Weekends

[Coldwinterahead1]

I was dreading this weekend, kids activities cancelled etc but it's been a revelation so far. Yesterday we managed to have a lay in with toast in bed, got up finished all homework by 11am, cooked a hot meal for lunch, went for a walk, came home did all the housework and sat and watched a film In the evening with a "party tea" today instead of rushing about we are walking in the woods and then home to do whatever we like, no drama of doing housework or homework, I'm looking forward to ironing and rewatching Cranford this afternoon. I could honestly have every weekend like this.

Does anyone feel this way?

No

Yes

We like lazy weekends. We’re missing friends and family and like to be a bit busier than this, but it’s ok as long as DS can go to school. In summer we feel like doing more than in winter.

I am in Wales and coming to the end of our lockdown. I have a 4yo DS who wakes early (4:30 this morning) and is very active so I have found it challenging especially as we cant drive for exercise and we live in a city so can't get to the countryside for walks. Can't wait for next weekend when we can do things again. DS doesn't do planned activities at the weekend though so it never feels as though we are rushing around normally. We just head off where we want when we feel like it.

Yes, we’ve had a lovely weekend so far and I think it’s because the sun was out.
Spent the morning in the garden, tidying, sorting, trimming and filled my green bin ready for collection.
Kids went to a muddy field and had a kick about with DH.
In the afternoon DH cleared some junk from the garage and I started selling a tonne of stuff on line.
Some extra cash for Christmas and a clear out of perfectly decent stuff.
Felt very accomplished after weeks of deep deep depression & anxiety has crippled me.
It felt like I had turned a corner.

I suppose living in the country and having DT,s that play together helps as they entertain each other and don't ever get lonely. I'm an introvert so going out is a chore for me.

I've had terrible anxiety all week dreading the lockdown weekend in crappy weather, so to know it's been lovely so far has helped.

It's good that you are finding it better than expected OP :) I am also an introvert and would happily stay at home but DH and DS feel differently and I will admit it is easier to entertain DS out and about.

Next weekend he wants to go swimming, to softplay and the park. I want to go to the garden centre and a big Christmas outlet near us.

We tend to do activities in the week. I like the feeling that we are all home and settled, however, my dc are of age where they don't do as much as when they were younger, but each of their activities are key parts of who they are and they really miss them.

Totally agree OP. I think because we are all out at work/school/nursery during the week, we feel like this too, though usually feel like we have to go out, or have no choice because there is no other time to do certain things.

This weekend is lovely as there is no guilt around staying in all weekend. Yesterday we tidied up the garden and planted some bulbs. Today might go to the playground, but probably not much more than that.

No! I have a 2 year old!

The only baffling thing about your post is that you were dreading it

No I have a four year old!

Yes I feel the same OP mind you the good weather and nice bright day helped enormously yesterday. We had a lie in, had a lovely dog walk, then started to decorate our bedroom. We have teens so they entertain themselves although DS did come with us on the walk. Phoned Dm and DMIL. Topped it off with a takeaway and watched the Queens Gambit on Netflix with a couple of glasses of wine.

I was dreading it because children's activities cancelled and it just seemed like we were going backwards. I like order and routine so change is hard for me.

I think the age of the children will be key in how people feel about it. Those with younger children with short attention spans who struggle to entertain themselves will almost certainly find it harder.

What @Flatwhite32 and @tinkerbellla said.

But I’m really glad you’re having a nice weekend @Coldwinterahead1!

It has been fine with dd because she’s older. She went on a bike ride with a friend then a walk with another. Her dancing has reverted to zoom. She’s 12. I can imagine it being a nightmare for littlies.

The novelty will soon wear off , like it did in march

I’m on maternity leave with a 7mo and a 2yo. My weekends are more or less the same as the weekdays, it’s just that my husband is here too.

Would prefer usual activities open.

But can be a homebody as well.

Spot on @Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear! We are getting our kitchen done so there's lots of noise, dust etc in the house. I don't work on Mondays and Tuesdays, so I have no idea what I'm going to to with my toddler when the workmen come back tomorrow. I'm pregnant (30 weeks) with SPD too, so can't go on long walks either. DH doesn't WFH, so it's just me. Help!

No. By and large I haven’t minded staying in for Covid, but my kids are early teens. They are cadets who would have had a whole weekend of meaningful activities planned supporting veterans and being part of Remembrance Services. I also have another one who plays sports at county level as part of a league. Today I feel quite sad about it all. They are old enough to know and feel like they have lost almost a year of activities they love and it is starting to take its toll on them emotionally too...

I agree, I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel sometimes and it’s been nice to have less going on during lockdown. Now the children are older, they also have school sports on Saturday and with their other sports it sometimes doesn’t leave much time to relax. Most things are still ongoing here at the moment (pools, gyms and outdoor sports still going), but they run with me sometimes if they need to use up excess energy. Younger children are more challenging though, especially if you can’t travel.