Xmas Hyper Kids

Stanleymad · 22-12-2007, 11:22

Is it only us with really hyper bored kids whilst they wait for the big day???? Only a couple of days - only 1 for eldest off school & they are creating already

Cant wait for the big day to be over already so they may calm down a bit

- anyone else with parental stress already as well as the xmas one ???

Debbie J · 22-12-2007, 11:38

Yep you are not alone lol. My 9 year old is hyper and bored. He doesn't want to do anything I suggest but he's moaning he's bored!

lettie · 22-12-2007, 15:56

It isn't just kids who are hyper. There are plenty of manic looking adults in towns up and down the country at this very moment in time. It is a total nightmare trying to get any shopping done, queues are long, people are generally more ill mannered and impatient IMO. My mum tells me that Asda is opening at 1 minute past midnight on Xmas Eve........WHY???????

Who the hell needs sub-standard veggies and packet bread sauce that badly???

This country is totally bonkers at this time of the year. I am going to hibernate until it is all over with.............Can someone please wake me up in the Spring.

cashman · 22-12-2007, 16:01

kids are easy to deal with- just gag n tie em n shove em under pantry.

kathleen_firth · 22-12-2007, 16:07

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Originally Posted by lettie

It isn't just kids who are hyper. There are plenty of manic looking adults in towns up and down the country at this very moment in time. It is a total nightmare trying to get any shopping done, queues are long, people are generally more ill mannered and impatient IMO. My mum tells me that Asda is opening at 1 minute past midnight on Xmas Eve........WHY???????

Who the hell needs sub-standard veggies and packet bread sauce that badly???

This country is totally bonkers at this time of the year. I am going to hibernate until it is all over with.............Can someone please wake me up in the Spring.

lol i totally agree why does eveybody.... including me... leave christmas shopping until the last possible second by which time its a total nightmare walking round town and getting barged into by everybody

lancsdave · 22-12-2007, 16:07

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Originally Posted by lettie

My mum tells me that Asda is opening at 1 minute past midnight on Xmas Eve........WHY???????

Did you not know that all shops are closing down for 2 weeks

WillowTheWhisp · 22-12-2007, 16:09

Not everyone is grouchy but there do seem to be a lot of grumpy impatient people around don't there?

Last Sunday the Primary teacher at our church said it was impossible to keep the kids calm as they were so excited about Christmas. Imagine what they're going to be like tomorrow!

My teenage girls are OK but the eldest one is a bit sad because she was told today that she isn't being kept on in her Saturday job. They supposedly took her on a 13 week trial but it's only half way through. They were supposed to give her training but didn't and now have told her to leave because she doesn't know what she's doing. They didn't even warn her in advance - let her get ready and go this morning, then asked her for her uniform and keys and sent her home. They can only get away with that because she is still in the 13 week trial period.

Add that to the stolen phone saga and she isn't feeling particularly on top of the world today.

Lilly · 22-12-2007, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Stanleymad

Is it only us with really hyper bored kids whilst they wait for the big day???? Only a couple of days - only 1 for eldest off school & they are creating already

Cant wait for the big day to be over already so they may calm down a bit

- anyone else with parental stress already as well as the xmas one ???

You're not on your own. My eldest isn't too bad but my 4 year old is like an excited little puppy, can't sit still, dancing, can't shut up....

pipinfort · 22-12-2007, 18:26

yes, we have a mad fer it 4 year old and a does`nt know whats happening 7 month old

howarth · 23-12-2007, 00:43

yep i agree !! ive got 3 boys 3,5,11 ( for my sins ) lol the youngest are doing mine & hubbys tree in constanly going crazy, and arguing, fighting, i think the old saying " santa wnt bring you any prescents if you dnt be good " routine has done its death lol
as for food shopping, got most of mine done @ work (tesco ) but i was on checkouts the other day and its just CRAZY the amount of food people buy !! i mean were back open on the thursday..........

katex · 23-12-2007, 00:51

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Originally Posted by howarth

but i was on checkouts the other day and its just CRAZY the amount of food people buy !! i mean were back open on the thursday..........

Seemingly, the average intake of calories per person on Christmas Day is 7,000 calories !! Now that is 'a lot' !!

howarth · 23-12-2007, 00:56

yep i know, i went to my slimming world meeting on wed, im hopping not to go to mad over xmas !! its just an excuise for troffing everything in site lol

shillelagh · 23-12-2007, 00:59

make some salt dough and let the kids pound it out and make stuff with it if they make decorations bake em in the oven on low overnight and then let them paint it. Keep em quiet for a bit.

grego · 23-12-2007, 07:45

My 5yr old as been unbearable for a fortnight now, just really excited, nice but annoying too!