About a month ago, I discussed starting a"serious" book club with a friend. We are already in a book club, but it isn't very serious, mostly just a MNO. I use to read -- a lot --and would like to tap into that old aspect of myself.
About the same time, hubby and I decided to have baby #3. When I told hubby about the book club, he just kind of laughed and said, "when are you going to have time for that, you have a hard enough time reading for your other club and those are fluff books!"
It's funny. On most days, I know I am living the life. I know I found my true calling. But sometimes, I do feel restless, I miss aspects of my old self that I haven't seen in a long time. Yet, I love the new me too.
Hubby and I have date night at home. It works for us. It's cheap, we can drink as much wine as we like without worrying about driving, etc. So almost every Friday I make a nice meal, we have some wine, and just hang out. It;s better than going out, since we love to just sit around and talk politics while drinking. Yes, it doesn't really start until 9 pm when the kids go to bed, but it works for us.
My whole life revolves around my new roles (free time is spent couponing, meal planning, cooking, gardening, etc.) Lots of friends tell me I need more "me time," but honestly, I don't. I just need more sleep! ;-) Funk days are usually due to being tired (and hormones).
What do I do for fun? Read with my kids, cook, garden. Some people see these things as chores, I see them as the fine details of life, as tending to my garden and corner of the world, making it a better place.