Being at home whilst my child's at school

[Elizabethz1]

My little boy started school this year and he has slowly built up his time and it now doing full days at school. He goes to his dads on a weekend and I work all weekend. I feel like I'm struggling a bit throughout the week whilest he's at school. I do the house work and shopping and stuff but I just feel a bit lonely and a bit guilty for having all of this time on my own at home. I cant work whilest he's at school as my shifts don't fit around school pick ups and drop off. I feel like I'm struggling to fill my time and I feel guilty if I don't do anything because I know alot of parents work whilest there children are at school. I do appreciate the time to myself i think i just feel a bit lost with out my little boy here. I'm not really sure what I'm asking just wondering if anyone has been in the same position?

Can you do something a bit different. Do a course, fitness class, decorate the house? Just so you break the cycle a bit.

Why don't you ask if the school needs volunteer readers to come in and help with the kids? Or are there any other volunteering projects in your local area that you could help out with? Food bank etc? Totally understand your dilemma!

I'm a sahm with 2 dcs at school. I looked forward to the school years since having my 2 dc - it was a chance to return to doing hobbies, exercise, going into town and seeing interesting things like museum and gallery exhibitions, guided/self-guided walks around the city (I live in London so lots of areas to explore). I have art classes, swimming, yoga and some exercise classes every week and just check listing for interesting things that are happening for the rest of the time. I do all these pretty much on my own, as I don't know anyone else who would be interested/is free, but I value the activities for their own sake not because I'm seeking company. Just choose some things to do that you've always been interested in, there's no need to have anyone else to join in. And don't waste time feeling guilty - you work hard as a parent and deserve that time for yourself.