I look forward to Mondays

[LemonadeLady]

Anyone else not getting much enjoyment from weekends?

Friday nights are ok but by Saturday lunchtime I am fed up with DH and the pretence of 'enjoyable family time' - it just feels like a slog and I can't wait until bedtime.
Our DCs are still little and sleep is still an issue for the youngest - but it's more than that. I feel that I am not able to value my DHs company and his sulky presence feels like a drain on energy, so that on Sunday night I am looking forward to Monday when he is off to work and I can relax and be happy with the kids.

( I also work p/t and then he is off with the kids, so he probably feels the same way).
He is a lovely man but I find it draining to be a wife, mum and myself at the same time. I try to be grateful but am not actively enjoying family life at the moment 😕😕😕

I know what you mean. We have two small children (3 and 1) and weekends are sometimes a bit strained. I think we both find it a bit frustrating having to restrict our activities to suit the kids. We used to climb mountains, go for long walks or spend the day in the pub - not conducive to a life with young children. Plus DH gets very twitchy if we're in the house for long, he's no good at just relaxing unlike me. So yes I get you, week days are often easier cause I don't feel like I have to entertain him too! It's like having an extra child at times!! I'm hoping things will improve as the kids get older.

I feel the same. With my DH it's a case of him wanting to do one of his various hobbies (he's one that can't sit and do nothing) and me wanting to get a break from our lovely-but-demanding toddler. It was really becoming a problem with us both jostling for some time to ourselves, as well as family time, every weekend. When DH started acting like his weekend time was more precious/valuable than mine as he "achieved" more than me, I got myself a part-time Sunday job. It has helped immensely! :D

I think you should all enjoy this time while you can. Maybe do something together get a family friend to babysit and go out and have some fun. Go to a museum with the kids they are free and you will just all have a good time. Maybe your husband feels like he would like or need a holiday.
Sorry if i don't sound the same as the others but with older children now i would go back to your lives in an instant. Just enjoy this time.x