I am so bored with staying home with 3 children! What are you others moms doing to keep your sanity, besides cleaning, cooking, disciplining, eating, watching tv, and using the computer? I'm feeling stuck in a little box, help!!!!
2007-10-19 09:55:08 · 12 answers · asked by llenahS 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
my kids are 7, 3, and 19 months
2007-10-19 10:26:34 · update #1
I'm in D.C. and never drive offbase, because it's nuts here. I wouldn't know how to get to the zoo if I tried and I'm sure once I did there would be no where to park. We do go to the playgrounds often. Thankfully there are several on base, but when there are 2 small kids involved you have to constantly watch and play and that can become stressful too, because they both want to be pushed on the swing. The little one is trying to do everything the older on is doing, which includes climbing high places, which makes me have to be very attentive so there are no injuries, because thats the last thing I need. I know if I were in a city where the driving wasn't so horrible I feel free to venture off, but NOT here!!!
2007-10-19 22:31:52 · update #2
That's it pretty much summing up. I'm into fixing up homes so I don't mind all the work that goes with that territory. I also make sure I get me time and that's by me going out for a run. That makes a BIG difference. You won't feel so trapped! Get out, do something you enjoy 3-4x a week, it works!
2007-10-19 10:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Yummy♥Mummy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I stayed at home with my kids for about three years. I did a lot of things, and had the cleanest house in the county... i am interested in gardening, tole painting, watercolor painting, and a lot of other things. I like to read and expand my horizons.
When i stayed at home, i made dolls, clothes for the kids, too. I did projects around home (painted rooms, etc).
I also had an exercise program and belonged to a gym. I had a couple of mutual friends with children, so once a week or so we got together and had lunch, or did our grocery shopping together.
I later went back to work, but again i'm at home. Kids are grown, i'm disabled. As i said, i'm an artist, so i make art cards and sell them on ebay....
I suppose that, if you find one or two things which interest YOU, do that in your spare time -- scrapbooking and card making are very popular right now, if you have an interest.
I think that you might consider getting out of the house also. You and your guy can make a date night a couple times a month, if that is possible.
there are a lot of things to do, and i hope you get some good answers here! take care.
2007-10-19 10:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol the challenges of raising children aren't enough!??
Seriously, i am a stay-at-home mum. Well, i do help in our family business now two days per week from 9 - 3pm. I found as you said, the cooking etc was flat out not enough for my brain to keep functioning. The walls were creeping in and i was craving adult conversation. My girls are 2 and 3.
When they were younger, i set up different functions to go to for their stimulation and mine! like; playgroup (ours allowed children of all ages) and mothers group was running at that time to. We would meet every fortnight on a Monday morning for morning tea. Then everyday i would go for a nice walk to enjoy the fresh air and the girls would love it too. The excersise made them and me sleep better too. Sometimes i'd even go for another walk in the afternoon when that hour crept in where all children in the world seem to play up and get a little irritated.
I got to socially know the mothers in my area. That is a god send when the walls are caving in. Even better if they come for a walk with you! You will have an army marching around your area!
I found my eating was out of control too. It was because i was bored and also emotional eating. It took me a year to get on to a healthy eating plan....i had to research it and then get mentally ready. So, here i am 35kgs lighter, energized and feel like a better mum to my girls when i pick them up. The break does wonders. A happy mum is a great mum. I have made some wonderful girlfriends through the commonality of having children and getting to know the women around me.
I hope this helps. I am assuming you are in America somewhere (mom as apposed to Australian mum) so i don't know what faciliies you have access to. Plus, depending upon your children's ages, you could start a hobby? Learn a new language? Study? The list and possibilities are endless!!
Good luck! and take care.
2007-10-19 10:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by kelstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, it sucks sometimes. Sometimes my husband gets home and I totally break down and cry about how bored I am. It gets me depressed, but usually I am grateful that I have the luxury of being home with my children. It's the best thing I can do for them.
I tried joining a MOMs club but they were a bunch of boring tired women. I just have a girl's night out every so often and totally get wasted and dance all night, then it's back to reality the next day.
2007-10-19 10:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister is a stay at home mom, she has two kids. Neither of which are in school yet. She gets bored and claustrophobic too. Two days a week the kids go to a school/daycare for half of the day and she is free do to what she wants. I know she goes to yoga during that time. not sure what else she does But I do know that the time to herself during the week is helping her keep her sanity.
2007-10-19 10:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by LoLo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what ages are your children so we can try to help you out if they are all under school age there is mother and toddler groups where you can meet other mums have a coffee and chat while the kids play. Do you know any other mums who could watch your kids while you have a few hours to yourself then in return you can do the same for them. check your local council for any near arts and craft clubs where children are welcome if why not set up your own? it would give you a great sense of achievement. im sure there are of mums in your area who would be more than willing to help with this good luck let us know how you get on
2007-10-19 10:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think i would feel the same way. I'm a single parent so i don't really get to stay at home, but i always think about what would happen if one day i get married and i do stay home. It would definantly drive me nuts because i always need to be on the go. Good Luck and God Bless!!
2007-10-19 10:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by L.R. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I like to go out side with my son and play and when he takes naps like now i get on the computer or I do my scrapbooking. I haven't done that for a few days now, but it's something different to do and it takes time. I also call my sisters or someone just to talk. I know it gets boring, but it's life.
2007-10-19 10:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by tricksy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually stay at home and I don't get bored but I do miss having friends to talk to. I read A LOT and get into the books, but other than that I mostly play with my animals; walk the German Shep, cuddle with the cats, but I do miss having another girl to talk to.... email me if you want.... I don't have kids yet but we're trying.... going thru infertility stuff... I'm in my 30's.
2007-10-19 10:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by Wintergirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are lots of things that you can do. my mum used to take us to the park, to the zoo, tot he super market were we helped he do the shopping, for walks, nice days out exe. swimming, museums that she thought would interest us(teddy bear, cars) other times she had our friends over and then other days we would go over to there houses to give her a break.
hope this gives you some ideas on what you can do to end the bordom.
2007-10-19 10:49:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋