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Original poster

To say I’m not looking forward to the two weeks off over Christmas because …

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colddarkdarkcold · 16/12/2025 13:16

It means I have to parent my two children together and I don’t enjoy that at all. (Fine apart.)

School breaks up Friday. Dreading it.

You?

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ChristmasinBrighton · 16/12/2025 14:02

I bet you aren’t a shit mum!

I hope things go better than you fear. 😍

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colddarkdarkcold · 16/12/2025 13:59

It’s a thread for people not looking forward to the holidays, @ChristmasinBrighton . the answer is probably just that I’m a shit mum; doesn’t matter, I’m still not looking forward to Christmas. I’m a teacher. It’s not a perk of the job.

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Crunchymum · 16/12/2025 13:34

I have 3 and I am kind of relieved to be working (albeit WFH which I don't usually do with the kids actually at home but DP is off so he has plans to get them out and about and they'll spend a few days at grandparents)

I find the cold, wet, dark school holidays very difficult but love the summer break. In fact I usually take at least 3 weeks leave then.

Jaffapedigree · 16/12/2025 13:31

I've got no kids, but only two days off over the holidays. I'd love two weeks off!

TwoLeggedGrooveMachine · 16/12/2025 13:30

I’d love to have two weeks off even with my children. Is your work closed down for two weeks so no option to work? Can you find a play scheme or childminder for a few days?

ChristmasinBrighton · 16/12/2025 13:29

I’m not being a goady cow, but what do you find difficult about it? Then posters are more likely to be able to suggest solutions rather than just sympathising 😄

Do they argue? Can you divide and rule? Send one to a friend/relative for an afternoon?

Hard to please? Get them to suggest five activities each and do any that are the same. Different ones can be done when you are 1:1.

How old are they? Any SEN?

I hope posters come up with some good strategies for you. I am old so mine might be a bit shit!

yellowbe · 16/12/2025 13:23

I only have one and feel the same! I do love them and love time with them but I just hate getting out of the usual routine.

HangryBrickShark · 16/12/2025 13:22

I'm not paid as freelance so have to use my savings. We have two weeks shutdown.

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