I don't mind the mindlessness some times because I have other stuff on my mind that I sort out when I exercise. :)
My mornings are filled with cleaning, laundry, lurking FR, etc so I don't really mind the noggin stuff.
I can't understand how some people can stand to sit around watching that stuff though. I finally used my spa appointment gift from Christmas and I was laying there for 2 1/2 hours thinking what a waste of time it was. LOL!
I remember getting a few chances to get away from the house when my children were small. I didn't know what to do with myself so I went to the drug store and mindlessly gazed at cleaning supplies for about an hour without buying anything. I felt so refreshed afterwords. I think that's when I decided it was time to go back to school. LMSS!
Hang in there MOM! It's a tough job but someone has to do it!