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Anyone else get bored?

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yoyo27 · 15/04/2014 08:24

I am a full time mum with a large family. Some of my children are at school, and I have two little ones at home (17m and 4m). My 17m old is at that age where things are getting difficult!!! She is old enough to go to places like the play centre, toddler groups etc etc, but this is tricky with a baby. Plus she is the type to run off and then have a huge tantrum when she is brought back! (Believe me I am working on this!!!)

So we end up spending a lot of time at home. And I am BORED. My fiancé thinks I'm being ungrateful and should be happy with what I've got. I am!!!! I am happy, I adore my babies, I know I have more in my life than most. But that doesn't mean I'm not allowed to be a bit fed up with it does it? So I am working on changing it. I am getting out and about as from this week. He works from home too which means I often feel guilty about leaving him working while we have fun, but he says he doesn't mind that.

Is this the usual husband/wife conversation and normal feelings? X

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 15/04/2014 08:29

I'd hate to be stuck home with children. Even if I wasn't a lone parent I know I'd have never opted to be a SAHM. How about looking into some local childminders/nurseries and thinking about getting into the workplace? Interact with adults etc.

yoyo27 · 15/04/2014 08:46

I run my own business from home which is successful, and keeps me sane, so I don't mind that.

He just thinks I should be grateful for all I have (I am) and be happy to b at home as he is. But I want more from my life (that's including my children, I want more for them too)

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 15/04/2014 09:30

If you want more, go and get it. Some people (like your partner) are happy being sticks in the mud and think others should be equally content with mediocrity. If it's not enough for you, leave him to enjoy his mud and make it happen for you with a clear conscience.

Are you worried that if you strike out for better you'll grow apart? Do you fear that you want different things?

redtable2 · 15/04/2014 09:35

Your dc are still at a difficult age logistically. You will probably enjoy it more when they are a bit older and you can go out more and they start to play together. Give it a bit more time before you decide it's boring.

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