Regular poster but have NCd for this. Just feeling quite low and distinctly un-Christmassy atm. Feel like all I get is criticism, from DM, DH, MIL. Had family over yesterday and DM complained about lack of food, among other things, making me feel like a bad host when I have been working through a huge Xmas to do list while looking after a 3 year old and a 6 month old who doesn’t sleep. MIL is here now for Xmas and finding fault with everything. Just feel exhausted and sad and guilty, as I want to feel excited, it’s my little boy’s first Xmas ffs. Instead I feel like a failure and wondering if this is just how family life is when you are a working mum. Am I always going to feel stressed, exhausted and inadequate? I was looking forward to a relaxing Xmas break but I feel even worse than usual. Am I just being precious and over sensitive and should I just grit my teeth and get over it?