I had such a bad day I told DH I'm working late. I'm actually in McDonalds

[LikeAgingBallerinaCrazy]

And I regret nothing about my extra fries.

What is up with the fecking world?!

DH thinks my seminar ends at 7pm. It ended at 6pm and I'm sat eating kfc in the car on mn to avoid doing the rugby run with DS!

I told DH that my friend's NCT course was a full Saturday so I could stay the weekend with her without the children. Friend and I had McDonalds for dinner that Saturday night

A uni lecture finished early, I went to Waterstones and bought myself a book, then sat in a nice warm coffee shop by myself reading for the rest of the day. I felt no guilt whatsoever as I was too relaxed to care. I recommend it to everyone.

I've never told anyone this.

When DD was a baby she was an awful sleeper. I don't just mean she woke a few times, I mean full on screaming every 45 minutes followed by taking 30 minutes to settle her before a 45 minute respite until it started all over again. For 18 months. I was like a zombie and when I returned to work. DH and I were going through a rough patch and he was useless with helping with night times and I was very resentful.

One day I booked the day off, booked a room at the local Premier Inn, told DH I was off to work and checked in at 8am after nursery drop off and slept all day. It was glorious and worth every penny (had to book a 2 night stay to have a room from 8-5). Think I woke up at 3 and watched a film with chocolate and treats to top it off.

I could only imagine if he'd called me at work and I had to tel him I'd booked a day off to go to a hotel in secret, not for an affair but a nap

Amazing Gunpowder sometimes we all need a bit of self care, all these things should happen more often!

I have to go away for a whole weekend with dh's extended family. I have booked the next day off work ... No one knows.

Gunpowder you are an example to us all.

I did have an apple pie, thank you for the recommendation.

I tell you girls, it sorted out the world a little.

I’m booked into a hotel next week for a night all on my own. Cannot fecking wait.

Ohhh I always do this if work sends me out on an errand. I always book off an extra 30 minutes onto my trip so I can just sit in McDonalds and have some me time (and a big tasty- with bacon)

Come back refreshed and thinking 'haha I got a McDonalds and you didn't'

Oh yes I do this sometimes. Working late = sneaky Costa coffee trip, and if I have a day off without DH (I get more annual leave) I am generally to be found having lunchtime fast food (KFC for preference). I think it’s better not to admit to it...

The other week I'd had hardly any sleep after long days at work and was seeing new chap that night. So I dropped the youngest at school, came home had a cup of tea and went back to bed til the afternoon. It was lovely.

I also frequently have a mcdonald's breakfast after the school run.

I have a friend with a terrible sleeper. Her DH doesn't help much so I have been known to turn up at her house after the school run with a macdonalds breakfast then send her to bed for the day while I steal the toddler.
Her DH would go mad if he knew but who's going to tell him.

I feel you OP. I've done similar and sometimes in my afternoon off, rather than doing lots of housework and school work, I have a nap and then tell DH that I did marking instead!

Off topic..... Ubereats delivers Mac D where I am.

I live almost in sight of one but it's always busy and chaotic so when we do have one, I am happy to pay the £2.95 for it to be delivered.

I often fantasised about taking the day off and telling no-one, just to have a day of peace. My lovely MIL looks after the kids so I can work and it wouldn't feel right me "lying" to her..... even though I'm sure she wouldn't mind.

May well request a hotel room - completely by myself - for my next birthday present

I understand wanting a break, but is there not a better place to eat in your area?

@greyspottedgoose they do deliver. They charge £2 for it too. We order their breakfast once a month and eat it in bed watching tv.

When I've had a rubbish day I go to the bakery on the way home and buy cake for everyone plus my slice to eat in the car.

My ds orders delivery from McDonalds, dh thinks he's weird.
It is near to us though so still very hot. Not having to be kept warm iyswim. Not sure if that makes ds more lazy

I dont eat at McDs anymore (food issues) but 20 years ago thenDH and i had the best McDs ever when we visited St Albans. I recommend it!

This made me chuckle.
Good for you OP. Hope tomorrow's a better day.

My XH once asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I asked for a good night of sleep. He was really arsey and said 'ok I will get you a night in a hotel on your own'. When I replied that it would be the BEST PRESENT EVER!!! he got very very grumpy!!!
Ha ha ha.

I twice booked the childminder for an extra day for my youngest while the elder one was at school. I went straight back home to bed.

I reckon those 2 days saved my sanity, and probably my marriage. I love my childminder as it was her idea and she tried (in vain) not to take any money.

The funny thing was the night before DH and I had a long chat about how he was going to help more, how we are strong unit, we will find a solution to the sleep problem (we didn't, the solution was time, now the little monkey does nothing but sleep) and we will do better in our marriage.

He was texting me on the day I went to the hotel saying things like "Hope you're enjoy work and that Gareth's not being a dick today" and I replied things like "Thanks, I'm shattered though and Gareth is being a massive cock as usual, love you"

Oh my goodness, it's my dream to have a night on my own in a hotel. It makes me so happy to read that some if you have done this. I have come so close to booking the Premier Inn a few times after 2 terrible sleepers. Expecting my third now so may actually do it this time around!

Piccolino2 you should go for it. Premier Inn can be £30ish if you book ahead and it’s the best treat. I get nice food and just lounge and relax.