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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:
Authorperson · 04/01/2026 20:24

Husband just announced he's not working tomorrow after all (weather based work, self employed)

I could weep

PinkyFlamingo · 04/01/2026 20:21

Do you work OP?

BuckChuckets · 04/01/2026 20:20

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 used to feel like that every Sunday evening knowing my ex would be going to work in the morning and I wouldn't have to deal with his nonsense 😆. This was before I had my son, but I worked from home. Now it's just me and my son, and our home is happy and peaceful, so I don't feel that way any more - but I definitely know what you mean!

SkipTheIntro · 04/01/2026 20:18

You say it’s not been a good holiday so YANBU to want it over.

I loved the holidays when my kids were young and hated when they went back, but I do remember one where we just had lots going on and part of me was probably relieved when they went back as it was easier to deal with what we had going on.

My oldest two are now at uni but don’t go back for a couple of weeks and youngest is at college and goes back this week. I am making the most of the time we have. My partner and I work from home so it’ll be back to being us and the animals soon which is nice but I do love having everyone home more.

moltac · 04/01/2026 20:15

I am looking forward to a day to myself on Tuesday, DH is working from home tomorrow and I am taking down the decorations and cleaning but come Tuesday it will be a blissful day to just suit myself!

SusanChurchouse · 04/01/2026 20:10

I’m dreading it. DD will be flapping about trying to get organised and will somehow decide it’s all my fault she’s running late.

DS hates school, and will employ every delaying tactic he can think of to avoid getting ready and will be late, making us late as we have to take him to his (specialist) school.

I’m back up to my full hours after reduced hours as part of phased return from long term sickness (cancer) and I don’t know how I am going to cope.

Maybe it will be a snow day?

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 20:10

Cantlivelikethisanymoree · 04/01/2026 18:23

and what about the poor, starving children in Africa too. Come on, OP, read the room and show the appropriate level of misery in sympathy

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Except OP will be on here complaining in a few years about seeking work mid 50's and working until 67 years.
it's hard. It's all hard.
Full time work when your kids are little (me with 3 since twins were 5 months). it's hard.
work when you're 67 years. It's hard.
choose your hard!
I'm out the gap at age 55 (6 years time) with defined benefit scheme (teacher).
will suffer OPs kids tomorrow (not as smug as OP) ... and bide my time.

bloomchamp · 04/01/2026 20:09

I book the first day at work of the new year off just to have to myself and unwind. Tomorrow I will run myself a bath and then read my new book in front of the fire. My belated Christmas gift to myself yet again lol

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 20:07

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:55

You seem confused about the concept of diversity of views

She clearly doesn't work full time and so

I think she's a drain on society and smug about it thus unreasonable

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😂😂

You're a drain on society, OP! But don’t worry, so am I.

@Pavementworrier Diversity of views is great… if they’re actually relevant to the thread!
But this thread isn’t about about the morals, ethics or economics of working full time (or not, as the case may be)
And you really DON’T know that OP doesn’t work full time.

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Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 20:07

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Songlines · 04/01/2026 20:07

I've retired recently so this is the first January that I'm not going back to work. It feels odd. I'm looking forward to it but it still feels odd.

Snowyowl99 · 04/01/2026 20:05

Nope..I love family time and am a bit sad that DH is at work and DC at school as I love spending time with them . Roll on the next school break

Debtcrusher · 04/01/2026 20:03

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)

Do you not work yourself?

Dollyfloss · 04/01/2026 20:01

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:55

You seem confused about the concept of diversity of views

She clearly doesn't work full time and so

I think she's a drain on society and smug about it thus unreasonable

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Lol. I’m presuming you’re just having a laugh but not all people who don’t work are on benefits you know? 😂

usedtobeaylis · 04/01/2026 20:01

I don't work quite full time but I do work Monday-Friday. I'm requesting Friday off to laze my society-draining backside around.

SpringIsComingSoonFolks · 04/01/2026 19:59

(Excited about)

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 19:59

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:55

You seem confused about the concept of diversity of views

She clearly doesn't work full time and so

I think she's a drain on society and smug about it thus unreasonable

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So anyone that doesn't work Mon-Fri doesn't work full time?

So my 66h per week Thursday - Tuesday are not full time? Gosh that's good to know.

Dublassie · 04/01/2026 19:58

holachicatita · 04/01/2026 18:25

OP I'm in Ireland and just got emails/texts from kids schools to say they are closed tomorrow due to the snow!!! Hope this doesn't happen you lol.. 😜

OMG where are you ? Am in Dublin and a teacher and would LOVE this !!!!

starmoonsun · 04/01/2026 19:56

I totally get you. I can't wait till Tuesday when mine go back and I can return after the school run to an empty house.
Hoping to catch up with The Traitors although I do have a few jobs to do.

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:55

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:52

She does work, as has been mentioned.

And yes this may be AIBU, but you seem confused as to what OP is AIBUing about.

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You seem confused about the concept of diversity of views

She clearly doesn't work full time and so

I think she's a drain on society and smug about it thus unreasonable

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:52

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:44

So I think people who don't work are being unreasonable

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She does work, as has been mentioned.

And yes this may be AIBU, but you seem confused as to what OP is AIBUing about.

Happyjoe · 04/01/2026 19:50

Lol, my mum had 4 kids, after about 3 days of any of the holidays she couldn't wait for us to go back to school. She told us all the time!

Enjoy the peace and 'me time' OP!

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 19:49

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:47

I suggested that at Christmas. He’s very interested! Said he needs a studio for his “art”.

Think I’ll look into it next week Grin

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Friend of mine surprised her husband with one as a Christmas gift this year after he took early retirement. She's barely seen him since it was installed the week before Christmas 😂

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:47

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 04/01/2026 19:44

He needs a shed.

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I suggested that at Christmas. He’s very interested! Said he needs a studio for his “art”.

Think I’ll look into it next week Grin

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 19:47

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:44

Not anger more fascistic dehumanisation

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Ohhhhh, you're the one having a hissy fit on the Nanny's cosmetic operation thread 😂😂

You definitely don't work full time given all this spare time you have to get your knickers in a twist.