Page 8 | Feel a bit mean, but so excited for tomorrow

Morewoodonthefire · 2026-01-04T18:04:37+00:00

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)

HorrorFan81 · 04/01/2026 19:46

For once I am excited about going back to work but mainly for having my lunch breaks and solo walking time back. Pretty much every walk I have been on over xmas has been accompanied by DH and the kids and both kids just talk CONSTANTLY - i am desperate to put my ear pods in and listen to a podcast and not have to converse 🤣

Mummyto3ginismyfriend · 04/01/2026 19:45

I'm also quite excited. First day doing a new job tomorrow and I'm in the office all day. DC have an inset day and they are their Dad's problem!

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:44

Dollyfloss · 04/01/2026 19:42

I don’t have a job 👋 so Pavementworrier can direct their anger at me if they like 😂

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Not anger more fascistic dehumanisation

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 04/01/2026 19:44

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:35

Envious, OP… ordinarily I’d be exactly the same, but unfortunately DH took early retirement a couple of months ago.
Now he’s always around, like Banquo’s fucking ghost. I mean, he’s a nice man and a good husband but I never get time alone any more!

He needs a shed.

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:44

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:41

So what?
OPs work life is none of anyone else’s business .

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

iamnotalemon · 04/01/2026 19:42

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:35

Envious, OP… ordinarily I’d be exactly the same, but unfortunately DH took early retirement a couple of months ago.
Now he’s always around, like Banquo’s fucking ghost. I mean, he’s a nice man and a good husband but I never get time alone any more!

That sounds horrible (in the nicest possible way) 😂

Dollyfloss · 04/01/2026 19:42

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:53

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)

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I don’t have a job 👋 so Pavementworrier can direct their anger at me if they like 😂

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:41

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:39

If you're putting your feet up you probably don't work full time

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So what?
OPs work life is none of anyone else’s business .

Heidi2018 · 04/01/2026 19:41

Fupoffyagrasshole · 04/01/2026 19:10

God I’m devastated

reception child and nursery baby here - we’ve had the most wonderful 2 weeks together - out every day for big walks and been to all the farms and out for lovely picnics and hot chocolates every day (lucky me he weather been so beautiful - freezing! But we are wrapped up warm

lazy evenings watching films!

my husband said he feels like he proper got to know our 18 month old as he is in work so much and spends such little time with him in the evenings after work!

let the kids stay up a little later than usual and we’ve ended up all sleeping in until 8am everyday - no idea how we will all get up at 7 tomorrow and out the door at 8 🤣🤣

it’s honestly been amazing (husband and I took loads of turns to go off and have days too ourselves as well - proper good balance of family and solo time I felt

I really feel like this too! First time during any holiday ever that the kids lay in till 8am. Dunno how I'll get them up for 6.30 in the morning. 😫 as well as that my 1 year old has become really attached to us so I'm dreading the drop off at childcare tomorrow! 😪

iamnotalemon · 04/01/2026 19:41

I don’t have a husband or kids but I expect I’d feel the same 😂

DisappointedD · 04/01/2026 19:40

Tell me you are a SAHM without telling me you are a SAHM 😂

halfbakedbutternutsquash · 04/01/2026 19:39

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?

Tacocat2 · 04/01/2026 19:39

Me too, have had a fairly stressful holiday as well. Have had so little time to myself have decided to book a half day on Friday afternoon so I can get my hair done and potter round the shops by myself. Enjoy yourself tomorrow!

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 19:39

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:53

😂I do?!

Not every job is 9-5, Mon-Fri

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If you're putting your feet up you probably don't work full time

Evaka · 04/01/2026 19:37

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.

Do you realise we're all separate entities with a range of experiences in life? Don't be a sad sack.

Wishing14 · 04/01/2026 19:36

Sounds wonderful! I’ve not had a day off (bar Christmas) in over a month and not got another one off til mid Feb (including weekends)… but guess what who cares, and enjoy your time. I couldn’t imagine anything nicer! I’d be making tea in a proper tea pot so it lasts longer and snuggling up.

HerVagestyTheQueef · 04/01/2026 19:35

Envious, OP… ordinarily I’d be exactly the same, but unfortunately DH took early retirement a couple of months ago.
Now he’s always around, like Banquo’s fucking ghost. I mean, he’s a nice man and a good husband but I never get time alone any more!

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 04/01/2026 19:34

Ah enjoy your day off op.

I'm a bit jealous.

Strangesally20 · 04/01/2026 19:31

I don’t get time off over the Christmas/new year period (healthcare) but I am part time so I am at home a lot during the holidays. I always book this week off work every year. There is something so lovely about being off work while everyone else goes back and having a bit of time to recover from the hectic festive season.

landlordhell · 04/01/2026 19:30

TheEllisGreyMethod · 04/01/2026 19:25

School already been closed for tomorrow for snow 😭

Where is that?

Dinosaurdrip · 04/01/2026 19:28

I was feeling very excited for everyone going back to nursery/school/college and me having the house to myself (Wfh and have only had 4 Xmas days off) however just been informed that all will be at home again as school and college and nursery are closed because of the snow!!!
We shall try again on Tuesday!!

TheEllisGreyMethod · 04/01/2026 19:25

School already been closed for tomorrow for snow 😭

DontGoJasonWaterfalls · 04/01/2026 19:24

I'm excited! We home educate so this is when all the school kids go back and we get all our favourite places to ourselves again 🥰 I also love the start of September for the same reason!

Rosscameasdoody · 04/01/2026 19:23

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.

Waaaaaaahhhhh !!!

BlackCatDiscoClub · 04/01/2026 19:23

Enjoy OP! Watch some trashy TV for me! Working from home and DC at home too for me, but I am going to treat myself by spending the morning working from bed with DC reading in bed next to me. I'm not ready for relaxed holiday time to finish!