Wanted some advice from more seasoned mums who’ve lived through toddler years. I am currently on mat leave with DC2. I will be going back to work next September and have signed up DC2 to join DC1 at amazing childminder three days a week (Tu,Wed, Thurs). I work 3.33 days a week(Wed-Fri) and in-laws will have children one day (Fri). Childcare is covered by funded hours as it is term-time only - my mum comes and stays during half terms to help. I have not asked work whether I would be able to change working days to relieve in-laws of their day but I know childcare days cannot be changed to fit my working pattern.
This means I will have one day my children go to a childminder and I will be home. I think it may be helpful to prepare meals, clean, exercise etc. Things I won’t be able to do as easily with a 1 and 2 year old. Worried I’ll be missing my children though as the reason I applied to work part time was to spend more time with children! I’d love to hear people’s opinions as this feels like an unconventional set up!
YABU - you can’t send your kids to childcare when you’re at home. Reduce days at childminder.
YANBU - a day to take care of the household sounds like a dream and will benefit the whole family.