To feel sorry for the kids NOT the mother

[Gates]

Ok so yes Im off work bored and alot of things on my mind so prob wouldnt usually post something like this but hear goes.

So my neighbour a single working mum of 2 had just posted a pic of herself in work, saying shes jealous of all mums who are getting to spend quality time with their children this holidays while hers are with child minder...ok so I get that and usually would sympathise.

However its only a couple of weeks ago she had 1 week off to spend some "quality child free time" with her boyfriend who having days out fancy lunches etc while her kids were in school. Not to mention her girly holiday a while back where she had time off work.

So is it just me that has no sypathy surely if she was so botherd she would book time off to spend with the kids?

Feel sorry for them they are very rarely at home either with dad, grandparents or child minders/school.

I know its none of my business and I know they are well looked after physically but surely need some time with their mummy other than rushing them on the school run, collecting them from minder etc.

Mind boggles

OP - I get it. One minute bragging about child-free time, and the next, expecting sympathy for not being able to see her children.
penggwyn - the comment about the school run meant that the mother only spent time with her children then, and it was rushed.

the comment about the school run meant that the mother only spent time with her children then, and it was rushed.

And a horrible comment it is. What does the OP expect the mother to do about it?

It's not the worse thing to be working during school holidays - it can be rather nice!

I agree with you op, obviously you will see how much time she spends with her kids. I get what you mean with the "sad face" bollocks. Hope she gets lots of "you ok hun". Hope you have a better day tomorrow.