Comments on: If you’re bored, then you’re boring

By: M Mehrizi

M Mehrizi — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:33:50 +0000

When I was in the seventh grade my teacher had this on her chalk board. “If you’re bored, then you’re boring” Awe the memories.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:13:12 +0000

Sarah, you’ve come to the right place. I found this blog in late 2008 and these girls rock! Seriously.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:55:02 +0000

I just found this blog and am so excited to read more. I love this post as it helps to motivate me. My baby is 6 weeks old and I am struggling with time right now.I am taking some online courses as I love to learn and am considering becoming a CPA. I really want to find work that will allow me to have a flexible schedule and work from him, so I am hoping this will help. I am also trying to make new friends that have young children as well, but am not having much luck at this point. I think this blog will help me to find things that I can do on my own with my child.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:19:04 +0000

Great post! When I was in elementary school I used to help a college professor teach other elementary school students Spanish. He was the first person to tell me two things that have stuck with me: 1) Saying “whatever” means you don’t care to learn, and 2) Being bored means you’re a boring person. Ever since then I’ve tried to keep my brain and body active (which is how I found this blog! Yay Karma Thanks for the reminder and for getting the word out to other mamas

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:29:53 +0000

Wow, such great advice! My daughter is 8 weeks old and I struggle to find creative things to do with her (which is hard when she’s not even at the point of holding her head up or doing anything with purpose!) plus finding things to do with myself, other than mindlessly surfing the internet or watching HGTV! This post is really inspiring.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:58:35 +0000

My favorite RookieMoms post of all time (well, since I subscribed a year-plus ago)! Thank you!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:56:26 +0000

I have recently rediscovered puzzle books – like you find at the drug store for a couple bucks. Whenever I have some time, which granted is only about 20 minutes a day, I sit down and work on a puzzle. It keeps me from feeling like my brain is rotting. Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE spending time with my kiddo – but these types of activities, and others you suggest, help me remember that I am more than a mom and housekeeper.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:51:54 +0000

I totally agree with the idea that motherhood doesn’t have to be boring. Since my 10 month old was born I’ve taken part in a once a month book group and started a local online arts and entertainment magazine/website. It’s helped keep my brain from too much mushiness.. and I as a mostly SAHM I still enjoy the daily fun of watching my wee one grow.

Whenever I’ve gotten stuck in the baby blues and decide that I can’t do something (or go somewhere) because it would be “too hard”, I remember that others have it way harder and I am privileged. Then I get off my bottom and do something.

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:55:11 +0000

Ashley, that’s so nice to hear. We started this site when my son was five months old. To help get me out of the house and keep me inspired.

By: Ma

Ma — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:51:05 +0000

I leave in fear of the boring moments, so I try to get as much activities packed in a day as possible, but like today I did a million things with the kids, I’m totally cool with just vegging out on the couch and watching tv with them.

By: Ashley Colagross

Ashley Colagross — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:23:56 +0000

Thank you for the morning inspiration! I love this blog. It keeps me sane! My daughter is 5 months old and I’ve enjoyed several of your activities for the very wee ones.

By: April

April — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:59:03 +0000

Thats EXACTLY what my mother’s motto was when I was growing up! I’ve passed it along to my kids too… Thanks for the post!