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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess I need some ideas about hobbies. Since I work full time, I'm not too concerned about the week, but my big concern is what do on weekends other than simply going out to eat and seeing a movie. I'm so used to weekends being centered around the kid's activities and preparing for the upcoming week. [/quote]

[b]Make plans with friends. [/b]Long mimosa brunches. Go to farmers markets, flea markets, work on home projects, exercise, excursions and outings, there are a million things to do.[/quote]

This is a big part of the problem.  We don't really have any local friends.  We moved here about 5 years ago, and with working and the business of parenting, really haven't made friends for ourselves.   I'm really trying to envision how husband and I will spend our weekends once the kids are gone and that won't be taking up all of our time.  Obviously we will eat out a lot and see movies, but I guess I'm really looking for a hobby that he and I can do together.  And I'm not really interested in volunteering.  Looking for something more recreational. [/quote]

[b]Well, OP. You’ve pretty much shot down every idea given to you.[/b] How about spend some of that free time working on yourself. [/quote]

The only ideas I shot down were nannying and volunteering. [/quote]

Spend some time doing things that YOU think are fun.  Do you like wine tasting? Charity 5Ks? Camping? Hiking? Dog training? Do you want to take a class or learn how to dance or play a musical instrument?  Now is the time.

Think of all of the activities that you planned for your kids, all the play dates you arranged and supervised.  Now do that for yourself.  It's a weird concept I know because we are totally out of the habit of thinking like that.

I have loved being a parent and I am glad that I did play dates, sleepovers, visits with grandparents, nature centers, playgrounds, swim lessons, orchestra, baseball practice, scouting.......

I look back on it now and, man, that was fun but so are more adult centered activities.  Maybe I'll paint a few rooms in the house or take up gardening or brew my own beer.  [/quote]

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