Bipolar Support Group

I was just wondering how you manage your days and what helps you to get through them, especially if you stay at home with them.

Sometimes my days seem so very very long that I can't wait for bed time, well okay mostly every day.

Sleeping in is also not an option and this sets me off and makes me crabby.

I was just wondering if there was anyone else out there with young demanding children who drain you emotionaly and how do you deal with it and if you have any tips.

I got through it by doing a lot of things with them. I read to them a lot. We would have a picnic for lunch when the weather was nice and they would help me pack our lunch. Something simple like apples and cheese..sit out on the lawn.

Or we would make a club house in the living room out of a blanket and read in there...guess I liked playing with them a lot. I miss those days...

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Kids love to get messy so lots of stuff in your kitchen can go a long way. Put out a blanket and fill a big bowl with dry rice and/or beans. Throw in cups, bowls and spoons and the fun could last for an hour. Finger painting with chocolate pudding is always fun too. One that always went over well was taking coffee filters the big white ones and then you color squiglees and lines all over them with markers. Fold them in a tight cone then dip the tip in water. The kids can watch the water climb up the filter and drag the colors with it. Open it up and let it dry then you can hang them in the window or just stick'em on the fridge. Hiding something in the house and have them look for it while you help saying hot or cold. Anyway there's a few things to add to the thread. I'm sure you and other mothers have ideas too.

Make sure hubby's giving you some alone time when he gets home it's important. Go out with friends once a week to get some adult conversation. Good luck and try to enjoy these precious days.

There are many days when I don't feel like doing anything. On those days I have her come into my room and watch tv while I sit at my computer. We talk and I give her different activities to do on my bed, but I'm not really pressured to "play" constantly.

Nap time is always heaven. Two hours of nothing works with me! Many times I will lay down with her and take a nap too. Always a welcome thing.

I do do a lot of things with my kids but not neccesarily quolity time things. My son goes to preschool 3 mornings a week and he is in 2 activities as well. I do a parent involved preschool morning with my duaghter 1x a week and also do a music and swimming class with her. But when we are home I have no desire to play with them and I feel like shit because of it.

Yesterday I did sit down and play Lego with my son and puzzles with my daughter but I have to say it is very hard for me.

I am an educated person, I know that if I spend time with my kids they wil be less demanding, I know this but it still comes hard for me.