I am only in to day 2 of the holidays and already I can hear myself saying things to my Dc I really dislike.
They are aged 2 and 5 and tbh the 5 year old is driving me mad. She wants to be doing doing all the time and always with me. I understand it is a big adjustment the level of stimulation at home compared to school but it is driving me crazy.
Today I took them both out for 3 hours where they were running around a park playing with other kids and then we had a picnic. On return home DC 1 asked 'What are we doing now?' and I said that we would have a rest and relax and maybe watch some TV for a bit while DC2 had a nap.
However, it seems that whatever I provide is not enough DC1 is always wanting more. The younger child is more able to entertain himself.
I feel terrible as after taking them shopping to get some essentials (bread, milk etc) I was almost ready to run away. what with one moaning in the trolley and the older one asking for this and that and something else. Where did I go wrong?
I try to be reasonable and explain what we are doing now and next and think of things for them to do but there does come a point where I think ' play on your own for 5 mins!' (she is currently watching TV having sat on my shoulder asking what I am doing).
Is this just me or is anyone else experiencing this too?
DH helps when he gets home but grandparents seem happy to steer well clear so it is me who is left with the majority of childcare. this obviously does not help but it is reality.
Sorry for the rant. Tell me it is not just me!!!!! I am concerned that my comments to DC1 is upsetting her too as she keeps telling me she loves me etc etc so she is finding it hard too I think.