Before I became a parent, visiting the hair salon was just that—a trip to get my hair done. Fast forward to today, and now that I’m a mom, that same trip is dubbed “me time.” Honestly, it’s the same process, but somehow I’m expected to view it as a luxury. Spoiler alert: sitting in a salon chair, awkwardly staring at my own reflection for 45 minutes while someone else works on my hair? Not exactly a spa day.
And can we talk about baths? No matter how many candles I light or how many bubbles I add, it’s just a glorified way to wash off while sitting down. Meanwhile, my kids are out there creating chaos as Dad tries to manage them—so much for relaxation!
Reading a magazine with a cup of coffee isn’t “me time” either. It’s just part of my morning routine, where I manage to stay caffeinated while checking in on celebrity gossip. Oh, and when I shut the bathroom door? That’s definitely not “me time,” folks. I’m just taking care of business.
To be frank, the whole concept of “me time” seems like a joke. Let’s stop pretending that basic self-care is some kind of special treat. I’m not on a retreat; I’m just trying to get through the day!
A recent survey revealed that new mothers typically get about 17 minutes of “me time” daily. As a mom, I can say that the last thing I want to do with those precious minutes is spend time alone with myself. My life is pretty mundane; I don’t need quiet time to reflect on that!
When you’re young and carefree, every moment is “me time.” That’s the beauty of being youthful: you make silly choices, like escaping through a bathroom window on a terrible date with a guy whose prison stories might be exaggerated. But once you become a parent, those wild escapades turn into sensible decisions about early bedtimes and developmental milestones.
In the UK, we love our reality shows like The Only Way Is Essex and Made in Chelsea, where young, single folks make questionable choices. These stars claim they need “me time” to ponder their lives, but what will happen when they have kids? Parenting is a constant cycle of being told off and disrespected (and I assure you, throwing drinks in your child’s face is not a recommended response).
So, as a mom, I say “no thanks” to the idea of “me time.” You can keep it right there with my kids’ artwork—in the recycling bin.
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Summary:
This article humorously critiques the concept of “me time” for mothers, arguing that once you have kids, the notion becomes impractical and often laughable. From trivial self-care activities to the chaotic reality of parenting, the piece emphasizes that moms might prefer to spend their time doing anything but reflecting on themselves.