I guess this shows that I work too much

[AndiPetersblender]

My kids have covid but are well. I'm enjoying this week so much. Usually my life Monday to Friday is work, then bedtime routine. Weekends are having to see people, feel that I should take the kids out. This week has just been bliss.
So many other parents are moaning about a week stuck in but they're the ones to do all pick ups. I'm not senior enough to be able to cut my hours and the thought of how little time I actually spend un-busy, un distracted, un shouty, un multitasking.
I used to think this was why I loved holidays, but even that i spend thinking what's next, what's the weather tomorrow, how long should I give for the journey home, which route should I take?
Anyone else?

I don't think it shows toy work too much. It just shows you enjoy some down time. I don't work at all and I loved it when we had to isolate. All pressure off.

I hated isolating because we couldn’t get fresh air and walk. I kind of miss lockdown though because we did loads of walking on evenings and weekends without the usual routines. So I kind of know what you mean.

DS (5) and I have both had covid this week. I've been really quite unwell, but he's been fine. I tried to work through but after 2 days it was clear I was too poorly, so took Thurs and Friday off (I haven't taken sick leave for years. First time i had covid I worked through it (from home), as was in previous job and we were in crisis mode at that point... am sure it contributed to Long Covid). I'm a huge workaholic, so knew this meant I was feeling properly ill.

Most of it has been spent lying on the sofa whilst DS plays, or watching TV together. A bit of cleaning, but am exhausted after half an hour, so only in fits and starts.

I was thinking tonight that this is the most "restful" break I've had for 3 years - since our last summer holiday before the pandemic - , and probably the most time I've spent cuddling my son since he was a baby (though it's been me that's needed the cuddles from him!)

I get it .