Something simple I missed... what's yours?

LMK8605 · January 2011

I just bought the 1st bottle of scented laundry detergent today and dryer sheets (Gain, if you were wondering) - I have been using free & clear detergent since the twins were born. I am still using free&clear on the twins' laundry but mine and DH's clothes smell SO GOOD! I am a very scent oriented person - I really missed the smell of freshly done laundry...

What about you guys? What is a simple thing that you miss since becoming a mommy?

Also - when did you start washing your LOs laundry in scented detergent? (if you have) Just curious if I need to be doing seperate loads..

CMM05 · January 2011

Haha! I am laughing because the things I miss are not so simple and way more selfish than yours

Things I miss:

-Sleeping in

-Eating a peaceful meal without kids screaming and/or pulling on me

-Using the bathroom in peace

-Being able to come home after work and just relax on the couch

Of course, I wouldn't change my situation for the world, but these are the "things" that I miss

Mrs.OL · January 2011

We still don't use scented detergent. I'm just not a fan of perfume-y clothes.

The one thing I miss...DAIRY! I am nursing E and he has acid reflux. My pedi suggested limiting milk to avoid any sensitivity issues. I seriously want a big bowl of ice cream and a bigger bowl of cereal!

oct92004bride · January 2011

I LOVE Gain! I've always used scented detergent on DD stuff luckily she never had a reaction to it. I miss sleeping in and going to the actual theater to watch a movie!

LMK8605 · January 2011

CMM05:

Haha! I am laughing because the things I miss are not so simple and way more selfish than yours

Things I miss:

-Sleeping in

-Eating a peaceful meal without kids screaming and/or pulling on me

-Using the bathroom in peace

-Being able to come home after work and just relax on the couch

Of course, I wouldn't change my situation for the world, but these are the "things" that I miss

LOL - my daugher put her hand under the door today trying to get to me! I used to get "stage fright" going in public places (I know I am weird) - now it is a privlege because in a public restroom no one wants to sit on my lap (or at least I hope not..creepy...)

LIAngel · January 2011

I miss being able to spontaneously go out to dinner and/or a movie anytime we want alone (with DH).

alchris · January 2011

Ditto CMM on all counts, not changing for the world too.

And I'll add that I miss using 2 hands to type, but I'm also savoring that I can't for now...it won't last long enough.

We don't use anything different on our clothes, BTW. It's the same ("natural") detergent for all of us -- we wash everyone's clothes together.

lnle · January 2011

I miss being able to nap when I'm tired.

dana316 · January 2011

I miss having a clean house.

I miss being able to load the dishwasher without having to chase a toddler away every 3 seconds.

I miss going out to dinner and a movie with my DH whenever we wanted.

I miss being able to make noise in my house after 7pm.

I miss sleeping in.

I love Caroline more than anything on this planet...and I wouldn't trade her for any of that stuff...but it would be nice to sleep in once and awhile

LVBlvd · January 2011

I wash all the kids stuff in Dreft. I like the way it smells.

Stuff I miss:

Going to the gym for however long I want.

Taking a bath without a toddler chunking things in the tub.

Sleeping all night.

Spontaneity.

Not having Calliou theme song stuck in my head 24/7.

Movies.

Smudges*Mom · January 2011

I miss being able to run into the store without it being a production.

I miss sleeping in.

I miss being able to eat dinner without having to cut up LO's food. I wish we could go out to dinner, but LO, right now, is no fun out in restaurants.

KYRN · January 2011

Hmm, I would have to say getting things done around the house. The only time I have a chance now is after DS is in bed, and by then I'm way too tired, like right now.

ETA: I stopped using non-scented when DS was about 4 or 5 months.

GuitaristsGirl · January 2011

Smudges*Mom:
I miss being able to run into the store without it being a production.
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Me too. Even picking up the dry cleaning is a big deal now! I think I miss that because it's the one thing I didn't really think about/ expect - everyone warns you about not sleeping or going out to dinner, kwim?

GuitaristsGirl · January 2011

Smudges*Mom:
I miss being able to run into the store without it being a production.
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Me too. Even picking up the dry cleaning is a big deal now! I think I miss that because it's the one thing I didn't really think about/ expect - everyone warns you about not sleeping or going out to dinner, kwim?

kme930 · January 2011

I miss:

* Sleeping in

* Being able to run errands at the drop of a hat

* Having a clean house

* Playing my piano

* Cooking

* Going out to dinner

lrrb · January 2011

I think I might be the ONLY momma who never switched to free&clear type det when my kids were born. Im a bad mommy lol. Just didn't see why it was important, if I needed to change to it after bc they had problems I of course would have!

Things I miss;

sleeping in

eating without having to give my kids over half of my meal haha

having time in the morning to get ready

I guess those are the big things but I'm sure there are more I can't think of. However, even though I miss some things I sure as heck would trade all of that stuff in for my sweet babies....I fought hard for them haha.

EMTTessie · January 2011

I know I'm only two months into this mommy thing, but there are some things I definately miss. Taking a shower when I want and for as long as I want. Sleeping without worrying how long I'll get to sleep, and then worrying when it seems like it's been too long since I've been asleep. I miss driving in my truck with my music up as loud as I want and not having to fish for a lost binky at red lights (thank god for the clip that keeps it in the car seat!). I also miss running quick errands and leaving house without having to pack what feels like an overnight bag. I'm sure there are more but at this point I guess I'm starting to get used to it all. And I do love it all too, I wouldn't trade my daughter for anything in the world!

dusk42 · January 2011

Mostly just the ease of running errands/being able to go to more than 2 stores at a time (all the in-out of the car annoys her, I think). Errands do take forever now.

Luckily, DD is still really good in restaurants, church, etc. (she's a people-watcher) and anytime I need to sleep, DH will get her breakfast and they play. We've been rotating being sick lately, so we've been able to take turns sleeping in or taking naps.

Mouseygail · January 2011

I miss freedom...I'm feeling very tied down again since he's being weird about taking bottles anywhere but daycare.

I miss sleeping in, how long the evenings felt after work, my libido, and my desire to go out and drink/get crazy with friends.

LisaMarisa · January 2011

Since I'm 9 months pregnant, most of what I miss has to do with pregnancy.

I miss being able to sleep however I want - front, back.

I miss having a coat with pockets. My maternity coat doesnt have any and it drives me nuts.

I miss being comfortable in clothes because I'm carrying so low - my shirts are too short and my belly hangs out which is cold, my pants end up getting stuck under my belly when I sit down and leave those horrible red marks that hurt and itch, and most of my pants fall down because my belly is huge but the rest of me isnt and can't hold them up. I will be glad when I'm not hiking up my pants anymore.

I also miss standing up without having a contraction. It has been happening for so long that it just seems natural now but it is getting more and more uncomfortable as my uterus gets bigger and the contractions get stronger.

As for non-pregnancy related things...

I miss being able to eat in peace - not having to share everything I eat, not having to get up to pick up a dropped fork or get a wet rag, not having to sit at the table for an hour pleading with DS to eat (we are always at the table for an hour!).

I miss watching my shows. Now that new episodes are back on, my DVR is filling up because I never have the opportunity to watch my shows.

And then there are things I'm going to miss when the new baby gets here...

Being able to quickly run errands. Now that I dont have to get out a stroller every time we run into a store quickly, it is much easier. I anticipate everything about getting out of the house becoming more difficult. I dont know how I will go grocery shopping, both of the kids will take up all of the space in the cart. Quick stops somewhere will end up taking forever because I will have to carry in the infant seat plus hold DS's hand which leaves no hands for whatever I need to get at the store - my other option is to pull out the stroller every time which sometimes takes longer than the errand itself!

Sleep! I was able to sleep during the day when DS was a newborn but I dont see how that will happen unless they both happen to sleep at the same time in the afternoon. Please, please, please let this one sleep through the night early on. I didnt start getting a full nights sleep until I was pregnant again and I'm not getting one now because I get up to pee or move because I'm uncomfortable. Sleep will definitely be a luxury.