We cut out TV, we put ourselves on a tight grocery budget, we sold what we could on Craigslist and we sold a car saving us money on maintenance, gas and insurance. The car we sold was paid off but it was a 2 door and not a practical family car so we still had a car, but even with a car payment we still saved a lot of money.
When Monkey was first born we lived in a part of town where really the only thing within walking distance was a park that was really more suited for older children. Luke and I decided that in order to keep my sanity I would pack Monkey up and we would drive Luke to work one day a week. We choose Wednesdays so that we could also go to a playgroup that was meeting up on Wednesdays. Even after moving to a home where we can walk to the library Monkey and I still got the car on Wednesdays.
Wednesdays quickly became my favorite day of the week. I loved getting out of the house and socializing with the great moms in our playgroup, running errands, and seeing the outside world. I loved packing up my little baby and spending time out and about with her.
Lately though I have been craving long days at home with Monkey. I keep having these strong homebody urges. Despite enjoying seeing our friends and playgroup and more than our tiny neighborhood I find myself just wanting to stay home. The idea of having Monkey all to myself with endless craft, play dough, and painting possibilities is all so tempting. Quite days to shower attention on my daughter without any distractions are what I crave, well that and I like the idea of not rushing around in the morning to get everything ready for the day so that we can get Luke to work early in the morning. She is growing up so fast and there just aren't enough minutes in the day.
I am not sure this is normal. I just know that as much as I like getting out of the house I have really been enjoying laid back days at home with my daughter. It seems like every week lately I actively debate even having and using the car on "our day." Does this make me sound anti-social?
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I love days when I get to stay home the whole day, preferably in my PJs. Though for me, it's without kids, at least in the afternoon when the youngest leaves for kindergarten, and I savor.every.moment.
I don't think you are anti social....I have to say many days it just gets old having to get everything ready to go out...and lately I've been having his friends come over here....and I've so had so much fun with it...
I so understand. Resist the urge to leave and go out! Defy culture. You don't have to go out and do everything. Thanks for voicing what i often feel!
now that miss monkey is getting older, and can interact with you more, you probably are feeling less isolated. i know that's how i was with my guys when they were little. i didn't enjoy the infant stage so much, but once they were toddlers, they were so much fun and i did love just being with them. go with your heart and enjoy her!
oh, and i must give you major kudos for doing what it takes to make your choice of staying home work for you! you guys are obviously such committed parents! now pat yourself on the back.
I love PJ days! Even after 4 days at home with sick kids last week I am still looking forward to being home and relaxing this weekend.
Not anti-social. It makes you a wonderful mom. It is great that you enjoy being at home with her so much.
Sounds perfectly normal to me. Days relaxing at home are the best.
Oh my gosh now we just need to move next to each other. I feel the same way of late, I run a playgroup and sometimes i just want to disconnect from it all, I dont want the hassles and dealings of others I just want to lock myself up with my family. Even today I went to a playdate but emotionally I wasn't there I just couldn't wait to get home. LOL maybe it is the age of our children now, it is easier to stay in and be content with each others company then it once was.
I think what you are experiencing is definitely normal. And I love that you call your child monkey. That is my pet name as well. :-D
I'm horrible and even quit going to our play group. I'd rather just be home with the kids. I socialize with you and my other blog buddies..but I don't get out of the house much these days! :)
I don't think it makes you anti-social at all! There is no place I'd rather be than home with my family!
I'm with you. I would rather stay home, knowing how soon they'll grow up. I have to force myself to get up and go out with them. I know I need to go out sometimes, it's good for them, but I definitely have to FORCE myself.
I don't think you are anti-social. There are many days where I wish that I could just be at home all day with the G-man. It is amazing how fast they change and grow up and sometimes I feel like I am missing so much while I am at work. I would love to be home with him full time. But I may go a bit stir crazy in the winter if we couldn't go outside!
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