Maybe I’ll get a much needed manicure since my nails could certainly use some attention. Maybe I’ll browse Barnes and Noble for a new good read. Maybe I’ll buy a cup of coffee and read a magazine. Maybe I’ll just sit in silence with my feet up.
Because I can.
Maybe I’ll catch up on emails and get a jump start on some work. Maybe I’ll shop for a cute new pair of shoes. Maybe I’ll catch up with a friend for breakfast or go for a long walk outside.
Because I can.
You see, tomorrow is the first official day “back-to-school” but this year is different for me. My son will be returning to pre-school but in addition to that, my daughter will be beginning a morning program so for two mornings per week I will be completely child free.
Yes, for the first time in five years, I will have six hours per week that will be mine.
All mine.
Whether I clean my house, carve out some quality work related time or simply take some time just for me – it will be my decision to make and I will be able to do whatever I want. And after five years, this time is certainly well deserved.
So will I miss these faces?
Well, just thinking about the sheer bliss of six hours weekly of uninterrupted quality “me” time…
I think I’ll be just fine.
You’ll be more than fine, you’ll be in heaven! Enjoy EVERY moment!
Enjoy!!! I am soaking up the last few months of bliss before baby #3 enters our world… my son is in half day pre-school and my daughter is in middle school… so I’ll be starting all over again…
That one of your son is really funny.
You’ll be amazed at how fast the time goes! Especially with drop-off and pick-up.
My son will be in for full days so it’s the days my daughter will be going, too that will make the difference and give me that “me” time. I know those three hours will go so fast, but my plan is to make the most of every.single.second. 😉
Enjoy your free time! I know how you feel! My youngest just started full day Kindergarten. It is the first time in 19 years I do not have a child home with me during the day! Last week was a little tough, but I am looking forward to some free time.
Cheryl,
The way my kids were acting this AM, I cannot wait for FULL days of childfree-ness. 😉
Enjoy your free time!
Good for you! I am sure you are not going to know what to do with your time
I still have a year or two before this happens but I can’t wait. I know I’ll be sad but it will feel so good to have a few hours to myself! Have fun 
You know the funny thing? I’m not sad at all! I think I am in a space where I feel as though I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt – so I am ready to move on…and get some time back for myself. And just thinking about next year when my son starts K and my daughter will be in for longer than just mornings?? More sheer awesomeness!!
Congrats girl! I have a few years to go before I get to that point lol. So What are you going to do your first 6 hours of freedom?
I think a little shopping for ME is in order – something I haven’t done in ages!!
Both of my kids go to school this year. It took me some time to adjust, but the “me” time is glorious. The 3 day weekend emphasized this even more!
Girl, I cannot wait!!!!!
Oh I am LOVING having time away from my oldest! The younger is still at home, but small enough to still need the buggy most of the time, so the two of us can get out and about where ever we want! Also, he starts nursery in two months… then I will hav 6… SIX… hours every day to myself. Dear GOD what I will be able to do in that time!!! 😀
Marylin,
Enjoy every single moment. You have earned it!!
I look forward to this day very much, but at the same time I don’t want it to come too quickly. If that makes any sense. As much as I complain about not having enough me time and dream of being able to write for hours uninterrupted, I know I will miss these special times with my daughter (20 months) when they are over.
But right now, in this moment, I am jealous! 😉 Enjoy!
Elizabeth,
The way my kids have acted this weekend and parts of this summer – I.am.so.ready.for.this!! It may only be 6 hours a week, but that break will make me a better parent – more refreshed and full of patience. Something I feel like I am lacking these days!
It sounds like you have reached the gold at the end of the rainbow! Enjoy!
I’m dreaming of all the things I could get done…only I have to wait another 4 or 5 years….Have fun!
Ahh, enjoy!! I still have one at home, but even that’s easier with the other in prek. It’s amazing how fast time goes, and as nostalgic as it may make me, the break is also nice!!
Enjoy! My daughter is only 20 months old right now so we are waiting another year to put her in a Mom’s Day Out kind of program… so I am slightly jealous of you!
Love those pics though! Very adorable!
Awww, thanks! I am SO excited!!
My son starts preschool today (!) which means my husband gets time alone two times a week. He definitely needs the time, but we’ve been so busy thinking about how worried we are about sending him to school, I’m not sure we’ve thought about the enjoyment factor.
Me Time… Enjoy every single second of it!!! I’m glad the kids are back in school! It gives more structure to the day and I need it!
Love me some structure and some “me” time!!!
Wahoo Heather that is awesome! I have not posted since the one in my comment luv – yes – last wednesday was Independence day! I felt that free feeling last week and it is awesome. Advice? Do your enjoyable thing first because if you start the laundry or the cleaning – the whole morning will be gone before you know it. Have fun!
Enjoy your time!! I was so excited to come back to work today. LOL
Ah, I’m so jealous! My oldest started preschool this year too but my second is still home. Though it is nice to have “just” one twice a week. Of course I’m pregnant with my third so it will be a while before I get alone time. But when it happens, it will be FABULOUS!! Enjoy your bliss!!
I know what that’s like, starting all over again. Your time will come, too mama!!
Oh such a big year for you…and you will. enjoy. every. 60 minute. stretch. of. each. of. those. 6. hours. ahhhh. hooray!
Oh, cuteness! And enjoy your me time!
Enjoy your time! Love the pictures!
Oh, I looked forward to that “me” time as well. But, when Girl started school I took on daycare kids. So now I have 7 little darlings in my home every day while my own children are at school. What was I thinking?!
OMG. 7 kids!! What WERE you thinking? 😉 You need a time out for sure mama!!
LOL! You will be just fine! Enjoy it!
Enjoy your free time!!! Cherish those child free days and treat yourself to any and every thing that your heart desires.
Enjoy your time off! Even tho I love my kiddos like crazy, I get so much more accomplished and I am re-energized with my alone time. Hope you have a great day!
Ohh, I so know how you feel. It is pure bliss. Enjoy it girl!
It’s the best EVER! Freedom…yep. I was, seemingly, the only kindergarten mom who wasn’t in tears and emotional at the bus stop. I was doing a little happy dance (if only in my mind)!
LOL! I think you’ll definitely be fine. Love these pictures
Enjoy your time. My daughter has been in school for two weeks now. It’s crazy how fast summer went by.
Enjoy your “you” time! I never realized how much I liked going to Target and the grocery store until I got to go all by myself!
Oh enjoy it Mama! Well deserved. Try to relax as much as possible. Those pics of your children are super adorable! I’m starting to (hopefully) get 4 hours per week of alone, uninterrupted time and I honestly can’t wait either:)
You are too funny Heather! I say do it all.
Enjoy!!
Hi Heather,
i have popped over here from time to time and you even helped me out a little while back i’d have to run through all my email to see how/what but i do remember your wonderful site and often come and see what is happening. i’m so glad that i’m going to get a chance to meet/see you this weekend at bloggy boot camp!
cheers,
shelley
ps and there is nothing as sweet as back to school! lol
Enjoy! You deserve it, and will probably enjoy your children even more now
Enjoy EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!!!!
It is a lovely feeling. Hope you live it up and enjoy!
And the nuttiest thing of all…you’ll start thinking…I need more than 3 hours in the morning to get what I want done!
Crazy…but true…and enjoy!!! “These are…YOUR…days….to remember…”
That is awesome. I am sure you will be just fine and will be able to find ways to entertain yourself for those 6 hrs a weeks although 6 hrs doesn’t seem like alot of time. LOL. Good Luck and be sure to have fun on your days off. You deserve them.
Seriously, this would be bliss. Enjoy every second. Those funny faces will still be there.
P.S. I’m totally jealous. I have at least a year before my son is in preschool. And if we have another baby, it will be even longer before I have free time.
Awesome! I have a few years to go but I can imagine you wanna pull a Braveheart and yell “freeeeedommmmmmmmmmm!”
Congratulations! This is a big moment. Enjoy your bliss!
-Deb for Ouidad
Yay to me time. Enjoy every second. You definitely deserve it. And aren’t we all better moms after some time to ourselves? I know I sure am.
I remember getting a membership at my local healthclub so I could take a shower! I was allowed 2 hours of childcare per day. Of course I couldn’t leave the club, but at least I could shower and shave my legs without someoone trying to get in the tub with me!
Enjoy the time and use it to refresh and renew yourself!
Bernice
YAY you deserve it after 5 years!
Enjoy your time… I am enjoying mine as I type
Finally time to read some blogs!!!
Enjoy your alone time!
I have to admit, I kind of like the 4 hours a day that I have while my son is at Kindergarten. I still have my daughter here, but I’m getting so much done!
Yesterday was the first of my four kid-free hours every week. Ahhhhh. I did NOTHING. Not one productive thing. Going forward, I plan to use Tuesdays to write. Yesterday, though, I just reveled in the silence.
And yet I was so happy to kiss those little faces when I picked them up from school! (But am still counting the days until next Tuesday!)
Congrats on the you time i know we all need some !! My little one starts back tomorrow and i have a as big as smile as he does lol !! Enjoy
Well, good for you!
My daugthter is a year old and already I feel I miss a bit of a Me Time…But I know I’ll be just fine till that Mile Stone, when she turns six (in my country that’s when schooling begins).
Enjoy yourself, you’ve dissearved it!
Been wanting to read this for days. This was a big week in our house – big changes. I hope you’ll really enjoying the alone time. Look forward to meeting you at BBC!
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