I'm Lindsay Ferrier, a Nashville writer with a passion for family travel, exploring Tennessee, and raising kids without losing my mind in the process. This is where I share my discoveries, along with occasional deep thoughts, pop culture tangents and a sprinkling of snark. Want to get in touch? Use the CONTACT form at the top of the page.
December 11, 2009
>If motherhood is a difficult job, a big part of the difficulty involves the boredom that comes with the territory.
My husband sometimes accuses me of having it easy because I get to take the kids to the playground and to ballet class and spend a lot of time at home while he has to go to work. But I don’t think he fully understands that while I’m grateful that I get to be the one taking care of them, seeing to their needs day in and day out can be mind numbingly mundane. I mean, I don’t get a huge thrill out of taking Bruiser to an indoor playcenter and watching him play for two-and-a-half hours. I take him because he likes it. And driving across town to ballet class? Obviously, I’d rather be shopping or reading a good book or catching up on a TV series- all things I almost never get to do because I’m too busy doing things for my kids. My work isn’t any easier than his, it’s just different.
Oh, and of course, the epitome of boredom for me has got to be the car pick up line. You know I’ve complained about it before– Well, it hasn’t gotten any easier. I try to make the most of that time, but I hate thinking that two and a half hours of my life are wasted each week sitting in a parking lot, waiting for my daughter to get out of school.
Some of my friends have suggested I join a carpool, but that option is totally out. Find out why in this week’s newspaper edition of Suburban Turmoil. As always, leave a comment over there and I’ll come visit your blog. Be sure and leave your URL in the comment so that I can find you. And yes, I’m a little behind on my visits because I am hosting a Christmas party this weekend, but rest assured I’ll be all caught up on coming to check you guys out by next week.
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