School holidays with my 8 year old dd. So much planned for her. Really want her to have a good time and good memories.
However, she doesn't seem to be in the same spirit as me. She's rude (bordering on nasty) to me and her older siblings. I can't ask her to do anything without her biting back at me 'you're so mean' etc.
Today I planned a picnic and play in the park with friends. I was basically a bag and bike holder and when I asked her to hang onto her bike so I could put something in my bag she hissed 'you're always mean to me!' We went home instantly and I haven't spoken to her since. Dh came home from work and took over.
I feel totally deflated. In all the years of being a parent (over 20) I have NEVER felt like this during school holidays. They're usually full of fun and relaxation and generally I'm miserable when they go back to school!
There's a holiday camp/club very close by. It's brilliant. It's not cheap but I'm thinking about booking her in, for half days at least. I feel guilty as I'm not working during the holidays but I just can't take any more. AIBU?
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hadenoughoftheholsalready · 28/07/2015 18:39
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