What do you do on days without DH?

Virginny

If your best friends and family weren't available and DH had other plans...what would do on a Saturday or Sunday by yourself?

I've been thinking about some ideas for when DH is out of town....maybe tour the town library or museums? I'd rather not stay at home the whole day, but I'd like to get out and tour parts of South Fla before the baby gets here.

So...where do you go and what do you do for fun without DH?

Mrs_Rod

well...before DH & I got married he use to work on Saturdays.  I know how bad this sounds but seriously it was the best!!!! We weren't living together...so its not like I missed him being at home but I definetly was able to do many more things than now.  I would normally run all my girly errans.  Manis/pedis/hair...shopping.  Maybe even catch a chick flick by myself.  I would also find myself strolling the books stores or even going to a cafe by myself to unwind a bit.  And I would also hit my AM yoga class...that was the best start to my day!!! Yoga...then steam room (ahhh...memories) then I was off to start my day which would include anything that I mentioned above. 

Now...don't get me wrong, I love spending time with DH but I def miss my alone time.  It's something that I truly appreciate.  Now its difficult to do this b/c a) don't belong to the gym...boo!!! b) dh's only day off is saturday and c) trying to save money for my lil princess.  Mommies manis and pedis can hold off.  And like I said...DH's only day off is Saturday...so that means we have to do all our errans & alone time on Saturday.  It can be sometimes be too much to handle but we manage.

Mrs.Zero

Shopping! I also take time to do some primping (mani/pedi) and hang out with my girlfriends...watch a chick flick, etc. I love my DH to pieces but I also love my free time!

sunrise23

With all the hockey that my dh is involved with, if I dont go with him I try to do something for me, example going to stores like Bed Bath and Beyond, or running errands, or just relaxing at the pool. Sometimes going to the library or taking a nap.  I also got a dslr camera and wanted to learn how to use it, so I took a class and met some friends through the class, they sometimes go on outings. So find something you are intrested in and take a class or join a club for that hobby. 

MRSaphrodites

I agree with the whole girly stuff thing. Many, pedi, hair. it's the only time i'll get to do it. Haven't really had any alone time, but when I did I would just sleep in, eat breakfast, then do my girly stuff. It was fun.

GenaAndJosh

OK, advice for doing thing you want to do before the baby comes...outside of the girly things.  Go to the movies.  See all the movies your DH doesn't want to see.  I am one to not have any issues of going by myself.  Especially a lunch time matinee.  Go to the malls, read, do whatever.  b/c you will still be able to do the same things after the baby comes, but it won't be as simple as grabbing your purse and going.  HTH!

redwingsfan2727

Usually when DH is gone on the weekends I do my girly stuff or hang out at the house and get it cleaned up because he distracts me while he is there. lol I love my alone time. I get all my shopping and reading  done and just do what I want.  Sometimes I just go to the beach and read.

romigu

ditto everyone. 

i love those days that he has plans.  If I can't make plans with another friend then I catch up on my chick flicks/girl shows, mani/pedi, go to the gym, get my hair did, shopping, exploring town (i live in Austin now).  

Ceventa

You've got Saturday and Sunday to yourself? I would, hit the beach and work on my tan, read a great book, and just spend time relaxing. Shopping! Whenever DH has plans I hit the mall for some retail therapy. Mani/Pedi, maybe even indulge in a massage? Hmmmm. Sometimes I take advantage that he's out of the house and work on little projects like maybe organizing my closet. Invite some friends over and have movie night!

Virginny

Thanks! All the advice is great. I actually have so much alone time as DH travels at least half the year...that I get bored staying home too much.

And Gena, you have a great point, I won't be able to do much with ease once the baby arrives. 

 

UMwife

I don't have any family up here and only a handful of friends (who already have kids, so they're usually busy with that, so I can relate. Usually, I try to schedule things like going to the gym, or taking the dogs to the park, or walking around our little downtown area while he's busy doing something else. Lately, I've spent that time finishing up laundry and more recently (starting tomorrow) writing out my thank-you cards. Another idea, is to pick a few recipes that are freezer friendly and make all your dinner for the week ahead of time so that you don't have to worry about cooking on the nights that he's home and you can spend that time cuddling on the couch or doing whatever else you need to do

JennyLo26

When Im completely alone at home I usually clean or watch a movie and just chill. I am never home so I prefer to stay in than go out.