Dreading summer holiday

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I’m away with DP and the DC for half term and it’s SO full on. There isn’t a moment’s rest, and I’m now at the point of regretting booking our two week holiday this year.

I absolutely know that this is a first world problem and there are people who can’t heat their houses at the moment so I feel guilty for even thinking this.

I am on my knees with tiredness. DD, 6, has some additional needs and is just full on all the time. DS is nearly 4 but still in toddler mode in many ways.

DP booked a campsite which doesn’t take kids under 6 so we can’t use it.

I’m looking ahead to the summer holiday from the vantage point of this holiday (admittedly in the rain in the UK!) and wondering when am I ever going to get a break.

I know this isn’t news or unusual but I’ve hit some sort of wall today. DP is poorly and we have MIL with us so that’s probably not helping.

sorry for moaning. Does anyone else feel the same way?

Sorry, the campsite kids’ club doesn’t take under 6s

Breaks with children can be very hard work no matter how much you love them. They are out of routine and can play up big time with excitement. You are doing nothing wrong. Can you escape for a few hours to the nearest town or attraction and hand over to MIL? You deserve a break also.

How far from home are you?

If you don't think it's going to get any better then I'd be tempted to head home early

Thanks both of you.

I love them both with all my heart. I’m just so tired.

MIL is very elderly so not able to help at all. (And in fact needs a little bit of help herself).

we’re going home on Friday lunchtime so we’ll stick it put till then.

Perhaps consider if the summer holiday can be shorter.

Don't be hard on yourself. It's exhausting.

Try to break the days down until you go home. Perhaps think of an activity for tomorrow morning, afternoon and evening and before you know it you'll be heading home

Are there any jubilee celebrations going on nearby?

I live in a tourist area and the two market towns closest to us have big jubilee fairs on tomorrow with loads of kid friendly activities