To hide from my children?

[whatonearthishappenin]

Just that really… I’ve been up since 6 am with my two children alone. We’ve been to ballet and will be shortly heading to tennis. I’ve just come upstairs for 15 minutes to sit on my bed alone. The noise is getting too much. They are 6 and 3… and I can hear them pottering around downstairs. Am I being unreasonable to leave them to it?

Leave them to it as long as they are safe.
Make sure they could get to you.
Deal with the carnage they cause later.

Lock yourself in the loo for a few minutes and breathe. Hope you feel better soon.

Im sure theyre in bed now, and you've got some peace, but if you feel the same tomorrow, don't worry about taking a few minutes!

Provided they are safe, they will be fine. I often take a bit longer than necessary to make a cup of tea or make the beds! In fact, i find my two (similar age) play better together when im not in the room 😁