Burnt out?

try being a full time single mom with no dad in the picture at all and having to work…I know single parenting is tough…but my kids are my endless joy and my world! :D

I’m a stay at home mom of a 4 month old and I know just how you feel. I actually posted something about this not too long ago. Dont feel that you are a bad person for feeling burnt out, and complaining doesn’t make you a bad mother either. Everyone goes through it. See if you have any friends or family members that would be willing to take your son one day a week to give you a day to yourself to get things done to relax. My mother takes my son every saturday now. I love it, I get a chance to get things done, or just spend time with my fiance or relaxing.

Being a stay at home mom is hard. I am a stay at home mom of 3 kids. When they are young and need your constant attention it is harder I believe. The best thing you can do is to ask for help, whether it be from your family or friends. Have a routine and stick to it, this will make your days easier. Things will get easier as he gets older and he can play by himself more. When you are in the kitchen give him some pans and a spoon to play with, it will keep him occupied for awhile so you can cook dinner. Give him a toy and play with him for a couple of minutes then walk away and let him play (this will teach him to learn to play by himself). Remember that while he is sleeping to take time for yourself, take a bath, read a book, take a nap. Just do something, anything for you and not housework. I feel like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done and sometimes things will have to wait till the next day…don’t worry about it. Just remember that you and him come before housework, if you don’t take time for you you’re going to burn yourself out and that’s not good for him.

Good luck :)

One thing that works with my youngest nephew is to sit down and watch a movie with him. It helps you and your child to relax. Although you may have to sit through something he would enjoy. Kids that young may only have an interest in stuff like disney movies. But in the end, it still works because you’re spending some quiet time with your son. To prevent your child getting restless have a drink and a couple of snacks handy (if your child is able to eat certain foods). My nephew usually eats small packets of crisps or soft sweets. If you are feeling tired, simply lie down on the sofa with a blanket wrapped around both you and your son. Your child may even feel comfortable enough to sleep for a while, which allows you to make yourself comfortable too.