12 Parents Told Us The Great Ways They Sneak A Little "Me-Time"

'Cause every parent needs a moment without a child screaming their name.

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the ways parents sneak a little me-time, and here's what they shared.

1. Taking a breather during bathtime.

CBS

When it’s bathtime for the kids, I usually tell my husband that I’m just going to grab their pajamas. What that actually means is that I’m going upstairs to lie on the bed, watch Instagram stories, or play words with friends. I eventually bring down pajamas...20 minutes later.

—jessicaw41a93e5f1

2. Communing with nature for a sense of peace.

I do all the yard work. My husband's friends apparently complain about yard chores, but no way in hell am I letting my husband outside while I am stuck with the kids. When the Weedwacker is running, no one can hear you scream.

—Biscuits101

3. Shedding stress and clothes for an uninterrupted yoga sesh.

Bravo

I once told my kids that I was doing yoga naked. Not one knock on the door after that.

—sandityson

4. Transforming laundry time into TV show–bingeing time.

I stash a box of cereal in the laundry basket, then, while my husband is in the living room with the kids, I'm in the bedroom folding laundry and bingeing my favorite shows via laptop!

—leahblyon

5. Ditching stress and taking up some hobbies.

Bravo

Gaming and singing are my go-to stress relievers at the end of the day. I’m a married mom of two (ages 2 and 6), but my husband is an over-the-road truck driver who is gone weeks at a time. Sometimes my oldest goes to his aunt's for the weekend. Gotta stay sane somehow.

—k4278db0be

6. Taking the time to find every deal at the store.

Late-night trips to the store for diapers. Getting coffee and walking every aisle up and down meticulously. Would hate to miss any great deals or something.

—kyndallv2

7. Jamming out during daily commutes.

Netflix

Work is my me-time. Once I drop off my daughter to school, I jam on my way to work. I am pregnant with my second, so let's just say I will be using "running to the groceries" as an excuse.

—avbabsy

8. Perfecting a sneak attack handoff so you can go to the bathroom in peace.

NBC

Sometimes I tell my husband, “Hey, look at this!” And then I quickly hand him our son so I can go to the bathroom.

—faithc41b533bb6

9. Making the parking lot an official nap zone.

I tell my kids I’m going to the store, leaving my husband with them, when I actually just wait in the parking lot and take a nap. We take turns?

—miareyes1973

10. Treating yourself after a blood-pumping workout.

IFC

As soon as my son's dad gets home from work, I go to the gym, put in my earbuds, and work out, listening to nothing but good music and my own thoughts for about an hour! Maybe even get some french fries on my way home as a reward for working out and being a kickass mom.

—torib4b62cb29e

11. Taking some time for your teeth.

I go to the dentist. A tooth cleaning is practically a trip to the spa. There is music playing, you get to lay down, close your eyes, and no one needs you. Afterward I always feel minty (re)freshed.

—lindseyl22

12. Strolling the aisles with no one to bother you.

Nickelodeon

When someone is able to watch the kids, I go run errands alone! I love this time! I leisurely browse each aisle without having to worry about giving my kids snacks every five seconds or worrying they’re going to squish the bread I put in the cart.

—lexicaluzal

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