SAHMs, why don't you leave the house?

[Anonymous]

I get bored.

[Anonymous]

Makes no sense to me either, OP.

I spent a winter patiently explaining over and over to a 4yo that I didn’t know when his park friends would be back out to play. Chestnut hill, in Arlington, is packed when the weather is nice. But every time he wanted to play from Nov-April, it was deserted. Dress the kid warmly in layers, and if they’re running and playing, they’ll start taking things off as the exercise warms them more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Makes no sense to me either, OP.

I spent a winter patiently explaining over and over to a 4yo that I didn’t know when his park friends would be back out to play. Chestnut hill, in Arlington, is packed when the weather is nice. But every time he wanted to play from Nov-April, it was deserted. Dress the kid warmly in layers, and if they’re running and playing, they’ll start taking things off as the exercise warms them more.

I was often the only one at Chestnut Hills with my 2 year old last winter! Once we actually saw another kid there and I said to be friendly to the dad, “Where is everyone?” He gave me a look and said, “Uh it’s freezing out, that’s why!” I think it was around 48-50 degrees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Makes no sense to me either, OP.

I spent a winter patiently explaining over and over to a 4yo that I didn’t know when his park friends would be back out to play. Chestnut hill, in Arlington, is packed when the weather is nice. But every time he wanted to play from Nov-April, it was deserted. Dress the kid warmly in layers, and if they’re running and playing, they’ll start taking things off as the exercise warms them more.

We moved but we used to live near there and had the same experience, a few years ago. I assumed it was because everyone's nanny was from a warm-weather country and though 40 degrees was unbearably cold.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Makes no sense to me either, OP.

I spent a winter patiently explaining over and over to a 4yo that I didn’t know when his park friends would be back out to play. Chestnut hill, in Arlington, is packed when the weather is nice. But every time he wanted to play from Nov-April, it was deserted. Dress the kid warmly in layers, and if they’re running and playing, they’ll start taking things off as the exercise warms them more.

I was often the only one at Chestnut Hills with my 2 year old last winter! Once we actually saw another kid there and I said to be friendly to the dad, “Where is everyone?” He gave me a look and said, “Uh it’s freezing out, that’s why!” I think it was around 48-50 degrees.

We love chestnut hills park and haven’t been nov until now. I’m planning to go next week.

We don’t do outings to playgrounds in the cold. We will play with leaves in our backyard, in the snow or in our driveway for a few minutes. We do outings to museums, nature centers and indoor play areas.

No one says, “let’s go to the playground tomorrow. It is going to be freezing!”

I meet up with friends for coffee or go to one another’s home. Last week it was high 40s and friend invited us over. Ended up being mostly outdoor play date and my toddler’s fingers were freezing. I wasn’t expecting to be outside and didn’t bring gloves for her. She and I were both cold. Hosting family had on hat and gloves.

[Anonymous]

Because it seems like someone is either sick or still within 24 hrs of being sick. Or I just want to chill out bc I juts took care of a sick kid. And I need to disinfect everything

[Anonymous]

I don't leave the house because
a) I have dishes to do
b) I have laundry to do
c) I have cooking to do
d) I'm tired
e) I'm reading parenting books or websites
f) I'm gathering all the outgrown clothes/toys I need to donate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't leave the house because
a) I have dishes to do
b) I have laundry to do
c) I have cooking to do
d) I'm tired
e) I'm reading parenting books or websites
f) I'm gathering all the outgrown clothes/toys I need to donate

Agree with all.

[Anonymous]

How odd you think most stay at home parents stay in their houses. When my kids were your kids ages, not that long ago, we always had a morning outing - usually a hike, playground or a play group. Depending on how long we stayed out the first half of the day or if we had made plans with friends, we may or may not have gotten out in the late afternoons.

[Anonymous]

When I was a SAHM we left the house every day. I would personally go nuts if we didn’t. Good weather = playground. Bad weather = errands, library, play date, indoor gym, museum...

However I was a terrible cleaner and my house was always a mess.

[Anonymous]

How odd you think most stay at home parents stay in their houses. When my kids were your kids ages, not that long ago, we always had a morning outing - usually a hike, playground or a play group. Depending on how long we stayed out the first half of the day or if we had made plans with friends, we may or may not have gotten out in the late afternoons.

They're called "stay at home" parents. That's why literal-minded people think they stay at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't leave the house because
a) I have dishes to do
b) I have laundry to do
c) I have cooking to do
d) I'm tired
e) I'm reading parenting books or websites
f) I'm gathering all the outgrown clothes/toys I need to donate

Agree with all.

+2. Also, I’m trying to declutter my entire house. And organize all my kid’s artwork. And paying bills. And researching new larger curtain rods online. And figuring out summer camps. And probably a bunch of other things that are none of your business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't leave the house because
a) I have dishes to do
b) I have laundry to do
c) I have cooking to do
d) I'm tired
e) I'm reading parenting books or websites
f) I'm gathering all the outgrown clothes/toys I need to donate

OMG every day from November to April?!?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why are you tracking people and caring?

Because I really wonder what you do inside your house for 6 months.

Because my son would love someone to play with on the playground.

Because I’d love someone to join me on a walk instead of canceling because it isn’t 70*.

How do you they don’t leave the house? My park is often parked in the driveway, but we go on walks. We go out early in the morning for breakfast and the playground or errands. But we are always back for lunch and nap. By 3 or 4pm, I’m busy. It’s trafficky and I need to start thinking about dinner and tidying the house.

Because I invite people to the park/hike and they say no, maybe when it’s warmer (6 months goes by...)

Because today, a warm day, I saw 3 mothers with toddlers and strollers walk by. Where have they been?!?

We have plenty of friends who join us outside, and neighborhood friends too who have played outside on cold days.

I can’t ask the woman who walked by “where have you been?!”, so I’m asking here.

THen WTF is this post about?!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why are you tracking people and caring?

Because I really wonder what you do inside your house for 6 months.

Because my son would love someone to play with on the playground.

Because I’d love someone to join me on a walk instead of canceling because it isn’t 70*.

How do you they don’t leave the house? My park is often parked in the driveway, but we go on walks. We go out early in the morning for breakfast and the playground or errands. But we are always back for lunch and nap. By 3 or 4pm, I’m busy. It’s trafficky and I need to start thinking about dinner and tidying the house.

Because I invite people to the park/hike and they say no, maybe when it’s warmer (6 months goes by...)

Because today, a warm day, I saw 3 mothers with toddlers and strollers walk by. Where have they been?!?

We have plenty of friends who join us outside, and neighborhood friends too who have played outside on cold days.

I can’t ask the woman who walked by “where have you been?!”, so I’m asking here.

THen WTF is this post about?!

This made me laugh.

OP, you saw those women when you were sitting inside? Maybe they walk by on other days when you're also outside. Stop tracking the neighbors from your window and go outside! hahaha