To have a really lazy half term?

[NotHerRealname]

So day two of half term. So far I have not arranged to do anything over this week. Saw Mil today with my 2 dc (4.5 and 18 month). Other than that I am working 2 days this week, and really don't feel up to meeting with any friends or doing anything much. Just planning on a trip to the park and some painting or craft stuff if I can summon up the enthusiasm.

I do feel a bit jaded at the moment to be honest and am finding it hard to be arsed to do anything. I feel a bit like a crap mum as I should probably be arranging some opportunities for my eldest to play with other kids.

Its not just me though. My Eldest is tired from a busy weekend and I think she could benefit from a bit of quiet time.
Sometimes I wonder why I feel the need to justify every bloody decision I make when it comes to my Children!
There is so much pressure to be the perfect mother, I find I am constantly looking at what other parents are doing to see if I am doing enough.
Does anyone else feel like this?

I'm guessing your eldest only started school in august? if so i'd be viewing half-term as a rest for them to recharge their batteries, they're bound to be tired. no point haring around doing 'stuff'.
As long as he/she doesn't get bored and start bouncing off the walls, no harm in having a bit of R&R.

My DC (4.8 and 2) love being at home. DS1 certainly needs a bit of rest and home time to recover from the hectic existence of a reception pupil
Staying in pyjamas 'til 10, trips to park, bit of baking, reading stories etc and playing in the sunshine in the garden has been a hit so far.
Enjoy it

ach It is stil winter time stay home and hibernate I always do at this holiday well ours was last week never do much ,

and perfeect mums dont need to be knackered 24/7 amusing children all day every day doesn't make anybody perfect

perfect*

You know, we are having a lazy half term as well and really enjoying it! My DSs are 5 and 21months and so far we have walked to our local playing field twice, baked, played in the sun(!) in the garden, played Lego and cars, and watched DVDs. No one is bored and its been lovely just spending time together. Tomorrow we are visiting my baby nephew for the morning then more Lego I guess!

That sounds lovely. Its funny but when I was little I don't remember life being a whirlwind of trips to the zoo, museums, soft play (don't think it had been invented!) Most of the time spent at home or in the garden.
It is strange to think how the pace of life seems to have changed over the years. I don't know if its for the better or not. Its lovely just to spend time with the kids at home. Especially when you work too, time feels very precious.

Meh, your eldest plays with other kids plenty already, she goes to school!
You should do whatever you want, is nice to have a few quiet days occasionally, for adults AND kids.

Yanbu, half term was last week for us, I work part time until lunchtime everyday so when I got home we didn't do much, kids are a wee bit older and amuse themselves well. I do baking and crafty stuff and a nice walks with the dog. School holidays are a break for the kids too, staying in pj's is a luxury compared to early morning rises for school. Day trips out aren't needed all the time. Enjoy your lazy week!

FWIW my dd are nearly 20 and 15 and it doesn't do any harm to mooch about the house on holidays some days , although 15 yr old was bored last week sigh

Well I feel guilty but for the opposite reason. I'm working the whole week and it was my son's birthday on Monday. I took half the day off which was really nice spending with him but the rest of the time he's going to holiday club and his younger sister is off to nursery.

YANBU. My DC1 is also a summer-born Reception child and she's exhausted! They need a rest.

Have you heard that saying, that the most valuable gift you can give your children is time. What you are doing is perfect! We are at MIL in the countryside, walking, sewing, baking, reading, talking, playing.....just BEing! So good to slow life down.

I love the post on this thread by Babyboomersrock

YANBU BTW

I only got off the sofa for food and cups of tea today. I spent the entire day watching the rubbish that is daytime TV. I've had a great time!

Reading this has made me think I've planned too much for mine; however, we thrive on being up and about and busy and this weather has been too good not to get out there and enjoy. However I light try and pare down the rest of the week. It's going too fast and soon I will be back at work and missing them again

(ps tears running down my face after reading babyboomer's post on the other thread!)