SAHM boredom. Anyone else.

[teacher1984]

My toddler now plays independently at home for some of the day and also attends playgroup 2 mornings. My housework is done. I'm feeling incredibly bored all week, even though we go out & do things regularly too. Starting to feel quite depressed but know things will improve once the weather improves. First world problem, I know, and I know lots of stressed working mothers will hate this post but...

Anyone else in the same boat? How are you keeping yourself occupied?

I find it really hard too. I like being a SAHM to my older two who are at primary school as you get the adrenalin rush in the morning getting everyone ready, a decent amount of down time, then the after school buzz of having them around, homework, activities, friends, etc (not that it's all Mary poppins here but I do quite like it!).

But I also have a nearly 2yo and the daytimes sometimes seem absolutely endless..... I sometimes can't wait for 11.30 when I can put her to bed for a couple of hours!

What keeps me sane
DD3 does one day a week at nursery so I can enjoy hobbies (often just reading or a walk), do school stuff for the other DC, meet a friend for lunch or just chill....
We have something on every day - even if it is just meeting someone for coffee - it's a mixture of DC focussed things (eg swim lesson or playgroup), and me focussed things (eg browsing the shops)!

I do an exercise class at least twice a week (only 30 mins and can take DD - she roams around or sits quietly with some toys)
DD always has a 2 hour nap so I can get jobs done, dinner started, some MN time.
I know it won't be long before she's pre-school then school age and that's the easy bit!!!