I'm Going NUTS in the House

Updated on February 06, 2008
R.W. asks from Jacksonville, NC
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I'm going crazy the in house with just my 16 month old all day. I enjoy staying at home but I'm needing some adult interaction, and my husband is well... He just doesn't count (not to be tacky, but he doesn't). Has any one else had this problem and do they know of any fun play groups or anything?

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S.R.

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The new parent support group usually does mommy and me and toddler time on base. The library is good for story times too. You can also look into the EWC/OWC groups. I am not sure about EWC but the OWC has a playgroup twice a month. You can check with the chaplains to see if there is a MOPS group on base as well. It is where women meet for fellowship with other moms and it provides a nursery.We had one in Japan and Virginia. If you start asking around with other mom's I am sure you will find something. Even inviting a neighbor over for coffee to let your kids play is better than coffee alone. You just have to stick your neck out and meet people.It is how we all survive the moves. When I moved here, I immediately had an open house. EVERYONE was new because of the renovations being completed, and most of us didn't know eachother. It takes one person to be brave and open up their home.So I made 5 dozen cookies and invitations, and I went around my street door to door.I had quite a house full and everyone was so grateful that I broke the ice. I also joined the wives club and the book club. Put yourself out there and enjoy the community or you will go nuts. Good Luck.

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L.L.

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Me too... my daughter is 13 months tomorrow. email me- we should get together and start our own playgroup! I have been meaning to try to do that for a while, I know a couple other wives like us who want to get together (for OUR sake as well as our baby's )every week or so. Its just hard to make the first move, ya know? ____@____.com

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H.B.

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I understand your frustration. At times I feel as if I don't get some adult interaction I am gonna go nuts. I also stay at home w/ my children & sometimes go all week w/o seeing another adult except my husband (which as you said does not count). I have heard that there are play groups on base, but I don't know about them. If you are interested, maybe we could get together sometime & see if we click.

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J.G.

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Hey I completely understand your problem! I have a play-date twice a week with one other friend and her 3year old girl, and 1 year old boy, I also have two boys-one 3 and one 1. It's great for some play time and adult conversation. I live in TT2 in the brand new housing area. If you would like to join us please don't hesitate to e-mail me and I'll give you my number. We get together at 12:30 on tuesday and thurday's. ____@____.com Jennifer G

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