23 Things I Could Do Instead of Losing That Hour

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Okay, hold on a sec! With spring ahead, it’s time to…wait, what was I saying? Oh no, don’t take that hour from me! Seriously, whoever’s in charge of the clocks, listen up: I’m a single mom juggling work and a million chores, and losing that hour means the unopened mail by the front door will be there for ages—maybe even until my kid graduates college!

So, here’s a fun little list of 23 things I could actually do with that hour (besides catching some Z’s, obviously):

1. Tidy up the house: It’s not just about picking up; I’ve got dust bunnies multiplying like rabbits. At this point, they might need their own zip code!
2. Enjoy a long bath: Honestly, I can’t remember the last time I soaked in a tub. Probably back when I was pregnant with my oldest, who’s now in college.
3. Read a book without interruptions: I’ve been trying to get through Kim Gordon’s Girl in a Band on my tiny phone during my commute. That book deserves a full hour of undivided attention! Have you read it? It’s fantastic!
4. Tackle my taxes: Just kidding—I’m not wasting that precious hour on paperwork. They’ll get done eventually, I guess.
5. Wave a magic wand: Just to make the taxes disappear, you know?
6. Have a little romance: Or at least go out on a date that could lead to some fun!
7. Take my 8-year-old for a stroll: We live near Manhattan’s only natural forest—sounds like the perfect spot for a nature walk, doesn’t it? But, alas, we rarely make it out there.
8. Get groceries: But first, I’d need to…
9. Clean out the fridge: Seriously, what is that moldy lemon doing in there? It looks like a science project gone wrong!
10. Write something creative: You know, like those novels I used to write. But hey, who has time for that nowadays?
11. Attend a real yoga class: Not just the one on my laptop.
12. Stop and smell the flowers: In New York, daffodils popping up mean spring is coming. We really do have our finger on the pulse of nature, right?
13. Create some art: No more doodling on my kids’ homework while multitasking on the phone—time for real creativity!
14. Go for a bike ride: If only the snow would melt first.
15. Organize my digital photos: So I can find that hilarious one of my son dressed in a tutu for his birthday. Honestly, I might need a week for that!
16. Sit down with a cup of coffee like in the commercials: Instead of chugging it while prepping breakfast and scrolling through emails.
17. Do laundry: Or I could just order more socks and underwear online.
18. Meditate: With the dog locked away so he doesn’t try to lick my fingers. I’m serious—I have proof!
19. Catch up on a TV show: I’ve heard there are great ones out there. I’m still trying to finish The Sopranos!
20. Sit on my bed and gaze out the window: Seriously, we all need to do this more often.
21. Pick up my dry cleaning: Pretty sure I have clothes there that belong in a museum.
22. Practice guitar: My daughter and I started taking lessons together, but she’s already outshined me. I’m basically a guitar dropout now!
23. Have lunch with a friend: If I still have any left after neglecting them for so long!

Wow, if you made it this far, kudos to you! Seriously, how did you find the time? Please share your secrets! And hey, I’d love to grab lunch sometime—just not this Sunday, because they’re stealing one of my hours. But soon, I promise!

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Summary:

In a lighthearted tone, the author lists 23 activities that could be done instead of losing an hour due to springing forward. From cleaning and reading to spending time with family and friends, the piece captures the struggle of a single working mom trying to balance it all.