WIBU to just ask for a bit of time on my birthday?

[1stTimeMama]

It's my birthday on Monday. I have 4 young children, who are with me pretty much 24/7 (home ed, so doesn't apply when at groups etc.). My husband is in the forces, and has been away since the start of October, and is due back just before Christmas. I have a lot going on with various assessments on a couple of the children.

Anyway, my parents are coming to visit for my birthday, and I'm pondering asking for a few of hours to myself. Maybe get my hair done, have a wander around the shops etc. But I just feel really guilty about it!

WIBU to ask to spend some of my day to myself?

Definitely not being unreasonable

Why would you feel guilty about spending time on your own?

Shy bairns get nowt OP. Hope you have a good birthday.

Are you suggesting leaving your DCs with their Grandparents for half a day while you get your hair done, have a look in the shops, and have a nice lunch on your own?

Why on earth would you feel guilty about that .

Your DM has at least one child. If you said to her 'what I would really like is some time to myself to get my hair done, have a peaceful lunch and a look in the shops' then she would totally understand.

@LagunaBubbles, because I don't generally get to.

I've always had the view that they're my children, my responsibility, so I've never expected anyone to have them for me. My parents are travelling a fair distance to come and see us, and it just doesn't sit well that I'd be leaving them at home with my children, whilst I go off and do my own thing.

No harm at all in asking. Everyone needs a break at times. Your parents may enjoy having them to themselves anyway!