Depressed in holidays

[Bunnybunny1]

I have a 5 year old who is lovely, we do all sorts of nice things- meeting up with old friends, going on day trips and to nice cafes etc.
But... I always end up feeling like the week gets gobbled up by domesticity and don’t get any time to get organised for the following term, which feels stressful.
My colleagues all come back well rested and raring to go, while I always feel depleted and a bit down.
Does anyone else have this experience in the holidays?

I get depressed every school holiday. 'The devil makes work for idle minds'certainly applies to me. By the end of 6 weeks in summer I am very low indeed. I just need a routine and busy mind and body to keep my mental health on an even keel. Although of course the busyness of term tends to make me physically exhausted and ill, so I can't win! I wish school was a 4 day week with shorter holidays as then I think I'd be a much happier healthier person.

I hear you, OP. As a parent I have a lovely time in the holidays, but am so absorbed by home life. Basically I feel guilty during the term that I’m not a great mum to have, so when the holidays come I very much compensate and we really get the best out of the time together.
The net result is that I don’t recharge exactly. I do lie in (my kids are older than yours and have learned the art of lying in) but other than extra sleeping I have to say that my energy and headspace are taken up by family and all things domestic. By the time I go back to school I’m not really recharged - more like I’ve been in a different dimension and struggle to return to the teaching dimension.
Last summer I didn’t do forward planning as I couldn’t bear to give my kids a distracted mum even during August. This was a mistake in terms of exam classes with unfamiliar curriculums. I should have worked quite a bit and have learned that I need to keep my head partly in the game even during holidays. It’s slightly depressing but maybe a reality of being both a parent and a teacher.

Thank you for both of your replies.
At my school, I have to write reports at the end of every term so that’s playing on my mind.
I love a school term where I feel well prepared, I can just enjoy the children and I feel more on the ball with my team. Last term was not great with 2 weeks off due to catching Covid and the last week being there but feeling fatigued and awful.
I just need some time to myself so badly.