Hi
I realised after reading some forum topics that it feels like the norm to do something with your children/ take them out every single day.
I’ve got a 5 month old and 20 month old. I run my own business (thankfully quite flexible), my DP and I share childcare, as we have no family to help us out regularly. The 20 month old goes to nursery two half days a week. I also have other responsibilities with my Dad, with health issues, who’s on his own after losing my mother.
I am worn out and DP sometimes has health issues which mean I have to do everything for everyone.
When I read about people stressing out about thinking of different activities to do with their children constantly, it makes me feel inadequate. I cannot do that. My little girl enjoys nursery a couple of half days a week, and when the weather’s nice we’re in the garden a lot playing. Other than that, it’s the odd trip to the shops when I have the energy to assemble a double buggy, or a quick walk somewhere (we do live in a nice area for this). At home, we play with toys (although the dog tends to eat everything), a bit every day, and I encourage her to ‘help me’ when I’m cooking or cleaning. Sometimes though, I’m so worn out I put the telly on a few times a day. Whilst I do interact with this (song along, copy them), this is another things I feel that I’d be judged for.
I suppose I’d like ideas or some reassurance that I’m doing everything I can.