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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)

OP posts:
Jamesblonde2 · 04/01/2026 22:11

Ha glad you’re happy OP with your feet up. The rest of us will go to work and pay tax to keep this country on its feet. Jeez.

ChaliceinWonderland · 04/01/2026 22:11

That sounds dismal. Do you work ? Eating sweets and watching TV?

Ireolu · 04/01/2026 22:11

Inset day tmrw. I'm not free just yet. Will do my little dance on Tuesday..I work end of the week.

Strangecat · 04/01/2026 22:07

Why are people so jealous!? judging OP? pathetic, really!! So many narrow minded people!!
To comment on your post OP, lucky you! Mine go back on Tuesday and I will do exactly like you… nothing! f*k the cleaning, fk the washing, f*k everything! We deserve a peaceful break!

BTW… before all the bitter ones say anything, I run my own business! So, I do what I want!

Kizmet1 · 04/01/2026 22:01

I booked annual leave for Tuesday to do almost exactly what you're going to be doing.
I miss my DD so much when she's at nursery after we've had a lovely time together, but equally I am ready for a QUIET day.
She's a yapper, and I'm a yapper too, but I'm all yappered out! 😂
Have a lovely day OP!

Bellie710 · 04/01/2026 21:59

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 am the same! My days off this week are Monday and Tuesday and I will have the house to myself!! I think I will drink Gin and watch Netflix all day 😍

Tdcp · 04/01/2026 21:55

It's Tuesday here . Can't wait.

livvymc · 04/01/2026 21:54

Dollyfloss · 04/01/2026 21:13

What does the fact of people working full or part time or whatever have to do with anything?

Im totally bemused at the posters, including OP, falling over themselves to assure the bitter sounding ones that they do in fact work and aren’t a “drain on society”.

I don’t work - so fucking what? Was I not supposed to contribute to the thread? 😂

My post was more aimed at the the people piling on the OP who had confirmed multiple times that she does work and wasn’t gloating or rubbing it in the faces of “the workers”
I genuinely couldn’t care who does work, who doesn’t, who works part time etc. It just winds me up when people don’t read the OP’s posts or make bloody ridiculous assumptions when someone isn’t in work on a Monday morning!

Confusedmum74858 · 04/01/2026 21:53

ill be glad to get back to “normal” too - these last few days since new year have really dragged on!

Nancylancy · 04/01/2026 21:47

I'm super jealous of your day tomorrow OP!
My kids have been A NIGHTMARE these school holidays, and I have worked most of it besides the bank holidays so I've not even been with them as much as DH has 😅.
Does the lack of routine and excessive chocolate just make them all feral? My 6 year old has been like a stroppy teenage and my 3 year old just bonkers constant tantrums!

I had planned to take them out for the day, but it's snowing so if I'm stuck in the house I'm going to take a leaf out of your book - give them their tablets and headphones and binge netflix all day like a good mother 😅 x

halfbakedbutternutsquash · 04/01/2026 21:32

It's amazing how you can post about anything on here... Light-hearted thread about a day off, for example...and still someone will get offended. Any excuse to come out of the woodwork and try to make you feel bad for no reason, such as daring to be glad of having a break. And while they're at it, make a few derogatory and presumptuous comments about stay at home mums and people who don't work. Such miserable little people.

JeannieJo · 04/01/2026 21:30

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 working tomorrow without having had any break over the whole festive period and I wouldn’t grudge the OP her day to herself at all - I hope you thoroughly enjoy every minute! 🥰

Mrsnothingthanks · 04/01/2026 21:25

I'm really looking forward to getting back to to work and using my brain/doing something worthwhile/earning money. Have loved the last two weeks' with my little girl but ready to be back to it tomorrow 😀

walkingaroundsostrenegrene · 04/01/2026 21:21

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 21:18

Luck has nothing to do with it. It’s all hard, hard work and difficult choices.
I’m very grateful, we are mass goers and are very thankful for the ability to work. Both of us, He has two jobs and I have one full time and one part time.
But it’s back to choices…

Luck has a lot to do with it. A lot of us carry out "hard hard work" and still can't afford private school.
Anyway OP, ignore some of the sad people on this thread and enjoy your peaceful day tomorrow x

MermaidMummy06 · 04/01/2026 21:21

When i was SAHM I loved when they all went back as I get zero time on holidays.

Now I work school hours & get absolutely no time alone. I've got a 6 ep show I'm dying to watch in peace, with no opportunity on the horizon. So, a bit jealous!! I'm looking to change jobs & hoping I can find one with some RDO's or different hours.

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 21:20

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 21:18

Luck has nothing to do with it. It’s all hard, hard work and difficult choices.
I’m very grateful, we are mass goers and are very thankful for the ability to work. Both of us, He has two jobs and I have one full time and one part time.
But it’s back to choices…

That is amazing 🤩 wish you all the best, you deserve it, just enjoy your life, be happy, it’s ok.

OP posts:
Bishbashbush · 04/01/2026 21:19

Jealous! That sounds like bliss! I’m a cheeky bugger though as I’ve just had two weeks off with the kids 😂 Back to real life tomorrow. Enjoy your cozy, relaxing day.

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 21:18

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 21:13

That’s fantastic, you are very lucky, be grateful for that 💓 no mortgage and children in private school is something many of us would pray for.

Luck has nothing to do with it. It’s all hard, hard work and difficult choices.
I’m very grateful, we are mass goers and are very thankful for the ability to work. Both of us, He has two jobs and I have one full time and one part time.
But it’s back to choices…

Pinkroom · 04/01/2026 21:17

The responses on here 🤣 i work more than full time. I also have 4 days off from Tuesday. No one ever heard of shift work?? Enjoy the peace OP, I cant wait either!

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 21:14

livvymc · 04/01/2026 21:05

Jesus fucking Christ why does everyone jump to the automatic conclusion that OP either doesn’t work or is part time?! I’m full time, have 3 days off a week, work shifts so have full days home alone with no kids etc, have worked all over the last few weeks other than Xmas day! I’ll be sitting in my pjs for the whole day tomorrow eating as I’m home alone for the first time in weeks, I’ll be eating leftover Xmas food and watching the programmes I’ve been waiting to watch! Enjoy OP, I’m sure you fully deserve it! We can love our kids/families to the ends of the earth but still need some alone time!

Thank you 🙏 v similar situation here, enjoy your quiet time X

OP posts:
Dollyfloss · 04/01/2026 21:13

livvymc · 04/01/2026 21:05

Jesus fucking Christ why does everyone jump to the automatic conclusion that OP either doesn’t work or is part time?! I’m full time, have 3 days off a week, work shifts so have full days home alone with no kids etc, have worked all over the last few weeks other than Xmas day! I’ll be sitting in my pjs for the whole day tomorrow eating as I’m home alone for the first time in weeks, I’ll be eating leftover Xmas food and watching the programmes I’ve been waiting to watch! Enjoy OP, I’m sure you fully deserve it! We can love our kids/families to the ends of the earth but still need some alone time!

What does the fact of people working full or part time or whatever have to do with anything?

Im totally bemused at the posters, including OP, falling over themselves to assure the bitter sounding ones that they do in fact work and aren’t a “drain on society”.

I don’t work - so fucking what? Was I not supposed to contribute to the thread? 😂

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 21:13

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 21:03

Not bitter at all. We have no mortgage and 6 months left on a personal loan. Only because DC in private school.
we all make our choices and I respect yours. I don’t presume you are bitter (or lazy).
Enjoy your day …and many of them. Nice that you needed to post on here about a rare day off.

That’s fantastic, you are very lucky, be grateful for that 💓 no mortgage and children in private school is something many of us would pray for.

OP posts:
Mummypie21 · 04/01/2026 21:12

I have Tuesday free this week. Children are in school and DH is at work. I'm going to go to a pilates class, watch Netflix and then maybe go out for a coffee. I do have a job (probably like OP) and will be back at work on Wednesday as a Youth Mentor.

Saltnchilli · 04/01/2026 21:06

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 am doing the same as OP tomorrow, enjoying the peace because I then have 3 x 12 hour night shifts coming up this week. Just because people don’t work mon-fri 9-5 doesn’t mean we don’t work and can’t relax when the kids are at school.

livvymc · 04/01/2026 21:05

Jesus fucking Christ why does everyone jump to the automatic conclusion that OP either doesn’t work or is part time?! I’m full time, have 3 days off a week, work shifts so have full days home alone with no kids etc, have worked all over the last few weeks other than Xmas day! I’ll be sitting in my pjs for the whole day tomorrow eating as I’m home alone for the first time in weeks, I’ll be eating leftover Xmas food and watching the programmes I’ve been waiting to watch! Enjoy OP, I’m sure you fully deserve it! We can love our kids/families to the ends of the earth but still need some alone time!