to not want any visitors for a week

[ineedapoo]

so we have just finished week 4 of the hols. Just got back from Spain last night. Mountains of washing. Ist weekend of hols inlaws work for two days then my parents for4 days. Than sil for 3 days then 2 days at home and of on hols for 2 weeks and now my brother wants to visit this week I just want a quiet week

YANBU. tell your brother you need some quiet time.

I feel really guilty saying no though but would love a pottery week before back to work and then kids back to school

So do it!

right will phone now

Was struggling to think what you meant by a 'pottery' week - thought it was some new arts and craft thing & you therefore needed some help with childcare !

I think she means pottering! A fine passtime, and one I am master off.

sorry do mean pottering DB not happy

Ah well, ineedapoo, stuff him! You need time to relax, and your family should respect that. Don't feel guilty! Enjoy pottering.

YANBU. You need a break. Who was it that said "after 3 days fish and company stink"?