Surely I am not the only one that finds being a SAHM the most boring thing I have ever done?

All I ever hear is people saying it is the 'most challenging but rewarding' thing they have ever done. The only challenge I face is to not be literally bored to tears every day.

There is obviously an up-side being that I get to spend a lot of time with my DS and I know that he is always looked after well and being taught what is important to us. For those reasons DH and I think it is best that there is a stay at home parent. But that doesn't change the fact that it is understimulating, lonely, repetitive and I am completely bored out of my mind.

I do go out to mothers group, I take DS to play at a daycare centre a couple of times a week (stay with him), occasional playdates. None of it is particularly fulfilling or rewarding. The highlight of my week is now grocery shopping, which I clear an entire day for to savour the experience lol.

So am I a freak or are there other mums out there that stay home because they think it is best for their kids even though it is slow painful brain decay for you?