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AIBU?

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The summer holidays are going too quickly...

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ReanimatedSGB · 20/08/2019 15:03

OK, when DS was younger I used to find the holidays a bit of a challenge, but now he''s in his teens I genuinely enjoy them. We don't have to get up early, we can lie around in our PJs for most of the day, and then go out for a nice walk if it's not pissing down, and maybe finish up with tea in a pub somewhere. And I'm realising today that we only have a couple of weeks left. AIBU?

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checkingforballoons · 20/08/2019 18:39

Definitely going too quickly. I’ve got a bit too accustomed to having a leisurely cup of tea in bed in the morning whilst DS plays a game on my phone

Choice4567 · 20/08/2019 18:42

I’ve loved spending time with DD6 but I’m totally out of ideas to entertain her. Seems like we go to the park and library everyday. Even then that doesn’t fill up all the hours - how do people entertain the children for this long? I’m exhausted!

formerbabe · 20/08/2019 18:43

@MyDcAreMarvel wow, I'm in awe!

I only have two and I'm exhausted, the house is a mess.

I wonder if more extrovert people enjoy the school holidays more. I'm quite introverted and really need time alone. I think it's why I struggle.

seven201 · 20/08/2019 18:50

I'm a teacher so am enjoying the break from other people's kids and loving spending time with my 3 year old. I am however fed up of pushing swings!

Jurassicmuma · 20/08/2019 18:56

I only work two days a week and do the same in the holidays. I'll be gutted when the holidays are over. I love spending all this time with my kids. Their behaviour is better and we have the best time, it doesn't have to be expensive. I don't want normality to resume

IdentifyasTired · 20/08/2019 18:59

Mine are younger (9, 7, 4 and 15 months) but I 100% agree with you.
I love the holidays, as do they. Summer always goes by so quickly.

Tumbleweed101 · 20/08/2019 19:05

I love the holidays. My own working hours reduce and I love the lack of rushing to do school runs etc. Even when I do go to work I don’t have to get the children ready too like I do on a school day.

So yes, it’s going to fast!

MinisterforCheekyFuckery · 20/08/2019 19:07

When I had one child I couldn't understand why some parents wished the summer holidays away- I always wanted longer! Now I have a 5 year old and a crawling, non-sleeping baby it's a different story. Loved the first two weeks but now I'm counting down the days. Baby needs to get back to his normal routine, the 5 year old needs the structure and stimulation of school and I'm looking forward to getting back to work so I can occasionally go to the toilet in peace.

MinisterforCheekyFuckery · 20/08/2019 19:10

I'm the same formerbabe, the lack of solitude is one of the hardest aspects of parenthood for me and I definitely feel it more in the holidays.

Ahshitehesatitagain · 20/08/2019 19:23

Urgh. I truly hate it. My poor DC is being carted off left right and centre because I have to work. I resent it so much that I'm seriously considering putting in for parental leave next year (unpaid) because I'd rather be skint and off than skint and carting them off to be cared by others, it sucks. I want time with my kid!

StockTakeFucks · 20/08/2019 19:35

Way too quick. I actually dread going back to the routine and do this do that do the other and not enough hours in the day.

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ReanimatedSGB · 21/08/2019 18:35

I appreciate that your circumstances can make a difference - I have one DC, who is now in his teens, and part of the less-hassle factor is that I can do a shift at work and leave him with some money for his lunch rather than having to either lose money by not booking shifts or pay more in childcare than I would earn in a day.
And he's capable of amusing himself for long enough to give me downtime, too.
Maybe I posted partly to let parents of younger DC who are going up the wall at the moment know that it does get easier...

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boredboredboredboredbored · 21/08/2019 20:48

I've only had a week off this summer holiday with my teens. Their father has barely seen them. They keep themselves entertained well but I will not feel sad to see them back at school.

Willow2017 · 21/08/2019 21:00

Do parents of teens not have jobs?
Of course we do but some of us take some holidays with their kids! My youngest teen is back to school today but it's went too fast.
He has been away at camp part of it, our holiday was washed out, but we have had nice days out too between the rain. I love having them around all day (most of the time😉)

Only good thing is my grocery bill will go down again! They have hollow legs.😁

Rockbird · 21/08/2019 21:05

Yes they're going way too quickly. But I work in a school and DH is self employed so childcare isn't an issue for us. Would love a few more weeks.

Justabadwife · 21/08/2019 21:08

Yanbu
I haven't seen loads of dd (10) as I've been at work.
But the time we have spent together has been great, we've played loads of board games, we've been for walks, chips in the park and shopping trips.
Shes so loving and helpful. Shes quite happy to do her own thing and entertain herself as well.

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