I have a fantastic husband. Case in point: He took our two-year-old out to the Children's Museum last Sunday so I could have some time to myself. We timed it so they left right at the start of Cam's morning nap, which typically lasts two hours or so. As they walked out the door a wave of euphoria hit. I'm free!
A list suddenly popped up in my head of things I've wanted to do, but couldn't with two kids hanging on me every hour; write, call friends, read a book, get my nails done, go for a run, the list goes on and on.
Obviously I was limited. I had to stay home with Cam so running and getting a quick pedi were out. But still the two hours of free time stretched invitingly before me and I began to get anxious. Who knows when this will happen again? I need to make the most of it! What's the best possible way to spend this time? Not worrying about it, that's for sure. I've already wasted 15 minutes! Argh!
First I took a shower. After getting dressed I just lazed around and read the latest novel I'm obsessed with (American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld). After awhile I looked up from my book and saw a text, "On our way home." Huh. What the heck did I accomplish in these two hours? Not much. I didn't clean the kitchen, write my first novel or catch up with old friends, I just took a shower and read. But those two simple things made me feel more like myself, and in my book that's a perfect way to spend some free time.
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I know what you mean about trying to make the most of the time. When J goes down for a nap (after MUCH encouragement), I find myself running around in circles - I should email! No empty the dishwasher! Wait, make the bed!
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