Between Christmas and New Year

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I’m a nurse but currently on maternity leave. I never usually get the time off between Christmas and New Year due to my job and will likely never get it again after this year, as this is my last child. So I really want to make the most of it. My DH is off and I have a 2 year old as well as the new born. It’s such a weird time of year, would people suggest a short break or days out?

I wanted to go away to break up the time but our plans have changed a bit. It’s a good time to go to London as it’s a bit quieter than normal.

I'd say it depends on your lifestyle the rest of the year. What do you crave? time away from home, doing something new? Or time at home as a family?

Have you got friends or family you want to go away with or that you want to visit?

Unless you have a burning urge to go away, I'd stay at home and plan some easy days trips and if you can, a bit of quality relaxation time (around childcare!), leave the kids with DH and have a massage, arrange a restaurant meal delivery kit, have some friends over when the kids are in bed for festive drinks...

We went to lanzarote when our eldest was 2 between Xmas and new year (inclusive). It was great. Really relaxing, warm but not too hot

For me I never want to go away . The days between Xmas and new year are where the front door is shut and the phone not answered . It's the only time of year for complete hibernation and quality time , lots of dog walks , roasts and picky bits , long lazy baths , days in pj's , telly , podcasts , Lego , puzzles and general embracing of slothness.

Could you book a pantomime? Maybe get a relative to babysit the little one?

We rented a little cottages in the Lakes and it was my favourite holiday ever. Just relaxing, going for walks etc in the beautiful surroundings.

Same here. Only time of year I don't know what day it is, I rather love that!

Personally, I love this time to stay in, let the kids play with their new toys and eat loads of delicious Christmas food and leftovers. We do see family and go ice skating in between too.

I could probably suggest some nice days out depending where abouts you are? X

Personally I could think of few things worse than going away in that week .
You'll probably be knackered with 2 DC, one a very small baby
Your DD will be starting to understand Christmas and want her toys that she gets.

Can you break the week up by hosting a family member for a night ?

I've never speny Christmas away from my house though and I tend to work a couple of days in between to stop me getting used to the lie ons .
My DC are adults now but there was always something they wanted to do, even if it was just bundling up and going to the park then watch TV (Barney anyone ? )

A few days at the seaside is lovely that time of year. Obviously not the right time for swimming etc but it's lovely to be walking along the beach.

I think you'd be better with a couple of days out rather than a break away. As you say you might not get this time again due to work. Your wee one will love spending time with you with new toys etc. Also having a new born could be tricky. Try and enjoy the time in between with no plans and no work. It's a lovely time!

You could plan to go out for a meal, walks, any festive markets etc. Or as someone else said plan a family get together between.