Struggling today

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Hi all

I'm having a difficult day. The weather is awful. I have a toddler and a baby and I have lots to get done around the house. The kids are constantly screaming - the only time they're not is if the TV/tablet is on, so this gets resorted to A LOT

I'm really struggling with the sense of guilt that I'm doing badly as a parent and also a a sense of failure to even get out of the house or get anything done.

I've managed to get everyone dressed and they are both clean and fed, but that's about it. I worry they are underestimated, bored, and the toddler currently hates the baby for trying to steal her toys all the time.

I feel quite low and don't know what else I can do.

*understimulated not underestimated!

Toddlers and babies won't be bothered that they're in the house, please don't feel guilty about this. It's normal. Not everyone does an endless stream of activities with their LO's despite what SM will have you think.

Does the Toddler still nap? Could you have a brief nap?

Have you got a DP/DH? What are they up to today?

Thank you for responding and reassuring me.

Sadly toddler no longer naps but does go to bed quite early so I wish the days away a lot.
DH is here with me but is more laid back than I am so doesn't really see an issue with the kids being in all day. I am also the one who looks after the children all day everyday so have to plan meals and put baby down for naps etc (I'm a SAHM which despite my post i like being)..

Can you persuade DH to take toddler to the park first half an hour or a quick scooter ride?