It’s been one of those days, two DC, 3 and 5 and ZERO energy - alone

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What do you do on days like this ? Or do you not have days like this ? I have a health condition which causes me to suffer from pretty bad fatigue.

I have felt exhausted this entire Easter holiday, I was working as well as having some days off but staying away from home with my mum and the kids and I’m just absolutely shattered.

we got home last night and today I’ve just been on my own with the kids as my husband has gone to work.

no energy all day and tomorrow it’s back to work and school.

in any case, I really struggle to entertain the kids and keep everything running on days like this. Everyone ends up frustrated and it’s a bit of a shit show. But I just don’t have the energy to do much.

what can one do with kids on days when you feel totally crap and just need to rest ?

Cuddle up and read or put on a talking book.
Get them involved in cooking.

DO NOT beat yourself up. Save precious energy

I think it’s nigh on impossible tbh, getting mine out and into softplay was the most rest I was going to get. It’s a bit easier than trying to contain them at home imo.

Same set-up here. Mine are 5 and 3. Husband overseas for work for a few days and I am broken from a viral infection.

I rely on crafts. Also dress-up and get them to put on a play for me. The RSC won't come knocking any time soon but it was fun.

Also, they bring me stuffed toys and I pretend to fix them because I am the vet and they are zoo keepers.

Sending you a hug and solidarity

You all survived, that is success in my book.

I think lots of people have some support whether that's dh, family, friends, older kids or child care. Doing it all on your own is relentless.

Do they have shared interests? That makes it easier.

• make play dough, then play with it
• make biscuits/cake, then eat it. They’d probably love splashing about at the sink “washing up” too.
• decide on a meal (lunchtime floor picnic indoors?), make a menu card/recipe, go to the shops to buy the food, come home and make it
• a very, very long bath. My nieces and nephews of a similar age love a disco bath with glowsticks and music - doesn’t have to be at bath time!
• anything craft based

I’d accept a bit of mess/chaos if it buys you peace and quiet. They can help you tidy up as much as possible, then snuggle them up for a film whilst you finish clearing up at a more gentle pace. Get them to tidy at the end of the day too, so you can crash out once they’re in bed. Absolutely all about survival!