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BeLoudRubyPanda · 2025-05-18T19:04:14+00:00

This website is called Mumsnet and you can tell by the name there's mums. So what are kids up to

TheBigFatMermaid · 19/05/2025 20:29

One is probably still trying to get her 7 year old to stay in bed long enough to go to sleep, another is at work (front of house in a hotel) the final one is looking forward to finishing work (tonight on fairground duty) in half an hour.

OK,OK.... my kids are all grown, but I'm still a Mum and I hang about here because of all the wonderful help and advice I've received during really tough times bringing them up.

mamaduckbone · 19/05/2025 20:27

The one at home is revising for his English exam tomorrow. He hates English so he keeps wandering down with a pained expression to get more snacks.

The one at uni - haven't a clue. Possibly revising, or might be at work. He's home on Sunday for the summer.

Justploddingonandon · 19/05/2025 20:25

One is sleeping ( I hope!), the other has finally emerged after taking forever to get ready for bed and is getting his bag ready for school tomorrow.

CatCaretaker · 19/05/2025 20:23

Has just fallen asleep on the boob. About to attempt to put down 😥

CoffeeWithHer · 19/05/2025 20:19

DD revising for Alevels drinking her 50th cup of tea;

DS revising for GCSE’s but has literally came in to me to say he is cooked and now going to watch TopBoy.

steff13 · 19/05/2025 20:17

National Honor Society meeting.

tobee · 19/05/2025 20:14

Ah well relevancy and helpfulness aren't always essential in life @JJMama . Have a little browse around Mumsnet, maybe. You might find some gems. On the other hand you might just despair at the ephemeral and frivolous nature of humanity.

changedusernameforthis1 · 19/05/2025 20:07

Eldest (13) is on his ps5. DSS (9) is at home, we won't see him until half term, youngest (6) is getting ready for bed.

JJMama · 19/05/2025 20:04

tobee · 19/05/2025 20:01

Oh don't be like that @JJMama!!!

I just don’t get the point of the post - fwiw one son just cooked dinner, other one is on his Xbox gaming with a friend. Not sure how this is a relevant thread to anything? How does knowing that help anyone?

tobee · 19/05/2025 20:01

Oh don't be like that @JJMama!!!

meagain3 · 19/05/2025 20:00

Sleeping

GreensAreGoodForYou · 19/05/2025 19:59

I don't understand... I thought ALL children were on their phones ALL the time and that we are supposed to be panicking about this and the lack of reading, socialising etc? Scrolling through these responses I've seen only a couple where one of two kids were on their phones or playing games on a tablet. What's going on? Is it all a big myth? Are my children the only children who play Roblox/scroll Instagram or TikTok?! (Admittedly they're not doing it after dinner, usually, and this was posted at around 8pm originally... but still, I'm amazed there aren't more 'They're on their phones' answers.)

UsernameMcUsername · 19/05/2025 19:54

Youngest is at Cubs
Eldest is playing Minecraft with a friend

tommyhoundmum · 19/05/2025 19:51

Running on a track

TreesToday · 19/05/2025 19:51

Playing Exploding Kittens (and I am hiding upstairs because I don’t want to play 🫣).

FNDandme · 19/05/2025 19:49

Having a tour of her cot before sleepy time 😴

Ecrire · 19/05/2025 19:48

JJMama · 19/05/2025 19:47

I’m not your mate.

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nobody’s mate by the sounds of it 🤣

JJMama · 19/05/2025 19:47

tobee · 19/05/2025 19:43

Yay! That sort of friendly response is exactly what a parenting forum is all about! Good on ya mate, what a great attitude you have!

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I’m not your mate.

Wrexy · 19/05/2025 19:45

DC1 has gone to the gym and supermarket
DC2 who knows, doesn’t live here.
DC3 helping me cook dinner
DC4 football training

Ecrire · 19/05/2025 19:45

BitOutOfPractice · 19/05/2025 19:40

Erm, I imagine dd1 is making dinner / getting ready for work tomorrow and dc2 is maybe chatting to their girlfriend. I have no idea though we are just back from a few days away together on holiday. You know not all “mums” have young kids right?

Breathtakingly - it is allowed to not respond to threads you feel aren’t relevant to you! Amazing stuff. In the meanwhile the huge majority of those who’ve responded appear to have got the spirit of the thread.

JustAnInchident · 19/05/2025 19:45

My 3.5yo is asleep in his room, my 10 week old is asleep on my chest. I probably should put her in her cot but I so love these cuddles. It goes by so fast.

Ecrire · 19/05/2025 19:44

anon666 · 19/05/2025 18:21

Very puzzled by the OP. The thread title makes sense. But why do you want to know what the kids are up to?

Are you stupid?
have you never read these lovely “just because” threads like “what’s for dinner tonight?” Or “what’s everyone doing on this lovely Sunday” type threads on this chat forum?

tobee · 19/05/2025 19:43

JJMama · 19/05/2025 17:46

Minding their business. How about you?

Yay! That sort of friendly response is exactly what a parenting forum is all about! Good on ya mate, what a great attitude you have!

BelieveYouCan · 19/05/2025 19:43

BitOutOfPractice · 19/05/2025 19:40

Erm, I imagine dd1 is making dinner / getting ready for work tomorrow and dc2 is maybe chatting to their girlfriend. I have no idea though we are just back from a few days away together on holiday. You know not all “mums” have young kids right?

Erm, you know you don’t have to answer right?

Ecrire · 19/05/2025 19:42

Both resisting DH cutting their nails.