Anyone else struggling with this this time of year? Two children (2 and 5) means two school plays (costumes, after-play snacks etc), two charity craft fairs (set up, stall manning, donated baked goods), two end of term parties (more baked goods, more parent helper requests); two theatre trips (more parent helpers needed) etc etc. all in the working day. I work 60 hours a week and Christmas is our busiest time. I am doing my absolute best to turn out for as much as I can but I feel pulled in 17 directions at once.
Every email I receive from the class rep or PTA begging more time or donations just adds to the pressure. I SO envy the male parents who it is just assumed can't contribute anything so don't get asked. Anyone else feel the same (please!!)
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Empathise with me please - endless guilt about not being able to give as much school support as SAHMs :-(
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AuntLucyInTheNorthPole · 12/12/2012 07:58
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