Benjamin’s first birthday is rapidly approaching. Which means I haven’t worked in almost a year. I’ve been at home with him for exactly 11 months today.
And in that 11 months? I haven’t gone to one playgroup, joined one mom’s group, attended one library story time, or done any kind of organized activity with Benjamin.
Someone should take away my SAHM card, immediately. Clearly, I’m doing this wrong.
I’ve discussed this before, but for those of you new here: when I was working, I dreamed of staying at home with Benjamin, doing brain-enriching activities all day long (he would be a genius!), making new mommy friends and baby friends, taking music/swimming/art/etc. classes with him, exercising regularly (being thin!), having an immaculately clean house, delicious meals on the table for dinner every night, and perfectly styled cupcakes prepared weekly.
While I’m making baby steps on the being-a-good-housewife thing, it’s high time that I start breaking out and finding some adults to convene with and activities for Benjamin to participate in.
Our town just opened up a family center with a free playgroup that meets a few times a week, and I’m going to test it out. I don’t have the highest hopes, since we live in redneckville, and the people at the playgroup will possibly be a little more like Honey Boo Boo’s family than my normal peeps (hey, I’m all for making new friends, but friends with teeth are preferred), but, I’m going to try it! If that doesn’t work out, there are a few other semi-local similar playgroups to give a whirl. Fingers crossed!
How do you find mom groups/playgroups/activities?
I stayed home with Boomer for 18 months....we didn't do any of that stuff. Mostly because I didn't have a car and I was in school full time too. But she's turned out ok so far. Lol I think I do more activities with her now honestly.
ReplyDeleteI love story time at the library and we've done that for a few years. I joined MOPS at a local church. I also have a few mom friends with kids of a similar age and we try to get together once a week. I'm an introvert so I get easily overwhelmed with too many extras. I think one or two a week is about right for our family. And in the first year its hard because the kids are not really interested in other kids. Benjamin is probably just at the age where he will be into playing, but probably not interested in other kids until closer to 18 months. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh and I'm 5 years into staying home and still don't have the housewife thing figured out. If the kids are still alive and fed I figure I've done pretty good for the day :)
You can do it! It's just about getting up and being determined.
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We would have playdates with my friends but that slowly stopped because it was too difficult to get everyone together.
ReplyDeleteTBH I miss the one on one time with my kiddo. Enjoy it :) He will be in school soon and then you'll be lonely! :)
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ReplyDeleteMackenzie is 16 months and I have yet to join anything. I have lots of reasons and excuses, but not all are valid. :o)
ReplyDeleteI want to join a mothers day out group, but I can't join any here until she is 18 months.
I really do need to get her to story time at the library, but the times are never good for us.
So, your not alone!! It's hard to get out!