Mom Confessions: I Am Not a Fun Mom
August 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (14)
It's time for a Mom Confession — because, let's face it, we're real mothers and sometimes it doesn't work the way the parenting books say it should.
This Week's Confession:
I am not a fun mom.
The other night, while on a playdate at the park, I watched my sister-in-law play tag with my niece, nephew, and my daughter. She was running all over the place and screaming and laughing. My daughter was having a blast. I just stood there frozen and watching. I felt so awkward. I would never feel natural playing with kids like that. I don't even think I played like that when I was a kid. I'm pretty sure I'm the most un-fun mom on the planet. -- anonymous
We all have secrets and opinions — so thanks to this brave mom for sharing her honest thoughts, and thank you for keeping this conversation non-judgemental!
I Don't Set Up Play Dates for My Kids
I Wish I Had a Fulfilling Career Outside the Home
I Use My Kid's Flushable Toilet Wipes
I'm Going to Disney Without My Children
I Hate Reading Children's Books
I Let My Toddler Play Outside Alone
I Turn My Kids Over to A Mom I Just Met
My Toddler Wears Crude T-Shirts
I Let My Toddlers Climb Play Equipment Unassisted
My Kids Go to Sleep After Midnight
I Let My Toddlers Go Naked in Public
I Paid $22 for My Son's Haircut
My Toddlers Eat Pizza for Breakfast
I Leave My Toddler Alone in the Bath
Our Children Aren't Invited to Our Wedding
I'm on Vacation, But My Kid Is Still Going to Day Care
I Let My Toddler Eat Food Before Paying for It
I Find Excuses to Send My Kids to Bed Early
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i voted other. its depends on my mood that day, how hot it is outside and other factors. some days im all about being active and running around with my kids, painting/coloring with DD but other days i just want to sit around and let them entertain themselves.
I voted other - to my son, I am a fun mom, but to me, I'm not fun enough because I don't have the stamina to play as long as he does or as hard. That's why he's part of my motivation for losing weight and eating better - so I can enjoy more active play with him. When it comes to the imaginary play, I'm definitely not as fun - his imagination is so much more active than mine, that when he does ask me to play, I generally spend the time watching him more than anything, unless he gives me clear directions and a "script" to follow. But honestly, he doesn't seem to mind, so I don't fuss about that!
I agree with AgentBrez, it totally depends on my mood.
My husband is the "fun" one. He wrestles and chases our daughter, I color and read.
God that sounds boring all written out.
I'm unfun because I just rarely play with my kids. I have a worse attention span then they do and can't sit there for 30 minutes playing Candy Land. It would drive me insane. I prefer them to entertain themselves anyway. I don't sit around trying to come up with fun things for them to do, that's their job. When they whine to me that they are bored I get out the bucket of soapy water to wash walls. They can usually find something on their own after that, lol.
depends on the activity...sometimes I feel like that...but mostly when it is something that I really can't do much in, like when he is riding his cars outside, or tells me "no, i play, you no play". :(
But in general. I think i am a fun mom.
i am not a fun mom either. i cant run very well due to knee surgery when i was 16 and feel goofy when i do those "fun" things
aidensema Aug. 7, 2009 at 11:27 AM