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Feel a bit mean, but so excited for tomorrow

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Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:04

Dh back to work
Dc back to school

I am the type who normally feels sad holidays are over and kids are back and so on, but this holiday hasn’t been great and I cannot wait for 9 am tomorrow.
I intend to stop at the shop for treats and spend until pick up watching Netflix shows…blissfully alone! (aside from the dogs-who are no trouble)

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redrose115 · 04/01/2026 19:06

I think alone time sounds wonderful, OP. I’ll be alone and WFH mid-week. I will be in the office first part of the week.

Even though I’m WFH later this week, it will be the first time I’ll have the place to myself for over 4 weeks. DH in office and DC at childcare. I’ve already planned a nice quiet lunch for myself.

Edited: Typo!

crazeekat · 04/01/2026 19:05

Achhhh soz just click yabu by accident!! Soz

Greendiamondbee · 04/01/2026 19:04

I've one more WFH day before going back to hybrid and I cannot bloody wait to be out of the house and by myself for the commute.

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 19:03

I’m dreading it because:

Trying to get my son to do his homework.
Trying to get the teens out of the house in time.
Bloody school run for the youngest.
Stress stress stress
Juggling work while dealing with all of the above.

its my fucking fault for having four kids but I’m allowed to be a bit grumpy about the return to routine in the darkest, coldest and most miserable part of the year.

Just ignore me if I offend you.

ThatJadeLion · 04/01/2026 19:03

Get your feet up and enjoy!!!

Ariel896 · 04/01/2026 19:02

H202too · 04/01/2026 18:26

Just amazed you have no Christmas snacks left. But I think I over buy.

Came to say this! Still so much cheese and chocolate to get through 😋

DuchessofStaffordshire · 04/01/2026 19:01

It'll be marvellous although DH works from home so his presence will still be felt which is a bit of a bummer. I shall take the dog out for a nice run along the canal and do some food prep for the week whilst listening to a podcast. I'll most likely have a cryptic crossword on the go (slowly) and might make time for a curl up on the sofa with a good book. Currently reading Say Nothing after watching the excellent series on C4.

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 19:01

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:58

Well work on it. It's an unpleasant personality trait

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oh dear god!

RoamingToaster · 04/01/2026 19:01

I don’t work Mondays and will have the house to myself so also looking forward to it although place is a mess so I’ll end up spending time sorting it but I’m going to do it in peace listening to podcasts 😊

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 19:00

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yup. You do come across that way.
The op hasn't said she doesn't work.
As she pointed out not every one works 9-5.
Some of us worked shifts all over Christmas.
Doesn't mean we get to be cunty about it.
What does it matter to you what other people do.

nc43214321 · 04/01/2026 19:00

Mine Doesn’t go back until Tuesday 😮‍💨 so ready for some peace!

ThingsgetbetterwithalittlebitofRazzmatazz · 04/01/2026 18:59

I'm looking forward to Thursday which will be my first day to myself this year. I hope that's allowed as I worked all last week- I'm not sure on the exact rules some pp seem to be following for being allowed a day off 😉

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:59

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 18:57

I think they were agreeing with you and saying they are looking forward to a quote where the op said she didn't work.

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Thank you, you've got it.👏

lazyarse123 · 04/01/2026 18:58

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

What does that have to do with anything?
Op enjoy your day.

MummyInTheNecropolis · 04/01/2026 18:58

I’m excited for you OP! I’m back to work tomorrow (teacher) but my DD is grown up and spends very little time at home these days, so I’ve had the house to myself lots over the last 2 weeks, enjoying snacks and tv. It’s been wonderful but I am ready for a bit of routine now and looking forward to going back tomorrow.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:58

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Well work on it. It's an unpleasant personality trait

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 18:57

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

What on earth are you talking about? Confused

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I think they were agreeing with you and saying they are looking forward to a quote where the op said she didn't work.

coconutchocolatecream · 04/01/2026 18:57

Sometimes you just need a break from everyone else. I have wfh and around the house chores to catch up on tomorrow, but part of me is looking forward to getting back into a routine, including the usual periods of time alone.

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:57

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

What on earth are you talking about? Confused

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Read your response to Pavement regarding the job quote, I was agreeing with you, oh, fgs never mind...

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:56

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:54

This!! Ffs.

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Ffs WHAT?! Do you have an insight into the OPs work schedule? Do you know what she worked? or are you just a miserable killjoy

nomoremsniceperson · 04/01/2026 18:55

Yanbu, I'm at a stage where I find it great to be off with the kids and get sad when school starts again but I remember some holidays that were really difficult and the immense relief that the school start brought. Enjoy your first day of peace 😊

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Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:54

Newyearawaits · 04/01/2026 18:43

Thanks for your honesty.
I am looking forward to returning to 'normal' soon.
The Christmas holidays have enabled the horrible things in my life to resurface and it's been difficult to divert from them.
I apologise if I appear like a killjoy but that's the reality of my life and many others too.
Fwiw, I paint a smile on my face for relevant people.

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Yes similar here, sending love 🌺

OP posts:
Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:54

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

This!! Ffs.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:54

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

This is very true, but we're not all miserable fuckers like yourself and are very happy that the OP (who may have also worked the entire Christmas break) is getting a day to herself.