Posts by Kindermama

Quote: Originally Posted by Oread    Mostly what I am asking, is how do other stay at home parents keep themselves feeling intellectually stimulated, productive, appreciated, and get some time to...

I do have a day like that about every 10 days or so (give or take). I'm trying to do it once a week on a weekend when DH can help out but with an 8 month old, it just isn't the same! 

Quote: Originally Posted by CherryBombMama  Yes!   I get horribly jealous, but not necessarily over the "getting out to eat" part, more of the "not having to plan food" part.  He just eats...

ps- my first high needs baby (dd#2) is now 7 years old and so very bright, outgoing, and very much a natural born leader! Still very emotionally intense but now it just makes me smile when she loses it! She's been herself since birth....

I do think you're at a disadvantage. I'm just about your age (33) and honestly, if I became a mom for the first time this year, it would have been a huge adjustment for me too! I'm just used to the chaos! Another thing is children...

Quote: Originally Posted by bentlaj11  *hugs* It's hard, huh? I keep telling myself one day they will be teenagers, and I'll be pulling my hair out because I can't get them to wake up! Are you able to get some sleep...

Not at all! Children will learn from anyone of any age. In fact, I think it's silly to plan playdates for babies! They don't "play" with each other until 2 1/2 -4 years old. Your baby will learn far more from being worn while you work...

Awww has it been a year already! Wow! Happy Birthday Dean! Your family is very blessed to have you in their lives!

He is still so little! He should be spending the bulk of his time playing..outdoors preferably. His other free time should be shadowing you as you work around the house, using open ended toys indoors, being read to and exploring! Don't...

That all said, I definitely would never agree to a half hour detention at school. If my kid ever did anything wrong enough to deserve it,then I would much rather get a phone call and pick up said child and guide said child on my own. i...