To think it's just me that doesn't want the 6 weeks to end !

But these are the parents’ feelings. Most people
on this thread have pointed out that their kids are really excited to go back to school, however they as the parent might be feeling about it.

DD is 5-6 and for us it’s been the perfect age. We’ve had a lovely summer together and she’s (mostly lol) been a joy to be around. I’ll
miss having her pottering around the house but I do also know that she was so excited to be going back to school and seeing her friends.

The best summer was the one where my ds was 5-6 and it was like we hit the sweet spot. He was independent, enjoyed full days out without whining, old enough to be doing lots of stuff with and staying up a bit later etc.

Then we had my second and it's hard work. Op you have one and hit the blissfully easy years now. Of course you will love it.

@LadyGrinningSoul8517 My favourite Bowie track! Just had to dash in to comment

Yep I really miss mine too, one went to year 5 today and the other starts high school tomorrow.
I love being with them and miss them so much when they're at school.

I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting a bit of a break from your kids after 6 weeks of them.
My DD is 4 and as much as I love spending time with her, playgrounds, soft play, sticking things on paper, painting and baking do get quite repetitive after a while.
Perhaps I shouldn't have had kids then?

You are not alone, I absolutely loved my children being home during the holidays. And now I have grandchildren I feel just the same. Spending time with them all is so precious.

No some people genuinely feel like this, my SIL being one. She was absolutely dreading the 6 weeks and cannot wait to get rid of them back to school, she's not joking at all.

Ours are adults now but I always loved the holidays with them.

I feel the same and have loved it but for practical reasons I want them to go back. It was great when I was off two weeks and we went away and spent quality time together but the last two weeks wfh I just feel guilty when they're upstairs rotting on video games that I can't do anything productive or fun with them. For their sake I can't wait for them to go back!

Mine go back tomorrow and we’re dreading it. Not only will we miss them hugely but we loathe the changes in them so soon after they go back as they pick up so much nonsense and silly behaviour from other children ( can’t be helped - fuck all we can do about it) and to add I am
dreading the school drop off and pick up and all the bollocks that comes with that.

It’s been a really rough summer for us so in all honesty I would keep them here if I could …. ( deep sigh ❤️❤️)

Also I do get sick of being around other children, especially younger ones. DS is 18 & DD is 8 and as cute as they are, I am thoroughly over spending time around young noisy boisterous kids. I've also been lucky to have two well behaved (but not perfect by any means) kids and seeing naughty kids and feckless parents make me inwardly seethe.

this feeling is why millions home educate

I do enjoy spending time with DD/ she's lovely but it's the expense of days out and only being in work half the time is stressful. I'm in a management position and the only person who does my job so I spend my time at work catching up & preparing to be off again. The lack of school traffic on my commute is good. I also like not having early get ups/uniform/homework/packed lunches etc.

I’m with you OP! It’s been challenging but I really loved this summer. Could cry now thinking my DS needs to go back to school tomorrow. My DD is still my mini shadow but I dread the day she goes to school.
Dont get me wrong, I’m excited for them to have their own life but having my children with me really fills my cup

Do you work OP?

I don't want mine to go to school tomorrow. 😭 I've had such a lovely time and I get sad when they go back every time. I'm lucky in that I'm self employed and work is very flexible, and my DC are generally quite easy and just lovely to be around. They are happy (ish) to go back because they want to see their friends, so I'm happy for them. But still I'm not looking forward to the school run tomorrow.

We have had a lovely summer and managed to do lots. (Lots of playdates and seeing family, along with some bigger stuff). I do work but was able to take quite a bit of time off. I am a bit sad they are back at school but I am also so tired and really looking forward to Friday (my day off) when I can be home alone in silence! I love them dearly, but a bit of absence makes the heart grow fonder and it does me good to miss them a bit.

You have to remember OP that on Mumsnet it's insensitive to enjoy parenthood and you should be struggling like everyone else or you're smug 🙄

I'm also ready for mine to go back. It really drags after a while and the thought of another day out to a child oriented place makes me want to scream. Equally, my DC can't wait to go back to school and mingle with the other kids who they wouldn't normally see out of school.

Yes this. The summer is lovely with then if you are off and have enough money to enjoy it. Plenty aren't this lucky.

You genuinely think saying “why have children if you don’t want to spend time with them” is not disparaging anybody?

I have 4. I love them with all my heart. But equally can't wait for them to go back to school. Because I am questioning my sanity...!

Why did I have kids.... because they are for life! They are only kids for so long. I enjoy them as kids and I'm looking forward to enjoying them as adults (which is a longer stint that childhood!)

Yes agree with this. I had 3 weeks off which definitely added to my enjoyment!

See I think this is where your experience differs to a lot of parents. Summer holidays are still rushing about in the morning and having to be places if you are a working parent and often worse as holiday clubs may involve a longer journey too.