Question for other SAHM

Uiowachick01 · June 2010

This may sound funny and please don't flame me.

I Just stopped working last week and I get to be a SAHM now! I am really excited about it and even though I got to take DS to work since I started back, I feel like I really get to be with him now. But, I'm bored already. What do other SAHM's do to keep yourselves occupied?

I already joined library story time and 3 moms groups but they all only meet once a month.

als33 · June 2010

i hear ya. i think with one, it can get kind of boring sometimes. we takes walks every day, sometimes go to the park. i clean and organize- A LOT. spend time on the computer. i also like to go out shopping, but that can get me into trouble, so i just "browse."

i've also found time to do some of my hobbies- photography, crafting, decorating. oh, we hardly ever have the tv on.

tmrtink · June 2010

No flames here.

If you just became a SAHM, it might just be a matter of getting use to your new schedule if you will. No longer having a real set work schedule definitely took me a little getting use to.

Sounds to me like the library and moms groups are a great start, but maybe take your son to a local park or somewhere like that where he can play with other kids and you can meet other moms? And/or you could always join some sort of class like gymboree or another tumbling or music class. The ones near us usually meet once a week.

Give yourself a little time to adjust though, and see if once you're more settled you still want to fill up all your time. I use to feel that way, and now I'm thankful that my time is my own!

BTW-going to Romania?!-too cool!!!! Have a great trip!

axr8111 · June 2010

Yeah, you're at a tough age. I didn't start staying home until DS was 11 months old and I was bored at first. Then I realized that my being bored was my own fault. So when he was little is when I really got into cooking. I would set him at the table with some play dough or even flour to make a mess with while I tried fun new recipes (trust me this gets harder to do with a 2 year old). I also made a point to make time to meet up with or have friends over all the time. Hopefully you have some other moms in your neighborhood that stay at home. Then I would make time to work out by taking him to the gym and that's been a nice routine since then. I go 3 days a week and put him in the gym daycare for only an hour to and hour and a half while I work out. We signed up for music class (musictogether.com) and love it, swim classes, art classes at the local community center and go the park, for walks, to the library and the zoo. All of these things got more and more fun as he got older and I think every age so far has been more fun than the one before. So enjoy this time of boredom because it probably won't last especially if you plan on having 2. So read books while he naps, keep the house clean, exercise and make new friends. All of these things will help you feel better about staying at home. Good luck!

Cherryblossoms07 · June 2010

No flames here. I left a high profile job in order to be a SAHM and it was a difficult transition. It can get kind of boring sometimes, especially once you have nothing left to clean or organize. I still get bored once and a while, but DD is still very young so that is to be expected. I take DD to play dates, library time and swimming classes start in a few days. I have also picked up a few hobbies - sewing, scrapbooking, cooking and reading.

DevonPow · June 2010

I go to the gym 4 days a week (DS goes to the daycare there when he is with me). DS goes to "school" 2 days a week, we take classes (My Gym, soccer, etc), I am President of my MOMS Club so we have a ton of stuff from that, and we are in a few playgroups. We are actually a touch overscheduled at this point.

When DS was younger we did a lot of classes (he loved Music Together at that age) and met a ton of other moms through those. Then, I set up a playgroup with the moms from some of the classes, which was great. WE also did/do a lot of Children's Museum trips, zoo trips, etc.

There is definitely stuff out there - have fun!

EnglishMajor03 · June 2010

It is boring. Especially at first. You'll adjust and as your LO gets older it'll get much more fun. For now, take advantage of the nice weather and get outside!!

Dr.Loretta · June 2010

I worried I'd get bored, but at the end of each day I haven't gotten done many things on my to-do list.

I knit, surf the Web, feed/change/entertain DD, do laundry, make phone calls, write TY notes, e-mail DH, call my mom, clean, take a shower, and eat. On nice days we may run errands or go on a walk. DD doesn't sleep long stretches, so I don't get a lot of down time.

DD is only 3+ months old, and I can only see myself getting busier as she gets older and more mobile.

safy · June 2010

You're essentially starting a new job, and with any new job, there's a transition period where you learn the ropes, learn the short cuts, etc. You'll find your groove soon and you'll figure things out. I never had any luck with moms groups and such...too many rules and drama. The weather is warmer now, get out and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Head to the park for walks, zoo, museums. Even if your LO doesn't get it yet, you can still do it for you. Heck, enjoy a trip to Target before the tantrums start lol.

gatogrrl · June 2010

I have a schedule. Mornings, we go out -- to the library, her gym or music class, the park, etc. We get home for lunch, I play with her a little, then she takes a nap. I do my own thing for 2 hours, then we do some sort of fun activity (or go outside), then before I know it, DH is coming home.

Maybe I am easy to please, but I never get bored.

dionnemd10 · June 2010

we run errands, go to garage sales, go the park (two days per week). next week we are going on a 4 day road trip to visit family and friends. we go to mcdonalds for playland, we have rest time every day. i try to fit in at least one if not two household chores everyday. i mainly miss talking to adults, but the days go by pretty quick at my house.

granted i have a 3 year old and an infant so the older child keeps me hopping!

wheelsonthebus · June 2010

EnglishMajor03:
It is boring. Especially at first. You'll adjust and as your LO gets older it'll get much more fun. For now, take advantage of the nice weather and get outside!!

This. You def get used to it. I was really bored at first, but having a routine helped with that. I knew what to expect from my day and planned accordingly. Walks are SO important. When DS was that age we took three walks a day!

Temp174496125006552 · June 2010

I'm surprised that you live outside of a big city like Chicago and the moms groups only meet once a month. I live outside of Philly and belong to two moms groups. There are several activities each week and we also have a standing weekly playgroup with 7 other moms/kids.

I'm not sure where you found your moms groups, but I found mine on meetup.com. If you haven't checked that out, might be worth a shot to see if there are any through there that are more active than the other ones you belong to.

funday · June 2010

I was really bored too when I just had one... I actually started doing in home childcare a few days a week just to get myself more busy (we didn't have extra money for the music classes, gym classes, and such...). This gave my little guy a playmate and me more structure to my day as well as a little income. Once baby #2 came along, life has become way crazy (21 month difference).

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