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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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JM88Jen · 04/01/2026 18:54

Enjoy it! I am planning to do the same on my day off this week. 💕

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:51

I was able to be a samh with my kids and fortunate enough to have the choice. Are you jealous Pavement by any chance? I'm waiting with Trump for the quote as well.

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What on earth are you talking about? Confused

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Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:53

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

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😂I do?!

Not every job is 9-5, Mon-Fri

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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:53

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

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You must be on the wrong thread because absolutely no where does it say that the OP doesnt have a job (and even if she doesn't, how on earth is that any business of yours)

BobblyBobbleHat · 04/01/2026 18:52

bananabreadbatshit · 04/01/2026 18:50

We have a confirmed snow day. And likely the nursery will close too 🫠. Only saving grace is we have been told to WFH c/o the snow. ❄️

I'm so jealous, our school seems to be open no matter what!

JennyForeigner · 04/01/2026 18:51

Fourteen hours and ten minutes to go and if I hear 'poo' 'bum' or 'toilet' one more time I'm going to spontaneously combust us all into the heat death of the universe.

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:51

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:47

Where exactly does OP state that she doesn't have a job? Could you quote that bit for me?
What with you and the other doomplopper near the top of the thread it's quite enough to have anyone reaching for the gin.

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I was able to be a samh with my kids and fortunate enough to have the choice. Are you jealous Pavement by any chance? I'm waiting with Trump for the quote as well.

PhantomOfAllKnowledge · 04/01/2026 18:50

It's not obligatory to enjoy your family's company - have a nice week.

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 18:50

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

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Odfod.

TheOnlyMrsW · 04/01/2026 18:50

Oh me too!!! DH back to work, DD here for few more days before uni but mainly v chilled, I'm working but from home and looking forward to the peace 😊

bananabreadbatshit · 04/01/2026 18:50

We have a confirmed snow day. And likely the nursery will close too 🫠. Only saving grace is we have been told to WFH c/o the snow. ❄️

ThatCyanCat · 04/01/2026 18:49

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.

On behalf of those people, I hereby grant OP permission to enjoy her day anyway, because I'm generous like that.

Thesofathatwas · 04/01/2026 18:49

Oooh lovely op.
I love days like that, I do need quiet around me and in my head every now and again.
But then I always feel guilty at wasting the day… for 2 seconds.

Enjoy 😃

Redcloaktraitor · 04/01/2026 18:49

I have to wait until Wednesday for my alone day, but I’m already planning it out!
Enjoy it op, nothing nicer than a day at home by yourself after all the noise and bustle of the Christmas holidays!

Organisedmyboy · 04/01/2026 18:48

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TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:47

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

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Where exactly does OP state that she doesn't have a job? Could you quote that bit for me?
What with you and the other doomplopper near the top of the thread it's quite enough to have anyone reaching for the gin.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 04/01/2026 18:47

I don’t work Mondays and have my DS who’s nearly 2. However, DD2 (5yo) doesn’t go back until Tuesday and she so needs to go back to the routine of school. Got soft play booked with a friend tomorrow morning so hopefully that will burn some energy for her.

FastFood · 04/01/2026 18:47

I had the most restful break, 10 days in my tracksuits, no make-up, very little decision-making, just read books, watched stuff and walked the dog in the park.
I'm ready to go back to work now, to get dressed, to wear some make-up, and to go back to a routine.

Enjoy OP!

yorkshiretoffee · 04/01/2026 18:46

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.

I'm not working tomorrow so happy to join meanie OP!

My only worry is that snow is predicted - last thing I need after 2 weeks "holiday" is a snow day.

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:44

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.

And your point is? It's not OP or anyone elses fault if peeps have had hardly any break over christmas it's called life circumstances.

landlordhell · 04/01/2026 18:44

Namechangeagainomgthisisfacinating · 04/01/2026 18:41

Heavy snow but no confirmed school closure yet, i wfh and was looking forward to getting back to our routine. I just wish a decision was made either way, preparing lunches and uniform and early nights ready for school and i just know the message will come 8am when we have had a mad rush to get out the door.

I hate this too. Our head always dithers. You need to know asap. Wish I had snow! 🙏🏻

Newyearawaits · 04/01/2026 18:43

CoffeeCakeAndALattePlease · 04/01/2026 18:36

I’m desperately looking forward to Tuesday! I’m working but the holidays have been so shit that it will be better than parenting right now.
sad but true.

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.

landlordhell · 04/01/2026 18:43

I feel the opposite because I will be attempting to teach the chn who have had two weeks of no boundaries. Takes a good week to get order at times.

firstofallimadelight · 04/01/2026 18:43

teacher training day tom 😢

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

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)

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)