Where does the time go!

My DF reckoned that time went faster when he got older as he moved slower.

I agree with PECS learn to say no sometimes Gillybob you deserve some time for yourself now.

Hmm gilly I know the temptation to help out busy families but there are limits! When I am at my DDs' homes doing childcare I will do any obvious washing up, load/unload a dishwasher, hang out washing, wipe a surface etc. But would not clean properly or take responsibility for the laundry! I don't do that in my own home!! I worked f/t from when my DDs were at primary school (p/t before then) so know how busy it is for young f/t working families. But it is over busy for you! Care about yourself to gilly

I don’t do all the family laundry ginny (sorry if I mislead you) I just do some of it to help out . DDiL works shifts and three very active children makes for a lot of laundry to wash, dry and iron . I also do all the family handwashing and stain removal cos apparently “I’m better at it than they are”

Gillybob , I know there are lots of things going on in your life and you like to help. But why on earth are you also doing all the family laundry ? Tell them to do their own. With all you do whatever do they use their time for ? Maybe your Mum was right.

Crikey, don’t be sorry at all Grammaretto To be honest its not about me having no time to myself , I just wish once in a blue moon I could feel appreciated instead of just being expected to do it all. My late mum had a silly saying “they only ever flog a willing horse” which I didn’t I never understood, but now think perhaps it makes sense . The more you do the more you are expected to do .

gillybob that's not fair. Sorry to bring up the subject.
I don't envy their holidays - I just don't know how they fit them in. May be I'm just slow
On the bright side, for you, the DGC will grow up and not need you anymore or at least not as much.
Well done anyway. I'm impressed.

Other people seem to always be having breaks, holidays or cruises

Yes "other people" always seem to be doing wonderful things don't they Grammaretto ?

I work full time (30 hours at work 6 from home) look after 3 of my 4 grandchildren 2-3 days/nights every week, the baby 1 night a week. I look after my dad and run errands/do washing/ironing etc. for the entire family. I take my "holiday" from work to fit in with the children's school holidays so I can have them full time. I have virtually zero "me" time and think I will be lucky to live to see any kind of retirement. Bitter? Just a teensy bit.

I am glad I'm not the only one chasing my tail.
Admittedly I am writing this but I am waiting for DH to finish his hospital appointment. Its a lovely day so I am enjoying the autumn sunshine in the grounds. No DGC this week. They are away on holiday.
Other people seem to always be having breaks, holidays or cruises.
You are correct about getting priorities right. Let the housework go travelsafar

And Gransnet to catch up with !

Ha! I know October half term already! Time to make the Christmas cakes! I will have 4DGC x 2 days next week so hope the weather is good.. always makes finding things to do easier!
It is hard to fit all the plans in ..so many places to see, things to do, people to meet. I feel like the white rabbit sometimes dashing about trying to beat the clock!

Grammaretto, I have no idea where the time goes!!!

I lurch from one school holiday to the next (we have 3 of our GC as parents work). I seem to have a to do list that grows by the day!!! I had visions of long walks along the seafront or wandering into the countryside for leisurely lunches with Husband. Well I shall just carry on dreaming!

The answer for me is 'i don't' Things slowly start to slide and the importance of things that you really enjoy take precidence. I know how you feel and i too wonder where the hours go. I truely believe it happens when your life is happy and fulfilled and you feel content.