Working Mummies Support Group #3

[Astrid]

I try to take some time of during the school holidays. I don't work Fridays, so that is one I day they don't need to go to vacation care. Sometimes DH will take a day or two (he gets RDO's) and I will try to organise at least one day at a friends house. Vacation care is careful to balance what they do and it is ok for the girls to go off to a quiet corner to read rather then be involved if they feel the need.

It is hard, as sometimes they really just need a slow, lazy week at home. Camping trips do help (close to home ones), as it gets them away from technology and outdoors more, so they get physically tired, rather than mentally.

[Astrid]

Had complete meltdown from DD2 this morning. Just absolutely sobbing that she wants to spend time with me these holidays. Does not seem to understand that neither DH or I are working next week, so we will have the whole week together as a family. It can be so hard. Does not help that we have been busy and stressed later, so hoping camping helps her over the weekend and then I am taking her to the movies next week.

[wysiwyg]

Hope the camping holiday helped your DD Astrid (we enjoyed our trip although was busier than I expected and the weather on the Mon/Tue not much cop). DD after the first two days of holiday madness seemed to settle which was good.

DH has finished up at work and is now job hunting - so my life is easier for a bit as he can do all the school drop off and pick ups unless has interviews. DD has a curriculum day tomorrow so is great he is home and they can have some fun together. He has only had a week off so far and I reckon we have maybe 6-7 more weeks before money situation gets stressful - so will enjoy it while I can.

I never heard about the local job I applied for which is a bit depressing. Half way through my contract now, I can't see it being long term - I really just can't bear the commute and although in a lot of ways the job is 'easy' - it just doesn't motivate me enough. If I haven't got anything else and they want to extend I will though while I look for something else.

[peanutter]

Yep. Preach.