I had totally forgotten.
Honestly, I didn't remember how much you could get done when you were all by yourself.
In the three hours my son was at preschool this morning:
-I got gas and vacuumed out my disgusting car (I think I sucked up an entire school of goldfish off the floor),
-Used a coupon at Michael's to pick up a few art supplies,
-Got my hair cut (and it was a great hairstylist blind date. I will absolutely be going there again),
-Went to Target to pick up some diapers and a few other essentials,
-Went to the library to return some books and pick up a book on hold.
That's about a week's worth of errands in toddler time (minus the grocery shopping trip).
And I wasn't even rushed. I took my time. I compared prices. I actually read the back of books before I checked them out.
It was kinda fantastic.
Not to say I don't like bringing the little guy along. He is actually a pretty well behaved little sidekick and he certainly keeps me entertained. But he definitely s...l...o...w...s down the process.
It was a little of empowering to just rip through the to do list.
So far the great preschool experiment is a resounding successful for everybody!
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I so remember this. You are so right they do s l o w the errand process down. Thanks for the reminder. You made me smile.
Have a terrific day. :)
Oh, doesn't a solo outing make such a difference?! The last time I went to Target alone I was almost skipping through the aisles it was so wonderful!
Nice!
I'm sort of looking forward to Natalie starting preschool so I can do errands in peace.
I have never once had a good hairstylist blind date. I mean, I've had decent haircuts, but only by recommended people. Never by my going blindly. You are so lucky!
e I attempted to vacuum a vehicle, it took a total of 4 and a half days(an hour each day.) I'm impressed that you managed to do it so quickly.
Granted, I tried to clean out one of those big ole' A-Team style vans, but still.
I remember feeling the same way. It's crazily productive without kids!
Freedom! And a few hours later, you get your darling back -- what could be better than that?
Isn't it amazing what you can get down in a matter of a couple of hours. I was never so unhappy or happy to have the boys away for a few hours.
It's a little intoxicating, isn't it?! I love that about preschool! It's just the perfect amount of time to get things done, but not too long that you wallow in it!
Glad the transition is proceeding smoothly!
there is nothing quite like running errands by yourself. Its blissful.
Ooooo, I'm so envious of your "alone" time! Isn't it fantastic? I can't wait until I can get me some of that and start to feel like a productive person again! :)
Time on your hands is the best feeling in the world!
Doing errands is my vacation/break time. I always do them alone, while the kidlets stay home with Daddy, and I like it that way for a reason!
Glad you had such a fun time =)
Isn't it amazing? I'm glad you're enjoying the down time and getting a lot done. We used to use our errands as morning time killers but no more... I have SCHOOL!
I love erranding solo!
I remember those days.. wait until their activities require you driving and watching- roughly age 6 thru 15..
So glad the preschool process seems to be going well for both of you!
that's awesome!
Sounds like a good day to me. I remember those days. Now no one wants to tag along with me and I can read labels in the store and everything....
It is the best, isn't it? I live for my time alone when my son is at school. It makes it all bearable. Seriously, once you get used to it, it is hard to give up!
it's amazing the difference in the time it takes when mine is around and I'm on my own. I call myself Zippy when I go it alone
i remember how lovely those first solo outings were! so glad pre-school is going well!
a school of goldfish, huh? i'm afraid my car has bigger fish to fry!
It feels so good to cros things off a list.
I am so glad the whole preschool thing is working out. It's amazing how kids slow us down, isn't it?
That sounds heavenly. Though sometimes when I go out alone I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something important...like an arm.
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