alone time
It is not often that I get a day to myself. A few years ago when it was just me and the kids, I got lots and lots of time to myself when the kids spent every other weekend with their dad and I had no idea what to do with myself. I sulked alot – that’s for sure – and even when I did have an invitation to go somewhere, I rarely went.
Now I’ve got my sweetie and when the kids are gone, he and I get some good time together. It’s nice for us as a couple to have this alone time since when Jerry and I met, I already had the 3 kids and he and I didn’t get the same kind of time together as a couple that most do before having kids.
Every now and then, when the kids are gone, my sweetie and I spend time apart. Today, Jerry went off with his brother leaving me all by my lonesome for the day. I had big plans which included a whole list of things to bake. I didn’t quite make it to my baking list because I met my bestest best and her husband at The Huntington. They came up last minute but I wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to see them. It was good to spend time out of the house especially because it was a beautiful day outside.
Now, I’m home alone with this cookie dough chilling in the fridge, a couple of great movies from the video store and currently watching last weeks “Kitchen Nightmares”.
This alone time has been lovely and I’ve definitely come a long way from a few years ago. I’ve found balance in the time that I get to myself and that makes me very happy.
I love alone time. With three kids from ages 20 down to 8, I’ve spent my entire adult life with kids around. I love them, but I crave time to myself just to be me!
Enjoy it!
Melissa