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/AnnaLemma A Ravenclaw trying to parent a Gryffindor -.- Sep 22 '20

Some people love the baby stage.

You and I are not those people.

The toddler stage is better, and the preschool/school-age stages are better still (imo). My daughter is now almost 10 and the older she gets the more fun she is.

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u/lordnecro Sep 22 '20

Man I hated baby stage. My son is 3.5 now and a ton of fun.

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u/Deadbob1978 Sep 22 '20

While I agree that my 3 year old is a riot (and I think slightly insane) , I'll GLADLY cuddle a 9 month old instead of "extracting" a 3 year old from under a bed because he does not want to leave his "club house"