love it.
It's hard work being a Mom as Amy said but treasure it. Mine are grown and I have almost all "me time" now. I love it but it feels really weird and I miss them! (Thanks for the comment and yeah, let's follow each other.)
No time out for me either! But I'm going to a fall festival with a few girlfriends on Sunday so I will be sure to come back here and post all about it! :_
I am new to the challenge but looking very forward to it! Your paragraph about the honey taking his time when he wants cracked me up so much i peed on myself! It is so true. When am man is tired he just goes to bed. A woman has to call everyone and clear her private ten minutes in the john!!
looking forward to this new challenge!!!
I thought I was already following you, too! Then I go and look for your Time Out post and I don't see you in my dashboard. I'm like, huh?
I mean I do have your button on my blog! 😀
Sorry your babe's sick – we were just at the Dr's office this morning ourselves. The joys of motherhood, and working and thinking we deserve an HOUR alone
I actually found you last week via Flory(http://www.awomanslifestages.com/) and can't believe I wasn't following already. I was loving that you went to a party without your hubby – those are fun times! I'm on your bandwagon now. I love finding new friends.
Hey, I'm new here, isn't this your idea? No excuses girl!
Ohhhh, I feel your pain this week! Must be something in the water, lol, we got the too busies.
Take Care
Sounds the same as my week! : )
Next week won't be any less busy either. You do something fun for BOTH of us!
No worries..I'll join in on that,too. I haven't had time for myself either.Good Luck when you do get your "me" time!! God Bless..Maopa:)
You're not lame! You're just a busy mom. I don't know anyone who is better a time management than you. Give yourself a break.
One hour of me time. That almost sounds impossible but I will definitely have to try it. I'm sorry you didn't get your me time this week.
I'm so sorry that you didn't get to get your "me" time this week. Yes being mother we definitely have to schedule our time. Funny my husband doesn't have to. Thats simply not fair.
Hello again! No, I'm not stalking you (too much). I just wanted to let you know that I'm leaving something for you on Stir-Fry. I'm working on the post right now. I hope to have it up tonight.
You know it! I finally hired a babysitter so I could finish some building projects in the light of day! I needed to be outside to do the porch bench and it turned out SO great. Unfortunately I still finished in the dark so tomorrow I will post the pics! Yay I finally got my own time! I did have to pay for it but what the heck – it counts!
Nope… I was lamo too this week.
No time out for me
Does this mean we get to do "double time" next week? Oh, that would be sooo nice!!!!
Michele
Same boat as you! This week was so crazy that my alone time was when the boys went into the store with daddy and I sat in the car for 7 minutes by myself. It was a nice 7 minutes though!
You have a blog award waiting for you on my blog.
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-first-blog-award.html
Jen