2007-12-29 10:24:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have two kids under two, and some days (like today) it just seems like I'm constantly putting out fires, trying to help them sleep, etc.- I feel like I'm always with one or the other, and I never get a break. Right now I have my fingers crossed that my son really will fall asleep. ~Sigh~
2007-12-29 10:27:50 · update #1
I too am having one of those days! My daughter is 2 and my son is 2 months. When it gets really stressful I pop a movie in for my daughter which keeps her occupied for about an hour, but as far as my son goes, I'm outta luck until naptime. lol
2007-12-30 08:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is stressful, and becomes so routine .. I REALLy feel that the routine of it all is more stressful than the kids.. Seriously set the kids up on a nap schedule no matter what.. a stressed out mom is worse than making them have a nap or a bedroom timeout even for an hour... I have a three year old who is sooo wild and a soon to be two yr old in Jan. I'm also a stay at home mom and have been for years.. I also have a daughter who is twelve with a disability and a nine year old.. that's right four girls in all. So I know about what your feeling.. A long deep breath on the front porch helps more than you know.. Sunlight seems to be magic when you are stressed out.. Try it. I promise it works.. A talk on the phone with a friend and a few laughs. and your ready to get back at it. Remember though they are only small once and soon they will be in school all day.. You will be asking what can you do to entertain yourself all day.. ha ha ha .. feel free to email me anytime .. I know how you feel... also try taking a nap when they do or getting plenty of sleep at night... this really helps to boost the next day to a good start
2007-12-29 17:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by lynna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is VERY hard to be stress free when your at home all day looking after kids. But music always works for awhile, maybe some soft rock or Raffi, going outside for a walk, baby einstein works well with my son. And when you can take a break, do it, you need to or you will go crazy. I have a 26 month old and I look after a 4 and 3 year old at my house and sometimes I just want to scream. But the older they get the more fun they will be. Take time for yourself.
2007-12-29 11:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by fiona t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my kids were younger I would throw them in the stroller and walk around the Mall. It was safe, warm and there was plenty for them to look at. Now that they are older (9,7 &3), we get a hot cocoa from starbucks and walk the mall or people watch. Yours are so young that even a car ride around the neighborhood might help. OR..wait until naptime, call your best friend and VENT!!!!! If she has kids, she will understand and not judge you!
I think the biggest thing you can do for yourself is have a little me time. Whether it is a monthly pedicure with girlfriends, a bubble bath after the kids go to bed or a couple of hours to window shop alone, it will really help you come back refreshed and ready to tackle another week of insanity!!
2007-12-29 10:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I keep a couple special toys/activities hidden away for just these occasions. This is when I get out the playdoh, finger paints, or puppets for a puppet show. When you pull out a toy to play with that they haven't seen for a while, it gets them really into doing it, and they'll sit down and play with playdoh or whatever for like an hour (God bless it!)
Another thing you could do is keep ingredients on hand to bake cookies. Let the kids cut the dough with the cookie cutters and decorate them. That makes everyone happy!
2007-12-29 12:56:55 · answer #5 · answered by missbeans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my hubby gets home he watches the kids for me and I go take nice long hot bath...thats my relax time or he takes them to the park or they just go out for some ice cream and I just do some light cleaning or surf the net to relax just a lil....I have an 8 yr old and 14 month old but they can give me a headache with all the screaming....best of luck
2007-12-29 10:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Azul*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to go outside with the kids so they can get rid of some energy. Or I take them to the local library, they often offer story hours and snacks. That way they can play with other kids and you can have an adult conversation with other moms!! Winter time can be tough!! Hang in there! Everyone has had those days!!
2007-12-29 10:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by Germangirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think every day is one of those days!!! My best recommendation to you is to find a support group of other sahm's! You will feel like a brand new woman when you have a group of friends that know what you are going through. I belong to MOMS Club in my town, and it's great. Go to www.momsclub.com (or maybe it's .org?) and there are links to locations throughout the world. There probably is a club in your town. If not, go to yahoo groups or meetup and type in the name of your town to see if there is a meetup group near you. Really, it keeps me sane sometimes knowing that there are other moms like me, going through the same stuff everyday. Also, there are playdates, moms night out, kids day out, etc to make time pass!!! Goodluck!
2007-12-29 12:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by me&2kids 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fresh air is my serenity! My oldest is almost 4, but the two of them fight about everything so getting outside is nice. Sometimes we get to go to the park, while other times we can only take a 10 minute walk. Either way, fresh air is my key and their's, to sanity!
2007-12-29 10:56:05 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshine Swirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel. I usually take my daughter outside but then all it does is rain so that doesnt work. I have to walk outside for a few minutes and just get some air to start round 2 of keeping my sanity
2007-12-30 13:55:05 · answer #10 · answered by NIKKI1118 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋