GTKY: Free Time

[feisty]

What do you like to do in your free time (yeah, I know what is that).  And how has it changed and (how do you find time) since having kids?

[feisty]

One of my big things is reading. I felt like when DS was younger and not sleeping through the night etc, I didn't have any time for this at all. Now I tend to read before bed most nights, and I also take my kindle to the gym and read there on the machines too.

I also play tennis, run (somewhat), watch sports, spend time with friends etc. I enjoy cooking, but can only really attempt quick recipes anymore. Mostly I get out usually once a week to play tennis while DH watches my son. I usually record sports and watch while DS is napping (although I try to watch and let him play independently usually not working very well). I try to get out with friends without DS about once a month, and meet up with friends with kids probably 2x a month.

[babyzebra]

Good question!

Before having DS, I used to exercise quite a bit, mostly running. I would run a bunch of races varying in distance between 5K and marathon. I also used to go to the movies and restaurants a lot with DH.

I know this sounds bad, but now I don't do any of that. I don't really exercise much anymore (which is also because of a job change that makes me more tired). We still go to restaurants some, but we rarely go to the movies anymore.

Now, my free time is spent hitting up the mall play area, playgrounds, zoos, aquariums, etc and just spending more time at home relaxing. I wouldn't change a single bit of this (except maybe the exercise part.. I need to exercise )

[txmommy14]

Hmmm....I haven't had a lot lately with school. However, I mostly like to schedule lots of things to spend time with friends, have play dates, go get a pedicure with a friend, etc. I am very social, but when I'm alone, I do like to read, and binge watch Netflix (although I need a new show?!)

[woodenshoes]

Before having DS I would go to the gym, go shopping, and watch movies. DH and I did a lot of kayaking and bike riding prior to DS being born. We also went to his brother's house in Canada about 1 weekend a month. We also used to play trivia with friends which was fun.

Now, I spend my free time taking DS for walks and going to the park. I also have swam more this summer than I have the last couple of summers. When DS is asleep I like to watch TV and relax. I also occasionally like to bake when it is not too chaotic.

[soultrane]

Let's see - music, trivia, word puzzles, cross-stitching, sewing, watching old TV shows, game shows, going to the park, going to the zoo, and going on random adventures with DH and G.

Reading through my list, I skipped the whole turning into my mother phase and apparently went straight to turning into my grandmother!

[ellebelle]

I like to read and run in my free time. I used to do yoga and group exercise classes regularly prior to DD but I don't have time for that anymore. I also used to go out more for quizzo (trivia) nights.

[feisty]

woodenshoes, Oh, yes, I forgot the park trips we make. We haven't gotten out much lately (I'm in Phoenix and its just too hot to go out much), but in the nicer weather we take lots of long walks to different parks etc

[cassey910]

In my free time I go to Barre fitness classes, I take DS with me twice a week. I also like to read, spend time outdoors, and hang out with friends and family.

[tbonequeen13]

Before DD, DH and I went to a lot of movies, had friends over for game nights quite a bit, and did a lot of yard work

Now, we see a movie occasionally, have friends over once in awhile, mow the yard when it really needs it, lol. I also work at a haunted farm in the month of Oct, read a lot (my local library has an online collection that lets you check out books through the Kindle app), and cross stitch and crochet once in a blue moon when inspiration strikes.