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Okay, I will admit it here and now... I don't know how to be a mom....
beyond the caring,the washing, the cleaning, the feeding, the talking, the cuddling.... I mean, I don't know what to do with her during the day, to teach her things and help her learn or do activities that help bond us and enrich her mind and body....
I know that sounds stupid, but I had to be honest, if I want any help...
I read to her, watch her play, play with her, we go for strolls together, but I feel like I should be doing so much more...
What do you guys think about this and what do you do?
Thanks for the help!
Kaulanzie
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| Posted by Kaulana on 07/23/2008 03:45 PM
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| Sounds like you are doing just fine. All those things I do with my girl as well. I take her shopping with me and we count items, and point out colors. We have been doing that with her since she was about 18 mo (the counting and colors) and now she is almost 2 and can count to ten (most days) and knows some of her colors. I think just making learning out of things you take for granted is good. I always talked to my girl about the things I was doing whether it be washing the dishes or choosing a brand of soap at the store. I also let her "help" me with the chores like feeding the cat and putting laundry in the dryer...She LOVES it! |
| posted by Katie on 07/24/2008 09:28 AM
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| I totally know what you mean! This whole sahm thing has been a HUGE transition for me. Now that my daughter is almost 8 months old, and summer we've been going to the library for story time, I found a group at meetup.com and we've been taking a swim class. I don't know what is gonna happen when it gets cold out, last winter sucked! It sounds like you are doing a great job! |
| posted by on 07/25/2008 12:22 AM
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I hear ya. We used to go to Storytime but then Emerie's naps changed and it interfered with the times they had at the library, so.... booo, but it was only fun some of the time. I did meet a good friend there though, that we hang out with now...
I would like to take a swim class too, eventually. Em has swam with her dad and I before, but its been awhile.
I guess I just wondered if you guys spent a lot of time trying to teach your kids to talk, to read, with books or crafts, things like that. I have heard so much advice and people always ask if she is talking yet, but she says some stuff, but obviously not talking like in sentences! |
| posted by Kaulana on 07/25/2008 01:35 AM
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| Totally understand! You're doing great! When my daughters were really small (Still do with my 9 month old) but they sit on my lap while I sing and dance to ABC's or the 123's. I finger paint with my 2 year old and we read books together. When we go for walks I point out things to both my daughters and tell them what it is, what color it is and stuff. My husband usually plays with them like lettingthem crawl all over him and eat his nose (Emmy is teething) and stuff. They love it. We kiss their bellies, tickle them, play peek-a-boo from behind the couch or something... I think bein a mom is AWESOME because you get to act like a kid youself most of the time. lol But still be the grown up. We all need some fun in our lives so why not do it with our kids, right!! Just make EVERYTHING fun and they will have so much fun in return! Good luck! |
| posted by Crystal on 08/06/2008 03:15 PM
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Oh I have SOOOO been there! I am the youngest of 4 and never had any dealings with babies or kids before. I had NO idea what to do with my son!
I found this place called Little Gym and it is awesome! It is just a big room filled with gymastics equipment, but the instructors are great. It really helped me learn how to play with my son. Fun things like bubbles, balls, parachutes, hula hoops, and all sorts of mats to tumble on and learn how to do summersaults, and swinging on the bars. I started Jake when he was 9m old and now he has all sorts of friends and he loves his teacher, Miss Lindsey. The best thing is called a back whoop -de-do. You sit on the floor and put your kid against your shins facing out. Spot them by putting your hands over their shoulders and on their chest. lean backwards and flip your legs up over your head with your kid going along for the ride. Jake loves it! (and it is a great ab workout)
I would look into seeing if there is one nearby - I know Gymboree also has some classes. They aren't cheap - about $15 per week, (we actually can't afford to go anymore) but at least for a few months it can really help learn what you can do with them! They also offer a free test class, so you can check it out and see what you think. |
| posted by Nanygoat on 08/06/2008 04:58 PM
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