No holiday this year

[doglover]

Sorry, this is a self-indulgent moan. Please don't take too seriously!

We usually go on holiday - nowhere flash, normally UK - but can't afford to do so this year. Our 2 dds have been away doing musical-type things so they have had a break.

I'm not normally an envious person but have been feeling increasingly fed-up with hearing about friends' holidays etc. This makes me feel like an awful person because I don't begrudge them their well-deserved breaks ...... I just wish we could have one!

I'm trying to keep off FB and to stop feeling quite such a bitch about other peoples' good fortune!

Anyone else feel like this?

Agree with CrosbyBeach about having a "holiday" from home. If you are off work, make sure you do some things you´ve wanted to do for a while but haven´t got around to - watching a film, reading a book, trying out a new recipe (or making an old favourite), pampering yourself, going for a favourite walk.

We had a lovely holiday planned - DD did her GCSEs so a very long break for her - but then DH had to have a hernia patched up instead, which also put the kybosh on some of our plans for local days out.

Still, he's getting better, and he and DD have been occupying themselves building robots.

But I did feel a bit glum when I got my first xmas catalog (or is it a dogalog from the Dogs' Trust?) and one for Autumn clothes.

I haven't had a holiday in 11 years (and I'd like a proper one!). Life kept getting in the way. My partner proposed, so though 'ah well, at least a honeymoon within the next couple of years!'. Of course, then I fall pregnant. Hey ho, will see beyond my own back garden again one day!

I haven't had a holiday for 10 years

This year we are having a weekend away abroad , not helpful but I'm so excited

I think it's ok to have a self-indulgent moan TBH. Yes, there will be people way worse off than you that haven't had a holiday in years, and yes won't you consider the starving children in Africa but the truth is that being skint sucks! As you're a teacher and a mother, you probably work your backside off all year and it's human nature to want a break. When you work hard and still can't don't see a financial reward, it can be downright bloody depressing.

The only person who will be affected by your low mood ultimately will be yourself and your family, but you know that, and as long as you don't let it spoil things overall, go ahead and have a rant from time to time. It's very cathartic.

I'm with you OP! Not had a proper holiday for six years. Suck doesn't it? I have no words of wisdom really, just posting in solidarity!!

I had a holiday at home last week with DS and actually, I loved it. We spent loads of quality time together and I was really sad to go back to work yesterday

No holiday for us this year. I'm on maternity leave and I really didn't fancy the thought of taking a whinge bag toddler and a limpet 6 month old on holiday.... prefer to deal with them in the comfort of my own familiar surroundings.

We aren't having a holiday this year as I was admitted to hospital the week before we were due to go and I'm still here 16 days on. Missed and gone. (Now on day 108 in hospital this year :/ I need a holiday!!)

We're not really having once either. Well, we are, but it's a shared cottage, 10 kids and ten adults, so I don't think it will be relaxing. It's not abroad either, which I think makes a difference.

Would kill for a week in an all-inclusive!

Been in your shoes for years, so I know how it feels. Being tied to school holidays has made family holidays far too expensive. Depressing.

I have managed finally to get back to work part time, and an inheritance from DH's Mum has made one possible this year. We are calling it her final gift to us and her grandchildren. Probably back to normal next year, though the finances are easing a bit.

I understand your frustration.