To dread bank holidays?

[Nellie8]

I wish we didn't have bank holiday weekends. I've got 2 pre school kids and family stuff I have to go to.

I just like our routine and I like my job and I struggle with bank holiday weekends. It just seems too much time to fill. The noise is constant. My mum is difficult and expects certain things. My 4 year DD is very full on and often has mini meltdowns. She just wants to watch screens or she is so hyper (think loo rolls being run about, her emptying the washing machine, stuffing food down the back of the sofa).

I just feel I should be all positive about not having to go to work but I miss it.

Am I being an old misery guts?

Yes I have always hated them too, having been a single parent all these years.

You're just at a stage where your personal life is harder, less rewarding and less enjoyable than your professional life. Its more common with young DC then people will admit. Why do you think so many men have to work over so often?

Nail on head.

I don't work Tuesdays or Fridays so this is week 2 of having to entertain a 4 year old for 5 days in a row. And it's rained. Poured. Pissed it down. Still raining now.

It's not so bad if you can get out on the bikes or scooter or go to a National Trust or something. We've done garden centres for cake, cinema, swimming, soft play, baking, games and Disney films. I am out of money and ideas!

Id rather be at work.
DH in a mood, 2 kids (15&21) in bed, its stormy.

ill deep clean the kitchen i think