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To take the kids to the park at 7am?

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ViolentDelights · 16/03/2017 06:52

We have an hour and a half before we leave for school. They've been up since 6am. They're breakfasted, dressed and getting bored. This is a regular occurance but now the weather is nicer I had a brainwave that a trip to the park would help pass the time.
Or will we become the weird family of the village?

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bigarse1 · 16/03/2017 07:38

we do it all the time. 2 of my children have sleep disorders and are up from 4am. that combined with their other problems means they are too tired for the park when we pick their sister up from school. so we go before school or early in the holidays. its lovely and quiet and we make sure we go to ones that aren't near houses so don't disturb anyone. we also do the beach early was is beautiful

Trifleorbust · 16/03/2017 07:41

Why not? As long as they aren't banging pots and pans in the street, the noise shouldn't be an issue.

thehousewife · 16/03/2017 07:48

Well it depends on where it is, we have a park opposite our house and one of the neighbours does this, so we get woken up by screaming kids, her shouting blah blah blah, to be honest it annoys the shit out of me. Not everyone works 9-5. If you work shifts inconsiderate people really wind you up!! And if you are Emergency services on shift, we kinda need our sleep! Sorry for the rant!!! Just a consideration.

SouthernNorthernGirl · 16/03/2017 08:01

I would take them. I used to take my eldest to the village pond before school, to feed the ducks their breakfast. It was lovely.

However, on the waking up time - I agree with a PP - stay in their rooms until 7am.

minisoksmakehardwork · 16/03/2017 08:07

Do it! We've had a breakfast picnic before now during school holidays when kids were up early. They had great fun being the only ones in the park.

You do have to mind the dewy equipment so a towel or waterproofs is a must and to be considerate of households nearby I'd encourage the kids to curb screaming and shouting. But if they're sat at home twiddling their thumbs then it'd be that or the back garden. And I know which would cause more problems.

tinypop4 · 16/03/2017 08:26

I wouldn't do this but that is because I am too lazy. I therefore allow 1 show each on TV then quiet stuff like colouring and drawing. If I had your strength I would take them to the park so do it! I wouldn't be worrying about the noise on a weekday.

lalaloopyhead · 16/03/2017 08:29

I have very fond memories of going to the park with my Dad before school. It wasn't so much of a play park though, more of a walk to feed the ducks and look for squirrels.

It is only now that I am (much) older and have kids of my own to get ready for school that I wonder what time I used to get up for us to fit that in!!

Pacha11 · 16/03/2017 08:33

The park will be wet and they might get their uniforms dirty.
Apart from this, nothing wrong with going to the park at that hour.

armpitz · 16/03/2017 08:35

What a lovely idea as the mornings get lighter :)

paxillin · 16/03/2017 08:38

Early risers have a choice in my house, they can grab a banana and a glass of milk and play quietly in their bedroom or they get chores and extra homework from me. "Oh excellent, let's use this extra time you created out of my sleep constructively " They are remarkably quick at forming a quiet self entertaining routine at 5 or 6am.

fatmummy87 · 16/03/2017 08:47

I'd take them, lovely blast of fresh air before school will do them the world of good. Hopefully you can enjoy a nice flask of tea/coffee at the side.

purpleprickle · 16/03/2017 08:48

Just because you are up does not mean everybody else is. Everybody else on this forum is trying to be considerate and kind, shame there is always one who is not.

There is being considerate, and being a fuss pot.

A couple of young kids swinging or sliding isn't going to create much noise. Not to the extent it would wake a whole street up.

It is a normal weekday where it is expected that the majority of people will be up and about early, starting cars up, making their way to nursery, school, work etc. Not a Sunday where people generally expect peace and quiet till mid morning.

user789653241 · 16/03/2017 09:03

It may depend on the child's age, but wouldn't 7 till school time at park be too exhausting for them? Won't they become too tire in the afternoon at school?

RedSandYellowSand · 16/03/2017 09:04

Our local park used to have its gates unlocked at 7am. We were on first name terms with the park keeper for about a year.
Don't see a problem if it's within the official opening hours.

confusedandemployed · 16/03/2017 09:06

DD and I have started walking the dog before school. It's lovely and she really enjoys it.

Go to the park! Or for a walk, bike ride. Have fun!

pointstaken · 16/03/2017 09:10

There is being considerate, and being a fuss pot.

no one on the thread was being ridiculous, just making sure no screaming near people's windows. My kids don't start school until 9am, so don't have to get up until 8am.

Not everybody works Monday to Friday either, there is never an acceptable reason to wake up the neighborhood at 7am any day of the week, or make a racket in the middle of the night because YOU happen to be off the next day.

Everybody seems to agree going to the park was a great idea, it is just common sense and basic manner to keep the noise down so early. You are the only one who has an issue with that.

ChocChocPorridge · 16/03/2017 09:11

Do it. Me and mine once rolled up at Ruislip Lido at 7:30, DS1 still in his pyjamas, because we'd had to take DP to the train at 6:30, and I couldn't see the point in fighting traffic to get back home.

We had fun until it got busy, then went home for lunch. Was perfect.

RochelleGoyle · 16/03/2017 09:11

YANBU at all, great idea. Only possible hitch is the risk of dirty uniforms!

TheFairyCaravan · 16/03/2017 09:14

A couple of young kids swinging or sliding isn't going to create much noise. Not to the extent it would wake a whole street up.

You've nit met the kids who live behind me! There's definitely a "one up, all up" mentality in that house.

paxillin · 16/03/2017 09:17

My worry is the park would reward getting up at 6 when not needed. 5am next?

Nobody gets to create extra playtime out of my sleep in this house.

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 16/03/2017 09:40

Don't know why everyone is making a fuss over noise, it's a week day, a lot of people are already up and about and travelling to work. It's not Sunday.

Yes, because everybody in the world works between the hours of 9 to 5 Monday to Friday .

icanteven · 16/03/2017 09:48

I used to do that when they woke up at daft times every day. Lovely during the summer.

heidipi · 16/03/2017 09:54

I've done it when they were smaller, and at the weekend. Take yourself a flask of tea - sunny day, high energy levels, why not? No-one will have to queue for a swing

I don't get the thing about not everyone working 9 to 5. If you're going to worry about that, then it's not ok to go at 3.30pm in the afternoon either then in case someone is sleeping. Keep on top of noise levels, as you've already said you will.

MuminMama · 16/03/2017 10:24

Sounds like a great idea. Lucky kids. I'd just be mindful of the noise while you are in residential areas, but 7am is not 5am after all, it's not an unreasonable time to be out.

soundsystem · 16/03/2017 10:32

YANB at all U

Early morning park often means dogs, which is an added bonus for my DC!

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