posted by 3kidsmom on Stay at home moms

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Well, it has been a lovely day, really!  My darling husband (dh) let me know ( as he often does) that yes again this weekend he would be sitting in front of the TV this afternoon taking in a couple of the NFL games and nothing was going to move him from this plan.  This announcement came early yesterday to prepare me for the day ahead.

We woke early this morning with our little one coming in and announcing “It’s morning time!!” having a brief cuddle with us and then off to play! After sorting out her Cinderella costume and taking the dog out for a pee I went back to bed for just a minute, it is Saturday after all!  Then, just as I was settling in the phone rang….at about 7:30AM and I knew it had to be my oldest daughter (d1) it is her custom to call early and be very chipper and wonder why in the world we are in bed.

After our chat I rose and got breakfast for all and then dh thought we should all take the dog for a walk and a bit of a run so we got ready as is and set out for the park.  I was more than ready for a coffee shop stop and dh read my mind and off we went.

Home again, only for it to be lunch time, and yes I haven’t bathed yet!  I fixed everyone lunch and got cleaned up.  Dh planted himself in front of the TV shortly after and I sat at my desk doing bits and pieces and keeping our little one (d2) occupied and busy so she didn’t bother my dh.

Finally at about 4PM after having a tea party, dressing Barbies, cleaning up toys, cleaning the kitchen (again!) etc. I decided to go out…..by myself! I was gone about 30 minutes when my phone rang (I should of left it in the car!) It was my dh pleading for me to come home quickly to restore order to the chaos that errupted after my departure!! Assuring him I wouldn’t be toooooooo long! I hung up with a sigh… I went on with my tasks only to feel like I should hurry up and get home…..I really hate that!!

Sometimes I think my main role is to keep peace and order in our house…..it can be quite stressful!  I was happy to have my “moment” today and I enjoy them if only to recharge and get ready for the next round of events once I get home.

It has been a good day but the lateness of this post shows you that I was busy doing a lot of other things and waiting my turn on the computer on a family filled Saturday!

Question of the day: What kind of things do you do to get those “moments” of alone time?

Laters!

Grace

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