Things to do with a toddler(1.5years)?
Hey everyone. I’ve noticed that I’ve been stuck in a cycle for the past two years that just is not making me happy. Just as a background, (over 2 years ago) I used to be on some junkie shit. Never home, always around people I should’ve never met, never sober, middlemanning (mostly) illegal stuff to make a living and pay my bills. That was all until I had my son. Then my eyes opened a bit, and I kicked all of my bad habits after a ton of trial and error, and something that left with those habits was EVERYTHING I used to do to stay occupied and keep myself entertained. All of my hobbies, and “friends”. Honestly I’d pass my time by being intoxicated. I don’t enjoy hanging out with my friends who sobered up around when I did, all they want to do is talk about their recovery. It isn’t like that with me… it’s the past… I’m not proud of it so I leave it behind. I just want to preface that I never plan on going back to that lifestyle, in case you guys think I’m like glorifying it or something. It was hell, and isn’t worth it. I’d rather be bored all the time and be a good father than be dead by 35. But basically, I lost all of my hangout spots, friends, and honestly lost the adrenaline that would come by doing illegal things. I think that’s a key reason that I feel so bored all the time nowadays. For the past couple of years I have been in a cycle. Work, come home, watch my son, put him to sleep. I typically sleep when he sleeps because I have to be up at 3am for work. (I watch him during 95% my free time when I’m off work, because my wife works too.) So that’s a little background, I just feel empty. What can I do that is child friendly? I’m free during most normal business hours. I need ideas! Hobbies, businesses, anything to do that you guys can think of to use some of our time. The highlight of my days now are when I can go to Walmart or something twice a week… I feel like that’s just sad. Although I’m doing everything right by society’s standards, I just feel like something is missing. Any input or advice is appreciated. Additional questions are also welcome. Thanks fellow redditors! :)