Getting things done day to day...

jaybird44

Seriously...how do you stay at home moms do it?  I feel like such a loser all the time because my house is trashed, laundry not done, dishes not done...basically I did nothing all day but entertain my 18 month old...he's just always following me around and I can't seem to get him to just play on his own...I even try putting in a dvd sometimes but it still doesn't work... I love him, I love staying at home with him but I just feel like I suck at it...

DiAnne82

From the beginning, I was determined to let her have her own 'play time' . . . I'm not talking about ignoring her all the time, but I wanted her to be able to entertain herself (at least to some extent). Sure, she asks for attention, and I do play with her, but I also let her play by herself.

As far as getting things done around the house . . .I do a lot when she is sleeping. I'm still struggling, but I've recently started using the Flylady (https://www.flylady.net/) system and it has really, really been great. I've written a few blog posts about it here:https://beingwhatiwanttobe.blogspot.com/search/label/house 

superherostocker

It takes a lot of practice. I have my days when I am just a lazy lump and I forget the house and play with LO all day. Then the next day I'll be a buzy bee. I do have to get a lot done when LO is sleeping. I am lucky though that my LO is pretty independent and our apartment is small so he can see me so he doesn't freak out if I leave the room. I usually do all the picking up when LO goes to bed otherwise he will fallow me and pull out anything I have just put away. It will take a lot of time to get into your groove and get onto a schedule that works for you.

I read in a book (and I agree), lower your expectations somewhat so you are not so hard on yourself if the house isn't spotless and children perfect. 

jaybird44

Thanks so much... and I am already signed up for Flylady, never heard of it but I like it already...you may have just changed my life, let's home... thanks for the comments.