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To not leave the house on days like this

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Crazybaby123 · 12/01/2025 16:02

We try to get out as much as possible, days out, sports , long walks etc. But on days like this I have loads to do, it is freezing cold and getting dark already. Kids are getting on each others nerves though and want to go swimming, which I don't fancy as I don't want to go out and I also don't want to pick up anything. What do you think of some days just not leaving the house... stay in have a roast, do hardly anything,,

YNBU_ yes house days are fine

YBU- no get out you lazy buggers

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Crazybaby123 · 13/01/2025 01:06

PuppyMonkey · 12/01/2025 17:21

If the kids want to go swimming at 4pm on a Sunday, surely the only response is “don’t be silly, the pool is closed now.” Unless you mean swimming in the sea, in which case the only response is “don’t be silly, it’s dark.”

And then put a film on and have a glass of wine cup of tea.

Ahh but our local pool has a 5pm family splash on a sunday... which tbh is great in the summer heat. Not so attractive in the winter with the germs and cold wet hair!

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Crazybaby123 · 13/01/2025 01:04

Thanks all, we made it through the day. I did pop out to the corner shop for some gravy, but I drove and it was all of 10 minutes I was outside! I just always feel guilty staying in, not sure if it's some sort of childhood thing as my parents are the up at crack of dawn type of people... but now I have full confidence that it is OK to be like a hermit. We watched disney, had a roast and did a few bits round the house!!

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fashionqueen0123 · 12/01/2025 22:52

madaboutpurple · 12/01/2025 16:22

I love having a day in ,I call it pyjamas day. I had to smile last week. A lady phoned in to Deidre on This Morning as she was annoyed at her neighbour who stayed in her PJ's a few days over Christmas. The lady should let people do what they want. There is nothing better than a day spent reading and watching television now and then.

What on earth! Was she spying on them? And what did she want Deidre to do 🤣

Jollyjoy · 12/01/2025 22:51

There you go. You have the permission of randoms on the internet. You're allowed to stay home sometimes. I'm doing it whether anyone thinks I'm lazy or not!

Suzuki76 · 12/01/2025 22:47

We all pay so much for houses because they're to live in, not just store all your stuff while you're out. 😄

skinnyoptionsonly · 12/01/2025 22:45

It is so weird that it's even a question. Ever so often or every week. All fine.

Itsallgonesideways · 12/01/2025 22:42

I've spent all day binge watching Patience from Chanel 4 & I don't feel remotely guilty about it. I've got an extremely heavy week at work so I needed some me time to prepare for the madness that lies ahead.

CagneyNYPD1 · 12/01/2025 22:38

It is indeed a positive thing to spend some quiet time at home. I love it.

I spent an awful lot of money buying this house, I'm going to spend as much time in it as I can.

mollyfolk · 12/01/2025 22:35

There is nothing wrong with staying home. I personally always go for a walk/get the kids somewhere to move because otherwise it's hell. But we often have "mostly home" days.

battairzeedurgzome · 12/01/2025 17:38

madaboutpurple · 12/01/2025 16:22

I love having a day in ,I call it pyjamas day. I had to smile last week. A lady phoned in to Deidre on This Morning as she was annoyed at her neighbour who stayed in her PJ's a few days over Christmas. The lady should let people do what they want. There is nothing better than a day spent reading and watching television now and then.

That lady sounds seriously over-invested and creepy. How does she even know what her neighbour is wearing around the house?

peachystormy · 12/01/2025 17:30

Am in fhe house most of the time during winter. Even days when u do fancy a walk I usually have a club I need to take a kid too and by time we get home, am shattered need fed and don't want to go out again. It depresses me and am fed up

Badlands1 · 12/01/2025 17:22

I don't feel guilty at all but I do feel much better if I get out of the house and get some exercise even if it's just for a short while.

PuppyMonkey · 12/01/2025 17:21

If the kids want to go swimming at 4pm on a Sunday, surely the only response is “don’t be silly, the pool is closed now.” Unless you mean swimming in the sea, in which case the only response is “don’t be silly, it’s dark.”

And then put a film on and have a glass of wine cup of tea.

Orangesandlemons77 · 12/01/2025 17:17

I'd probably get DH to take them out for a walk or something before lunch

colinshmolin · 12/01/2025 17:16

We would always get out both days but recently after an injury we have had more days at home and actually we really enjoyed it. I'm probably gonna try for one day home one day out going forward.

yggvugg · 12/01/2025 17:15

Swimming at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon in the dead of winter? Absolutely not. Blankets out and a good film.

Cynic17 · 12/01/2025 17:15

I pretty much have a rule that I never leave the house on a Sunday, at any time of the year. It is my day to relax, decompress, read and have at least 8 hours completely alone. Frankly, it's a lifesaver.

SALaw · 12/01/2025 17:06

You think it might be unreasonable to occasionally stay in the house all day when the weather is bad?! You are actually concerned that is unreasonable?!

HalfasleepChrisintheMorning · 12/01/2025 17:05

I haven’t left the house since Thursday (work!).
DS has a cough, I’m getting over an illness, it’s freezing, my car won’t drive in ice, I have lots of food (thanks Ocado) and lots of house jobs and tv to catch up with. We went away over Christmas and NY so have done plenty of getting out of the house, indeed the continent recently.
I am going to try to go to Pilates and see my mum tomorrow if it’s defrosted a bit.

Boredlass · 12/01/2025 17:03

I have home days all the time. Zero guilt

Didimum · 12/01/2025 17:03

I haven’t left house today. DH gave me a lie in. Been cleaning, hoovering, tidying, everyone wants a roast. It’s freezing, icy, dark by 3:30. Kids have played video games, board games, their science kit, drawing.

PinkiOcelot · 12/01/2025 17:01

I haven’t been out today other than a trip to the bin. I very rarely go out on a Sunday these days. Not in my pjs though. Leggings and a hoodie.
I think it’s fine to stay in, especially on days like this. It’s freezing.
Are the swimming pools still open?

Notmycircusnotmyotter · 12/01/2025 16:55

I can't do them. I get antsy and the kids start climbing the walls. We go out every day, no matter what, barring serious illness.

BitOutOfPractice · 12/01/2025 16:53

I can’t remember the last time I did this. I don’t know why but it makes me feel a bit guilty. I tried yesterday but ended up popping to the gym (it’s next door!) and then DP suggested the pub.

There’s nothing wrong with it. The guilt thing is my stupid problem.

PullTheBricksDown · 12/01/2025 16:52

Haven't been out. Don't intend to. It can be hard if you have toddlers or younger ones, but we're now all happy to embrace pyjama days at the weekend.