Alicia64 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We're contrarion type people: we don't go places or do things over three day weekends because of the crowds. Plus I had a steroid shot on Fri. for my back problem and was told to take it easy for the weekend. DH had stuff to do and the kids and I took care of the two kittens next door while the owners traveled, but besides that . . . the weekend stretched on. This situation seems to present itself two or three times a year. Every year. But not often enough that I take drastic measures to avoid total boredom. Also, we're far from family and many friends were out of town this weekend. Is this just me? How do you get the most out of your 3- and 4-day weekends? Alley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I love long weekends. If weather is appropriate (sadly, right now it's too hot), we go hiking for one or two of the days. No crowds, we just don't choose such places. Long weekends allow us to catch up on projects around the house, get some uninterrupted work done for our jobs, sleep in, cook leisurely meals, bake (notin this heat though). Good head start for the week with all chores being done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Wow, DH is so tired all the time that he can't wait for 3 day weekends! And when I worked full time, I couldn't wait for 3 day weekends. I needed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Oh, were we supposed to take a three day weekend? I just made the children do school all day. :D Government holidays can't tell me what to do. Or something. ETA: Dh had to work. And I'm not working right now, so it's not like back when I had a regular work schedule and lived for them. They were too short then. But these days I do what I like with them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm loving our 3 day weekend!!! Our State Fair is going on, so we spent Saturday there. Sunday, we did laundry, grocery shopped, and rested after spending 13 hours they day before out in the sun. Today, we are tiling our mud room and getting ready to start school tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 DH doesn't get days like this off, so we just have school. Maybe your family would like to brainstorm and make a list of fun things to do next time you get a free day like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I love long weekends - we get far more leisurely during them. I'm not sure why - just the thought I guess. If it helps, not everyone took them. Youngest said his college was still having classes today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I've been cleaning out the basement. It's been fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We just got back from 4 days at Myrtle Beach and I am exhausted. The crowds, the traffic! Seriously considering taking this week off as Fall Break just to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Board games tackle big chore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Oh, were we supposed to take a three day weekend? I just made the children do school all day. :D Government holidays can't tell me what to do. Or something. ETA: Dh had to work. And I'm not working right now, so it's not like back when I had a regular work schedule and lived for them. They were too short then. But these days I do what I like with them. This is far more my style. We should have just done a regular school day today. The minute I say "day off," my boys -- both 12 -- won't listen to me read or anything like they did when they were younger. I can get them to practice their instruments and that's it. I do do chores: laundry, cooking etc. Somehow I come out of these weekend with a bleh kind of feeling. Yes, I should have cleaned out the junk room. That actually would have felt good. We have a lot of fun things happening in the fall so I need to make a gratitude list and chill out! :glare: Alley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I love three day weekends - we still do school, but lighter. Having my husband home makes things go so much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Three day weekends are very appreciated here since dh usually always works 5 days a week. We don'ttravel anywhere far just local things. The kids had an overnight at my parents' house on Saturday so dh, the baby, the dogs, and I had lunch at a park and walked in the woods. The dogs played in the creek for a bit. Then we played board games and ate out at a favorite restaurant. We then spent Sunday with family, which we do every Sunday. Today we cleaned in 15 minute bursts, watched Jurassic World,went swimming, and now I'm getting the youngest 2 to bed while dh plays a board game with the other 2. The whole weekend was fun but relaxing! I'm hoping it has rejuvenated me enough for the week because I've been struggling with dh's schedule being so crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Okay, great: it IS just me. Next three day weekend, I'll ask you guys for pointers!! Alley 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I like 3 day weekends. I can get caught up on school work, actually clean the house a bit, and get a real nap without guilt. We don't do crowds well either though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I get bored, because there's no mail. We never take Labor Day off school. Rebecca is off from gymnastics, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I love 3 day weekends! If dh had to work, then we would just have a normal day, but he didn't so we went hiking today. This weekend was actually wonderful because the one year old was sick earlier, so dh took the big kids to the lake Saturday and Sunday and I stayed home and snuggled with my baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 We get a three day "weekend" every other week (and our "weekends" are very seldom on a weekend day). I think they're wonderful. I think 2-day weekends are much too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I suspect my husband would agree with you. He often can't figure out what to do with his time when he's home for long stretches. He's spent most of today watching Netflix and napping. I was out of the house for much of yesterday, but I'm willing to bet he did more or less the same thing then. We actually had a four-day weekend, because Friday was my husband's birthday and he always takes the day off work. I napped for a couple of hours this afternoon, but managed to fill most of my time productively/pleasantly for the rest of the weekend. I baked some goodies for my husband to share with his gaming buddies on Friday evening. I made two Orlando-Tampa round-trips to bring my son home and then take him back to campus. I went to work for a few hours on Saturday morning, then helped my son update his dance resume and put together an audition video. On Sunday, I took my son and a couple of friends to WDW, then left them there to hang out while I came home and did laundry and some other chores. Today, I spent a few hours planting some of the containers I've been working on for my beach-themed patio project, then went to Lowe's and Home Depot in search of a few more plants to finish the project. I then took the aforementioned nap and woke up in time to make dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Glad to know it's not just me. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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