My kids are much easier as time has gone on, but the last two weeks have depleted all of my energy reserves! I’ve had two weeks off work, but I’ve had to fit in spending quality time with them, doing nice activities, and sorting out our lives.
I did try to get as much done around work before Easter started but just didn’t have the time. In between days out, cinema, baking, I’ve been doing tonnes of family admin, doctors and dentists and a massive clear out (the last round now all in the boot of my bloody car!). As much as I’d prefer not to use my kids’ holiday time on boring stuff, I have explained to them that it’s part of life and that if they help it’ll be done quicker. They are pre-teens and are getting the hang of being more helpful, but I’ve still found the two weeks incredibly tiring.
Inset day Monday which I would have been thrilled with if it was one of our golden years of tropical holidays, but no! I’m back at work and need them all to keep quiet as I have lots of Teams meetings scheduled. Tuesday is going to be so relaxing, despite being at work.
It does get easier, but if like me you’ve let life admin pile up, that then can bite you on the arse. I will say though I feel good about the rest of the year with so much done. It was nice also that we put a lot of toys etc out the front with a sign saying ‘please take’ and people often knocked with their kids to ask if it was ok to take. We all enjoyed waving off the old toys, younger kids clutching them happily. My youngest said last night that was his best bit of the holiday, and he would remember it forever. The others loved pizza making and spring cleaning the garden. I think they’ve had a good break and maybe learned some life lessons along the way, it’s just me that’s wiped out!