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9 year old wants entertaining......

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Beandoodle · 17/03/2024 11:56

Single parent to 9 & 12 year old boys 65% of the time, work 4 days as a nurse.

Yesterday eldest went out with a mate so I took youngest out to a 'cat cafe' then out for lunch. 1700 two of his friends came for a sleepover, pizza 🍕 delivery. This am I've made pancakes 🥞 and they've played. About to drop other two home, 9 year old pipes up 'where are we going/what are we doing this afternoon'. AIBU to expect him to entertain himself/play with his brother this afternoon so I can sort the house and recover myself!??

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Froggy99 · 17/03/2024 11:59

No you’re not being unreasonable to want to stay at home. Your child was asking what you are doing, just tell them you aren’t doing anything 🤷‍♀️

Cas112 · 17/03/2024 12:01

No you're not being unreasonable but that's kids for you 😂

Notimeforaname · 17/03/2024 12:01

"I'm having a day to do things I want/need to do, you can play here or watch something."

Semeliner · 17/03/2024 12:03

He’s just asking as he wants to know. Tell him it’s a chill day. What’s the point of this post?!??

Beandoodle · 17/03/2024 12:05

Froggy99 · 17/03/2024 11:59

No you’re not being unreasonable to want to stay at home. Your child was asking what you are doing, just tell them you aren’t doing anything 🤷‍♀️

I have now, it wasn't well received! 😏

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Beandoodle · 17/03/2024 12:06

Semeliner · 17/03/2024 12:03

He’s just asking as he wants to know. Tell him it’s a chill day. What’s the point of this post?!??

Just looking for a little mutual support!

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