Weekends …

[Weekendssuck]

I have such a love/hate relationship with weekends. On one hand it’s a much needed break from work, school runs and various kids evening activities. But on the other hand they’re exhausting aren’t they? I would always choose just to stay in but of course with children in the mix that’s not really fair so I have to drag myself out. On days we do stay in the guilt is absolutely horrendous and takes away and benefit.

The working and school week just takes so much from me that to have to then spend the weekends out and about and making decisions and doing things is just so difficult.

Not to mention how much prep is involved at the weekend for the following week! Food shop, washing etc. It’s all so draining.

Am I alone in this or do others feel the same?

You’re speaking to someone on their 5th coffee and browsing MN… I’ll put on ozark in a while.

I have so many plans - but not much accomplished. Washing and drying nearly done. Ingredients piled up on the chopping board which is nearly as good as finished right?

If I can muster the energy I’ll hit the “go” button on the robot hoover.

Glad it’s not just me!!

You don't have to spend weekends out and about it is not compulsory.

A whole day not going out is ok.

Would online shopping be easier or more stressful? (It can be really difficult not knowing what time they will arrive and it all arrives at once to be dealt with. )

And think about after school activities. One each is enough. (Unless after school which is a bit easier)

You need to pace the race for you too. You are an important person in the family too. It is ok to meet your needs as well as the children's.

It's the change in routine I struggle with.

I hate having to get up and out in the morning but my weekdays are better for it.

Getting out before 1 at the weekend is a real challenge!

I find the week exhausting, I try to go to the gym in the morning, after work is school pick up and an evening of cooking, cleaning, feeding, bathing and putting them to bed. Not forgetting laundry, life admin, socialising on the phone/online and planning. I get no me time in the week. I try to do food shop little and often as I find it less stressful that way and I drag the kids with me after school for them to go wild in the supermarket.
I refuse to go out every weekend as I will burn out and actively choose to schedule in some weekends in. Tbh my young children seem to enjoy days in to watch their tablets and play with their toys. If I can be bothered I will bake with them which to be honest it usually comes in a box!