What do you like to do when your kids are away?

Whether your kids are at a friends, with your ex, or anywhere else, what activities do you like to do when your kids are not with you?

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By Suzanne Pohl

- Posted on Mar 21, 2012

I pour a glass of wine and catch up on all my shows that I recorded over the week.

2 Votes

By Pamela Rubachuk

- Posted on Mar 21, 2012

I drink....lol

1 Vote

By Tammie Baldwin

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

This may sound strange BUT I clean. I love the fact that I get it clean and it stays that way, at least for a bit. Its nice to be able to turn around when the job is done and see it actually looks done, lol. Then I relax as best I can and patiently wait for my crew to be home again to fill the void :)

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By Sara Chong

- Posted on Mar 24, 2012

Sleep n watch movie. I always watch movie aft kids went to bed at nite.

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By Sarah Spencer

- Posted on Mar 23, 2012

When the kids are gone I love to spend time with my husband alone. It is so nice to relax and get the chance to stay connected. If my husband is gone, I just enjoy the quiet and relax.

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By julie Di Leta

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

Have a glass of wine and enjoy the quiet

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By Marla Holman

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

Sleep!!

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By Tiurma Pohan

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

sleep

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By Julie Pavlick

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

i sleeeeeeeeeeeep and play warcraft

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By Tessa Barker

- Posted on Mar 22, 2012

i go out to a gig or just speand the time sleeping or having a nice diner with my hubbi

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By Crystal Lynch

- Posted on Mar 21, 2012

Enjoy the peace and quiet! lol Usually end up watching tv, going to a movie with my hubby, or just lounging and sleeping! If I'm in the middle of a book, I might read. But too, there are times when I'm bored because they're gone and I'm wondering...how did I ever keep busy before they came along? lol They're going on spring break vacation for 3 days with the grandparents, so I better start planning my "stay-cation" so I don't get too bored. ;)

Angela - commented on Mar 23, 2012

Hage you read The Hunger Games series? You could do that on your staycation

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By Shannon S

- Posted on Mar 21, 2012

I like to sort through some of the mess, attempt to organize some paperwork/bills and do a proper clean on the first night. Then I enjoy the quiet with either a good book, using the computer (without being interrupted or bumped off!), watching the shows I LIKE, and/or getting together with friends. I am also a huge fan of live music, so whenever possible I try to see a local band. One time I actually went skydiving...time to get my life back!! :)

Angela - commented on Mar 23, 2012

I loved your post until you said time to get your life back. ...your children are your life. Yes, it is nice to have that time to yourself, and all mothers need that...but in the end they are your life.
Shannon - commented on Mar 23, 2012

Don't get me wrong, my children are a blessing and BIG part of my life! However, I will not lose my identity or my sense of self in the role of motherhood. As the parent of teenagers (19 next month, 17 & 13 next week) with special needs (LD, Asperger's & PDD), my life did not begin with their pregnancy and birth. As a stay at home mother who is also a somewhat recent single parent (four years of legal battles) who has now completed her graduate studies certificate and attempting to re-enter the workforce, it is even more important to keep hold of my identity especially since so often the role of a mother is insulted and considered bland, boring and of low skill. As a mother, I believe my responsibility is to guide my children, to instill values and morals and to share my life, wisdom and experience as needed so that they can lead their lives as independently as possible...not to make them "my life".
Alicia - commented on Mar 24, 2012

sleep, read, clean, watch bad tv and eat junk food... go out with friends to movies, theater, dinner, drinks....ride my bike, sunbathe on the roof, go to the beach...catch up with bills, paperwork