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To be really dreading half term

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icecreaminspain · 11/02/2026 15:17

I know I’m going to get a load of YABU, I cherished every moment with mine type replies but I am.

I just really don’t enjoy parenting my two together and so holidays obviously force this situation, Christmas nearly killed me. I don’t need anyone telling me I’m horrible - jus interested if I’m alone in this!

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PrincessApples · 11/02/2026 15:36

What’s the age gap? What do they have in common? Can you meet up with others for play dates to break the intensity, even do some childcare swaps?

FuzzyWolf · 11/02/2026 15:36

I’m guessing holiday clubs aren’t an option. What about some play dates or meeting up with some of their friends outside?

DaffyDuckz · 11/02/2026 15:29

Feb half term is such a waste of holiday time! It is so wet too. Horrible week ahead!

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icecreaminspain · 11/02/2026 15:28

Yes I’m skint as well Sad

There’s some good stuff on at national trust places - think it’ll be one for puddle suits and wellies as per MN but it’s free so tough 😆 - and have a theatre visit booked.

It’s just hard, hard work in a way it isn’t when I just have one or the other.

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AeroChambre · 11/02/2026 15:26

I hate Feb half term. Cold, wet, miserable, grey and I am skint and have no leave left!

Can you make plans? Break it up into chunks and have a timetable so it doesn't feel too much?

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