To use my last day of annual leave for myself whilst DS is in childcare

[Rubberyduck]

I had 5 days annual leave to use by end of March. These were accrued on mat leave. I used one day for myself, this was actually the first day I had had without my son for 16 months as he stayed in childcare. I had lunch and read a book. It was bliss. That was 2 months ago. I have just used 2 more days to do DIY and worked like a dog (no time out for me AT ALL to ensure we had family time at the weekend) and one to have a day out with DS.

Which means I have one day left which I am taking next thursday before I 'lose it' via HR.

Am I selfish to use it for myself and keeping DS at childcare?? Especially so close to mothers day I feel mum guilt and I havent even done anything....

Definitely do it and not feel guilty!!

I have a day booked tomorrow and I’m going to do sod all housework and please myself!

Do it!!
I had saved 2.5 days for Feb half term but unfortunately we had lots of stuff on at work and people away so I couldn’t take it then. I ended up using 1.5 days when DS was ill and have booked next Friday off.
I’m not sure what I am going to do yet. I’m going to make sure the house is given a good clean on the weekend and the washing etc up to date so I don’t end up doing all that. I might go for a sauna at the gym and then come home and watch a film.

Thanks! Anyone suggest a good box set to watch? dh is making me wait to watch the crown together. Weve done designated survivor, stranger things...

I love greys anatomy. Any suggestions? I've not watched ER or House. Any good?

I think a binge with a packet of biscuit (all of em) may just be the ticket

Your dh "implied" your time with ds is precious.
I bet he has down-time.

YABU to feel guilty about it!!!

Not unreasonable in the slightest. Do it! It's important to have time to yourself.

I would use it for myself without a second thought. Enjoy.

House is good
Also a new one is “You” on Netflix.
It’s dark, but brilliant. Same lead actor as gossip girl.

Don’t feel any guilt.
I have friends who work part time and another who is a sahm but her DH works every weekend. They both put their dc’s in childcare so they have a me day.every week

You’ll be so refreshed. Do it!

Do it and enjoy it! I take a days AL maybe once every 2 months. I never feel guilt and I am a better parent for having time to recoup. I know lots of SAMH who use paid childcare occasionally for a break, especially those with no local support like me.

Thanks all. I will have a think about what to do with my day. Wish I could just wake up when I wanted tbh but that's off the list for sure with the nursery drop off! I may well 'slum it' and slip into my pjs for the day. Or go to the cinema if theres anything worth seeing. Thanks for the motivation to do nothing 😂