DC spends most weekends at dads due to his work this is the only time DC can go. I currently work 3-4 days normally weekends and 1-2 days in the week (DC is looked after by grandparents when not at their dads for the weekend whilst I work) This makes me feel incredibly guilty.
I do still manage days out/trips/holidays or even just crafts and baking at home but between school, DC’s clubs, work and DC being at dads it’s a juggling act and can be a challenge some weeks to fit fun things in. I was hoping to return to Uni in summer and just work 1-2 days along side so I can finally get a job that’s not minimum wage and secure a decent future for us financially but this will mean even less quality time and the guilt of this is making me think I shouldn’t.
Is this just life though? Wonder if I’m feeling guilty because I’ve convinced myself we need to be doing fun exciting things every week when maybe even just reading or colouring and night and occasional days out together is enough because lots of mums I know work full time and have never said they feel this way.