I mean, I JUST started being able to use the bathroom alone when Little L was born in January. I don't know what it is, but every time I step into the shower M suddenly gets hungry and wants me to make him something and Little L starts to cry.
HOW DO THEY KNOW?! Can't a mamá take a shower in peace??
So these days, I have to get super creative and look for opportunities to get some alone time — here's what I've come up with so far:
1. I wait until the Mr. gets home and I go to the supermarket — ALONE! I know, its not exactly the definition of fun but going alone is like being on vacation in Hawaii for me. I walk up and down the aisles, singing along to Michael Bolton or whatever soft rock tunes are playing on the supermarket radio station and I don’t have to rush or deal with a crying or hungry baby. Good times — GOOD times.
2. Do errands on foot. The Mr. asked me to pick a package up for him at the post office this weekend. He figured I wouldn’t be more than 20 minutes. Before he could finish asking me, I was out the door! But instead of driving, I walked. I took my sweet, sweet time strolling through our neighborhood. I patiently waited for the WALK sign at the corner despite no cars coming, I swung my arms (which are usually pushing a stroller) freely and I checked out every house on the way there. He wasn’t thrilled I took almost an hour, but I didn’t care, it was freedom for mami! There are 8 more clever ways I sneak in ME time, so go check out the rest on Disney Baby — trust me, you will LOVE these! HINT: I am NOT above locking myself in my downstairs bathroom with a magazine and headphones.
Enjoy!