Hobbies!!

[docamy]

Just curious what some of your hobbies are!! Parenting and TTC can be very stressful and it's good to have something to do to help you escape from all that!! 

I LOVE to read and cross stitch!  Currently I'm reading False Memory by Dean Koontz! Also I love exotic plants like orchids, venus fly traps, and sundews. For Christmas I got a kit to grow fly traps and sundews, it will be my first time growing sundews so hoping it goes well!! 

Please share lovelies!! 

[madameovary]

It's not a hobby yet, but I really want to start taking all of the digital photos we've collected as a couple and as a family and start making year books.

[mommaashley12]

I love to read. That would be my favorite hobby. I also like to leisurely hike and go on walks. I wish I knew more about photography. I think I could really get into it.

I'm with you madameovary , I need to make lots of photo books!!

[docamy]

Jan 26, 2015 13:26:48 GMT -5 madameovary said:

It's not a hobby yet, but I really want to start taking all of the digital photos we've collected as a couple and as a family and start making year books.

That would be awesome!! I often use Shutterfly to make photo books.  I really like it and they give a bunch of coupon codes from time to time!

[doglover31]

I used to like doing cross stitch, but with this sleep regression DS is going through I haven't had time for anything! And I love reading...but again haven't been doing much of that either. I'm ready for when I will be able to have more "me" time!

[lilmizsunshine68]

I love to read but haven't had a lot of chances to read like I used to. I also sort of have made a habit out of children's clothes and bargain hunting for them and that kind of thing.

[docamy]

Jan 26, 2015 14:14:17 GMT -5 @enchanted said:

Reading, knitting, and ballroom dance. I would love to compete at dance again, but don't see that happening until we move somewhere with good coaches. Sadly, we're better than everyone here and I say sadly, because we're really only mid-level dancers. We shouldn't be the best dancers. We still social dance, but it's just not the same.

That's awesome! I did a little swing dancing while in college! Just for fun though.

[scimomma]

I have no time for hobbies anymore, sadly. I have just started going back to the gym, though and that's the one thing I am doing for me.

[docamy]

Jan 26, 2015 17:08:56 GMT -5 @enchanted said:

Jan 26, 2015 16:52:34 GMT -5 docamy said:

That's awesome! I did a little swing dancing while in college! Just for fun though.

It all started because when my husband and I were seniors in high school, those GAP commercials with the swing dancers made swing the trendy thing. We learned how to swing and waltz for senior prom and it just spiraled from there. We went to separate colleges and took ballroom classes. Then he went to grad school and the club there was competitive. We got married, partnered up, and just kept going. At one point, we were dancing 20-25 hours a week. 

I really do miss competing. Social dancing is a lot of fun, too, but like I said, it's just different. No costumes and no reason to put on insane amounts of make-up. It's like playing dress up for adults!

That sounds like so much fun!! Also that's a lot of time spent dancing but I bet you guys were in good shape!

[docamy]

Jan 26, 2015 17:11:40 GMT -5 scimomma said:

I have no time for hobbies anymore, sadly. I have just started going back to the gym, though and that's the one thing I am doing for me.

Earlier on before Eli took better naps I would just take longer showers! It wasn't much "me time" but it was at least something! 

[scimomma]

Jan 26, 2015 17:33:06 GMT -5 docamy said:

Jan 26, 2015 17:11:40 GMT -5 scimomma said:

I have no time for hobbies anymore, sadly. I have just started going back to the gym, though and that's the one thing I am doing for me.

Earlier on before Eli took better naps I would just take longer showers! It wasn't much "me time" but it was at least something! 

Oh gosh long showers are such a luxury!!

[wifey]

Reading, mountain biking, spinning, yoga, painting, pinterest, fantasy football, baby squeezing, and decorating. Is coffee drinking a hobby? We do lots of that!

[docamy]

Jan 26, 2015 17:37:52 GMT -5 wifey said:

Reading, mountain biking, spinning, yoga, painting, pinterest, fantasy football, baby squeezing, and decorating. Is coffee drinking a hobby? We do lots of that!

If it's not I think it should be!! I'm a coffee addict! 

[ksyknelvr73]

Jan 26, 2015 17:11:40 GMT -5 scimomma said:

I have no time for hobbies anymore, sadly. I have just started going back to the gym, though and that's the one thing I am doing for me.

This is exactly where I am. I have a stack of books (seriously, about 10) that I want to read if I ever have a minute. I used to love to read.

[wifey]

Jan 26, 2015 17:58:59 GMT -5 docamy said:

Jan 26, 2015 17:37:52 GMT -5 wifey said:

Reading, mountain biking, spinning, yoga, painting, pinterest, fantasy football, baby squeezing, and decorating. Is coffee drinking a hobby? We do lots of that!

If it's not I think it should be!! I'm a coffee addict! 

Well, then you must let me know if you are ever in the Dallas area!

[wifey]

Jan 26, 2015 18:08:20 GMT -5 DoesItComeInPink said:

Jan 26, 2015 17:37:52 GMT -5 wifey said:

Reading, mountain biking, spinning, yoga, painting, pinterest, fantasy football, baby squeezing, and decorating. Is coffee drinking a hobby? We do lots of that!

this is a hobby? add that to my list! I love Pinterest and I try stuff from it all the time.

Oh, yes, it is for sure. There have been a few nights I have neglected DH because I got caught up in Pinterest, so he would agree it is. I actually try the recipes and ideas I pin

[happyin14]

I'm a big knitting and crochet fan! I am making a sweater for MH right now - it's my first adult size sweater.

I love to read but because of my job I tend to only read scripts for work.

I used to run a lot and want to start that up again!

[mmheartspb]

Reading, knitting, sewing, crafting, wine and I love waking, hiking and yoga

[cgiles120812]

I love reading, bike riding, photography, singing, kickboxing, running/walking, and swimming.

[things]

Reading, writing, debating, video games, watching movies, going to the movies, binge watching Netflix/Amazon Prime, going out to eat, studying, perfume collecting, and going out to eat.

[veganlady]

Jan 26, 2015 13:26:48 GMT -5 madameovary said:

It's not a hobby yet, but I really want to start taking all of the digital photos we've collected as a couple and as a family and start making year books.

I need to do this too! I'm looking for a good printing service. I'd be interested to hear who you like for that.

[mamato4]

Another Pinterest fan here! Very addicting. Reading-I don't read like I used to though. I used to love staying up late at night and reading. I must be getting old. When the kids are finally in bed I'm ready to sleep myself And long walks. I can't wait for spring to strap Alaina in a carrier and head out!

[starmile]

Reading, running, cooking and learning about (and drinking) craft beer. Oh, and coffee, since we decided that's a hobby too

[docamy]

Jan 28, 2015 9:37:30 GMT -5 starmile said:

Reading, running, cooking and learning about (and drinking) craft beer. Oh, and coffee, since we decided that's a hobby too

It most def is!!!