Jill’s Blog

random rants and raves

I think that getting out is key when you’re a stay at home Mom, doubly so when you homeschool, perhaps triply so if you also work at home. So may women make the mistake of thinking that they can’t find the time. But then ultimately they burn out and have to find the time to get a job and put the kids in daycare because “being a stay at home Mom didn’t work out”. Well, even the worst job you could have outside the house recognizes the need for time off. When you work from home, there is no built-in time off— not even for illness. So, what do I do for fun when I do eek out a moment without the kids?

Does grocery shopping by myself count? Seriously, my husband is very good about watching the kids while I get out at least a couple of times each month. I wish I could get out WITH him more often, but that usually doesn’t happen. I try to make it to the gym a couple of times each week— by myself.

Also, I have a monthly book club that meets at Panera’s. We usually stay until they kick us out the door after 9. I’m also joining a new homeschooling group, and they have monthly Mom’s night out meetings. So hopefully I’ll be adding that to my list of things to do. Informally I get together for dinner with friends from time to time. And, finally, I belong to a homeopathy group that meets about once a month to learn more about that fascinating subject. Hmmm. Maybe I get out more than I think.