Or maybe ten minute by ten minutes... I have a just turned 2 year old, and have him for two days a week on my own (other days I work).
I know it sounds strange but I’m just really struggling with things to do that will take up actual time. I’m trying really hard to be a good mum- and do a lot of activities - all the ones everyone suggests. But they simply don’t take up much time with my son! He wakes (totally awake and downstairs) by half 6 in the morning, and I can have done building blocks, playdoigh, bubbles, colouring, baking, and it’s only sodding 9 o clock.
Inevitably we end up gravitating towards the tv in all these in between bits, which makes me feel really guilty (had pnd and anxiety so this rears it’s head and I feel like a bad mum).
So my question is- how do you actually fill the days up? Even when he plays alone (hardly ever) I empty the dishwasher and then..... just kind of follow him around a bit.
Basically feel like I’m doing this whole thing wrong- should he be playing more by himself? Should we be doing more activities? Why does time slow down when you’re alone with a two year old? Any help or compassion much appreciated
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Toddler parents- can I have a minute by minute of what you do all day?
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Anewmum2018 · 02/10/2020 16:33
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