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| Hey ladies. I know I should feel blessed that I'm able to stay at home with my children, and I am for the most part. But lately, I feel myself getting bored of the mundane. I'm telling you, if I have to wash and fold one more item of clothing, I'm going to revolt. That's where I am at. We moved from Califonia about 5 months ago and it's so hard making friends. It doesn't help the matter, that I don't have a car. My husband takes our car because he goes to school. So I am stuck at home with the two kids. I feel as though my IQ has fallen. Any advice? It's really hard to keep a positive attitude when I can not motivate myself to do anything. Thanks for letting me share. |
| Posted by Hoa on 08/03/2008 04:28 PM
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You're in a tought situation without a car. Any places you can explore within walking distance? Try that, fresh air does both you and your kids good. Also the vitamin D from sun helps keep color in their faces. I just got over a broken foot and my two kids (2yrs and a 10m old) have been housebound with me (although i do have a car I broke my right foot making it impossible to drive) we were all itching to get out of the house. What worked for us is just a change of scenery, even the smallest degree is big for little ones. I'd bring different toys outside, blankets to sit on and call snacktime outside a "picnic" which my 2yr old got a kick of. Buckets of water gave both kids an afternoon of fun. Sidewalk chalk and music. Dancing, being silly.
For you, read! Whether it be online or a good old fashioned book, it stimulates the brain and lets you "escape" a bit:)
Would it be possible for you to drop your husband at school and have the car with the kids? Explore a zoo for a couple hours then go pick him up? Aim for 1 planned event a week, it'll help lift your spirits if you all have something exciting to look forward too.
I feel the same way about laundry at this point. I worked in retail for many years so folding clothes was just something i did quick and neatly so I took on the laundry duty of the household. 2 kids and 2 years later I occassionally buy new clothes so i dont have to do that much washing. (big reason i love ebay, it allows me this luxery)
Hang in there!! |
| posted by Yoni on 08/03/2008 09:17 PM
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libarys story telling parents magazines go places join a church volunteet get a neighbor kid to baby sit go for a walk go with the flow |
| posted by greg on 08/04/2008 10:32 AM
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I know how that feels. When my son was small, I did everything, without a car. I was up to my eyeballs in folding laundry, doing laundry, and just staying home.
I had a twin stroller, and made that into a bed for my son. Used the remaining areas for storage, and toys. We went everywhere everyday. It broke the "being home all day" syndrome and we both had a great time. By the time we got home, I was exhausted and the little one couldn't wait to go home and see daddy. |
| posted by esther on 08/11/2008 05:24 PM
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| Yes, you do need somthing to stimulate your mind. I hope that you make some friends soon too. Maybe find a hobby, or start doing something that you alway wanted to do. To have a healthy relationship with your husband and be a good mother for your children, you need to feel emointally and mentally, probaly even phsycally stimulated. This makes for a happier you and should dream up some ideas and options and discuss it with your mate. I've been there and have felt mentally stagnant. It's not a good place to be. Please for yourself find something to do, for your happiness and sanity. |
| posted by busygirl0219 on 08/12/2008 02:17 AM
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