Not returning to work

I did not return to work because they refused my flexible working request. We mostly go to the park/woodland near us and do crafts (he is 22 months).

It can be hard not having that extra income and things are heavily budgeted but I know it's best for us financially at the moment.

So i didnt with either. It wasnt planned just how it happened😂 the days are long and can be really tiring. If you drive or are around lots of places its even better! When the 2 year old funding came in i signed up my eldest straight away, i found since him being at nursery it actually helped our routine so much better. So we have set days of what we do now.
We usually go for walks in the nature reserve, feed the ducks, wonder around town/window shopping, try and meet up with family and friends, go to the park, soft plays and my sons favourite thing...coffee shop date😂
At home we just do painting, drawing, lots of singing and dancing. They dont really play but 2 boys close in age theres at least 3 wrestling matches a day😂 tablet on standby incase we all need a break from each other😂

I also found its really helped them 'understand' chores ect. Because they see me do them every day, they've caught on and now help me with the washing, tidying, hoovering, mopping, cooking. Its fun but hard

I deliberately didn't. Mine little one is 17 months. We do an outside activity in the morning, midday nap, then home jobs or activity in the afternoon. Works really well, he's thriving with me and I wouldn't have it any other way

Thanks All! I’m choosing not to go back too and not planning on sending to nursery, maybe pre school around 2.5/3 to get her used to that environment before school. Nice to hear what you all get up to x