What I Really Want for Mother’s Day
I actually want some time alone for mother’s day. Is it wrong that I don’t want to be with my family the entire day? I don’t want to change any diapers. I don’t want to listen to any crying. I don’t want to worry if my toddler has eaten anything for dinner. I just want to go away for a few hours. I want to sit in a coffeehouse and read. I want to sit in a movie theater. I want to watch something on t.v. that isn’t making me count to five or yelling at me to say things out loud. I want to relax and recharge my batteries.
For me I never imagined having two kids just under 2 years old would be that difficult. I had already had one, so I knew what to expect with the second baby. I knew I had the skills. As it turns out each baby is different and has their own preferences. I have to learn a whole new set of likes and dislikes. Now I have to be even more mindful and deliberate to have some Me Time.
My husband and I went out on a date this past Saturday to enjoy some time together and enjoy the green light from my midwife for you know what. I told my husband this morning that I didn’t know how much I needed that time apart from my kids until I got the time. I was excited to see my kids this morning. I felt refreshed and relaxed today.
I really value the time I have apart from my family, because it makes me a better wife and mom. So really all I want for Mother’s Day is just a few hours by myself.
If money was no object and you could have anything for Mother’s Day, what would you want?
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I TOTALLY agree with you!! If I could have anything, it would be a day (or two) away!!! Just time to relax, with no worries about diapers, lunches, naps, bedtime, etc. A nice weekend trip away with my husband would be perfect! (But I can’t imagine how much I’d miss my kids!)
I agree with you as well! Time to recharge would be nice. If money were no issue I would take off on one of those weekend cruises with my hubby and friends. However, I don’t think I could be away from my son for that long. I barely make through the 4 hours when I go to work!
Day spa package. If money were no object. I don’t even know if we HAVE a spa in our little old town…
When Jackson was a year old this is what I asked for for Mother’s Day. I spent the day by myself, going to antique stores, coffee shop, etc… It was awesome and I appreciated my husband and child so much more at the end of the day!:) Four kids later, I think I am going to ask for this again!!
This evening after I put my kids to bed I ran out to take care of some errands. Once I came home and parked the car, it hit me that time away so I can be by myself is what I want for Mother’s Day this year. I’m with you on this.
I saw the latest double-issue of People on the rack today at the store and hinted to hubby that he could get that for me and I’d be happy. I believe my words were, “Any fun magazine that I don’t subscribe to would be a nice treat.”
I’m easy.
I would love a nap!!! With a 6 week old and 2 others I am exhausted right now!!!
I don’t think there is anything wrong with needing some time alone- it is refereshing a good for moms to get some of that (I need some too!!!)- Happy mom = Happy kids, etc….
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I would love to eat a delicious meal that I don’t have to cook.
Like you, I’d like some time alone … but with a twist. I want time alone in my own house. I’d like my husband to take the three children out for a few hours so that I can enjoy silence. And then after I get used to the silence I’d like to do some sewing or reading. That sounds like bliss.
Fantasy- I’d love a day at a spa or hotel, just to lounge by the pool, swim, nap, and have someone else cook.
Realistically- I’d love to have time to garden, without worrying about the baby chewing on mulch, eating the rocks and dirt, or making a poopy diaper while I’m dirty and sweaty.