Mom of Children

Daria

, , ,
,
9 comments on Home. Alone.

Home. Alone.

This weekend I was home. ALONE.

T took the kids to see his nana (their great nana) in Massachusetts. They went overnight, leaving on Saturday morning and coming back on Sunday late morning.

This sexy lady is 93 and still does her nails, wears eyeliner and earrings. She is such a pistol, too!

You guys. It was SO unbelievably great to be in the house, alone. I needed this time and space.

Let’s see what I did!

Saturday

🐿️ I mended a few articles of clothing – annoying pebbles in the shoe that just was hanging over me: a missing button on my white blouse, a hole in my joggers, and a hem on my beige work trousers.

🐿️ I spent some time planning activities for our North Italy and the Dolomites trip. I got some good local ideas for Venice and Bardolino (lake Garda). Still need to research the Dolomites region, Bologna and Ravenna regions. I made great progress but still there are things to research

🐿️ I started “the Relaxed Woman” again- a re-read for me. This time I am slowly doing the suggested reflections.

🐿️ I exercised. I am following Dr Sims exercise suggestions for perimenopausal women so the workouts are shorter, heavier and have very little cardio.

🐿️ I met up with friends. Totally last minute but it’s funny how things work out. My sister friend H is moving back to Denmark and it looks like it may be sooner than anticipated. I will miss her SO much.

Me, sister-friend B in the center, sister-friend H on the right

🐿️ when I came back home from my friend outing, I planned some more, journaled free style, took notes on a few podcasts (jotted down ideas I heard but was driving).

🐿️ made some decisions on my traditional IRA – rebalanced, got rid of some deadweight funds.

👆Connected to the above: I just recently also rebalanced my 403b and my regular brokerage account.

🐿️ Saturday was over with me in bed around 8pm, with my audio book, journal and open windows. I vegged out for about an hour, but because I took Ashwagandha root, I was soon sleeping.

Sunday

🐿️ up, a glass of water, coffee and more vegging out, reading and journaling

🐿️ cleaned the downstairs floors with my signature favorite Murphy’s oil and vacuumed

🐿️ called mom

🐿️ worked a little on my puzzle

When T came back with the kids, I told him that I think I need this house to myself more often. Having a place to yourself is just so great. The silence. The space. Something I can’t quite explain. It’s glorious.

The rest of Sunday was kind of typical: the kids were back, I folded (kind of) a mountain of laundry. Then neighborhood kids came over so it was trampoline and garden hose fun.

Who needs a pool when you have a hose?
Summer season is officially opened with reading on the patio

Daria's avatar

Posted by:

Daria

Mother, teacher, partner, friend. I love coffee, books, and travel with and without kids. I dislike exercise. Nothing glamorous here but do have moments of insight.

9 responses to “Home. Alone.”

  1. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Sounds like a perfect time. I agree, we all need a good quiet day or two to ourselves. I feel so overstimulated at times with everything that is going on, and it is a really good reset to just have the quiet when you want and do whatever YOU want without worrying about anyone else.

    Like

    Reply
  2. Coco Avatar
    Coco

    Yes, house alone is really recharging! For me, alone with the cats are the best! 🙂

    Like

    Reply
  3. Kari Avatar
    Kari

    I’m so glad you got the house to yourself! That sounds lovely. 😘💜

    Like

    Reply
  4. Lisa’s Yarns Avatar
    Lisa’s Yarns

    Wow! T’s grandma does not look 93! He has some good genes in his family! I am so glad you got some time alone in the house. That is the most restorative thing for me but it happens very infrequently so I usually use PTO to get time alone in the house. The boys get out of school next Wed so I am taking them to my parents lake home Thur-Sun. I told Phil that the time alone in the house for 3 days is his Father’s Day present.

    Like

    Reply
  5. rachelinwales Avatar
    rachelinwales

    House to yourself sounds amazing! Silence and space and time – sounds like you got a lot done but balanced with rest. Delightful to read about 🙂

    Like

    Reply
  6. Common Household Mom Avatar
    Common Household Mom

    I tried commenting a week ago, but the Powers That Be would not allow it.

    I came here to say how healing it is to have time to oneself in one’s own space. I am glad you had some of that.

    Like

    Reply
  7. J Avatar
    J

    I remember years ago that I was NEVER home alone. Not one minute. I had my me time, but it was always on the way to work or home from work or out taking a walk. No time to myself at home. Then I started working from home, and I am home alone so much of the time. Of course, I’m working, so that’s not exactly the same, but I can do things when work is slow, so it really is restorative. Of course, I’m in a different season of life than you are, my daughter is 30, so even when everyone else is here, I’m not needed for much. I’m glad you had this great time! I think it makes it easier to be present and enjoy the time when you are busy with family there too.

    Like

    Reply
  8. Tobia | craftaliciousme Avatar
    Tobia | craftaliciousme

    What a perfect time for yourself. I am glad you were gutted this weekend and I am hoping you will have more of these days.

    I am looking forward to reading along on your Italy trip. I our plan was to go to Lake Garda or Como this June but we don’t unfortunately. I am hoping I get lots of inspiration through your trip and can make it happen next year.

    Like

    Reply
  9. goodbye May; hello, June+overwheeelm – Mom of Children Avatar
    goodbye May; hello, June+overwheeelm – Mom of Children

    […] 👌 a weekend alone in the house #bliss […]

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment