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My 3 y.o. son is usually extremely good at playing alone. He is always frustrated with the other dcks interrupting his play and messing up the play sets he builds and puts together. He whines that he doesn't want the dcks to come. I started maternity leave this week even though the baby isn't here yet. (Dr. said could be anytime.) All I have heard this week is "I'm bored. I want to go somewhere. I want to do something." etc, etc. We have been out of the house at least an hour every day. He's been over to play with his cousins for a couple hours twice this week. We've done crafts, coloring, or painting every day. I've included him in whatever housework I'm doing. I sit in the floor and play games with him quite often. I'm kind of at a loss as to what to do with him. I wasn't anticipating the "I'm bored" phase b/c he seemed to be craving some alone time. He has told me in the last week that he is anxious about the new baby so I'm wondering if this is his way of asking for more of my attention, but I feel like I'm giving him a lot of it. Has anyone else experienced this when expecting a new baby? I want to keep him engaged and do the guided activities he was used to with the dcks, but I need him to be able to entertain himself some too. Part of the problem is that when other kids were here I had no problem saying "go play," but I feel a bit guilty now since there's no one to go play with.
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:hug: he's in a tough place right now- he already shares mommy and soon there will be another little one (that won't go home at the end of the day) that is going to take even more time away. I hate to say this, but I think it is going to be rough for a little while until he adjusts to the changes. Everyone told me kids regress with a sibling and I didn't believe it- until mine started slamming doors regularly for attention (I read online to cut up a pool noodle and place it over the top of the door so it couldn't slam) and then he would roar like a lion at everyone. Your little guy is just looking for attention, and it sounds like you are doing all you can. Just give lots of hugs and kisses- that's all you really can do!
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