I've gone for a walk

[longdistanceclaraclara]

I've walked out of the house. Kids have been annoying ( making food for lunch yesterday that they didn't take to school, opening cans of Diet Coke they don't drink, making drinks with ice that they don't drink, etc) husband is fighting with them
So I've removed myself from the situation. It's a beautiful evening, I'm in the park and wondering when they'll all notice dinner isn't appearing at the usual time.

I'm totally fucked off with all of them.

Do you think they'll notice?!

Enjoy the park & I hope it brings you some peace

There's a late night coffee shop open on the corner isn't there? Or an exhibition on somewhere?

Probably once they are hungry.

Good for you. My son is being a rat bag tonight and if we were older I’d definitely have walked out! Instead he’s sulking in bed.

Enjoy the peace and don’t rush back. In fact, go get yourself some food and a glass of wine in a beer garden and let them fend for themselves 😂

I was going to say something similar to @Chocolateorange22 . Grab yourself some fish and chips.

I've done that before. Enjoy!

Enjoy the beautiful weather.

will they call you?

You do what you need too. My mum used to do this when me and my brother were brats. She left and went to the neighbours for a coffee. Obviously we didn’t know at the time but it worked.

Thanks all. @Willmafrockfit we shall see. I've probably scared them but they're 13 (twins) and can fend for themselves a bit!

Enjoy the peace and quiet. I have so done this. Sometimes it's good to use shock tactics.

Well done! I have a 13 yo so I can only imagine what it’s like with two.

I think I need one of those signs in the kitchen that says “abuse of our employees will not be tolerated” like they have in the DSS offices.

Unfortunately I think you may have to stay out wandering the streets for hours - if you go back too soon, they'll just be there waiting for you to sort tea!

So the children are at home with your husband?

Fuck it then. They are safe, there is an adult in the house. Go and find a cafe/pub/restaurant and have dinner.

Who cares? Go to the chippy and leave them to it!

Definitely! DH would remove himself when it got beyond him, I was a bit more resilient plus DS was younger, but there were times I did the same when he was a teenager.

They are 13. DH is at home. It's no different to you arranging to go out with a friend.

My suggestion would be to message DH and let him know you are OK, but frazzled and you will be back, you haven't left for good, and can he get them fed in the meantime. Keep him in the loop.

You’ll have to stay out a LONG time for teens to notice. They’ll just think you’ve gone to Tesco to get something for dinner and wait for you to return!

I did this once. Took myself off to Premier Inn for the night. It was bliss!!!

What's the issue with the ice? I can give you the recipe if you like?!?!

2 13 year olds, fuck dinner!, go and buy yourself a a solo holiday!!

It’s nice to go for a walk a very good form of exercise especially after meals where it’ll help keep your weight down

I did this once, I was out for over 3 hours. I really don't think anyone noticed 🥴

You might need to rest after your arduous walk and take some refreshments at a wayside hostelry.

They're safe with an adult. Go get dinner anywhere you fancy, and if there's a cheap b&b or hotel nearby, look at the prices and seriously consider it. You'll manage without a change of clothes for one night. And the hotel is likely to have spare chargers for a phone.

Alternatively if there's a nice pub or bar, go there after your dinner for a couple of hours. Either way, don't go home until you're relaxed and willing to.

My DD’s were once being such a pain, sort of play fighting but with a load of noise and making the dog join in with barking, - I pleaded with them to tone it down, but they just wouldn't. Dh was away for work.

Absolutely up to here, I got in the car and drove for over 2 hours to a friend I hadn’t seen for ages. When she opened the door I said, ‘I’ve run away from my kids - can I stay the night?’
Had a great evening, drove back the next day.
Dds (now both in their 40s) were maybe 10 and 13 at the time.

Apart from the shock that I’d actually do such a thing, they were fine. I didn’t regret it at the time, and never have since.

Dds (now both in their 40s) were maybe 10 and 13 at the time.
Apart from the shock that I’d actually do such a thing, they were fine. I didn’t regret it at the time, and never have since.

Love that! You were brave, my siblings and I would have loved it if my mum had done that 😂

Would have had a massive sleepover, and been traumatised for months after watching unsuitable horror movies...

I did this last night. Found a hotel with a view and sat with a rosè and a book. I can HIGHLY recommend it!!