What do I do?

Question

We'll be moving to Houston in a couple of weeks, and we're not going to have television, or the Internet, at least for a month. No television, because that's my choice. What do I do to occupy the time? I will have a just turned three month old on my hands. My husband is not going to be around due to his job, which will take up 80 hours a week. At least. And before you say 'curl up into a ball and die', don't. I've already thought of that. It's not possible. I know I'm going to get some smart as* answers, so bring 'em on.

Answer 1

well, first i hope you have a nice stroller for the baby. take long walks and discover you new neighborhood and town. check out the local libraries, you can feed jr. and while he is sleeping in the stroller check out what good books the library has. rent some good movies and watch them between naps. make sure you take naps too so when your man does come home you are not to tired to be with him. lay out and get a tan with baby in a shaded stroller(Use sunblock!). take some mommy and me classes or even a new mommy class that allow you to bring jr. check out the local park and see if they have any fun cirriculums(sp?) going on that will include you and baby. window shop, or better yet indoor shop at the mall while pushing the stroller. go to the park and lay down a blanket in the shade and read a book or write letters to the family and friends left behind. plan what you are going to do the next day and get excieted about it. a happy mom makes a happy contented baby and a happy woman makes a tired over worked man/dad happy too. why on earth would you curl up and die? instead stetch up and explore. leave the car in the driveway! oh, also find some other young moms in the neighborhood. good places to meet moms is the play area at the parks, you don't have to have the same age children. be bold and say, "i just moved here and my husband is having to work alot and i'm looking to meet some new friends", they wont be able to resist you and you will have plenty to keep you busy and happy until your man stubbles through the front door.( save some energy for him though) does your husband have any collegues that have wives and children you can associate with. boy, i'm excieted for you, can i move with you guys too? JK! good luck!
you know another thought. while you are at the library check out some books on couples massage(or you can find a better selection at your local book store) you can learn fun new ways of relaxing you poor tired hubby when he comes home. come to think of it, while you're at the mall buy a sexy nighty and some candles. also, learn some new recipes to create some scrumptious new dinners to tempt your husbands pallet. he must love you guys alot to sacrifice his time with you and jr. show him how much you appreciate that and maybe he will find a way or a new job that willl keep him home more because of all the new excieting things you have taught yourself that he wants to experience too.

Answer 2

Oh goodness three months! Well have fun with that! Focus your time on her or him! Go for walks, hang out at the park, they are starting to soak up so much information at this age and find everything so interesting. Help her learn how to roll over is he can't already. Get some developmental toys and teach her how to use them. You will be amazed at how entertaining it is to watch her brain at work. While she is sleeping pick up a hobby that could be useful in the future like cooking or scrap booking, or even both! Make a bunch of cards for future holidays and birthdays. Everyone loves a homemade card and let me tell you it can get addicting. You could always pick up a good book too.This is the perfect time to expand your horizons! And spend some quality time with your precious baby. I know when I am home I never have the TV on and am only on the comp if my son is sleeping. I hope you enjoy it!

Answer 3

There have been some wonderful suggestions so far, so I'll try to add a few more. How about sight seeing your new area? There is a HUGE mall there, called the Galleria I believe. It has indoor ice skating!! Or, it did when I was there 13 years ago lol. Try some volunteer work. Make a garden. Make homemade baby food!! Meet some new friends. Gl in whatever you do, and enjoy the move w/a positive outlook.

Answer 4

If you know Houston, you could take your child to memorial park. It's really nice, but please only go in the daytime, there are predators in there. You exit Memorial Drive off 45N, 290, and the Katy frwy, aka i10. I can take a week to go through all the nature trails and eerything. There are really nice libraries in Houston, there are many malls, museums, and some nice neighborhoods to walk through. You can also go to Astros games, the tickets are like 5 bucks. You might also look into volunteering at a church or something. There are many mother's day out programs in Houston, too. Enjoy your move and Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

I am not going to give you a rude answer. You should use this time to further bond with your child. Maybe (when the baby is sleeping) plan out things you want to do around the house (such as building something)...or actually do something around the house (such as decorating a room). And in order to keep a relationship with your husband, do something special for him when he gets home from work, but don't make him work too hard, because chances are, he will be tired already.

Answer 6

How bout reading books or learning a new hobby. Try to knit. Teach your child the cha cha. Take care of your child. Watch the neighbors. Clean the house. Do yoga. Flirt with the neighbors gardener. Ambush and throw eggs on kids coming home from school. Gossip with thy neighbors. Mow your lawn. Have a house party. Buy TV. Call someone.. don't tell me you won't have a phone either. Bake cookies. Learn to sing. Learn to dance. Learn to play the guitar. Make origami's. Play a lot of crossword puzzles or sudoku's. Practice levitation. write letters.. whatever

Answer 7

Spend that time working out, to get back in shape from having that baby (that is if you put on a lot of weight). You could go walking and take the baby with you in the stroller. Then there are the exercise classes that involve your baby. It's very efficient and fun.

Answer 8

Actualy that sounds kinda nice I would probably buy a crap load of books and read the whole time

Answer 9

Renew your mind and spirit; get closer to God

Join a Bible Study Group or just study the bible

Answer 10

take your baby to the park or for walks in nice areas, its summer its so nice outside. find some new books to read or find groups of mothers and babies that get together in your area. have fun!