To find the days in between Xmas and new year depressing?

BIossomtoes · 30/12/2025 22:17

I love this week. There’s no pressure to do anything, the fridge is still full, the chocolate and Baileys aren’t finished. Deep joy.

Vcal2017 · 30/12/2025 22:15

manboywomengirl · 27/12/2021 12:40

I don't mind Boxing Day but today I feel very blah and down in the dumps like I don't know what to do with myself. My daughter is at her dads till tomorrow so I'm going to the shop to get a few bits I need then home for a shower and some wine and dinner later on. However, I just feel like I should be doing something else. I feel antsy and unsure of what I am meant to be doing.

What is everyone else up to?

Feel 100% like that. Worse, it’s my birthday on Jan 1. I’m always hit with the bleakest depression. Another year and all I’ve done is be a Mum and scrape by. I think even the dog is disappointed in me. Can’t think of any way out of the blues so just have to sit with it.

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aweebitlost · 28/12/2021 14:07

(I mean, online! Sorry, that wasn't very clear.)

aweebitlost · 28/12/2021 14:07

@dementedma You mention exercise classes being cancelled, are there any you can do from home or do they all need specialist equipment? One of the things that got me through the two big lockdowns was doing an exercise class daily with my usual group.

shouldistop · 28/12/2021 12:14

@Comedycook my kids are too wee to bicker they're 5 and 1.

Comedycook · 28/12/2021 12:11

@shouldistop

I like it, dh and I both of work and spending time with the kids. We've just been on a hill walk, on our way home for hot baths and to watch a film.

You make it sound idyllic...my kids are bickering non stop. The weather is drizzly and my teenage ds is watching YouTube at a ridiculous volume. I wish they'd all get back to school and the office!

shouldistop · 28/12/2021 12:09

I like it, dh and I both of work and spending time with the kids. We've just been on a hill walk, on our way home for hot baths and to watch a film.

Whereisme · 28/12/2021 12:08

Thank you for starting this thread. I’ve been feeling really anxious that we haven’t been doing anything and feel really lazy. Also guilty that kids are spending hours on their laptops. However, seeing how so many people see this time of year as a chance to relax has really helped. I’m not very good at doing things just for me and always thinking that I should be making everyone else happy. However, kids at an age now where they can organise things for themselves - or not! Definitely going to use this time to concentrate on me for once.

Comedycook · 28/12/2021 11:35

@dementedma

How can it only be 11.30? Have had breakfast, done dishes, taken sis to station, hoovered front room, recycled bottles. And am bored witless with 8 more days of this until i return to work ( ie stay at home looking at a screen). And no. I do not want to go for a "nice" walk in the rain.

Agree! Hate bloody walks

I also hate school holidays in bad weather with a dh who wfh.... literally can't wait until new year is over and schools are back!

dementedma · 28/12/2021 11:32

How can it only be 11.30? Have had breakfast, done dishes, taken sis to station, hoovered front room, recycled bottles. And am bored witless with 8 more days of this until i return to work ( ie stay at home looking at a screen). And no. I do not want to go for a "nice" walk in the rain.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 27/12/2021 21:44

I sometimes find them really odd too. I often work over these few days.

This week the kids and I have gone away for a few days. Having fun so far!

Feelingoktoday · 27/12/2021 21:43

I love these days. Impromptu lunches, walks and no pressure to do anything. I’m doing to sort out some photo books, tidy the house and apply for a new job.

Tumbleweed101 · 27/12/2021 20:51

I love them. Nice days without any need to be 'doing' things. Back to work soon enough.

TheAbbotOfUnreason · 27/12/2021 20:07

I’m embracing the Twelve Days of Christmas, so no madness trying to pack everything in on Christmas Day, and lots of nice things that can be done (or not as the mood takes you) for the next few days. It does help that the kids are older and are happy to chill or go for walks or to the pub.

Hibye23289 · 27/12/2021 19:55

Im the same! The funs over,the weather is miserable,I dont want to get back to normal as I dont want to be out the xmas bubble but I also want to know what day it is and have routine. I would quite like to go on holiday during this time if I could afford to. Went on a muddy walk today and it was grey and not attractive, the wellies were filthy so had to rinse them and wash all the clothes hassle for a walk everytime

irregularegular · 27/12/2021 19:49

We're also going to the theatre to see the Nutcracker (assuming it isn't cancelled...) and doing some gentle socialising - we've arranged family walks and other casual meet-ups with friends. It's just lovely!

irregularegular · 27/12/2021 19:47

They are some of my favourite days of the year. Almost the only days when I feel that it is OK to just veg on the sofa, read a book, do a jigsaw, play a board game. Just relax for a few days. But at the same time naturally have space in my head to think about how I want to do a few things a bit differently in the new year.

I'd hate Xmas without this inbetween period. I don't think I could cope with the intensity of the preparation and 25/26 Dec without it!

I can kind of understand why people could find them strange and anti-climatic though.

Blueeyedgirl21 · 27/12/2021 19:43

I’ve started a new tv show on prime done a several loads of washing and been to tk maxx an got some fab bargains
Been a lovely day
Just do what you feel like you don’t have to ‘do’ anything, or you could go for a walk with a coffee shop stop-off or pop out and treat yourself to a new book or whatever

merrygoround51 · 27/12/2021 19:35

I love them. I drank mid afternoon and watched Paddington 2, heaven

StColumbofNavron · 27/12/2021 19:14

Here you go, sorry I was being lazy.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/4435769-to-think-that-theres-nothing-more-exciting-in-life-than-choosing-a-new-diary-planner-for-the-new-year

onwardsandupwards22 · 27/12/2021 19:11

@StColumbofNavron

Rather than do all my meet-ups pre Christmas, I have a few over the next few days.

Various admin things. I love the thread about filling in your diary/planner.

Can you link this please, I can't find it

Sienna9522 · 27/12/2021 18:23

Yes - because I work most of them. And I’m miserable in my job right now. I’d love nothing more than to enjoy those days in between with my family.

NotMeekNotObedient · 27/12/2021 18:04

I usually love this time of year - time to play with your gifts, chill out, watch films, go for a walk.

But DH decided this morning that all presents needed clarning up and had a strop on because he had washing up to do. Apparently the house is FILTHY.

Told him he can not bother taking time off next year as he's ruined the day for everyone.

Lemons1571 · 27/12/2021 16:56

I have covid, feel yuck, had to isolate over Xmas, and potentially isolating at NY too if LFT’s stay positive. Marvellous. Work on4th will be a relief !