The house breaking, while trying at times, is going pretty good. We've pretty much decided to keep him in the kitchen or a playpen we bought him. We are hoping that we won't have to replace carpets before we move out of our rental...let's cross our fingers!
We are getting excited about buying our home (hopefully) by the end of the lease in November. Hopefully mortgage rates and the housing market don't get too crazy before that time.
OK, enough of the family update. I have been thinking a lot about things that I can do to feel more fulfilled while I am in the middle of raising a family. It's funny that I thought I would have absolutely no problems transitioning into the role of motherhood. While I think that I have had it easier than some, I still find that I sometimes get a little overwhelmed, or maybe underwhelmed, with the life that I am currently leading. I LOVE being a mom and I know that home with my baby is where I am supposed to be. I do, however, sometimes feel that my mind goes numb from the monotony of my life as a SAHM. I need brain stimulation which, let's face it, does NOT come from changing diapers and making sure my kid doesn't pull the lamp on top of her in the living room all day long. Anyway, you get my point.
I'd really like to take some art and cooking classes once my kids are in school. Until than, I'm just not sure what would help me. Any suggestions?
I hear you. I'm six years into being a SAHM and it is still hard sometimes. You don't have to wait until they are in school to learn a new hobby or skill- the beauty of the Internet, YouTube and etc. I started a craft blog and have used other people's ideas to learn new craft skills. I say find what you think would be fulfilling, and find a way to do it now- during naps or at night, etc. Write, read, create, try a new recipe every week- just do something for you!
ReplyDeleteI love to look up crafts on blogs and you tube and then do them. Sometimes I just look at pictures and try to figure them out instead of reading instructions- that makes ya think! Also, I like to come up with new ways of doing things that I always so- faster or better and this keeps my brain occupied. Also I find that having another SAHM to talk to during the day is nice. Reading in the morning is good too cause then I think about it throughout the day. I love a book called "A mother's book of secrets" cause every 2 pages is a different story and lets face it that is about all you have time to read but the nice part is you dont have to remember where you were when you come back ;) I am always picking up new hobbies too- that is fun!
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