feeling bad for feeling like this, weekend dread.

Savvy_Sue

mum2twinsx2 wrote: »

Feel a bit silly now worrying about it a decent night sleep worked wonders.

:rotfl: doesn't it always?

but look, you don't need to feel silly for worrying about it. I used to dread the weekends when DH wasn't around, and the weeks when he was working away, and I only had 3 to cope with, plus it was never for so long!

You CAN cope, and you WILL cope, but thinking of ways to make the experience less of a survival course and more of a pleasure never did anyone any harm!

BTW, sending the four year olds out to splash in puddles might be fun! :rotfl:

RadoJo

Glad you're feeling better - I was going to suggest getting them to make stuff for their Dad when he comes home like writing a letter or recording themselves on video or tape,taking photos of each other, drawing pictures or collecting leaves, feathers etc when you go out to show him when he's home. Apart from anything, it's the kind of thing you can do every day! Good luck...

mum2twinsx2

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

:rotfl: doesn't it always?

but look, you don't need to feel silly for worrying about it. I used to dread the weekends when DH wasn't around, and the weeks when he was working away, and I only had 3 to cope with, plus it was never for so long!

You CAN cope, and you WILL cope, but thinking of ways to make the experience less of a survival course and more of a pleasure never did anyone any harm!

BTW, sending the four year olds out to splash in puddles might be fun! :rotfl:

I have almost made it through the weekend one more day to go :T No tears or tantrums yet. We did baking this afternoon while the boys slept, much glitter, pink icing and sprinkles everywhere. Thankful for my hoover. Even went to morrisons this afternoon. Boys in pushchair girls took their toy trolleys.
Off to the beach tomorrow with some friends, so adult company whoo hoo.
Thanks again, I do think it was just a blip in my confidence. I've done weekends alone before just was a while ago.

Savvy_Sue

Actually, another thought which may help: the girls are four now, so they ARE old enough to understand an IF - THEN conversation.

IF you two will help me by tidying the toys away, THEN we can go to the park.

IF you throw a tantrum when I ask you to tidy up, THEN there will be less time for fun things.

Enjoy tomorrow ...