Leisure Time

[PollyannaMom]

Did anyone watch Dr. Phil today?

I didn't see the whole thing, but it was about how much leisure time at-home moms have. I guess someone had written an article that said if you add it up, it's 30-40 hours a week.

The funny comment that made me stop flippings channels was that that's like someone saying they're going to give you $1000, and then giving it to you as nickels, thrown randomly at your head!

I loved the analogy! - When you're with small children, you do get your "free" time in tiny little pieces. (Your sleep, too, for that matter!)

The other side was saying the study counted absurd things as leisure, and that the figure was very inflated. (I do think it sounds inflated, but haven't read it yet, so I guess I can't really "vote" at this point.)

Anyway, I missed the beginning (wasn't planning to watch) and the end (at the bus stop in the rain - does that count as leisure?) so does anyone know where you can read the original article?

And what does everyone think of the idea?

 

[N&B'smom]

I didn't see the whole thing, but it was about how much leisure time at-home moms have. I guess someone had written an article that said if you add it up, it's 30-40 hours a week.

That is a riot! They must be including sleeping in that figure!