To be feeling like this about spending time with my own child …?

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I’ll probably be flamed for this but I’m approaching the summer holidays with some trepidation. I have no right to be as I’ll have far more time to myself than most, but I just honestly think I’m not great with this age.

I have a 19 month old and I really struggle to get through the days! Term time isn’t so bad with groups and classes but I find the summer hard.

Am I the worst mum ever? Or can others sympathise?

I didn't enjoy summer holidays when my kids were pre schoolers TBH. I loved getting out and about places with my kids but in the holidays suddenly everything was much busier and more expensive too! I definitely relied on going out everyday to entertain them both and struggled being at home with them both.

So I know exactly how you feel.

No way! I bet lots of people feel the same. ☺️ It is hard.. you can only do your best.
Try to keep some structure if possible. Arrange to meet up for picnics. Check out local libraries as they often have holiday events. I think that as long as you have something ‘to do’ each day, even if it is just a really simple non event it keeps all the days from dragging into one.
good luck!

When mine was that age it was heavy going and constant so I do understand how you feel,A solution for you would be to find a childminder for maybe 2 days a week,giving you a break,some peace and knowing your little one is safe and having fun is worth its weight in gold. I did this with no guilt what so ever, I enjoyed my time and was able to catch up on my stuff and my little one enjoyed socializing with other kids win win! Try it!

@creamwitheverything - he does actually attend nursery for two days a week so I’m very lucky. I just find it hard as DH wfh so am conscious of making noise / mess and he naps for around two hours midday which I love but can make managing the mornings a bit tricky!

Oh I hear you. I have two pre schoolers and I have found these early years really tough. I am enjoying the developing independence and gradually being able to do more of what I actually enjoy doing (e.g. getting out on bikes) rather than just making it through each long day.

I think this is more common than you think.

Yep, everywhere you go there's suddenly bigger children monopolizing the place, groups are off, friends are off on holiday.