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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t mean this as a criticism but I too think it was a mistake that you indulged that birthday thing, and a red flag that you’re indulging kid-centrism too much.

I’d try to find more things that center what *you* want and where kid is tagging along more.

And if you don’t go to a gym with childcare yet, I’d loop that into your routine. [/quote]

This for sure!  Pretend play isn’t something parents have to be involved in often or even at all!  Kids can pretend by themselves or with other kids and that’s just fine!  What parts of parenting do you genuinely enjoy?  Me, I enjoy showing my kids new things and having them enjoy them.  We’re travelling at the moment and it’s hard work making it fun for my 2yo and 4yo but I’m still having a blast — I love exploring new places and spending half of every day exploring new playgrounds is fine with me.  I also love fostering independence.  They are forced to help with chores more than I play pretend with them but they’re so proud of doing chores it motivates me to start the process.

I don’t go to a gym with childcare but I’m honestly thinking of looking into it based on how many people on DCUM recommend it; I need to get more exercise.

All of this aside: I don’t think anyone enjoys parenting 24/7!  It’s hard work and exhausting and relentless.  Especially if you’re feeling unsupported by your partner.  I hope you can figure out a parenting mindset/approach that works for you soon, OP.  It’s a tough job, but I think it does get physically easier as they grow although I’m sure the mental load will skyrocket for me in a decade or so.[/quote]

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