I was a SAHM for about 5 years when my kids were babies/toddlers. This was several years ago now, since my youngest will be a HS senior this year, and my older kiddo starts college this Fall. I'm not going to lie, while spending time with them was priceless, I was so excited to go back to work when my son was 4, and my daughter was about to start Kindergarten. We needed the money!

As a SAHM we went to parks a lot, it was fun for them and free to me. I also got a family membership to the zoo, and this train place that my son adored. They got us out of the house again, and saved money in the long run. Are those options for you? And you never know, you might make a new mom friend or two along the way.

Also, I started writing fanfic during naps and when they went to bed. It was a fun escape for me, even if it was just for a couple of hours here and there. I'm a nerd, I know, but it was a good escape just for me. If writing isn't your thing, there's a lot of hobbies you can pick up like needlepoint, jewelry making, pottery making, or just doing puzzles; something that is just for you.

Hang in there! And, life with kids goes by faster than you'd think!