A day off to just worry about me and do stuff just for me, eat a hot meal in piece would be amazing but it is highly unlikely. A girl can only dream

I wish I will be able to have a day off just for myself

Maybe next year for me…

Me time is important. I completely understand kids being everything (can’t tell you when I last had a sleep in) but if your run down you can’t give your babies your everything. I think we do that for our husbands on father’s Day. Enjoy whatever free time you manage to grab!

Everyone needs a little me time. If you take time for yourself you will have more to give your children.

Definitely not like you will get time to your self the kids will be bursting with excitement to see you when they have returned and you will be eager to see them all too. No doubt your day will be showered with love and attention so i dont see at all them gone a few hours in the morning makes any difference

No it doesn’t make you bad for wanting it.

I told my kids I would like a weekend away for me. Just so I can have some me time, relax and refresh.

Sometimes we need to have time out in order to be on top of life demands and hectic pace

I don’t think so

I don’t think it makes you selfish, but personally I love spending the day with my son and family, I can have a kid free day another day, mothers day is about being with the kids after all, thats the only reason you’re a mum!

I think it’s a wonderful idea. Everyone has a great time and it’s not like you won’t see them on Mother’s Day. The fact that it was your husband’s idea shows that he knows how much it would mean to you. To answer your question though, no it doesn’t mean you’re an a**hole for looking forward to having the time to yourself, I’m sure deep down it’s what a lot of us would like (just not too often). It’s a win/win for everyone. Hope you had a very Happy Mother’s Day.

I think it’s a great idea and the kids can give Grandma a breakfast in bed instead. Win win all round. The presents they have made for you at school can still be given when they get home on Sunday and you will feel better for having had some time to yourself. One day you might regret this, but at this stage it is what you want and need.

Haha we had a kid free dinner so I cant complain. It was lovely

Haha, I do get it. In my house, I ask for a day where I don’t have to consider any meals eg. brekky, lunch, dinner. Someone else has to take total charge. Hubby actually does that for me. I can see a nice quiet day of doing what I want would be appealing, but I figure our kids grow up and we will get that soon enough anyway.

You can’t be the best mum for your kids of you don’t take care of yourself, that includes your mental health. I totally get needing a day or two to recharge. Self care is important and we need to stop mum shaming, and normalise self care.

It’s called self-care. Taking care of herself, putting her needs first. I think every Mother at some stage in life has thought that – needing my time alone, no kids, partner or husband. If that what she wants, then grant her the wish.