by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting

By Bree Najera
The weirdest thing about having a baby or a toddler is that you are always busy and tired, but often bored at the same time. These little creatures invade our lives, consume our arms and our hearts and allow us to do little else during their waking hours.
It?s frustrating to have so much to do and no margin in which to do it. This dynamic creates a great deal of frustration.
Particularly as a disabled mom, there are many days when I?m unable to leave the house, which can make me feel a little bit stir crazy. On some of my most desperate days, I?ve found that letting my ?weird side? out has been fairly effective for my survival. Try these things the next time you feel this way too.
7 Things to Try When You?re Feeling a Little Nuts at Home: 1. Gently squish your baby?s face

Have you ever looked in the mirror and made weird faces to yourself" When I was struggling as a brand new mom, my friend suggested doing this with my baby?s face (gently, of course)! It was pretty funny. This is for a truly desperate time? when you?ve been alone with a baby ALL DAY.

2. Make weird sounds and have your kid(s) mimic them

When I feel like I?m losing my mind being at home with a toddler, I make various weird or animal sounds. My daughter thinks it?s a fun game to mimic them. We can do this for quite some time!

3. Turn annoyances into games

When I?m feeling bored, I often get more irritable. Sometimes, lightening the ...