It’s 9 in the evening. The baby is sleeping. Yes! I place him in bed and give him a kiss good night. Finally, me time!
Oh, to put my feet up! Oh, to live out what this book shares!
Oh wait, his nails are getting longer. Let me get the nail trimmer. Snip, snip. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, he’s got a little bite on his arm. Let me grab my first aid gel. Dab, dab. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, there’s laundry on the floor. I might slip on a dirty shirt in the middle of the night. Fold, fold. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, I forgot to turn the mosquito killer on. Crap, it’s downstairs. Let me get it. Trudge, trudge. Plug, click. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, his books are all over the place! I can’t stand the disorder. Pile, pile. Fix, fix. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, he’s stirring in his sleep. The baby wants a midnight snack. Nurse, nurse. Done! Finally, me time!
Oh wait, my husband’s gym clothes haven’t been prepared yet. Are there clean white socks in the closet? Search, search. Yes! Done! Finally, me time!
It’s 1 in the morning. I freak out. Only a couple more hours and I have to wake up for work! I fall asleep.
It’s 5 in the morning. The boys are still sleeping. Finally, me time! I rush to the closet and prepare my clothes for the day. I imagine the feel of a hot, long, luxurious shower in the cold morning. I can’t wait.
Oh wait, the baby is awake! He’s hungry too! I wake my husband up to watch the baby, bolt into the shower for a short bath, get dressed quickly, nurse the baby, leave for work.
Just when I think I have my ME time, something else comes up. I guess ME time will have to wait! 
Maybe I’ll kick back a little later. Or much later!
(Photo by Pink Sherbet Photography)
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
ruth
April 22, 2010 at 1:36 pm (14 years ago)i’ve come to the conclusion that “me time” is overrated. “me time” is not about doing nothing. nor is it about doing something for yourself. it’s about doing things you “want” to do, not those you “have” to or “need” to do. it’s a matter of perspective, too. you can be pressing clothes at 11pm, and yet, because everyone’s asleep and all’s quiet, it can be even more relaxing than getting a rush manicure done during lunchbreak.
(aside: you really prepare your husband’s gym clothes?!?)
.-= ruth´s last blog ..travels in 2010 =-.
Inadvertently Domesticated
April 22, 2010 at 3:07 pm (14 years ago)this says a lot about being a wife and a mother. and you put it so simply. cheers to us who put our family first…our simple act of altruism.
.-= Inadvertently Domesticated´s last blog ..Motherhood =-.
rowie
April 23, 2010 at 9:43 am (14 years ago)Can relate! Haha! 😀
Although I’m relieved that as Rafa grows bigger he also becomes more independent. He can now play on his own and amuse himself without needing as much attention as he used to. So now his play time is my me time: my chance to read, surf, blog, etc…. until he comes toddling up towards me wanting to play with my laptop, hehehe …! 😀
And my friends say that when the kids start school … that’s when you’ll get more me time back! 😀
.-= rowie´s last blog ..On the hunt for a Music and Movement class. =-.
Jamie
April 23, 2010 at 3:58 pm (14 years ago)Hi. Can you tell me more about the mosquito killer? We have lots of mosquitos at home. What is the brand, how does it work, does it work, where is it available?
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..Stork Story Snippets Part III =-.
smarie
April 23, 2010 at 5:16 pm (14 years ago)Toni, as I keep saying to Hubby, 24hours in a day is not enough :))
armi
April 24, 2010 at 11:43 am (14 years ago)hi! how or where did you purchase the book? via amazon only?
ree
April 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm (14 years ago)oh, toni, this happens to me all the time too! you got it sooo right. and yes, i also prepare the hubby’s gym clothes ;p
.-= ree´s last blog ..Water Baby! =-.
abbee
May 2, 2010 at 9:06 pm (14 years ago)Hey, I have that book!
.-= abbee´s last blog ..a belated Earth Day 2010 post =-.
Gene
May 18, 2010 at 2:41 pm (14 years ago)I love how positive you are of not getting your “me time.” I sometimes feel so restless with the stuff to do in the house.
What kind of mosquito killer do you use? Baygon is useless in our home, thank God for GIGA insect repellent, protected si Una kahit nasa labas ng bahay.
.-= Gene´s last blog ..Mommy and Baby Fair 2010 =-.