Half term support thread

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I took the week off rather than attempt to work from home with the kids off school (again). My kids have taken that as a sign that I will dedicate every single second to entertaining them, which I won't because a) I have stuff to do and b) I don't think it does them any favours, they are 6 and 8, so totally capable of entertaining themselves.

I've got some stuff planned of course. We did some arts & crafts, and watched a film yesterday. Got another film planned for later in the week, and some baking. They are seeing their grandma later today.

But I've currently locked myself in the bathroom to have a 5 minute break from the arguing/ complaining they're bored. It's going to be a long week isn't it? They had 3 fights before 9 am this morning!

They are normally good kids, so I was initially looking forward to this week. Anyone else in the same boat?

Similar ages (mine are almost 8 and 6)

Plus an almost 3yo too.

I booked the week off (WFH but not efficient with them all here)

All plans cancelled as the middle child has a second cough since September. So we're SI until 3rd November.

I'm climbing the walls already. I have drank all the wine (not today, but over the weekend!!)

Mine are currently on their tablets whilst the toddler is trashing the bedrooms. Roll on 3rd November.

I'm relieved it's not just my two, they are currently sat on the sofa watching me tidy. How on earth that's preferable to playing with their toys I don't understand! Guaranteed it'll get to bedtime and they'll complain they didn't have enough time to play

Can I join? Seems I was inadvertently given the title of skivvy as well where everyone (including DH) is expecting me to prepare all food. I have a 4 mo who I am EB in between all of this. Is is too much to have a cuppa made for me without me asking?

We are under lockdown in Wales. So can't take the kids anywhere. We usually go out to lunch or into Cardiff. But this time we did have a holiday booked for a few days that we had to cancel, so it's even more annoying.

Definitely joining! My Dses are 11, 9 with ASD & 6. Lots of stropping & squabbling. DH is kind of home, as he is studying, but not to be disturbed a lot of the time.

Feeling sorry for myself as can't see anybody as too many of us but hearing tales of other people meeting friends & having Grandma sleepovers (support bubble) - we are Tier 2 so my DC can't even be in the same room as their grandparents.

Been to library this morning but DS2 played up. Going to do pumpkins & maybe baking & maybe film this afternoon, but not really feeling it!

I wish I could take the kids over to my dads to break the week up, but he's in Tier 2.

StayCloseSpooky Yep, that sounds familiar. DH just called to give me more jobs to do while he's at work - maybe I should start doing that while I'm working and he's not.