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Are you a fun parent?

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snoodles · 10/02/2023 11:27

Just that really. Are you a fun parent? I feel like I used to be a fun Aunty, but now that I have small children I'm no fun! My husband is way more fun with the kids, plays with them, doesn't get too annoyed with their all day questions, makes craft stuff with them.
I find myself getting annoyed at things they do and it's well, annoying! I want to be carefree and enjoy them, is that possible as a mother?! It probably boils down to having to do lots for them, feeding, nappies etc

Quite lightheaded, but also slightly not.

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Paperexcelandpens · 11/02/2023 09:39

When I was a child it was always my dad that did the fun stuff with us. Mum would never ride a bike, go on the roller coasters, etc with us. I was adamant that I wouldn't be like that with my child. I do everything fun with ds. I go on runs with him, I lift heavy weights with him, we cycle long distance, I go on the scariest rides so yes I do fun stuff.

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snoodles · 11/02/2023 13:51

StJulian2023 · 11/02/2023 09:19

I was more fun before DH died and I was in sole charge of children inc. eldest with SN, our home, cooking every meal, bringing a wage in…I’m currently crushed and no fun at all.

I'm so very sorry to hear this, it must be incredibly tough. :( I hope you're able to find some mental peace and some fun in life soon

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snoodles · 11/02/2023 13:54

Paperexcelandpens · 11/02/2023 09:39

When I was a child it was always my dad that did the fun stuff with us. Mum would never ride a bike, go on the roller coasters, etc with us. I was adamant that I wouldn't be like that with my child. I do everything fun with ds. I go on runs with him, I lift heavy weights with him, we cycle long distance, I go on the scariest rides so yes I do fun stuff.

This is so great to hear, I absolutely need to do more of this. I've been speaking to my DH about not being the fun parent, but I guess I'm the reliable and always be there parent, aswell as parent with snacks and one the kids come to more for support and cuddles.

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