Yes I also feel like this occasionally. Although I do enjoy being just Mum, a little effervescence is missing. I've recently started sewing and am trying to get back into my photography. It does help. I find it hard to fit the hobby in, if I want a clean house and sleep, nights are only so long. The thing that has mostly made me feel like me is going on a date day with my DH. Taking a leisurely lunch and movie, going go karting.

What did you do for down time before children?