I am a stay at home mom with a busy husband how do I keep from going insane???

Question

I am a stay at home mom with a busy husband how do I keep from going insane???

Answer 1

TRY TO THINK OF ALL THE MOMS WHO DONT HAVE TIME TO SPEND WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND WOULD LIKE TO BE IN YOUR PLACE. TRY TO FIND PLEASURE IN EVERY SINGLE DEED FOR YOUR CHILDREN. ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AT HOME WITH THEM. FIND THE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOU ALSO YOU'LL FEEL MUCH BETTER.

Answer 2

Five weeks after Samantha was born my boyfriend threated to hurt her and at the time my two year old son and also me so we left then we got broke then we moved with my two sisters and my neice and nephew just today we moved back into our own house in the country, but while I lived with my two sisters I was the one who stayed at home because my company that I worked in closed down, I was finding a job while my sisters where not at work and when they where I was a stay at home mom, and between times when I had no work to do, I played bord games with the children and had conversations with them Pix, Samantha, Frodo, AND Charlie enjoyed it very much and I bet your children will too.

Answer 3

I had the same problem.  My husband works at his office and at home and travels extensively.  I just decided to keep active and get out a lot.  We joined the Y and I put my son in their daycare while I exercise.  I also joined our local moms club and met lots of moms with kids the same age.  We go out with them on average 2 days/week.  Then the rest of the time we go to parks, the pool, or go shopping.  As long as I keep busy I don't feel like I'm going crazy.  

Then when my husband is home I make sure he gives me a few hours out by myself to do whatever I want.  I'm glad he's so willing to help when he is around because baby #2 is due in 9 weeks!

Answer 4

You do your 'job' - which is being a MOM! It's fun - get really engaged with your children, and you'll find out you don't get bored at all! Don't use the tv or DVDs as babysitters - play games with them - go to the park, go shopping, etc. They will keep you so happy you won't have a moment to think about yourself!

Then when your husband does find time to be at home, you'll be happy and relaxed - and a wonderful, warm wife for him to kiss and hug when you greet him.

Corny? Yes, but it WORKS.

That's what I've been doing, and it's great!

Had no computer or internet til a year ago, so that wasn't even an issue - but when I did have a break, it would have been awesome to be able to go online for 10 minutes or so, just to clear the head. Usually, I grab some time to read - or bake!

Answer 5

I am in the same situation & I have 3 kids under 3 years-old.  It is an uphill battle some days.  Get out of the house as much as you can.  Find at least one friend that is a SAHM that you can call no matter what.  On the rough days, it is good to have an ear that will understand.  Do fun activities with your kids like finger painting & try not to be too worried about the house work.  The kids are only little for so long & dishes are forever.  :)  Good luck!

Answer 6

find something you like to do when your kids are sleeping or if they are old enough to play by themselves for a while.I iam going to take 2 classes at the university in the fall and am so excited. doing things for yourself will make you a better mom too.

Answer 7

My husband is in iraq for a total of 12 months on his 2nd tour and i am a sahm. I keep myself sane by doing things I want to do at nap time and night time. I sew I redecorate I do whatever I want for 30 mins. I talk to my husband once a week if we are lucky and that saves me.

Answer 8

A lot of local communities have Mom's clubs where the moms meet every week or so with kids to play and visit.  Ours was in a local church.  If none of those around, libraries often have story hour or activities that also give you opportunity to meet other moms with kids in the same age groups.  Fun for everyone!

Answer 9

Make tons of friends with young kids like yours and have them over or go out with them all the time.  It'll make your kids happy too since they'll get to see the other kids.

Answer 10

Find a hobby (silly girl).   Photo' albums, card-making, decoupage, needlework, telephone volunteer (animal organizations, charities).  

Mom's coffee morning (take up baking as one of your hobbies) or, try to ascertain if anyone you know, well enough to 'phone, may want to guide a small group through learning hobby.   Night-school classes - if your husband can't heat up a meal for himself (and children - as this is under Parenting?) - hmmm!   Learn another language, accounting procedures, decorating, sewing, Bridge, history, home-schooling - you can learn (or re-learn with your children).   Visit link below for a site I'm a member of - it's Better Than Superb ... find crafts for children, educate your tiny ones - it's all here and a donation of $20 will see you through a year.  Join the "Y" and bring children for swimming lessons.  

As a last resort, you could come to stay with me (children welcome) - I'm so busy, I won't finish and learn I want to everything by the time I die (I'm 71 ...).

Answer 11

trying crafting.  www.craftster.org is a fun site

Answer 12

furniture is always rearranged at my house me and the kids always rearrage the house. When they are really wound tight it takes alot of stem away they think it's fun especially when i move something in an octward spot they'll laugh and then tell me where to put it after that we head to the park come home the kids pick out what they want to eat of course with my assistance they'll help me cook not to much tho bause they are 4,6,7 but I let them in on every thing that I do laundry cleaning up rooms what ever that way were all having fun and the house gets clean and they are wore out by night time They injoys this because kids love to mock u and do every thing that u do. In the mornings we get up take baths and me and my girls go to put our make up on while my son is playing with his trucks it all works out good in our house.

Answer 13

I now live in a rural area and it can be difficult to find things to do.  I have two toddler boys.  I spend at least part of the day doing something away from the house, whether it's going to the library, the park, the pool or running errands.  Anything to keep us out of the house!  After lunch is nap time and I try to find something for ME - relaxing, reading, napping too!!  Then the afternoon tends to go by quickly.

Answer 14

when you find out PLEASe let me know. I am going crazy with all four kids, plus my stepson for the summer.age 13, 10, 9, 2 and 1. My husband travels for work monday through thursday. When he is home, he is working in his home office, or too tired, or relaxing. I am constantly doing chores, yelling at my kids because they run all over me, cant keep track of everything, i want a break...............................!!!!... i feel your pain

Answer 15

I can totally relate.....you are NOT alone out there! Check out an article I wrote with some really great ideas for us stay-at-home moms!

http://www.jackieleighsworld.blogspot.co...

hope this helps!

Answer 16

Gin

Answer 17

depending on how old your kids are try playgroups you'll get together with a few moms in your area for playdates and adult communication.  they usually only do it with kids that are 5 and under.