How do you undo the mom stress?

[mamabot]

We all get pulled in a hundred different directions, have way too many things to do. Run the kids to doctor appointments, dentist appointments, soccor practice, dance class, etc. We have to clean, do laundry, clean up gross stuff, and coordinate wardrobes. And that is just before breakfast.

With all of the stress, how do you unwind?

[libraryvixen]

Bookstore... just me and the bookstore. It's my happy place.

I try to take some time out for me doing something I enjoy. If I have no money, then I end up playing the piano.

[dsnylndmom]

Large amounts of Vodka and Xanax


Seriously, chatting after the kids are in bed or reading usually. I'd read now, but my librarian has nothing to offer me.

[mamabot]

I like to read, drive, play Castlevania (ok, so it has been a year), and shop. I guess posting on the boards is destressing too.

Since I have promised to be better about my spending habits, I could always channel some of that energy into Castlevania. They do have the SNES version of Castlevania for GBA. And Nathan said that I could borrow his DS anytime.

[dsnylndmom]

Surfing Sephora.com is always a good way to unwind.

[libraryvixen]

Large amounts of Vodka and Xanax


Seriously, chatting after the kids are in bed or reading usually. I'd read now, but my librarian has nothing to offer me.

The librarian offers love and friendship. Well.. I'll make sure to find something wonderful for you! Post in the reading thread the books you've enjoyed and I"ll try to come through!

[mamabot]

For the linkably challenged, I believe she meant to say: Sephora.com.

[dsnylndmom]

For the linkably challenged, I believe she meant to say: Sephora.com.

Whatevah

[Tinkerbelle]

best way to unwind and destress...a glass of wine, a bubble bath and a good book...I tought the kids young when mommy is in the tub someone better be bleeding or the house better be on fire before I am disstubed...works like a charm....

..or posting on forums...but Laptop and bubblebath do not mix

[mamabot]

I like your style Tinkerbelle! I have been meaning to dust off my bathtub. Don't remember the last time that thing saw water.

Great plan to keep the laptop and the bubble bath separate.

[Tinkerbelle]

It's great on a good night I can get a whole undistured hour...(that's about how long it takes for the water to grow cold)
-even better when hubby come up to refill the wine then disapear...

...I have taught my family well

[libraryvixen]

B is with her father this weekend.

The way I see it... I will be reading all weekend and enjoying my piano.
My stress is flying OUT the window!

[stinkerbell]

I head to my neighborhood Starbucks with a book or the newspaper. I do it in the evening at least once a week all by my lonesome.

It's so nice and quiet there. I've been doing it for about a year, and my husband is so cool about it......it was his idea!!

I get me-time when the girls are in school, too, so I'm spoiled. I try to go to the gym, catch up on laundry (I love laundry! I'm a freak!), head online to chat, and sometimes catch an episode of Sex & the City here and there.

[SCUBAbe]

valium...j/k...I read go online, but lately I knot. I fond it very relaxing, but I don't know why...LOL

[dsnylndmom]

valium...j/k...I read go online, but lately I knot. I fond it very relaxing, but I don't know why...LOL

You KNOT huh, that sounds like you already got into the valium

[SCUBAbe]

You KNOT huh, that sounds like you already got into the valium

no not valium...LOL..my daoctor gave me soma...it makes me feel like I've been drinking when I haven't...LOL...but the eay it was knit...LOL

[~MS~]

Load launch or my iTunes library on here...turn it on and forgetaboutit while I scrapbook or read......I'm starting to branch out a little, I've made several no sew fleece throws lately and those were just fun to do so for me it's whatever craft I happen to be in the mood to play with at the moment and some of my favorite music and I'm good.

[UvaGirl]

I don't have kids (just the furkids), but sometimes just having time to yourself to read or watch a movie is worth a million bucks. A glass of wine always helps, too.

[torgo]

I play on the computer- Sims or read. I also love to wander around Target.

[baileykat]

A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I went to the movies DURING SCHOOL HOURS! I felt so guilty seeing a movie while my kids were at school, slaving away. But it wasn't like I was seeing a G rated flic, flick, flik (don't you hate it when your brain can't spell check!)...but I was aghast at myself for never doing that before...hmmm!

Bookstore/coffee time is my favorite! Lounging in Barnes and Nobles is my favorite! Sans children!