Finding "me" time

As mothers, we all know how important it is for our kids to play with other kids. We set up playdates, shuttle them to and from summer camps and school, enroll them in dance, soccer, and Gymboree. We encourage our kids to find out their passions and follow them.

I even set up playdates for my husband to make sure he has friends outside of work.

But on my way home from dance class the other day, going over the week's meals, listing everything that needed to be done before I went to bed, I realized something.

Why don't I get playdates?

How am I supposed to meet people? How do I find MY passions to follow?

The next few posts will be all about finding things to do for US, as moms. If you have any other ideas that we haven't talked about, leave a comment.

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Right before Claire was born, I decided that I wanted to good camera. I had a little point and shoot that worked well, but I was looking for something that I could learn.

I bought a Nikon D40 and am so glad I did.

The camera takes much better pictures than my old Sony, even on automatic mode. I learned Photoshop (kinda), I took pictures everyday.

And, this January, I took a photography class at the Leasure Learning Center. They have a ton of classes, and they're not that expensive. In fact, Addie and I are taking a class next week, "Self-Hypnosis."

Yes, it should be hysterical.

The classes are once a week, usually for a few weeks.

This is a great way to meet people, to do something just for YOU. For a few hours a week, I wasn't worried about what we were going to have for dinner, or what laundry needed to be done. I didn't care if Claire was up past her bedtime, or if the kitched wasn't clean.

I was learning more about something I loved doing.

So check out the LLU. Which classes would you take?