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Posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
My son says to me, are you all right, cuz i standing infront of the heater looking ?
I said I was tired and bored. He says, welcome to my world.
Kids have been off for this week. Weather is crappy. Its cold, wet.
Yesterday we went for a miserable walk. My snotty son was in a snit for alot of it, cuz he didn't want to go. We had dog, so we huddled in the cold outside and ate take out chow mein. We walked a long way.
TYried to make the best of it, but many complaints from kids.
Now today is yuk again.
I in such a bad mood.
F*ck everything.
I a bad mom, useless mom. I should do clever stuff with kids. I just get frustrated.
:(
Posted by Dinah on March 22, 2007, at 12:24:28
In reply to I am so damn bored, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
Your caring for your children comes through every time you talk about them. And you're both sensible and sensitive. I'm sure you're not a bad mom.
I always am a bit envious of those perfect moms who can make a day of fun from some old newspaper and a bit of glue, but I'm not one of them either. There are a lot of ways to be a good mom.
Posted by gazo on March 22, 2007, at 12:36:44
In reply to I am so damn bored, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
i'm sorry IWS.. :(
i don't have kids, so I have no suggestions there. You're being very hard on yourself though.. if you love your kids and generally do your best then you already better than a lot of moms out there. Be gentle with yourself k?
Posted by Racer on March 22, 2007, at 12:47:27
In reply to I am so damn bored, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
I had one of those Magic Moms, you know. She's an internationally known and respected artist, so you can bet she could create magic afternoons.
She's also crazy as a jaybird, and did a lot of damage which I'm still working on repairing, and probably never actually saw *me* as an individual.
There is no Perfect Mother. (Because I haven't been able to have children ;-D ) Would you recognize your kids if you passed them on teh street? (My mother literally did not recognize me on the street once. I was still living with her at the time.) If you can, you're ahead of the game.
Besides, kids are supposed to be snitty and snotty with their moms. It's part of the process. And you know I wouldn't razz you if you weren't worth it. You're doing fine, and your kids are very fortuante to have you.
Posted by Gee on March 22, 2007, at 13:34:30
In reply to I am so damn bored, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
(((ISW))) You are not a bad mom. At least you tried to get them out of the house. And it wasn't your fault that your son was in a bad mood. I being like that plenty of times. Have you guys gone to a movie yet this break? You could always try making a movie theatre in your own house? Lots of blankets and food (that the guys help you make before hand) a rented movie, dark house? We use to love doing that
Your kids are very lucky to have you at home. Lots of kids are shipped off to daycare for the week!!!
Posted by Poet on March 22, 2007, at 15:56:27
In reply to I am so damn bored, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 11:23:50
Hi IWS,
I think your son will never admit it, but part of him being in a snit is that school does give him something to do and being home and bored is actually worse than being in school. Exception being if he has a monster teacher like I did in sixth grade, bored at home beat being with that witch anyday.
Don't beat yourself up, you went for a walk and got some exercise- that's something good even if your son was crabby.
Poet
Posted by Happyflower on March 22, 2007, at 18:40:33
In reply to Re: I am so damn bored » Iwillsurvive, posted by Poet on March 22, 2007, at 15:56:27
Kids in school are used to having everything planned, every minute, bathroom break, lunch, etc., so when they come home they don't kno what to do because it is too free. How about ask you son what he would like to for fun? I like the movie idea. Let him pick the movies (allowed ones) and pick a favorite snack.
But remember it is okay for kids to get bored, it helps them be creative and come up with something on their own to entertain themselves. ;-)
Posted by Iwillsurvive on March 25, 2007, at 14:24:06
In reply to Re: I am so damn bored, posted by Happyflower on March 22, 2007, at 18:40:33
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