How do I unspoil my kids after Christmas?!

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The Christmas holidays have mostly been lovely this year, we've been very lucky to have had a good amount of time off. Kids are now 6 and 4 and so it has felt like the most relaxed Christmas we've had with children so far. We've visited family, and done lots of daytrips, with lazy days too. Generally speaking we have said "YES" to the kids - partly to give them a nice hol, but also mostly us to give us a bit of a break too if I'm honest! But I'm now worried routine is going to hit us all very hard tomorrow! No advent chocolate in the morning (my offer of porridge went down like a lead balloon today 😬), no TV/PJ mornings, and a school run etc to face... I suspect there isn't but does anyone have any magic tips for making it all a bit easier?? Good luck for tomorrow everyone!

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I think you make it about you 'getting' it; "ah mate I'm gutted we can't have chocolate in the mornings too, lets make pancakes on saturday morning" and "I know, I'd love to spend the day ice skating instead of having to go to work, what shall we plan for the weekend". That was it manages their expectations in the sense they know there's no compromise, so no point moaning. They're still very young, though, so I'd go for distraction rather than engaging/arguing.

Also, set your alarm for 30 minutes earlier than usual for your first few days back. I do it as it gives me extra time to just get ready for the day. DH gets up at ridiculous o'clock every day so sets breakfast and school stuff out - the 30 minutes is more for me to acclimatise.