Moms quickly realize how valuable their alone time is. Yet, when that rare moment arrives, it can be perplexing to figure out how to spend it. Should you tackle chores? Catch up on rest? Engage in some self-care? Not quite. Instead, here’s what it often looks like…
- With a shy wave, you call out “See you later!” to your kids and partner as they hop into the car. A twinge of guilt hits, but as the door clicks shut, you take a deep breath and ponder your options. You glance around—there’s a sea of toys on the floor, dishes from breakfast still lingering, and laundry begging for attention.
- A shower? Nah, you can’t waste this golden time on that! A nap? No way! Laundry it is: “I’ll toss in a load then sit down to check my e-mail,” you affirm to yourself.
- But first, a moment of solitude in the bathroom feels necessary. And yes, you leave the door wide open just because you can.
- As you start the laundry, you catch sight of your worn-out gym clothes. You contemplate popping in an exercise DVD or going for a jog but ultimately decide that you can’t possibly squander this precious hour on working out.
- Your stomach starts to growl, prompting a visit to the kitchen where you find yourself staring into the fridge. “A slice of leftover birthday cake paired with my cold coffee sounds delightful,” you think.
- Time to check your computer for e-mails and bills. You sit down, open your laptop, and… 25 minutes later, you realize you’ve just wasted that time scrolling through Facebook and pinning recipes you’ll never try. Oops!
- You wander aimlessly around the house, eventually ending up in the bathroom, where you find yourself plucking stray gray hairs. It’s surprisingly therapeutic.
- You decide to call your friend, excited to share that you have the house to yourself. But soon, you realize that the clock is ticking away while you chat, and your heart races a little.
- “I must be productive!” you think, spotting the crumbs on your kitchen counter. You grab a spray bottle and start cleaning, feeling a sense of accomplishment return.
- Glancing at the clock, you remind yourself that you deserve some downtime. You reach for a magazine that arrived three months ago, settle onto the couch, and finally exhale. Just as you open the magazine… the door swings open, and you hear, “Mom, we’re back!”
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In summary, mother’s alone time may not always go as planned, but it’s often filled with amusing distractions and unexpected tasks. Whether cleaning, snacking, or scrolling through social media, these moments are uniquely relatable for moms everywhere. Embrace the chaos!