Finally, time to myself

Use that as a great advantage to find more things to do for the enjoyment of your own self. If you do this, you will feel much better. Explore or go somewhere you've never had the time to go or bake something, whatever you like.

I so know what you mean, I live with in 3 building of my daughter, she broke her ankle on July 31st and has been in a cast since then, which means she can't drive. She has 2 teenage daughters that are in ROTC at school and all kinds of other activities. My phone never stops ringing as they need to go to some school function, or the store or to pay a bill or just to get out of the house. She also goes to college she is finishing her nursing and starts on Wed. so it will be me to take her every day and go get her, besides the trips to the doctor too. I am worn out, it is hard to tell one of them no I can't go, like my grand daughter called wanting me to pick her up from school the other day, she is within walking distance, when I got there the book bag she had was so heavy I couldn't pick it up I can imagine her carrying it all the way home. Hopefully on the 17th they will put a walking cast on it, she is on crutches and she is doing better there is 2 steps coming out of her house that are about 8 inches high and someone has to get in front of her make sure she doesn't fall. I took her to get her books for class Friday, she said MOM you will have to carry my books for me, hahahha I bought her a book bag to put on her back. MOM can only do so much, and I have learnt that when she says I hate to ask you to do this, it means it is up stairs. I was down with the flu for a couple weeks last month but I could not take care of me cause she had doc appointments for her and the kids. She ask me if I wanted her to stop school and like I said it is only temp so as long as I can go I will get her there and back. Isnt' that what mothers are for? She pays for the gas and a lot of times buys lunch and it is time spent with my daughter, for 17 years I lived a 1000 miles away from her, so now I am making up for being so far away for so long. But I know the feeling of needing time to yourself, didn't know it was so precious till she got hurt.

It is always nice to get a little time to ourselves. I was happy for mine to go back to school as well since I work from home. Though I love my children and my husband I just can't get any work done with them here. And everyone does need a little alone time.

I almost know how you feel, two out of three of mine went back to school today! I miss them a little already, but it is so nice and quiet here I'll get over it! lol. I still have my baby at home. He is 2 so I have 2 more years till he starts preschool. My oldest is in first grade this year and my middle one is in preschool. Her preschool is 8:30 to 3:30 Monday through Thursday. It was funny, I think I was more nervous this morning then they were. I know what you mean about your routine being messed up. Mom's have to have two routines, the summer one and the school time one.

Yes, I have been happy to have some time alone when the kids went back to school. I used to feel guilty about it till I talked with my mom and she says it's perfectly normal and doesn't mean you don't love your children. She said that mothers that deny this are just lying to themselves. That made me feel a lot better! And by the time they came home on the first day I was ready to see them and happy for it!

I am no Mom, not even a dad but I am always alone while doing mylot. but most of the time mo gets' to order me around to go to my bro's house and get something. which i will get tomorrow because it was all about flowers and pots.....

Wow!! This must be exciting for you, and wishing your Son the best. I know you have had a long yr. with all of his Health problems, and hoping that he continues to get better from everything he has to endure from here on out. My thoughts and Prayers continue to be with you as well.

Boy do I know how your feeling! I wanted to throw a party the day all mine went back! I haven't let my daughter go yet, but next year I will have no choice. It is so exhausting taking care of all of them. But, I kinda miss them when they are gone.(Shhhh, don't tell them!) It does mess up wyour whole routine, but it will only take a week or so for you to find another. A more relaxed, productive routine;-) Enjoy! I know I would be if my daughter would ever hush for FIVE FREAKING SECONDS! She wants me to peirce her ears RIGHT NOW! I don't think she quite understands and it's impossible to explain. Oh, now she brought me Q-tips to peirce them with! ROFLMAO!!! Omg, too funny! Gotta go.....

I know what you mean. My little one is going back on the 8th and don't get me wrong I love her to pieces but taking care of her 24/7 with no break can be hard to do. She just ahd another seizure last night,she is ok but once she gets back in school I can have some time to cry by myself after stressful nights.

I am very glad to know that your son is now OK and ready to go to school, now you have time for yourself... I also cherish the time when I am alone and kids are out, even if it is for one day, but if it is for more than 2 days, I will start getting bored.... so the time alone will be nice if it is for limited period .... hehehheh

That's awesome news Thoroughrob! I didn't know he was well enough to go to school, but glad to hear he is!! Just enjoy the time you have and eventually you'll get your routine back in due time. Just enjoy your me time while you have it!!

When my son and daughter were going to school and later to college I was extremely busy with their school work and packing lunch and what not.My son when he was young he was always falling sick and so whole time going to the hospital also took away my time.I had very little time for myself and for my interests.Both did their schooling only from home .Once they got married I felt I had a lot of time.I pusue my hobbies .I keep the house clean and tidy and since I have an aesthetic sense I like to decorate my house and I do gardening also .I am able to admire nature ,dress up well since I have time to spare for myself ,cook and relish food to my taste.I do feel guilty but when they come I try to do to the best of my ability.

I can very well understand what u are saying. I have always had to have time to myself. Now that's all i have but i enjoy myself pretty good, lol. my mylot friends are a lifesaver.

I completely understand where you're coming from. I call it "Me Time" to myself. It's had like regenerate my mind and body. After all, how can you take care of your family, if you don't take care of yourself first. That's why Mom's are so Special.

I worked fourteen hours today, I know how it is. At least I can get away now. I am glad he is well enough to go back to school. We will look forward to hearing from you now and again. I am also certain that you witll enjoy some silence. Have a great week.

you will get in to another rutine shortly bet some of the time will be spent here!

I feel a great need for time alone. I have always been like that even as a kid. I enjoy people but there comes a point where I need to be on my own which is a little hard when you have a family especially children! I feel like you do every time school holidays are over and my daughter returns to school; I miss her at first but I feel a sense of relief at the prospect of doing my own thing again instead of child activities which I do enjoy because my seven year old is a delight to be with but after a few weeks I literally crave ‘me’ time again so I relate to you entirely!

I am an introvert, and it's not that I don't like people, I'm still very social, but I need a little time to myself to keep my head on straight. There is just something about being the only one home that lets you clear your head or be a little extra productive than even if the only other person around is in the next room over. I think that is especially true with kids and even more so with disabilities. You need to be able to take care of yourself too and it's just easier if you have some alone time to do it.

The daily toils of life sometimes robs us of our time for us. There are things that we need to attend to no matter how much we detest and ask for time for us. These are the things that wrap us into our daily obligation making us forget that we are also important. It has to be a conscious effort on our part to make us a valuable person and we are not robots. Do not feel guilty, you and I deserve it.

Congralations to you . you son get much better and go to school. we wnant to share this joy with you . wishing you have ayour son have a great day later. yes we also have time alone. finally we done . that is nice