Not to arrange to see my friend this weekend ?

[Flowersandpetalswithbuds]

It's my first long weekend/time off since Xmas. I have DH & DC At home. I'm shattered from working a lot of hours lately doing overtime. My Friend asked me what my plans are this weekend. I replied with a long list of things I need to do (which tbf some are quite mundane eg washing, buy Easter eggs etc) plus the stuff I'm doing with Dh & Dc. I kind of feel like my reply was unintentionally flavoured with a bit "I'm doing XYZ, my 4 days are quite full so I have no time to see you". I do want to see my friend but cannot see how i will fit her in.
Am I overthinking this ? Friend has DC at home and is not alone all weekend.

Are you just inventing a problem? She didn’t ask you to meet, you didn’t refuse, you simply stated what you are doing, and now you’re feeling guilty in case you sounded as if you had no time to see her, even though she’s shown no signs of wanting to see you?

I’m a fan of clear communication: “Stuff to catch up on this weekend but would love to meet up soon - how about x date?”

Yes. You're overthinking it.

Sounds like just what you need - 3 days of family time and chores and some fun with your friend on the fourth day.

I'm going against the grain here, I think a break from your usual routine by seeing your friend is what you need. You need to refresh your batteries and prevent burnout by prioritising your MH. Spending time with your family is what you do all the time so is not a break. You need to see different people and have a change so book lunch or a quick coffee.

Washing = put a timer on the machine before bedtime so the cycle is done by the morning. You just need to hang it out or tumble dry it after breakfast.

Food shopping - do it online and click and collect it or go alone early in the morning. Max 2 hours including buying easter eggs.
Meal plan & book a few online deliveries over Easter to save you time.

Chores = get everyone involved and stop being a martyr. House work shouldn't take a 4 day Bank Holiday weekend to complete leaving no time for fun.

She asked your plans. You told her. Nothing more to it.