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what do you do for you?
I love being at home with landen and I'm going to hopefully soon start having kids in home.But I really need to start doing something for me! Since Christmas either landen or I have been sick and have spent way to much time inside. I love to read but can't remember the last book I read that was not for school or a children's book. So I'm making it a point to grab a couple of good books. What do you do for you? I clean up every night but then sit board, or in front of the tv, I have really grown to heat the weekends seeing nick works the bar every night.
sorry for the mini vent. Just looking for some new Idea to keep myself busy after bed time and homework. Thanks Ladies!
Re: what do you do for you?
For the longest time, I didn't do anything for me. And, it didn't start with the kids, I found myself slipping away sometime early in my marriage.
I've tried sewing. But, haven't done it in a while *pout.* I do have a couple of sewing projects that I want to tackle, but they're on the back burner right now. But, I hope to be able to incorporate some small sewing projects sometime this spring. I'm not kidding myself that I'll be able to figure out when/how to do these before then.
I love to sing, and for years I sang at church in the choir. For a while (even when Shannon was little) I was cantoring on weekends. I cantored right up to my 8th month of pregnancy with Kyle, but at that point, I didn't want to be on the schedule when I could go into labor at any time. Then Kyle came, and we're trying to figure out how to juggle two little ones in the pew with us. I don't know when I'll be able to cantor again... It'll likely be another couple years, unless I want to attend two masses in a weekend, one for me to sing, and another to worship as a family. Still debating that one.
But, lately, I've been working out for me!!! And, I truly hope this trend continues. After I put the kids to bed, I take the next however long (my workout time has been increasing) and just exercise. I'm varying the workouts between SparkPeople videos, Netflix streaming videos, walk/jog on the treadmill, Wii fitness games and some strength training. I didn't think I'd be able to get into this, but I really am!
Lately, nothing. But even before Benjamin came along, everything started to be about him or baby. I love to read, but all I read were parenting books. I love to bake, but once I was diagnosed with GD I stopped. And because we started just focusing on saving every penny we could, or paying off as much debt as we could, we just stopped doing a lot of things.
Now that he is here, and I've been home for 3 weeks, I'm going a little insane. I give SAHMs so much credit, because I couldn't do this full time I don't think. I LOVE my son, truly cherish this time I have with him and will cry every day when I go back to work (at least at first) but I really miss "me" time, even if that means working. The other day, I took the time to pluck my eyebrows and do some self pampering while Benjamin was sleeping and it felt SO good. I told DH that I need to start making some time for me each day. Whether it be to work out, read, go for a ride...whatever. I need to start doing a little something each day to save my sanity.
so for about 3 years i've been trying to find balance between me and my life. this year is the first that i feel a little successful. i work 4 nights during the week and satudays, but what really helps is that i joined a gym. they have daycare and the kids can go play and i have time to myself during the day. so far i've found that to be the most helpful.
i also think getting out of the house and into playgroups to be helpful to - or even with a few good friends who also happen to have kids.
Just because you become a mom, it doesn't mean that you need lose your individuality. You still need to carve out time for yourself, even if it is to just go for a walk around the block or get your nails done.
I have to say that even when I was a SAHM, I still had me time. But my EH was OK with it and would encourage it. I didn't go out all the time but I did manage to meet up with friends about once a week or every other week. He played softball a couple time a week too so he had his time as well.
I TOTALLY agree. That's why I told DH I need some "me" time every day, or at least a few times a week starting ASAP. I think being a new mom, I just haven't found that balance yet. But as we are getting into more of a routine, I think I'll be able to start taking time for myself.