Monday, October 18, 2010

Sweet A$$ Time

Sometimes, I waste time.

It’s not that I have a problem with it or anything. Actually, I’m rather fond of time, especially if it’s free and has my name written all over it.

Truthfully, I’m an enormous fan of time. I obsessively keep track of it with my schedules and calendars. I monopolize it. I wonder how it got away from me. And, I always want more of it.

If I could, I’d recycle it. ‘Cuz I’m green like that.

I’d re-do it ‘til I got it right. Those precious moments would get recycled over and over- Christmas mornings, birthdays and endless summer days.

I’d even reduce time a bit- throw away those ugly moments that are cowering in the closet.

I used to be pretty aggressive in my approach to time. (See “Wanted Dead or Alive- My Free Time”).

Now, as the girls are getting older and I have a few moments to myself while they’re in preschool and kindergarten, I have learned spare time does come….well….. in good time.

So, maybe I should re-phrase “wasting time”.

I’m not wasting it.
I’m savoring it.
Doing nothing. Feet up. With some chocolate.

Ahhh….It’s about time.
Don’t ‘cha think?


Sure took its sweet a$$ time, though.

22 comments:

Jeanne Estridge said...

Kind of like a more laid-back version of Groundhog Day....

Liz Mays said...

Your philosophy is the best, best, best!

MaryRC said...

too much time on my hands... styxx

love that song..

Unknown said...

I love it! I savor every free moment I get too. Although it's far less then I'd like. Everyone needs that time to feel refreshed.

Crystal Escobar said...

oh I just love how you write and your sense of humor :) This was a great one. I agree with you completely. I obsess over time too.

Anonymous said...

Oh you have reached that pinnacle where both kids are in school? SWEET! I'm 1 year off from my "free time" and I can't wait.

My best, Lynn

Unknown said...

Um, heck yes! Especially the chocolate part.

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey

Lady Mama said...

I cannot WAIT until I learn to do that! Good on you.

rachel... said...

Yes! Someday, I will get my just rewards!

The Blonde Duck said...

I'm so bad about puttering around.

The Rambler said...

Speaking of time....I finally found some to throw you a bone :)

Thanks for the nudge!!

xoxo

FranticMommy said...

I think I've finally started seeing the "light at the end of the Time tunnel" too. Maybe they will be a day where, instead of Franticmommy, I can be Just "Slightly Rushed Mommy"....hmmm?

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting said...

"If I could, I’d recycle it. ‘Cuz I’m green like that."

LOL!!! Hell yeah!

Jill from Killeny Glen said...

Preach it girl! Love this!

I find when I DO have time now that I have so many things I WANT to do that I WASTE time deciding WHAT to do! UGH! Vicious circle!

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

I agree with blueviolet! Savor each and every one!

Frogs in my formula said...

Free time is absolute bliss, especially when you're talkin' the feet-up, chocolate moment.

Eva @ Pregnancy Pool said...

I have YEARS before the kids go to school. It sounds nice lol

Debbie said...

That is mommy time and there is nothing wasteful about it!

Rachel Cotterill said...

Beautifully written! And, time spent with chocolate is never wasted ;)

Heather of the EO said...

A to the MEN. :)

Christie said...

Glad you're livin' in the moment! Enjoy your precious free time, it's amazing how has a recharging effect.

Frugal Vicki said...

I'm gripping onto these sweet moments while my kiddo's are home as fast as I can. I will get my time soon enough.....and then even sooner I will have more of it than I want.