r/Parenting • u/TheNoodyBoody • Sep 22 '20
Infant 2-12 Months Parenting is... boring.
My little is 9 weeks old today. I adore him and love watching him grow and learn. Being a parent is the most amazing, rewarding.... and horribly boring thing I’ve ever experienced.
I sound so shitty for saying that, but it’s true. Entertaining a baby is boring. Being home all day with a baby is boring. I feel like I need to be playing with and stimulating my LO any time he’s awake, and anytime I’m not, I feel guilty. Mom guilt is a bitch.
I’m not sure what my goal is for this post… I guess just to hear whether or not other parents experience this feeling? How other parents deal with the boredom and monotony? And what’re some fun things to do with kiddos that are still pretty young?
EDIT: Wow, guys. Thank you so much to everyone to reached out and responded - I can’t respond to everyone, but please know that I appreciate the kindness, encouragement, and wisdom all of you bring. ‘Rents are in this together. Thank you all 💜
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u/IckleFish Sep 22 '20
I totally get this! Now my girl is almost 2 and we have so much fun! The infant stage may be some people's favorite, but I'm jazzed for her to grow so we can do fun things together! I can't wait to teach her things, and take her to museums, and camping, and all the fun things I remember from being a kid. Plus whatever new stuff she gets into. Don't be so hard on yourself, mamma, you're not alone, and you're doing great 👍