Thursday, February 17, 2011

When to give-up your me time.


What exactly is me time between us moms?  Is it the honor of going to the grocery store on our own – to shop for the family?  Doing laundry without children in the room?  Doing finances during naptime?  Me time 95% of this time is doing something for my family.  Normally I don't mind.  Do you?  It's a part of who I am right now and what needs to be.  But, sometimes mama (me) needs a little real me time.  And so I tried it today.  On my way home from Hawk's doctor appointment, I ran into Subway to get my favorite sub and headed home.  I put the boys to bed, popped on some TV, and hoped to read a library book called Homemade Marketplace....

But, guilt set in.  I had a messy office that needed organinzing.  So I ate my sandwich watched a little TV and hoped to finish the office and still find some of that me time...

 Enter, Mr. T.  He had dutifully fallen asleep at noon while his brother wailed and played in his crib for an hour and a half.  He was awoke by Hawk and although he went to sleep for a little more - he was wide awake when I went to check on them.  Hawk was asleep and I pulled little T out of his crib.  My time had officially ended, but I had something better in mind. 


My me time became a much beloved play date with my first little boy Mr. T.   Moments like these do not come along very often, moms with twins - you know what I mean!  Well, lets be honest, all moms know what I mean.


 We got to work making homemade whole wheat pizza crust for our dinner.  We had a blast getting messy together.  He spend most of the time giggling at the sound of the mixer and putting flour in his mouth and then gagging - and laughing.  At the end of the day what's important to me is being their for my kids.  I get enough time here and there that can equal as time for myself - for now!


We ended our little date with a kiss!

Do you believe in mommy me time?
When was your last date with your little man or little lady?
What age should parents start having these individualized dates?

4 comments:

Kim Sue said...

I'm not an expert by a long shot especially since I only have one child and she has my undivided attention much of the time. But, I think it is important to have those one-in-one moments when possible. For you and them!

charity said...

I totally believe in mommy me time! Usually I spent mine doing family things too but for me it still counts! However, lately I have been enjoying training for a sprint triathlon and I have to admit it is quite a bit of fun!

My mom totally enjoyed catching up with you today! Thanks it made her day!

Melinda said...

These pictures are so cute and you can tell you both had a great time. Those one on one moments are so important!

donna said...

I love all your pictures... I don't need mommy time.. I will have mommy time when my kids are all grown and leave the house. NOW i just enjoy having family time....