Wait just a moment! As Daylight Saving Time rolls around, I’m bracing myself for the loss of an hour. Seriously, whoever decided to take away my precious time—do you understand what it’s like to be a single working mom? Already drowning in obligations, losing that hour means the stack of unopened mail by my front door will likely remain untouched for weeks. Maybe even months.
Here’s a list of 23 things I could be doing (apart from catching up on sleep, of course) with that hour I’m about to sacrifice:
- Tidy Up the House: Forget just straightening up. My dust bunnies have multiplied to the point where they probably have their own families by now!
- Enjoy a Bath: Honestly, I can’t recall the last time I had a moment to soak. Maybe when I was expecting my oldest. Who is now in college!
- Read a Book: I’ve been attempting to read Girl in a Band by Kim Gordon on my tiny phone screen during my commute. That book deserves a solid hour of my undivided attention—if not more. It’s incredible!
- Tackle My Taxes: Wait, scratch that. I wouldn’t waste my precious hour on taxes. They’ll get done eventually.
- Find a Magic Wand: To wave over those taxes, of course.
- Have a Date Night: Or at least go out on a date that might lead to something more adventurous.
- Take a Walk with My 8-Year-Old: Living across from Manhattan’s only natural forest, you’d think we’d be out there every day embracing nature. You’d be wrong!
- Grocery Shopping: But first, I’d need to…
- Clean Out the Fridge: Seriously, what are those stains? Oh wait, that lemon has developed mold that resembles Gorbachev’s birthmark!
- Write Something Creative: You know, like the novels I used to write that took forever to finish. But who has time for that nowadays?
- Attend a Real Yoga Class: Not just the one I find online.
- Stop and Smell the Flowers: Or at least the daffodils, which, in New York, signal the arrival of spring.
- Create Art: No, doodling on my kids’ homework while on the phone doesn’t count.
- Go for a Bike Ride: If only the streets weren’t covered in snow.
- Organize My Digital Photos: So I can find that hilarious picture of my son in a pink tutu. I might need a whole month for that!
- Savor My Morning Coffee: Like in those commercials, instead of chugging it while juggling breakfast and emails.
- Do Laundry: Or maybe I’ll just order some cheap socks online instead.
- Meditate: With the dog locked away, so he doesn’t lick my fingers. Yes, I have proof of this madness!
- Catch Up on TV Shows: I hear there are great series out now, while I’m still trying to finish The Sopranos.
- Sit on My Bed and Daydream: Seriously, we all need more of this.
- Pick Up the Dry Cleaning: I suspect some clothes there are from before the last ice age.
- Practice Guitar: My daughter and I began lessons together, but she’s surpassed me by leaps and bounds. I’m officially a guitar drop-out!
- Have Lunch with a Friend: If I can still call them friends after how much I’ve neglected them.
Dear friends, if you’ve made it this far, kudos! How on earth did you find the time? Please share your secrets. Also, I love you. Let’s have lunch soon—just not this Sunday, as I’m losing an hour. But soon! I promise. Maybe when the last one heads to college or when the snow finally melts—whichever comes first.
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Summary
Losing an hour to Daylight Saving Time can seem daunting to a busy single mom. From tackling chores to indulging in self-care, here are 23 ways to make the most of that lost hour, while navigating the chaos of parenting and life.
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