Is there anything you wish you could do but can’t?

[HoneyOats]

Is there anything that you wish you could do but can’t as a lone parent?

mine are dating (yes unpopular I know) but I’d love to meet someone.
having a night/weekend to myself (haven’t had that in 10 years not even one night)
Go on holiday (dont feel confident taking the kids alone)
Go out without taking them all with me. Probably more but those are the main ones.

I’d be really interested to hear what other lone parents wish they could do but feel restricted from doing because they’re parenting alone.

I love going on holiday with the 4 of them, I very much struggle to get out but forced myself a few years ago to book a hotel for a couple of nights and seeing there faces was enough so several times a year I take them off here and there..in my head I keep telling myself how good it is for them to see and experience new things and if you search you get some good cheap bargains and days out where you go...All I want is better health, covid took it away and never fully recovered so running about and walking for long is no longer an option

ah sorry i meant abroad, weve been away in the uk but the weather is always rubbish so never feels like a proper holiday to me and kids have never been on a plane .

Just take them but go somewhere all inclusive with kids clubs if you can - the kids can get drinks, ice creams etc themselves and it gives them a bit more independence to order stuff etc… kids clubs have activities and night entertainment. Buffet style food so the kids will find something they like if fussy. Kids pools that are shallow in case they’re not competent swimmers yet. Just go for it. It’s easier than you think - I promise.

I’d say try closer in terms of transfers and flights and maybe start with a 5 or 7 day one to try it out.

Going for a long walk and just feeding the birds and talking about anything and everything. Can't walk far now

How many children do you have and what ages are they?
I took mine (6 and 4) abroad with a friend for the first time, and then on my own after that. As PP says an all-inclusive is easier than you think. In fact, easier than being at home with them! And you’ll most likely find other adults to chat to round the pool, etc

No I won’t be taking them they have Sen and would be too tricky alone.

Sorry this sounded abrupt but wasn’t meant to, I was rushing. Just that I know my limits and we stick to UK short breaks like a weekend away etc if I had a partner I wouldn’t question it.