To think my Dcs do too much?

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And it is my fault, because for whatever reason I find being at home with them almost unbearably stressful. Time passes so much faster and so much easier when we’re out of the house. So today has been

Outdoor forest playgroup 10-1130
Home for lunch 12-1 (stopped at supermarket)
1-3:30 went to feed the ducks then play on the park
345-430 gym class

Home for 5, tea.

Days I have them both are always similar. Days I have just one child are a bit more chill.

is anyone else the same? Is it too much?

It's a busy Saturday and can be good for active kids. I think it's great of they can explore hobbies. Do they like it?

I'm the same to be honest. Much prefer being out and busy as the day goes quicker. Mine do sometimes ask for chilled days at home though and they do get tired so I've toned the days out a bit recently. Think I forget sometimes after long days at school and nursery they need a rest sometimes.

I don't think there's any problem keeping everyone busy, as long as they are enjoying the activities and not feeling overtired.

Why do you find it so stressful being at home with your children? Do they fight? Argue? Whine? How old are they?

Do your children enjoy all the activities you make them do? How often are they asking for chilled days?

I'd be concerned that they're telling you they want some downtime time and you're ignoring them. I'd also be concerned that you're teaching them that they need to be entertained all the time. The more they're at home the more they can learn to entertain themselves. Surely that what you want isn't it? A peaceful time at home.

It’s really important children have downtime and time to actually be bored, because they have to learn how to occupy themselves.

That’s an incredibly important skill you need to teach.