On Monday, my life as I have known it for over 5 years now, is going to change. All three of my toddlers will be going to school. My 5-year-old starts kindergarten and the 4 and 3-year-old girls actually started preschool last Monday. I really don’t know what I am going to do with myself from 8-11:30 without one of my 3 mini-monsters in my presence.
Let me think about that….
I could…
Come back home and go back to sleep. But that just seems like a waste of such a valuable few hours. Not to mention that once I am up…I am up.
Take a shower and get ready in a timely manner. With 3 toddlers I am lucky to even get a shower let alone have the chance to shave my legs (and various other parts), put real make-up on (instead of just some sloppy brazed mascara), DO MY HAIR (I recently cut my hair that was past the middle of my back, to now the nape of my neck). This was to avoid the “hair piled in a messy bun” look that I was starting to trademark use EVERYDAY.
Blog. This is a given. I will be able to complete a thought without being interrupted 300 times. That’s 100 times per child and no I am not kidding. Between them and the horribly slow internet, I am surprised I am able to get any blogging done at all.
Watch TV. Nah, I’d really rather blog. Although I have found that I do enjoy my morning cup of Joe while watching some “Good Morning America”. And usually this isn’t possible because of course the minis want to watch the 50th re-run of “The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”. It’s truly sad that I have watched so many of their shows that I now just sing the tunes even when the television isn’t even on.
Workout. This is already on my list. Monday starts my body transformation. Juicing and exercise which I will be blogging all about my disasters failures bitching about progress and sharing my results with you. If you missed the first part of my “herb uses” you can read about it here.
Sit in silence and read. I have a book that I literally started last year on a family vacation and I am still in the process of reading it. Probably because most of what I read these days is blogs. But maybe without all the interruptions I will actually have time to read a book and the blogs.
Make a phone-call. Have you ever tried to talk on the phone with 3 toddlers? I actually had a lady put me on hold one day because the sounds of my minis in the background noise, was too noisy for her. No kidding.
Go to the bathroom without anyone knocking on the door. If you are a parent, there is no explanation needed here. If you aren’t a parent, there is still no explanation needed.
Now there will be days that my husband will be off…
**rethinks writing anything about what will be happening there**
Needless to say I just want to enjoy this time that I have never experienced in over 5 years. Since moving into this house…I have never had any time to myself in the house. There was one day my husband attempted to take the kids to the park to give me a break…only he came home 15 minutes later because it started to pour rain. I think I cried a little.
I am sure the first day I will be confused and a little sad…..oh who am I kidding!
Counting The Minutes,
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ha ha love it! have fun!
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I know I will miss them but I am looking forward to some “me” time
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Yes it will be nice!!
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“We’re gonna bang” made my day! Hope a little bang makes its way into yours soon too!
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Right now it’s always finding clever ways or late at night when kids are asleep…it will be nice to just “bang” on the couch if we want to **evil laughs**
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I wish for you the fun of jack rabbits, can only make you a happier mom.
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I love it! If I ever realize all three kids are asleep at the same time (which may possibly happen on occasion sometimes between 2 and 3 a.m.), I’m practically giddy and don’t know what to do with my freedom!!!
I’m sure on day #1 I’d eat chocolate. WITHOUT sharing!!!
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OOOOh I forgot about eating food without sharing it! YES YES YES! I am going to do that as well!
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oh, I can’t wait for my kiddies to go back to school! This summer they both went to their summer programs and I had three glorious hours that I used for blogging. August was their month off though and between all the rain and other stuff, well, I just can’t wait for school to start on Wednesday! Woohoo!! Have fun! Thanks for sharing!
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I don’t even know what being at home by myself is like…it has been over 5 years for me and I have completely forgotten what it’s like to be alone since the grocery store doesn’t count because there are other people there. Silence. I think the first day I will just listen to silence. thanks for reading and commenting Michelle.
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You’re very welcome!😄
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This is huge Trista!! You are going to miss them but it will be awesome! Peeing & blogging in peace are two huge ones. Love your other ideas but who are you kidding – you will be blogging away! Best of luck to the kiddies back at school next week x
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Yes I am sure blogging will take the cake topper unless hubby is home ;0)
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Ah yes, I’m sure 😉 lol Your site is different every time I visit! Love the momster girl big again! #BabyBrainMonday x
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I just can’t seem to make a decision lately lol.
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The other day, I dropped my daughter at my parents’ house, and I actually watched an entire movie at home BY MYSELF!!!!!!!! It was amazing!! Peeing in peace on a daily basis sounds Heavenly…lol! Thinking of you during this bittersweet time. Having “you” time is going to be great, You’re going to rock your new lifestyle (health) change. ❤ xx
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Thank you Katie. I have realized that in order to achieve being the best mom I can be my health needs to be in tip top shape. I’m not getting any younger and I want to be around to see my kids become adults 😉 I am looking forward to tomorrow….it’s the next chapter :0)
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Awesome! I relate with just one toddler- with multiple minis running around you are definitely in need of some you time! Enjoy!
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Thank you! :0)
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OH this is such a delightful post! I remember when my youngest finally went to afternoon pre-k, all those same feelings! You can do whatever you want. You can do all those things. Fantastic! Congrats on your new chapter! 🙂
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Thanks Joey …even though only 2 of my 4 kids will be in school all day, having the mornings for a few hours completely free will be so nice!
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How exciting – I used to dream for days when the house was completely silent and all I could hear was the peaceful breathing of my dogs (always by my side) slumbering away. Of course, now the boys are 17 and 19 they are off doing their own thing, so I am all by myself a great deal. And for the most part – I am okay with that – my dogs are still right by my side.
Just a little warning – those 3.5 hours will fly by and then when you are sitting in the car riders lane waiting to pick up the kids you will think about all the stuff you didn’t do that you wanted to.
I need to start on a body transformation too. I went to buy clothes yesterday for a function I had to go to last night (shorts and t-shirts with holes in them – not allowed) and I got a 3-way view of myself – Not pretty!!!!
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Never trust the lighting in those dressing rooms. That’s why I never try anything on …I just get it, bring it home, and if I don’t like it then take it back. I know the hours are going to fly but at least 2/4 kids will be gone all day so it will just be me and my 2 girls the second half of the day ;o) and I’m in no hurry for them to grow up too fast.
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It seems to happen so quickly!!!!
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Awwww enjoy hun. 5 minutes peace and quiet is the Holy Grail of parenthood! Xx
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After I got over the initial shock of the house being empty (about 10 minutes) I then thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Haha – I also sing songs from kids’ TV just to myself when TV not even on these days! #babybrainmonday
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It’s sad really..I will catch myself even out and about…singing those damn catchy tunes!
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Enjoy your time to yourself Trista and good luck with your working out and juicing. Visiting from #AnythingGoes Linky
Angela xx
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Thank you… The time to myself today was strange at first but then once I figured out what I wanted to do it was super! Thanks for popping over :0)
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You will be sad, I think. Then happy. Then sad. Then tired. Then sad. Then happy. Then confused. Then….repeat! All of those feelings, plus all the rest of them too. You will be fine though 🙂
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Yep I was all of those in the matter of 3 hours. Tomorrow is a new day 🙂
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ha ha, what will you actually get done? #anythinggoes
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So far nothing lol
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Haha enjoy your me-time! And bang-time obviously! I’m sure you’ll be a little disorientated at first by the quiet house and lack of little people but you’ll get the hang of it! 😀 #BabyBrainMonday
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It’s hubby’s and I first day with all kids in school and what are we doing? Running errands lol …thanks for popping over and saying hello
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Haha maybe next time 😉
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As much as I moan about my kids it will be a sad sad day when that are both in school. Although with all the pointers you have written down it does sound rather appealing and im sure I’d get used to it eventually 😉 Except the working out part. That bit’s not for me at all but the rest of it sounds right up my street!
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It was hard the first day…I won’t lie…I was a bit confused with what my role was without the voice of 3 little people…but each day has gotten better and today I thoroughly enjoyed the time with just my husband and I. Thanks for the comment Janine…appreciate it.
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Ha ha this is a way off for me yet – but oh to go to the toilet without company, some extra blogging time and oh sleep – sounds blissful. Bet you feel quite strange about it all thoughx
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Haven’t really had a chance too since hubby has been off all week. The 6am hour is so not fun though!
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Ahh I am a spoiled mummy and my oldest still goes to daycare twice a week (didn’t want to upset her schedule for when I go back to work…and mummy just likes the break – guilty?) so it’s just me and the baby at home. I love my toddler but any time I just have one child (either child) it’s like 100 times easier! And it’s actually possible to take a shower, etc! hehehe thanks for linkg #famjamlinky
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Never feel guilty about wanting a break. Mommy timeouts make a better mommy. The first day I was completely lost but now I am just loving “my time” even if for only a few hours. Thank you so much for hosting! Will be over later to do my commenting.;o)
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Look forward to reading some amazing quality blogs! Enjoy every second – you’ve deserved it 🙂 MMT
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Thank you :o) I was just getting used to my “me” time and now they have four days off lol. #mommyproblems
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I hope you are enjoying your few free hours, it must be a welcome change 🙂
Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes
Debbie
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The first day I was a little confused…that only lasted about 10 min…lol Thanks for hostessing Debbie!
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Woah exciting times Trista time to claim your life back! Next stop…world domination? Thanks for linking to #coolmumclub lovely I am still making my way through these posts then back over to yours to read and comment! x
Talya – http://www.motherhoodtherealdeal.com
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It was a throwback post but it has been a nice change having a few hours to myself a few hours every morning. Thanks for hostessing love! 💌Trista
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