It is only week 2 and kids are driving me mad with their constant need to be busy. They always wake up earlier in the holidays about 630 they know they are not allowed out of their rooms till 7am and some mornings are ok but others they do nothing but whinge. I have started to let them go downstairs on their own and get a drink they are 7 and 5!! I wont do breakfast till 730 this takes about 20 mins and are usually finished by about 750 they then go upstairs to get dressed and clean their teeth and are ready for the day by 810. Drives me mad because they don't get the idea of chilling or a lazy morning!!! They both adore school and the stimulation it brings unfortunately however hard I try I cant stimulate them like school does. I try doing stuff to tire them out like long walks, swimming and cycling and yes it tires them out for bed that night but not to sleep in the next morning. We walked past school yesterday and my son was banging on the door to be let in as he misses it so much. Last year my mum paid for my DD to do a holiday club and it was brilliant for her but this year my son would have to go as well and it is way to expensive. I don't mind going out during the day but would just like them to learn the art of relaxing in the morning!!! Unfortunately however hard I try they will not watch TV except for tiny tumble and Balamory but only once a day. Just wondered if mine are the only freaky kids out there who pine for school and the stimulation it brings??