Yup just like the Sam Hunt song goes… If you’re gonna be a homebody we gonna have a house party.. Except the house party part haha!
I’ve always rather stay at home and not go out. I truly believe this stems from my childhood. I never had friends over to play or really had sleepovers. I mean I remember playing with kids on the street but that’s about it. My parents never had any friends over, ever. I never stuck to one crowd of friends. I played every sport in school with exception of softball so I’d always hang with different groups of people. I didn’t like to party much and made pretty good grades.
To this day I would much rather stay home with my husband and 2 kids than go to a bar… It’s just s personal preference and I really think it’s because Of the way I grew up. I also remember going to my grandparents a lot on the weekends and spending a bunch of time with them.
I know we all need our girl time, but honestly it’s been months since it had just time alone with another friend or friends.at times I want to but most of the time I could care less. I want to invest all my time to my family. So therefore I don’t think I need friend time.
God says relationships are important and to invest in others lives, to support each other, to build each other up, and to love each other. Can I do all of that from home? I don’t think so. This is where I need to step out of my comfort zone and reach out to my friends and hang out!
Am I the only mom like this?
Hi Brittany. I'm not a mom but I understand COMPLETELY how you feel. I saw the pic you posted on IG first and instantly knew you were going to say something I understood. Unfortunately I have no words of advice for you as I struggle with it myself. I find my complete happiness in my own backyard with my husband and two dogs. It is where I find the greatest peace and seldom feel the tug of female relationships. Good luck to you as you step out there!
I'm not a mom but I know how you feel as well…I am a person who likes to go out, but only once every 2-3 weeks. I love being home…my home is my happy place 🙂
I'm a homebody but like to get together with friends about once a week for something fun and casual like lunch or antiquing together.
This sounds exactly like me. Growing up I played out on the street, but many of my friends lived out of town and my parents didn't have people over, so I think that's probably where mine stems from too, I just love being at home with my fiancé, we have some friends who start their evening at 9pm heading out to a bar and I'm just thinking "how?! I just want to be at home!!!"
The is such a great post! And I think there are more mamas out there than you think who can relate with you (like me)! 🙂
You are definitely not alone! I would much rather be with my boys than anywhere in the world. I get invited to a lot of “girls night/day out” and they just aren’t that appealing to me. I love my husband, love my kid and love being around them. Sure, I enjoy the girl time when I make myself go…it’s just the making myself go part that is hard.
I literally could have written this. I cant remember the last time I went out with a girlfriend for anything… seriously.
I get invited places all the time, but always make up an excuse. When all will be doing is going home and hanging out with my boys..
I'm a homebody as well…I've wrapped myself up in my family and work so much over the years (I wouldn't change a minute of family time) that I didn't realize the time I've missed with friends. I feel the loss too, and need to step out of my comfort zone as well! Thanks for the affirmation, great post!
I kind of know what you're feeling. I always say that I'm an introverted extrovert! I love to stay at home, but once in a while I HAVE to get out! You are not alone 🙂
Brittany, now that I'm older, I'm more of a homebody. When I was younger, and/or young adult, I enjoyed the company of friends. There is nothing like a true set of friends where you can laugh, be yourself and share good company. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be at home with your children and husband but sometimes I think a little girl time is good for the soul…
Not alone momma! I struggle with this too because I leave the house before my daughter wakes up and am at work all day. I really only get dinner time, bath time and bed time with her weekly. I make the most of our weekends together as a family. I go out maybe once a month with my girlfriends after work. I hustle to get home before bath/bedtime. And maybe I leave the house a little later the next day so I can see her in the morning too! There is a balance though between work/family/friends/alone time, you'll find your groove!
I love being home more than anywhere, but I also love having people in my home to visit. So, I suppose if you invite friends into your home, you can invest in relationships, largely from home!
I love getting out. I was never really a homebody growing up and I've kinda continued that into "mom/adulthood". I can't wait for my next vacation. The weekend? I have to be doing something. I love making friends and hanging out with people. 🙂