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When you’re a mom, the idea of “me time” doesn’t exist.
By nature it doesn’t happen without being planned and when it does – with a girl’s night out or just even a few hours to get your toenails done, you barely have enough time to breathe, much less really enjoy it before you get back to being mom (and all the fun that goes with it.) Recently, I was sitting with a group of women and about half of them confessed they sometimes schedule a night out at a nearby hotel just to take a shower, watch TV, eat dinner and sleep – without anyone else.
Recently, I was sitting with a group of women and about half of them confessed they sometimes schedule a night out at a nearby hotel just to take a shower, watch TV, eat dinner and sleep – all by their lonesome – and they love it.
While I would love a little more “me time,” I’ve realized what is really missing is “us time.”
Between kids, work, events, after-school stuff, family obligations, and a little time we set aside for sleep, there’s not a lot of time left for me and the hubs. And I know we aren’t the only couple that doesn’t make time for themselves. Like “me time,” it seems that being good parents means putting your kids first. But actually it’s quite the opposite.
As parents it is our job to take care of our children’s basic needs all while instilling good values and difference between right and wrong. However, we’re also supposed to provide them a good example of what love is. How you should let people treat you and likewise how you should treat others.
That why I’m really making this year an opportunity to make my relationship a priority. I saw on Instagram where one woman made a challenge to have 50 dates with her husband in 2014 and took one photo at each one to record the memory. For us then sounds difficult, but I think it’s the best way to make my family even better in 2015.
For my husband and me, traveling, just the two of us, has been the best way to get us to spend time together without distractions. From getting married on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, hitting the slopes in Whistler, or eating our weight in pasta throughout Tuscany, we’ve made some big memories together.
So to start off 2015 with a bang, I have a mega date travel date that you definitely want to enter for…an all-expense paid weekend trip to Cancun!
Sandy beaches, ocean waves, fresh daiquiris, and real-deal tacos are the best way to enjoy any day, especially together with your loved one!
I make it a point to have me time every day. I would be a lousy mother without it 🙂
I sure could use some relaxing time with the family in 2015. A trip to the beach would be just a dream, this Cancun contest is amazing!
This would be great for vacation since every since I became sick I haven’t been out my house over 2 years
I could use a vacation and this sounds amazing!
This was such a cute, yet enlightening post. Yes, I couldn’t agree more that time spent alone together as a couple reinforces your time together as a family.
“Us” time is so important. It’s always a struggle to get it, between schedules and work.
Vacay? yes please! My idea of me time is a getaway cause having a shower and time to brush your hair is a necessity – not ‘me’ time. True time for yourself is to partake in something extraordinary, not ordinary.
Oh man, I need my “me” and “us” time every day! I realize that my days go by so much smoother when I’m able to take little breathers like that!
We make date night a point each week. It is a big deal for us. We need that time together without the kids. Even if it is just something small like putting the kids to bed earlier and spending the evening playing games or watching a movie together without distraction. Although going out would be a lot more enjoyable; we can’t always afford that so making sure we at least do SOMETHING for date night once a week is how we make that time important for us.
My husband and I have not had a date or alone getaway for over 10 years. Sad huh?!
Would love to take my bride on the honeymoon we never had!
What a great giveaway. It’s nice to get some quality time in with the spouse. It helps you stay connected.
My morning workout is me time. But vacation sounds great!
I am right with you, it is so easy to essentially start living separate lives under the same roof! Date nights are a must for us! Even if they are at home ones!
Oooooh that Cancun vacation would be nice to win. I will be going with my daughter to Cancun for her senior project. My sister has a condo there. Poor hubby won’t be having any “us” time any time soon, but he just had it in August when the kids were in Italy with Nonna.
This would definitely be a great treat! Taking time for husband and wife is so important for a sustained marriage.
I love traveling with John, its a great way to strengthen our relationship. What a great giveaway I love Cancun.
Time aone together is what every couple needs. A nice vacation would be perfect.
A long date out of country sounds really nice. It would be nice to go somewhere we could explore and have adventures.
Wow, a trip to cancun would be so amazing; I could really use the time off!
I really have to get away soon with my husband. We need to reconnect in the worst way. This vacation sounds like a great way to do that.
This would be such a wonderful time to reconnect and recharge!
I love the idea of getting a hotel room for the night once in awhile just to get some time to unwind without hearing someone say MOM. I can’t remember the last time I read a book. Not a kids book but a book that I would enjoy.
This would be such a wonderful time to reconnect and recharge!