How is it even possible to enjoy a holiday?

[Mamabear04]

DH decided to book an airbnb for 4 nights, not far from home and in a location that has a mix of countryside but is also close to a small city for rainy day activities. It's been a hard year and not managed a proper summer holiday so thought this might be nice. Since getting here DS1 has just been upset (teething? Life?) , constantly keeps falling over (growth spurt? New surroundings?) And DD3 has just complained and had x738839495 tantrums a day. Today we tried to go for a nice walk in the countryside but DD complained she didn't want to, we thought maybe she was tired or cold so took the easy option (although DH and I just wanted to be outside) went to the local city found some craft activities, she was amused for 30 mins then complained she wanted to go somewhere else, took her to a play park and was happy for a bit but as soon as ee got back to the airbnb it was just constant whining and tantrums, wouldn't eat her dinner, had an absolute meltdown about having a shower. Etc etc. Is it even possible to enjoy a holiday with young kids? I am so bloody fed up! I'm contemplating suggesting to DH we go home tomorrow even though we have 2 more nights....any words of support? I'm struggling to stay positive!

You need a holiday with kids clubs and grandparents. It's honestly the only way to even partially enjoy a holiday with young children.

I love holidays!! Ok, we only have one toddler, but have taken them away since they were 6m. At the beginning it was city breaks with a short flight time. Now we tend to drive to mainland Europe as we can pack whatever we like and it’s a short journey from London to the tunnel. We always do selfcatering. Go out after breakfast, spend the day on the beach, walk through a town etc. have lunch out, then put them to bed and have bread/cheese/salad, a glass of wine on the balcony. I love it!!

We've just started taking our children 6&3 on holiday and our tactic is to focus the whole thing around them. We figure that the time for walks, culture and relaxation will come, but trying to kid ourselves that we'll get to do any of that stuff seems like torture. Maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised but plan for the worst.

Guessing they’re very small from your mention of teething and you have three of them! It’s tough parenting at the best of times. Sounds like you’re doing a super job. Keep your expectations low!

Sorry think I got the MN lingo wrong! I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. When we just had one kid it was easy to manage but now DS has arrived it is much more difficult to manage. They are definitely unsettled because of the change but this year we cant afford a proper holiday so the airbnb was a cheap option that meant a break away. Because DC are still very young we thought it would be easier for making meals, naps etc but as PP said it's just the same hassle in a different place. I feel very defeated and sad that our only break feels like more work. Going swimming today so hopefully that will be nice.