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Feel like the worlds worst parent today

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MozzchopsThirty · 21/05/2017 15:37

I woke up with a migraine
Explained to the dcs (12 & 7)
Made them breakfast
Came back to bed and have been here ever since Sad

I feel awful, they've loved being on the Xbox all day without me nagging or turning it off
But I feel terrible about it
Imagine if their teacher asks what they did Shock

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VimFuego101 · 21/05/2017 15:39

If they're safe and have food and water available, you're doing fine. More than fine.

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Highalert · 21/05/2017 15:39

I don't think their teacher would care. Hope you feel better soon.

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MooMooCat · 21/05/2017 15:40

Don't sweat it, you're not well, x box day perfectly reasonable under the circumstances, plus dcs have enjoyed it Smile

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Waggamamma · 21/05/2017 15:42

Don't worry about it! I'm not a lone parent and we often have PlayStation/TV days at the weekend, honestly one day will do them no harm.

If you can spare the cash just order pizza delivery for dinner too.

Feel better soon.

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MozzchopsThirty · 21/05/2017 15:50

Thank you so much Smile

I'm feeling better now after all the meds, just a little groggy
I'm going to get up and make us a curry

I wanted to clean today, but that's not going to happen, I'll have to make do with the ironing

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LorLorr2 · 21/05/2017 15:59

The kids are having a great time lol!
Don't fret. This is only one day in your lives and it sounds like you're a conscientious caring mum.

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picklemepopcorn · 21/05/2017 16:00

It's good for kids to just hang out, occasionally, and if they haven't had a screaming argument, then you've brought them up well!

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