To ask what you are doing with you kids today?

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Feel like a horrible mum and have let my depression ruin the day already. So determined to pull myself together and take them out.

What is everyone doing with their DC's today?

Been the shop, bought them some craft stuff and they've done some drawing. I've put up some Halloween decorations. I'm not in the best of moods, it's one of those days where they whine and fight with each other all day and the day is going so slow, I feel like all I've done is moan at them. Can't wait till they're in bed and I can have a drink and order a takeaway. We all have bad days, don't beat yourself up.

OP, mumsnet and social media in general are packed full of families, constantly filling every minute with wholesome, outdoorsy activities, baking and crafts. Please don’t think this is real life or that you have to measure up. Kids can be perfectly okay with a cosy day indoors.

You don’t have to plan activities to have a good time, we did a pumpkin patch this morning, we were due at the science museum after but it turns out I booked tickets for yesterday not today

So instead my son has spent the last maybe two hours organising and playing with lego and I’ve basically ignored him for two hours.

I think my kids are rather older than yours, but even at 16 and 18 we still do stuff! Off to brunch this morning then me and 16 year old went clothes shopping. Takeaway and movie tonight then we all go off to visit step son and new grandkid.
But many a day when they were little and I was feeling off they'd just hang out at home. Boredom is the mother of invention too - they may surprise you!

It's so hard to parent when your mental health is rubbish, I understand. I find keeping lists of activities that DS can pick from helps immensely.

There's no pressure to do them but you know have some stuff up your sleeve. Here's our current list and we haven't got that much done but neither has DS grumbled and has also been playing with friends.

Today he slept in till 11, we did some chores, went swimming and then popped in a tat shop to get some cheap DIY bits and he chose a little lamp shaped like a dog for his room.

You are doing great 👍 xx

Well i have absolutely zero pennies , this morning i took my nephew for his flu jab , on the way home i dropped in at greggs , and the kids got a bacon buttie for free on the 02 app , with my phone as well there was enough for one each for the kids.

Bit of a rest , then we went for a wood walk with my friend.

Just at home now , i have put the jacket spuds in and thinking about doing some washing

DS1 & DS2 have been in PJs on screens all day. I don't mind - they have end-of-term-itis so they are really getting quite tired and need the rest. We'll all go for a family walk tomorrow and then DH and I will take DS2 and DD swimming so that will get them out of the house.
DD has been riding this morning and then had a party at a friend's house so she's been up and about all day. She is a strange child though, who doesn't like screen time (truly) and it makes her very difficult to entertain and also get jobs done.

Don't stress, OP. But I do agree with the PP who said that having a morning activity on one weekend day gives you a bit more oomph!

Dw OP give yourself a break. We’re doing nothing! DH worked this morning so we had a very unhealthy McDonald’s breakfast. We watched a movie and I caught up on washing. We then got ready as kids had opticians and haircuts. Looked around town now at home about to play some board games and cook something nice for dinner.

Plenty of families will be doing nothing but do you have swings in walking distance, but of a walk, wear them out

Thanks for all the kinds comments I was in tears reading them. We ended up taking them to a trampoline place and McDonald's. Me and OH got into a huge argument and I've sent him to his mums. I'm 15 weeks pregnant I cannot cope with the constant arguing, he was trying to tell me my depression isn't real.

God we do not do much. i have an insane (i first typed that as 'inane' which frankly fits also) workload during the week and collapse at weekends.

At my best I manage a swimming trip. Today I managed coffee and cake at Costa.

Oh and can I just recommend... if physically getting out is a problem, buy some maltesers and popcorn and put on harry Potter or frozen. They'll love it.