I have a two year old dd and I'm a sahm. We go out most days to playgroups, the park and for walks but we still spend a fair amount of time at home. During this time I usually leave her to play with her toys and watch cbeebies but I feel like I should be doing more with her.
So average day, we get up, potter around a bit, have breakfast. Usually out the house by 9/9.30 and go to a playgroup for a couple of hours then maybe spend 30 mins to an hour in the park or going for a walk.
Home for lunch. Then dd may be watching cbeebies and playing with her toys for an hour or two.
Back out again usually about 3. Go for a walk or to the park or library.
Back home 5ish. Dd eats. Then back to cbeebies/playing. Sometimes we'll do some crafts or colouring together. Or sometimes I do things like get out a bowl of water and some cups and let her play around with it for half an hour or so.
We usually read a book or two (or sometimes more) at some point in the day.
Dp gets home at 7. She'll talk to him about her day (the best she can for a two year old!) and plays with him for maybe half an hour then I aim for her to be asleep by 7.30/8pm.
I think it's all the in between bits I worry I'm not doing enough. I often go upstairs or in the kitchen (checking on her of course) and get on with a few things. Or sometimes sit and do things on my phone or the laptop.
I just feel like I'm not doing enough. I feel like she's playing on her own too much. I have depression and I'm finding each day a struggle at the moment. I worry this is affecting my dd. I feel like I'm just going through the motions but I'm not really present if that makes sense. I just want an objective view on whether this sounds ok.
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WilliamHerschel · 30/10/2016 13:51
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