To forget it all and get on a plane

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It's just too much

Have been served notice from our rental so trying to pack up, alongside day to day tasks of cleaning, washing, cooking, lunchboxes, uniforms etc

Trying to potty drain DD who is nearly 3 and also trying to get rid of her dummy.

Trying to sort out a new house we are hoping to buy.

Trying to sort out DSS as mum seems to be having a breakdown.

Trying to get a decent night sleep in a house that holds heat.

Alongside working and stressing about finances due to COL.

It's just too much. DH does his share but constantly at each others throats at present due to the stress.

AIBU to just book a holiday on the credit card for two weeks and hope it all sorts itself out while I'm away 😁

The obvious thing to drop is potty training dd and stopping the dummy. Leaving this for a few weeks or even months will get rid of a whole heap of stress when you've got so much else going on.

I know but I can't be doing with all the comments any more by childminder, grandparents, and other mums about how DD is a bit old for a dummy and the oh isn't she potty trained yet.

Just tell them that life is too stressful at the moment, which I can see it really is, and DD isn't ready yet. And ask if they'd like to do it for you, as that would be really helpful.

I know that sounds quite flippant of me sorry, but moving house is in the top 3 of life stresses, and being given notice means that you have no control over the timescale of things. So you must try and other delay other things where you can.

You've got an awful lot going on all at once! Like @SageMist said, maybe relax on the potty training and losing the dummy right now. Who gives a shit what other people think?!!! It's not like they'll still be using a potty and sucking on a dummy when they're 18! That was always my train of thought.
Maybe leave the nappy off for a bit with the warmer weather?
Honestly, focus on the priorities and then let everything else follow

Oh and your DD isn't even 3 yet! My DS potty trained fairly easily but my DD was already 3 by the time she got the hang of it. It doesn't matter a jot! Obviously if they're at school and still in nappies (NT obviously) then it might be more of an issue but stop stressing about that part of it all at least! Oh and DD was 3 when the dummies stopped.
Just prioritise and deal with things in a needs must order

Do what you need to do but only if you’ve a clear plan of paying it off, otherwise you’ll feel worse when you get back

Moving house is one of the most stressful things to do

I sympathise

With the potty training, when they're ready it doesnt take long. Dont stress yourselves out over something she's just not ready for yet

Thank you all

I'm trying to stay positive but some days it get a little overwhelming when I'm trying to tidy around boxes

I think I will hold off the potty training and dummies, whats another couple of months I suppose compared to a lifetime.

I just feel everything ATM is out of my control, I suppose I'm just trying to claw some of that control back. Stupid really, I mean has any one ever controlled a 2 year old 😬

Don't put an expensive purchase on the credit card until mortgage is completely sorted. You wouldn't want that to impact things last minute.

Agree with PP just leave the dummy and potty.

Try and take even an hour a day away from things. Nice walk, bath, coffee shop or whatever. This will all pass you just need to get through it. Sending love!

Feel for you.
i had the disapproval about potty training and dummies. One son wasn’t totally dry at night til he was seven. The other still had a dummy at home when he was in reception.
At times I felt a total failure
Both now v successful professional men with good lives.
wish I had ignored anyone else’s comments.