To be feeling quite so relaxed about dd boarding one night pw?

[Cammelia]

She asked to do it and I've chosen a night when she has to stay at school late for swim squad anyway

But am I actually supposed to feel so pleased that it gives me and dh a bit of a breather

if she's happy with the arrangement, you're allowed to be happy too She'll have a great time.

Better than finding any old babysitter for that 'breather' like many parents do.

make good use of your evening off, enjoy some time with your dh.

She did it a couple of times towards the end of last term and really liked it so we've made it a regular thing this term.

Why not? She'll love it; and you can have sex on the sofa - or the kitchen table if you feel like it!

Can't see the issue tbh.

My dds go to their Dad's for half of the week, although I do see them after school every day for their tea - I think it works really well. We never get fed up of each other! I sometimes breathe a sigh of relief when they leave because I can have some peace and quiet.

OMG the "S" word wisteria

No, was more thinking we can eat later than we usually have to and can have an uninterrupted conversation before I fall asleep on the sofa

• sorry is your sex drive with mine? - lost down the back of the sofa (where I am normally asleep as soon as I sit down).

Staying with friends or family, no problem.

I was just toying with whether I should be feeling guilty or not at her staying at school

she'll have fun.

It is a nice compromise. I Boarded FT and as DPs were abroad only saw them at the 3 main holidays - that was too much for me. Weekly would have been great too. If she has good friends and the school has a good system of Prep time and relaxation time she will do well.

Just read mallory towers whilst she is away from home, you'll be jealous of her not guilty.

Also like to add, a friend of mine begged her mum to let her board, her mum really wasnt sure about it but eventually said she could give it a go, Bella never stopped boarding and absolutely loves it, still!! (she's nearly 17 now!)