ever day life, what do you do?

[southernbelle_amy]

Okay this might seem weird but I am wondering what you do once your home with yourself and family. I have been staying at home lately (by myself, no kids) because I am in between graduation and a job. Honestly, I don't know what to do with myself (besides watch tv), and it is making me really depressed. When my husband comes home around 5, we usually eat dinner or go get food, and then just watch tv all night long. Now I do like tv and luckily we enjoy a lot of shows together. But at the same time, I am like is this all I am suppose to do with my life (right now anyway) just watch tv. He doesn't think that this is a problem, but I don't know. I feel like if I had a kid or something I would hopefully be spending a lot of time doing activities with them, but byself or with just my husband, I don't know what to do, that doesn't include "date things" that cost money. Any suggestions, or I would just like to know what you do with your time. Thanks.

 

[JadenLayne]

Well I'm a stay at home mom and have been for about 5 years now. My son is in the 9th grade so I have alot of free time on my hands.

When I get up I straighten the bedroom and then straighten my son's bedroom (make his bed etc.) I come downstairs and straighten the den. It usually doesn't take long. I turn on the T.V. Usually watch Price as Right while I'm straightening and then Young and Restless. Make something for DH for lunch. After lunch I usually don't have much to do so I'll watch my soaps and read. I love reading.

This time of year is basketball season so I do alot of traveling and taking the kids to games. I do have a lot of free time with really nothing to do but I wouldn't trade the time I get to spend with my son and going to all of his events for anything.

Our daughter (from China) should be here by the end of the year so she will take up lots more time and I'm looking so forward to taking her to the park and having someone home with me all day.

I occasionally regret not having a career but then when I think of all the things I've gotten to do with my son I change my mind. I wouldn't trade being a stay at home mom for anything.

Oh and at night I usually am studying with our son for tests and if he has nothing to do we watch T.V. too unless there is a basketball game. I say "we" I usually read some more, LOL! DH and DS watch the T.V.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Well....what do you want to do? Figure out things you are interested in.

As far as myself, I play video games, on the computer, hang with my dogs, clean house, etc...
I used to volunteer alot but now it is only minimal with my dd's GS troop.

Yea, I could do more. So I got a part time job. Perhaps working or looking for work would boost your spirits.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

One of the best things you can do with free time is volunteer. What are you passionate about or how would you like to change the world? Go to the local hospital, state park, library, nursing home, homeless shelter or contribute your time to a fundraising effort. You will feel great and your depression will lift.

 

[southernbelle_amy]

thanks for some responses. I have thought about volunteering, but my future job situation is complicated, but basically I could be starting tommorow or in months, I just don't know so I didn't want to commit to anything since I didn't know how long I had. Plus I just wanted to say I don't think there is anything wrong with staying at home, I am just not dealing well with it right now.

 

[TimeforMe]

Once you get a job, you will definitely feel differently. Firstly, because you will have more money to do things and secondly, because you will be too tired to do anything but watch TV during the week.

Enjoy your free time off and don't worry about doing nothing. If there's a hobby or something you enjoy doing, by all means DO IT.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

thanks for some responses. I have thought about volunteering, but my future job situation is complicated, but basically I could be starting tommorow or in months, I just don't know so I didn't want to commit to anything since I didn't know how long I had. Plus I just wanted to say I don't think there is anything wrong with staying at home, I am just not dealing well with it right now.

If you are feeling down I would just do volunteering on a day to day basis...Even if you baked cookies/brownies and dropped them off at homeless shelter or shelter for battered women your spirits will raise.

 

[Lynn CC]

We go for a walk together, an hour a night and just talk while we walk(even when it's cold)!
By the time we get home from work (we work together everyday)! Walk, shower and then eat dinner we are exhausted. Sometimes we play Scrabble, sometimes we are doing business office work at home for the next day (we try to limit this, but sometimes it's impossible to get it all done during the day).

When my son is home from college we play Wii with him, we all sit around and read or play cards by the fire.

We also DVR Top Chef, Apprentice, Survivor and Hells Kitchen and watch them when DS is home from school from time to time. We make our own Marathon day with no commercials!

Hope you two find something fun to do together, watching TV can be fun if you make a night of it.