To find the days in between Xmas and new year depressing?

[manboywomengirl]

I don't mind Boxing Day but today I feel very blah and down in the dumps like I don't know what to do with myself. My daughter is at her dads till tomorrow so I'm going to the shop to get a few bits I need then home for a shower and some wine and dinner later on. However, I just feel like I should be doing something else. I feel antsy and unsure of what I am meant to be doing.

What is everyone else up to?

I like it, dh and I both of work and spending time with the kids. We've just been on a hill walk, on our way home for hot baths and to watch a film.

@shouldistop

I like it, dh and I both of work and spending time with the kids. We've just been on a hill walk, on our way home for hot baths and to watch a film.

You make it sound idyllic...my kids are bickering non stop. The weather is drizzly and my teenage ds is watching YouTube at a ridiculous volume. I wish they'd all get back to school and the office!

@Comedycook my kids are too wee to bicker they're 5 and 1.

@dementedma You mention exercise classes being cancelled, are there any you can do from home or do they all need specialist equipment? One of the things that got me through the two big lockdowns was doing an exercise class daily with my usual group.

(I mean, online! Sorry, that wasn't very clear.)

Feel 100% like that. Worse, it’s my birthday on Jan 1. I’m always hit with the bleakest depression. Another year and all I’ve done is be a Mum and scrape by. I think even the dog is disappointed in me. Can’t think of any way out of the blues so just have to sit with it.

I love this week. There’s no pressure to do anything, the fridge is still full, the chocolate and Baileys aren’t finished. Deep joy.