does anyone else feel like a lame mom? :(

minnasmommy

some days I just feel like I totally suck at being a mom. I'm so not creative with activities or playing with S or crafts for her.?

of course the pms isn't helping me to feel any better.

tell me I'm not alone??

femmegem

Nope, you're not alone. I feel that way a lot.

Jodi&Joe

Every.single.day!!
 

but then I get comments like this one that I got from Joe's gram this weekend (who is a negative nelly so it means that much more).  "Jodi, your kids are SO happy that you are home with them now.  You can just see them beaming when they are with you.  And you can see how happy you are to be with them!"

*tear* 

Seriously, it made me realize that no matter how crappy of a mom *I* feel like, what they want most is just to be with me.  Anything more is bonus!

knmommy

I feel that way, especially today!

JOEBunny

Some days, I just need some space.  I find listening to DD all day can drive me mad.  DH is working nights all this week, in addition to his regular job, and I won't get any kind of break, and it is DD's b-day tomorrow, which means I have to make lunch for about 20 people.  I have to go get the cake, go by a rental and check a plumbing problem, drop some stuff off at someones house, oh, and take care of DS.  Not very fun for DD and I don't have much patience left.

Hooray2005

Ugh, YES!  More days than not, I feel like I suck at being a creative, energetic Mommy

katie277s

Between working FT and basically being a single parent during the week, I feel that way a lot.  Weekends are better, because we can just hang out, go outside and play, whatever.  But during the week, I don't have the time, and it sucks.

brightning

Well, I'm a pretty crafty mom, but I feel totally lame because I make time to do crafts every day, but the poor kid hasn't been to the park in ages. It's never perfect!

joseysbride

I'm sure everyone feels that way at times.  I know I do.

Cheer up!

Kelly Madonna

Shut your mouth! OMG, minnas, I have been here FOREVER, so have you, & I have seen enough mum posts from you to know that you are NOT a lame mum.

cooker71

Uhhh right there with ya babe, especially now with two! I'm always a bit jealous of the moms on here who are or used to be teachers because it sounds like they always come up with fun/creative things to do and ways to learn with their DCs!!

stacynikki

Yep, which is why we are never home.  I suck at being at home and keeping DS entertained.  We go outback and play or go on walks after dinner.  On the weekends I try to keep us go go go with fun stuff like going to the park and riding the train, feeding ducks, swim lessons, etc.  Even DS hates being in the house on the weekends.  He's constantly asking to go bye-bye!  In the evenings before bedtime and after bath DS wants me to play with him.  I try but watching the train go around the track for the 100th time sort of sucks after 10 mins.  Thank goodness he's good at coming up with his own games and can entertain himself while I watch!  I love watching him use his imagination! 

KellyGreen

Is she starting preschool in the fall?  My son goes to daycare/dayschool 3 days per week, so I know he does crafty things there.

 Sometimes we do playdoh at home, and he colors with sidewalk chalk, etc., but I don't feel like I need to be encouraging it.

We do mostly free play, walks, swim, etc.  I find ways to help him learn things in our normal daily routine.

SumnerBride

Not alone at all!!! I feel like this almost daily, especially now that I have two!

PS-She is getting sooo big!!!!

WifeyLindsay

Definitely not alone. My DD actually prefers to play by herself a lot of the time now, which leaves me twiddling my thumbs. It's crazy because when she was a newborn I never thought i'd get my life back, and now that I have a taste of freedom, in comes the guilt!!! LOL. Don't feel bad. You are amazing!

WifeyLindsay

You know, it's just a thought, but you could always just run in to Michael's or Joann's and browse around and I promise you that between you and your DD, you'll find tons of fun things to do! And maybe grab yourself a candy bar at checkout.

Rebekah1021

I hardly ever do crafts with DD. I'm with ya

cnybride2be

sometimes when i'm nesting and the children are not sleeping.  like now. they are playing and not running wild in the road. but i feel lame just the same. gheesh..i guess i'll log off now.

august0605bride

Minnas! ?I don't think you're a lame mom AT ALL. ?In fat, you're one of my SAH role models because you always seem so happy and in love with your little girl!