Weekends are the Busiest.

@rakski (152480)
Philippines
March 10, 2026 8:35pm CST
Weekends used to be my rest. That was a year ago when my daughter was still in high school. She is a freshman now, and I am the busiest on weekends. Since she is staying at the condo and goes home on the weekend when she can. Why am I busy then? Of course, I miss my baby girl and try to make the most of the time with her. I usually prepare food and snacks for her to bring with her since her schedule is now much more hectic. Between classes and studying, I know she sometimes doesn’t have the time or energy to cook proper meals. So I make sure she goes back with containers of home-cooked food, fruits, and little snacks she likes. Aside from cooking, we also try to squeeze in some bonding time. Sometimes we go out to the mall and talk about how her week went. I listen to her stories about school, her classmates, and the new things she’s learning. Weekends may be busier for me these days, but my heart is always full. Because no matter how grown up she gets, she will always be my baby girl. And it's all worth it if spending my weekends means cooking, preparing things for her, and enjoying our little moments together. Are you busy on weekends too?
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@Shivram59 (49076)
• India
11 Mar
I understand your problem. Here there are many who are going through such problems. I don't have a busy schedule on weekends,but I try to keep myself busy.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
good that your weekends are free
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
@Shivram59 that is good. It is always good to be busy
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@Shivram59 (49076)
• India
12 Mar
@rakski Not so free, I find something or the or the other to do to keep myself engaged.
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@DianneN (254404)
• United States
11 Mar
I’m busy, too, but in other ways. My kids are all grown up now and they are busy, too. I used to be just like you when they returned on college vacations. Even when they come to visit. Being a loving mom never ends
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
yes, I am trying to make more appearances here. being a mom is never ending
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@DianneN (254404)
• United States
11 Mar
Glad you made an appearance. I see how busy you are.
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@DianneN (254404)
• United States
12 Mar
@rakski That is the truth! But we love it!!!
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@cuttyrish (3136)
• United States
12 Mar
I work from 9pm to 6am or sometimes 12pm to 9 am, depend on client calls.. Since it is a night, i usually use my weekends for sleeping, to make up.
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@cuttyrish (3136)
• United States
22 Mar
@rakski Yeah, we also have day shift in the office, but i can't do it at day because of the kids. It's a back end job with calls with client as well.Not, Bpo, but kpo.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
13 Mar
oh, you work night shift? I used to rest during weekends too
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
23 Mar
@cuttyrish oh okay.
@toniganzon (76753)
• Philippines
11 Mar
When I was still in partnership with my brother, weekends were the busiest for me and Monday was the time I relax.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
11 Mar
I guess your weekends are more relaxed now than before
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@jstory07 (148271)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Mar
No it is the same every day. Since we retired we do what we want when we want.
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@jstory07 (148271)
• Roseburg, Oregon
12 Mar
@rakski It was really busy when I was raising my six children. I worked 44 hours a week and still had time to do fun things with my children. I was busy all the time. I was really sad when the last child left home. And very bored.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
13 Mar
@jstory07 true.I am enjoying my time with them now. I know one day they will be leaving me
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
that is nice!
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@DaddyEvil (172747)
• United States
11 Mar
I really hope your daughter is doing well in college. I'm glad she gets to come home on the weekends to see you and the rest of the family. No, my weekends are usually quiet. I spend most of the time talking on myLot or reading books on my phone. Pretty is doing her own things in her bedroom and I only see her when I've cooked our meals or when she needs me to sign her phone receipt for her job.
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@DaddyEvil (172747)
• United States
12 Mar
@rakski College schedules are always hectic.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
@DaddyEvil that is so true!
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
I am praying that she is doing well too. She had difficulty in adjusting the first few months. Her schedule is hectic now
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@AmbiePam (118267)
• United States
12 Mar
I am so glad you have that kind of relationship with your daughter. I miss my late mother dearly so it does my heart good to hear of such a close relationship.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
Yes, I am happy that my daughter is very close to me
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@sjvg1976 (42725)
• Delhi, India
16 Mar
I understand!! I mostly , after working for a week consider Sunday a rest day and don't like to go anywhere on Sundays.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
17 Mar
true!
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• United States
12 Mar
I'm sure you're happy when the weekend rolls around and you can spend time with your daughter. It's really nice to hear that you have a good relationship. Our kids grow up too fast but they'll always be our babies
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
13 Mar
Oh yes, they grow up so fast. I am cherishing every moment when I am with my kids
• Torrington, Connecticut
17 Mar
Yeah weekends are for errands like laundry, food shopping, and organizing my yard and house
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
18 Mar
that is so true!
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@JudyEv (378519)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Mar
Mostly I'm not very busy any days. That's good of you to prepare so much food and snacks for your daughter. I'm sure she appreciates it.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
yes, she loves home-cooked meals. She does not like foods from outside and she eats little when at the dorm that is why I make it a point to have some stocks of her favorite food
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@Deepizzaguy (120577)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Mar
Weekends are a little bit slower working on reading emails and completing surveys.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
that is nice! I missed those days
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@Deepizzaguy (120577)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Mar
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@sarik1 (7777)
15 Mar
Saturday is my working day.and busy day in Ngo.sunday is not busy day for me .rest day in Sunday.hope that have a great day.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
16 Mar
I hope you had a great Sunday!
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@sarik1 (7777)
16 Mar
@rakski Yes thanks
11 Mar
I'm busy all the time Because I have a wife
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
good for you!! Keeps you moving
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@Traceyjayne (10316)
• United Kingdom
11 Mar
Our week ends are busy ….having the Grandchildren for a sleepover and taking them to dance class and football.
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@rakski (152480)
• Philippines
12 Mar
oh nice!