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Feel a bit mean, but so excited for tomorrow

333 replies

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:04

Dh back to work
Dc back to school

I am the type who normally feels sad holidays are over and kids are back and so on, but this holiday hasn’t been great and I cannot wait for 9 am tomorrow.
I intend to stop at the shop for treats and spend until pick up watching Netflix shows…blissfully alone! (aside from the dogs-who are no trouble)

OP posts:
Taweofterror · 05/01/2026 10:51

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 10:49

What about every day highs?

What are you even on about?

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 10:56

Taweofterror · 05/01/2026 10:51

What are you even on about?

Can people enjoy every day highs too or just lows?

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 10:57

Taweofterror · 05/01/2026 10:50

No she wasn't. She was encouraging op to enjoy herself? Your response to that was really odd and out of proportion.

Yes she was. "I can't do xyz so show me pity"

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 10:58

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 10:49

What about every day highs?

What about them?

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 11:00

We are in Yorkshire. Hoping school is open tomorrow because I cant bloody wait.

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:00

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 10:58

What about them?

Can people enjoy every day highs too or just lows?

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 11:02

SENcatsandfish · 04/01/2026 23:37

I cant wait for tuesday when they're back at school. Having SEN kids as a single mum is damn hard. Back to routine for all of us.

My not yet diagnosed autistic three year old is destroying the house. He will get thrown through the door of the school nursery!

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 11:04

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:00

Can people enjoy every day highs too or just lows?

People don't enjoy lows, that's what makes them lows. And yes of course they can enjoy highs.

What on earth are you on about?

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 11:05

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 11:02

My not yet diagnosed autistic three year old is destroying the house. He will get thrown through the door of the school nursery!

I remember that lock down meme... If the scientists don't find a vaccine soon, the parents will!!!

SENcatsandfish · 05/01/2026 11:10

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 11:02

My not yet diagnosed autistic three year old is destroying the house. He will get thrown through the door of the school nursery!

Haaa oh I remember the early years. Rough as fuck.

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:11

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 11:04

People don't enjoy lows, that's what makes them lows. And yes of course they can enjoy highs.

What on earth are you on about?

Brilliant. So PP didn't need to throw a pity party because OP is excited for her day.

ThatCyanCat · 05/01/2026 11:15

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:11

Brilliant. So PP didn't need to throw a pity party because OP is excited for her day.

I was going to ask, but you know something, I've decided against it.

Taweofterror · 05/01/2026 11:16

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:11

Brilliant. So PP didn't need to throw a pity party because OP is excited for her day.

It's honestly really weird that you chose that light-hearted post to respond to. There were people having a go at the op because they assumed she didn't work and they had to. That person you've responded was not one of them

They mentioned not having a day to themselves in a very light hearted, non self pitying way while encouraging the op to make the most of it.

yorkshiretoffee · 05/01/2026 11:26

Morewoodonthefire · 05/01/2026 08:41

SNOW DAY!!!

That serves me right for getting excited about having something just for me 😩😅

O what a shame!

At least you know now never to post about something you are looking forward to, unless you've checked that every single person on Mumsnet can also benefit from it.

DandyDenimScroller · 05/01/2026 11:29

Morewoodonthefire · 05/01/2026 08:07

Ffs 🤦‍♀️

I preferred Jordan

Oh nooooo jon is gorgeous 😍

ktopfwcv · 05/01/2026 11:52

Taweofterror · 05/01/2026 11:16

It's honestly really weird that you chose that light-hearted post to respond to. There were people having a go at the op because they assumed she didn't work and they had to. That person you've responded was not one of them

They mentioned not having a day to themselves in a very light hearted, non self pitying way while encouraging the op to make the most of it.

Didn't come across as lighthearted to me. It came across as "well I don't get one so poor me but have fun nevertheless"

I agree that all the other race-to-the-bottom posts are equally as cheesy.

Booksandsea · 05/01/2026 11:59

My partner is back at work and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Can get the baby back in routine, no more making endless meals/snacks/drinks and having to go out constantly. We didn’t get out pjs until 11 and having a lovely chilled day with her toys and books. Been looking forward to this!

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 12:32

SENcatsandfish · 05/01/2026 11:10

Haaa oh I remember the early years. Rough as fuck.

Broke another kitchen cupboard yesterday and flushed a toy down the toilet today. 🍷__

TheEllisGreyMethod · 05/01/2026 14:48

landlordhell · 04/01/2026 19:30

Where is that?

Wales, we're quite rural though

KhakiAnt · 05/01/2026 18:35

It’s so funny just how many jealous people on this thread are showing their arse 😂 taking aim at unemployed people, sahp, part time people or just anyone that may have some time outside of work to enjoy themselves. I think OP was right to enjoy her life, hope she had a lovely day!

NewYearss · 05/01/2026 18:43

I am so looking forward to tomorrow and hoping the schools are open and the roads passable. My dd was on an inset today so wouldn’t let me put the decorations away. I am so looking forward to a day where DH is at work I drop both little darlings off in the morning and can spend the day putting the house straight (followed by frowsting in front of the TV).
Are you working tomorrow OP or will you be able to carve out some Netflix time?

SENcatsandfish · 05/01/2026 21:01

Coffeeandbooks88 · 05/01/2026 12:32

Broke another kitchen cupboard yesterday and flushed a toy down the toilet today. 🍷__

What is it about toilets and sinks? I go in there and theres either a poo with no toilet roll so ive got a crusty bum hole running around somewhere. Or a blocked toilet with about half a roll of toilet roll. And toys in the sink, tiny little ones which are perfect for getting stuck. Im counting down the hours. Bye darling have a lovely day, shut door, thank fuck for that, nap time! 🤣🤣

Morewoodonthefire · 05/01/2026 21:04

NewYearss · 05/01/2026 18:43

I am so looking forward to tomorrow and hoping the schools are open and the roads passable. My dd was on an inset today so wouldn’t let me put the decorations away. I am so looking forward to a day where DH is at work I drop both little darlings off in the morning and can spend the day putting the house straight (followed by frowsting in front of the TV).
Are you working tomorrow OP or will you be able to carve out some Netflix time?

I’m picking up my benefits in the morning, ordering a Maccy D’s, lying on the sofa all day watching This morning, Loose women then Netflix

OP posts:
OhBumBags · 05/01/2026 21:10

Morewoodonthefire · 05/01/2026 21:04

I’m picking up my benefits in the morning, ordering a Maccy D’s, lying on the sofa all day watching This morning, Loose women then Netflix

This is terrible OP.

Have you never heard of a banking app?

Have your benefits paid straight to your account and then get Uber Eats to deliver.

You shouldn't have to suffer collecting benefits in the cold! Wink

Morewoodonthefire · 05/01/2026 21:12

OhBumBags · 05/01/2026 21:10

This is terrible OP.

Have you never heard of a banking app?

Have your benefits paid straight to your account and then get Uber Eats to deliver.

You shouldn't have to suffer collecting benefits in the cold! Wink

🤣 Good point and noted

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