We got back from holiday today and i’m so exhausted. Kids are 6 and just 3. I know I should be grateful I’m able to afford a holiday etc but I am absolutely shagged out - they had a great time but it’s such a stress travelling, constantly keeping an eye on them etc I am shattered now.
The little one wouldn’t go to bed tonight no matter what I did and I just lost it, I was begging them to just go to sleep so I could stop. I said I just want to sit down for one hour and have a cup of tea and watch a programme that isn’t Paw Patrol, i’ve Done enough for them and they need to give me some peace.
I feel awful now as yes oldest in particular is well able to understand that I find it tiring looking after them. They’re going to see their dad tomorrow and I can’t wait to just stare at the wall and not speak to anyone.
Does anyone else get like this, I can be patient all day but when they won’t go to bed I just snap, as it’s like the last straw - I need that tiny bit of headspace to carry on and they’re denying it to me! I know I sound selfish. It’s just so so hard. I didn’t sign up to do this on my own and their dad, although lovely, is a classic Disney parent who just does the fun stuff for 24 hours a fortnight.
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I just shouted at bedtime. I feel awful
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PenelopeChipShop · 20/04/2019 21:28
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