Sad that I'm a grinch

[sparklefroth]

I'm so tired. My partner and I work full time and I feel guilty that I'm not enjoying the festive period.

I organised a santa visit on the weekend that ended in everyone shouting. It was cold, stormy and the kids just ended up moaning and complaining and nothing was ever enough.

Ds is 5 and is cheeky/answers back constantly. Dd is 5 and wants constant stimulation or she says she's hungry.

I wanted to cry last night.

It's so hard when you both work full-time- feels like there is no time for anything.

If going out doesn't work, just stay home - I find it stressful to go anywhere (takes a lot to plan, is expensive, full of people etc).
You can create the atmosphere at home- decorate the house if you haven't done it already, put on some Christmas music, lit a Christmas candle, and make the kids bake some cookies. When they are in bed get some wine and watch some Christmas movies.

For me, the little things helps to put me in the Christmas mood. Organising and going out in December with family is stressful.