I have the weekend off. Well sort of, it hasn’t quite worked out like the whole weekend but it’s close and I will be taking one child with me! So not sure if that’s the weekend off exactly but it certainly is from a ‘unpaid carer” point of view.

One of my friends is getting married today, and it’s all the way up in the lake district which is around 3hours drive. Like I said, i’ll be taking one of my children, my daughter and it’s her best friend's mum that's getting married. I asked Charlie and he was very firm with the point that he didn't want to do the drive and thought he would be “bored” at the wedding. Sitting still is not a skill he has! And I agree I think he would struggle. We're staying over as it's such a far way. So the night off will feel great as will the 1:1 time I get with my daughter.

The plan was to come home Sunday. But then I was invited to Alton Towers Monday with friends I haven't seen for over 2 years. And I didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity! After some careful discussion with Dad, around what was best for Charlie we decided that not coming home Sunday was the best solution.

So I have Sunday night off!! I honestly can’t believe it. Just me, on my own. No plans, no pressures, no places to go or people to see. Just uninterrupted time on my own! I honestly can't remember the last time that happened. But I think it must be at least 2 years ago.

Don't get me wrong, Co parenting is still one of my hardest struggles. Charlie is so complex and it's hard to parent him without having to take on another person's views and schedule too.

However, Co parenting is at it's finest this weekend and it’s allowing me quality time on my own, with my daughter, and with my friends and for that I am forever grateful.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Georgina x