alone-time

Why an alone-time dance party on Friday Night you ask?

Tim Young: Live Tweeting Hot People Breaking Up at a Coffee Shop Tim Young 2011

When we stop multi-tasking and are truly present with our children, when we let kids make their own mistakes rather than trying to control their every outcome, when we simply give ourselves the alone-time we need -- that we had before kids -- parenting can be a source of BOTH meaning AND moment-to-moment happiness.

Christine Carter, PhD: Are You a Miserable Parent? 2010

You'd think I could at least be reading a book or making some coherent use of my time but really all I'm doing is litening to the brain squirrels, trying to defend as much alone-time as possible while still being available to my friends and family (and cat), and playing Bejeweled while watching old Mission: Impossible episodes.

this summer i heard the drumming coffeeem 2008

TV has become alone-time with my wife - after the kids are in bed (10pm) we sit down and watch something that appeals to us both for an hour or so.

Time Flies And Other Insects: Reading, Watching And Playing SF 2008

The only thing worse than being abandoned at my own victory party was letting my friends know I cared about this, and making them feel bad about it so they stayed with me instead of stealing the alone-time they really wanted with their boyfriends.

The Ex Games JENNIFER ECHOLS 2009

The only thing worse than being abandoned at my own victory party was letting my friends know I cared about this, and making them feel bad about it so they stayed with me instead of stealing the alone-time they really wanted with their boyfriends.

The Ex Games JENNIFER ECHOLS 2009

He enjoyed the alone-time he always enjoyed -- but now even more, because he knew the cellphone couldn't ring.

Steven Crandell: Less than Wireless -- and Loving It 2009

The only thing worse than being abandoned at my own victory party was letting my friends know I cared about this, and making them feel bad about it so they stayed with me instead of stealing the alone-time they really wanted with their boyfriends.

The Ex Games JENNIFER ECHOLS 2009

Of course, but I think it's crucial that the parents get some quality alone-time from the kids to keep their sanity.

Opening the Can kittenpie 2007

She seemingly breaks down in tears every time she addresses the camera, but Luke tries to show some compassion by pulling her aside first during his alone-time with each member of Team Anna.

Archive 2009-08-01 Renee 2009