Going Stir-crazy!!!!

Hi C.,
I have a 4 year old son... who will be 5 in Feb. and a 5 month old. I am a SAHM also. Luckly we have our own cars. Maybe we could try and meet up some time and have the kids play maybe that will help you get out of the house and have a normal conv. some time. :-)

Nina ____@____.com

What area do you live in? I have been a SAHM for 6 years (my son went to Pre K-4 and is now in K-5). I am still at home awaiting the arrival of baby #2. I do not have the transportation problem that you are currently having but I did get crazy being in the house b/c sometimes I could not think of things to do. My son is also very active so could not always come up with things to keep him busy for very long. You can buy preschool preparation books and start setting aside a time during the day and work with him on what he can expect in school and sort of get a jump on things. You can get these at most places like Wal-Mart, Walgreens and sometimes even the Dollar Tree or Dollar General. Just make sure they are age appropriate and not to babyish. You can also buy 1st Reader books and help him start learning words. You will be amazed that if you make their brain tired, they will become tired more quickly but it would also be something he could look forward too each day. You could set up some kind of small reward system with him to help him get motivated. You certainly do not want him in front of the tv all day so, keep him active and get active with him. Good luck!

T.

get him and you a fishing pole and do a little fishing, i have always fished with my son who is now 10 and can bait a hook better than me, it teaches him how be be quiet and calm while you get to enjoy the look on his face when he gets that little fish, make sure you have the camera ready..good luck

I know how you feel. I myself am a sahm with a 5 yr old, a 2 yr old and a 5 mth old. We have just one vehicle and we get very stir crazy. We have played a lot of games. One you could try is follow the leader or simon says. If you do silly things it will keep him entertained and wanting to play some more. Do a movie day and let him watch one of his fav movies. Try go fish or making your own cards and then playing with them. Good luck and just know that youre not alone.