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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:
PhantomOfAllKnowledge · 04/01/2026 18:50

It's not obligatory to enjoy your family's company - have a nice week.

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:51

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:47

Where exactly does OP state that she doesn't have a job? Could you quote that bit for me?
What with you and the other doomplopper near the top of the thread it's quite enough to have anyone reaching for the gin.

I was able to be a samh with my kids and fortunate enough to have the choice. Are you jealous Pavement by any chance? I'm waiting with Trump for the quote as well.

JennyForeigner · 04/01/2026 18:51

Fourteen hours and ten minutes to go and if I hear 'poo' 'bum' or 'toilet' one more time I'm going to spontaneously combust us all into the heat death of the universe.

BobblyBobbleHat · 04/01/2026 18:52

bananabreadbatshit · 04/01/2026 18:50

We have a confirmed snow day. And likely the nursery will close too 🫠. Only saving grace is we have been told to WFH c/o the snow. ❄️

I'm so jealous, our school seems to be open no matter what!

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:53

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

You must be on the wrong thread because absolutely no where does it say that the OP doesnt have a job (and even if she doesn't, how on earth is that any business of yours)

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:53

Pavementworrier · 04/01/2026 18:42

I think yabu to not have a job (sorry!)

😂I do?!

Not every job is 9-5, Mon-Fri

OP posts:
TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:51

I was able to be a samh with my kids and fortunate enough to have the choice. Are you jealous Pavement by any chance? I'm waiting with Trump for the quote as well.

What on earth are you talking about? Confused

JM88Jen · 04/01/2026 18:54

Enjoy it! I am planning to do the same on my day off this week. 💕

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:54

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

This is very true, but we're not all miserable fuckers like yourself and are very happy that the OP (who may have also worked the entire Christmas break) is getting a day to herself.

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:54

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

This!! Ffs.

Morewoodonthefire · 04/01/2026 18:54

Newyearawaits · 04/01/2026 18:43

Thanks for your honesty.
I am looking forward to returning to 'normal' soon.
The Christmas holidays have enabled the horrible things in my life to resurface and it's been difficult to divert from them.
I apologise if I appear like a killjoy but that's the reality of my life and many others too.
Fwiw, I paint a smile on my face for relevant people.

Yes similar here, sending love 🌺

OP posts:
nomoremsniceperson · 04/01/2026 18:55

Yanbu, I'm at a stage where I find it great to be off with the kids and get sad when school starts again but I remember some holidays that were really difficult and the immense relief that the school start brought. Enjoy your first day of peace 😊

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:56

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:54

This!! Ffs.

Ffs WHAT?! Do you have an insight into the OPs work schedule? Do you know what she worked? or are you just a miserable killjoy

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:57

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

What on earth are you talking about? Confused

Read your response to Pavement regarding the job quote, I was agreeing with you, oh, fgs never mind...

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

coconutchocolatecream · 04/01/2026 18:57

Sometimes you just need a break from everyone else. I have wfh and around the house chores to catch up on tomorrow, but part of me is looking forward to getting back into a routine, including the usual periods of time alone.

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 18:57

TrumpDerangementSyndrome · 04/01/2026 18:54

What on earth are you talking about? Confused

I think they were agreeing with you and saying they are looking forward to a quote where the op said she didn't work.

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 04/01/2026 18:58

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Well work on it. It's an unpleasant personality trait

MummyInTheNecropolis · 04/01/2026 18:58

I’m excited for you OP! I’m back to work tomorrow (teacher) but my DD is grown up and spends very little time at home these days, so I’ve had the house to myself lots over the last 2 weeks, enjoying snacks and tv. It’s been wonderful but I am ready for a bit of routine now and looking forward to going back tomorrow.

lazyarse123 · 04/01/2026 18:58

SqishySqashmas · 04/01/2026 18:06

OP do you not realise that a large majority of people reading this will in fact be going back to work having had very little break at all.

What does that have to do with anything?
Op enjoy your day.

ThingsgetbetterwithalittlebitofRazzmatazz · 04/01/2026 18:59

I'm looking forward to Thursday which will be my first day to myself this year. I hope that's allowed as I worked all last week- I'm not sure on the exact rules some pp seem to be following for being allowed a day off 😉

IwannaspendchristmasontheM5 · 04/01/2026 18:59

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 18:57

I think they were agreeing with you and saying they are looking forward to a quote where the op said she didn't work.

Thank you, you've got it.👏

nc43214321 · 04/01/2026 19:00

Mine Doesn’t go back until Tuesday 😮‍💨 so ready for some peace!

IAmTheLogLady · 04/01/2026 19:00

Zippidydoodah · 04/01/2026 18:57

I guess I’m a miserable killjoy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yup. You do come across that way.
The op hasn't said she doesn't work.
As she pointed out not every one works 9-5.
Some of us worked shifts all over Christmas.
Doesn't mean we get to be cunty about it.
What does it matter to you what other people do.

RoamingToaster · 04/01/2026 19:01

I don’t work Mondays and will have the house to myself so also looking forward to it although place is a mess so I’ll end up spending time sorting it but I’m going to do it in peace listening to podcasts 😊