How do you feel now your dc are back at school ?

[Starfishswimmer]

How’s your first day or two of them being back been ?

for me I’ve missed mine, also felt relieved I can crack on with other things more

worried if they are ok and having a good day
more the eldest then the youngest

but it can be such a whirlwind
just wondering how others are finding it

Pleased - il be able to knock at least £60 off my food bill that was spent on constant snacking and elaborate sandwich-making ingredients. Every time I went to the shop I was nagged to get such and such a snack/drink.

Eldest goes to uni next week which will knock off probably another £80 a week!

Honestly though, they're good kids and I don't mind them being off, we've had a nice summer. But as I get older I find I really enjoy my own company more and more!

Youngest isn't doing full days until next week to ease him in but I'm relieved to finally get a minute to myself. I feel calmer and more relaxed now I'm back in my usual routine.

They needed it. I needed the space. Summer holidays are too long when you are holding down a job as well.

That depends on the school. Mine is half days for this week then full time (including after school club as needed. Not an issue for quite a lot of them as they've been at preschool or nursery regularly, but I can see for some that will be hard going.

Other schools in the area I've heard about faff around with changing morning / afternoons half days starting this or next week and then for 2-3 weeks before going full time. Not sure how any working parent manages that as after school care isn't available until they are full time.

Sad :( because it means if my son is back to school then so am I!!! (Term time admin)

Happy. They love school. My eldest has come home with a sticker two days running, they love their new teachers and seeing their friends. I’m happy if they’re happy!

Not till tomorrow but honestly, can’t wait. Summer holidays were literally 2 months which was about 2 weeks too long. They are actually looking forward to it too. To be fair, it hasn’t been the easiest summer for various reasons.

Glad to get back into a routine and actually get some work done - I’ve been juggling childcare and work over the last couple of weeks (working half days etc) and I feel like I have a mountain of incomplete tasks to do now.

Summer holiday was lovely, but it would have been better if I’d had more time off as a block, and put DS in FT holiday club the rest of the time so I didn’t need to worry about him. First time I’ve done this though, so you live and learn.

Emotional. Year 7 starter so brand new school. Lovely school but big changes for her. I know she will be fine and get into the routine but I don't think I was emotionally prepared for it either. Be glad when she settles.