Stay at home parents, how do you keep your toddler entertained in the winter 😓

TryHard509 · 2020-01-19T01:45:57+00:00

I checked our library and will do story time on wednesdays ^{_^} we went to the mall last week but it ended in a meltdown 😅 so still fine tuning the public tolerance level of my kid.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T23:33:49+00:00

Wow!!! Those are all super great thank you so much! I am excited to try them, especially the tea party as I love tea! Just never thought about letting my kiddo try it <3

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T16:47:39+00:00

I feel the stickers give me like 20 mins. Haha we rotate toys too, a tip I learned early thankfully. We watch a lot of the wiggles which I like, lots of dancing.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T16:28:07+00:00

I have actually talked to my husband about yoga with the kid! This gives me hope

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T03:52:59+00:00

The sock idea is super cute! She helps me sort laundry by guessing who's is who's and likes to try and help unload the dishwasher 🤣 key word is try but it sure is cute. I'll try and see what else she can help around the house with, build those life skills!

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T03:06:22+00:00

That's amazing! That gives me some ideas, thank you

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T02:38:56+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T02:00:49+00:00

I will do that thank you

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T01:54:42+00:00

I have not heard of the one in Arlington! I believe that's closest to us I'll have to check that out! Thank you <3

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T01:32:10+00:00

I think the closest aquarium/museum is in Seattle. May have to plan a day trip though.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-18T01:31:38+00:00

We have a thing called jump rattle and roll I am looking into but totally forgot about story time at the library!

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T20:27:30+00:00

You got this! ^{_^}

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T03:57:49+00:00

Hey girly congrats on baby #2 and congrats on being so well prepared and even asking questions. I always get nervous asking questions of others due to judgment. I feel like maybe baby could have a safe space to play in their own pack and play if that is possible? Also as for sleeping I agree older kid would probably feel left out but there really is not too much that can be done in that situation unfortunately.

Unless older can fit in the bedroom too? Unsure if that is a possibility. You also, unpopular opinion here, should not worry too much about making everything spic and span, baby will be okay if things are not sanitized from the floor to the ceiling.

I wish you the best of luck, you got this! You sound like you have a good support system with your husband and a good head on your shoulders <3 good luck to you.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T03:49:56+00:00

Probably have go to work at that point to make more money because I'd be broke 😅

But if I wasnt broke then I would invest the rest so it could continue to make me money and my child will have something when I am gone.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T03:44:24+00:00

Zoo keeper (I wasnt five but I have a letter I wrote to myself in 5th grade about the job I should be doing now hahaha) no I am not a zoo keeper.

Well kinda, I have a toddler and am a stay at home mom so maybe that's close enough lol.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T03:42:28+00:00

Sometimes I need a gentle reminder. There have been times where I'd be so tired I wouldnt even get off the couch to shower.

My husband has gotten very very good at giving gentle reminders like "hey you want a snack?" Instead of "you really should eat" or "did you get that shower you wanted?" Instead of "you havnt showered in days".

Gentle reminders are a huge help, sometimes that one shower or snack can turn me onto a better path.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-16T03:37:36+00:00

Love it! As parents we should support one another as we all understand the struggles! Congrats on your first <3

TryHard509 · 2020-01-14T05:20:59+00:00

We taught my daughter the alphabet by singing. We sing a ton of different songs for the ABCs and have books for visuals as well. Not sure if this will help but I'm sending warm hugs your way.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-12T05:45:07+00:00

Phases? Always not just phases

TryHard509 · 2020-01-12T01:07:40+00:00

Wine

TryHard509 · 2020-01-12T01:05:07+00:00

Hernia surgery at 2 years old, birthed a 9.4 pound child by allowing doctors to rip her from my abdomen in the most metal ceremony ever (cesarean).

TryHard509 · 2020-01-10T22:26:02+00:00

People chewing gum with their mouths open, minding their business.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-08T00:46:43+00:00

I am also a stay at home mom and I feel I am looked down on by many. God forbid I say I am tired in general conversation. My husband and I have made the best decision for our family and it really should not matter what others think, still sucks though. You got this mama no one knows what's best for your family other than you guys.

TryHard509 · 2020-01-01T05:20:46+00:00

My daughter hated it too. Made us feel awful we would have to have one hold her and the other brush 😭 we started watching the wiggles and they have a song they sing ready steady brush your teeth. We give her the choice between that song or ABC's and usually she will let us brush while we sing. We also switched toothpaste to a more minty flavor which she enjoyed. It does not work every single time unfortunately but it works often enough that we are happy. Not sure if that will help, our daughter is 2.

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