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Am I missing out?

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UtterlyFedUp11 · 06/05/2023 09:38

My siblings are all going into London to take part in the atmosphere of the coronation (obviously they know they won’t actually see anything but just want to go). I did get invited but as I have small kids I felt it was going to be a tiring day for them so declined. I’m feeling a little upset as I could have easily caught the train and stayed for a little bit as we only like around 30 minutes train ride away. But I know I made the right decision for my kids. Would you have gone? Youngest is 2.

Im not well at the moment mentally anyway so I feel I might be over thinking this. I just feel sad sitting here with no plans whilst it feels everyone else is having a good time. My street not doing anything either. Am I sad to be just sitting here with the kids and not doing anything? I’m going to get done arts and crafts in a bit and get them to make things to remember the day by.

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HappiestSleeping · 06/05/2023 09:40

Personally, I think you've dodged a bullet. Then again, the coronation is of very little interest to me. From a historic point of view, I may watch Crown being placed on head for five minutes, but that's about all I'll be able to stomach of it.

Hopefully it will be a good day to go to the shops as everyone will be watching it.

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 06/05/2023 09:46

Taking small children into a crazily crowded city on a drizzly day would not be overly fun.

Make crafts and pop it on the Tv. If you feel like going out lots of local places will have coronation themed cake or biscuits to have with a coffee.

whatkatydid2013 · 06/05/2023 09:48

If you feel that way I’d something fun at home just as a family to celebrate. Do a bit of baking with the kids now and then sit down and have a picnic in front of TV and watch a bit. When they get bored/restless switch to doing something else and remind yourself what a pain it would have been when they got that bored in London while it was super busy.

happypoobum · 06/05/2023 09:50

God no! You will have a much better view from home and it’s set to rain most of the day.

ILoveCakeLikeTheToriesLoveRippingTaxPayersOff · 06/05/2023 09:51

No you're not, it's going to be hell in London. Loads of people have been arrested already.

UtterlyFedUp11 · 06/05/2023 09:58

Thank you everyone. We’re just getting into our party clothes now. I know it makes sense but I just feel like I’ve missed out on so much over the years mainly due to my depression and also have young kids.

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whatkatydid2013 · 06/05/2023 10:12

I hope you have a lovely day :)

fortnumsfinest · 06/05/2023 12:56

I think you've answered your own question op by saying you know you've made the right decision for your children

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