Being a stay at home mom is hard! I am more tired most days after a full day with Bobby then I ever was while working. I've found lately that I am a very selfish person. A selfish mom. There is nothing like being a mom to bring that trait to the surface. I want to sleep, check Facebook, watch my shows, sew, or just be lazy and do nothing. But there is this little guy who depends on me for everything, and a little lady who is coming soon. I love him more than words can say, but sometimes I just want to have a mom-cation! Don't we all?
Bobby has been really whiny lately, and I thought maybe it was just God preparing me for how he'll be after Lily is born. Then I started realizing that he is most whiniest when I am not paying attention to him. When I'm on the computer, or cutting some fabric, or whatever may be keeping my attention elsewhere. Sure...some of this is his age and he will have to figure out how to play by himself (which we are working on with an occasional 'room time'), but I also needed a kick in the mommy pants!
So I've decided to try and do some fun activity with him everyday (or most days). There isn't a kids museum, zoo, or neighborhood pool here in Laredo, so I have to get creative. I got some ideas from some friends, and I have a book full of toddler activities that I need to actually put to good use.
It's been forever since we have played outside. He loves going outside. It's just so dang HOT here! Today was still hot, but the humidity wasn't as thick as usual, so it was bearable. I broke out the chalk, grabbed some ice water and the camera (everything is a photo shoot waiting to happen, ya know!) and out we went! Bobby had a great time! I did most of the drawing, but he helped. He also loved the leaves and waving to the neighbors. It was fun! I had fun spending quality time with my son! I'm excited to go on some nature walks and to take our dog, Oliver on some walks as well. I know I will have my moments, I am human after-all, but I hope I have turned a SAHM corner.
Now to figure out how to juggle TWO kids... :)
My silly boy.
Gettin' his chalk on!!
This kid was born to dance!!
6 comments:
morgan -- i completly agree with you...being a SAHM has been the hardest job i have ever had hands down...but also the most rewarding. also, i shared w/the girls how much i have learned how selfish i am/want to be.... so glad you are getting to enjoy quality time with bob...you will have to teach me how to juggle two kids :) -- liz
Laredo does have a Children's museum. It's in the mall (The Imaginarium) right next to Dillards.
word. I was gonna tell u something my girls are into now - plastic tubs and cups to scoop stuff out. their favorite is packing peanuts!
I've been feeling the same way too lately -- Caleb is most whiny when I am doing something else and my attention is not on him (its happening a lot lately with all of the packing!). We had a little Chick-Fil-A 'picnic' on the living room floor the other day and it was a total hit. He stayed put and ate his entire lunch - it was so much fun!
I feel the same way with my 2 month old. I know it's going to get worse, but I know how you feel. I just want to do what I want and when I want to do it.....doesn't happen when you're a mommy. I love the idea of doing something with him every day. Thanks for the tip!
Big Brother is SO cute! :)
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