Overwhelmed & Exhausted! AIBU to have a super lazy day with DD?

[Robotgirl]

I'm a single mum to 3 year old DD. I work 25 hours per week in a demanding and stressful job working with vulnerable adults.
DD's dad had her overnight 4 times last year so I don't really get lie ins.
I had a crap night's sleep last night and have a very sore back from a recent accident. (Not being self-indulgent, just painting a picture of my life!)
AIBU to have spent most of the day letting DD watch unlimited episodes of Ben & Holly while I lie on the sofa looking at Mumsnet , doing housework and pottering? Laziest day ever but just can't get going today. Usually we're out and about all the time. Feeling really guilty & a bit selfish.

You have my permission.

I absolutely instruct you to do this. It’s the only sensible thing to do.

Your dd will need down rime as much as you do.

*time

If it was okay for me on Wednesday then it's okay for you today

Got for it! I have ds1 (nearly 4) and ds2 (nearly 2) at home on a Monday and Friday by myself. Am also 31 wks pg and suffering. Last Monday I decided it was a lazy tracksuit day, and they couldn't of cared less. We didn't even walk the dog! I broke up the dog with logo, play doh, track set then cars. Pure bliss. X

You broke up the dog with Lego? That's horrifying.

You broke up the dog? Bit harsh mate.

This is the first weekend since new year that my 5 year old has got dressed, never mind left the house! She refused to even put pants on the first weekend.

They need downtime too.

Absolutely do this. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and have a 3.5 year old. Today we've watched films, gone through a Mike The Knight magazine and had loads of cuddles. He's now watching CBeebies whilst I make some dinner. Been lovely.

YANBU.
I think children need a lazy day too sometimes. If you feel guilty read some stories and sing some nursery rhymes before bed. Long bath with both of you in? It's water play- v educational
Hope you feel better.

Why do people feel guilty about things like this? How many of us were entertained all day every day as kids? I'm sure I spent most weekends pottering and watching TV and enjoyed myself immensely.

You can do it on one condition - you skip the housework part. It makes the rest of us slothenly lot look bad!

No way should you feel bad! My dd is always knackered on a Friday having find pre-school 4 days prior. It's all she can do to turn the TV on and eat cheese sandwiches and maybe do a puzzle!

Thanks all for your words - Yep, agreed that down time is good for us all.
We just took the hound to the park & got a bit of fresh city air....
Trying to ignore the massive basket of washing that stands before me.

Absolutely. You deserve some peace. He sounds like a lazy fucker btw.