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Aintthatjustthewaythatlifegoesdown · 24/05/2025 20:17

Just being nosey and quite bored 😅

So..me, mid 40’s, live abroad, sat on balcony drinking a Somersby, Dd, 7 will come up to bed in a minute and we’ll do bedtime story. I’ll probably come back on the balcony when she’s asleep. Dh going out

Anyone else? Vague age, area, plans? Sm shows me everyone is out and my road is very quiet

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weareallcats · 24/05/2025 21:35

Forties - chilling with ds2 and pets watching Brooklyn 99 - dh and older 2 dc have gone to bed already (dc are mid GCSEs so are in an early to bed/early to rise routine). Dh and I walked the dog to the pub early evening and then came back for dinner with everyone.

Diydanny · 24/05/2025 21:32

MistressoftheDarkSide · 24/05/2025 21:04

This is a really nice thread.... it's a bit like when you're travelling out of town on a train in the evening, and you get a glimpse of twilight lit houses, seeing little snapshots of people's lives as they're cooking, or sitting down for dinner through warmly lit windows, or you see kids and a dog playing in the garden.. maybe a barbecue being fired up.

It's making me feel a warm sense of connection, if that doesn't sound weird, imagining the visuals.

I want everyone to be having peace and respite from their problems, for these minutes.

Yes, I'm a soppy old mare.

Yes but no doubt a lovely soppy old mare 💐

Mumtobabyhavoc · 24/05/2025 21:32

Now that both dc are napping I'm going to sneak into the kitchen to paint one of the walls. 🤞

(I've really enjoyed this little corner of MN. It has felt like checking in with a bunch of friends.) 💕

CrowsInMyGarden · 24/05/2025 21:31

Early 60s, Essex. Just ate a curry and watched Chelsea Flower Show. Husband gone to bed. Sitting with two farting Border Terriers. I know I just said I ate a curry but it is honestly the dogs farting.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 24/05/2025 21:30

Diydanny · 24/05/2025 21:09

Myself and husband…. 70’s and 10 yrs retired. London based. Currently at the tail end of packing the campervan for another long trip. Eurotunnel on Monday. France, Spain, Portugal then woo hoo Morocco… a new place for us. All documentation checked and ready. 3 months of adventure here we come!

J.E.A.L.O.U.S!!!!! 😊
Enjoy your amazing trip!!!!

Pinkpupsx · 24/05/2025 21:29

Early 30s, NW England - currently breastfeeding my 6 week old in bed while one dog sleeps on the floor next to me and the other sleeps on the floor of our spare room where my partner is gaming. Next activity will be to try and get the baby to her crib without her waking up 🤪

CrowsInMyGarden · 24/05/2025 21:29

@WhereIsMyJumper Hope your Mcs was tasty and that you enjoyed the film. Hope your broken heart heals quickly.

Flamingoknees · 24/05/2025 21:27

Mid 50s, NE England. Just watched BGT, with a JD and coke, and too many crisps. Now watching 1992 tribute concert to Freddie Mercury. DP very happy as Sunderland won!

Mumtobabyhavoc · 24/05/2025 21:27

Frustratedmumpleasehelp · 24/05/2025 21:25

If it’s any consolation, I’m almost 40, 3 kids and trying to pluck up the courage to leave a relationship so fully expecting to fell lonely and heartbroken very soon. Sending solidarity!

Sending strength. 🩷💐

Mumtobabyhavoc · 24/05/2025 21:25

swissmummy12345 · 24/05/2025 21:16

Um …. He’s 13, with a laptop. He’s not having a shit.

was just gonna post similar...🤣🤣🤣

Frustratedmumpleasehelp · 24/05/2025 21:25

WhereIsMyJumper · 24/05/2025 20:52

40, sat in the car eating a McDonalds after just leaving the cinema on my own. Suffering from heartbreak and feeling lonely

If it’s any consolation, I’m almost 40, 3 kids and trying to pluck up the courage to leave a relationship so fully expecting to fell lonely and heartbroken very soon. Sending solidarity!

MistressoftheDarkSide · 24/05/2025 21:23

I just tried to sit up, coughed violently, and accidentally kicked my boy cat in the face causing him to have drama llama-ed off the bed. I have apologised of course, but thank heavens I stocked up on Catnip Dreamies today.....

Moll2020 · 24/05/2025 21:22

Late 50s, Wales - just made a Thai green chicken curry, sat on sofa next to Labrador who is taking up way too much room, I’m watching 1% club, house to myself as DH on night shift tonight and DC both flown the nest.

Peanutlicious · 24/05/2025 21:20

I love this post! Early 40s, one son away at church camp, one teenage son asleep. Partner away, just me and cat. SE England. Watching Britain's Most Historic Towns with Alice Roberts and listening to neighbours having a party, hoping they all have a lovely time. Good quiet day of self-care.

swissmummy12345 · 24/05/2025 21:16

Backinthedress · 24/05/2025 21:07

Early 40s. DS 13 is having the world's longest shit, so I'm sitting at the kitchen table with DP doom scrolling while DD,10, keeps starting conversations about her latest obsession because her toothbrush is trapped in the bathroom with her brother and his laptop (whyyyy?!)

DP and I gonna watch a bit of telly together once she's actually gone to bed.

Um …. He’s 13, with a laptop. He’s not having a shit.

VQ1970 · 24/05/2025 21:15

55, widowed 3 years and sat on my sofa in Guernsey with the cat. Went out for lunch today so didn't need dinner tonight but having a coffee and just eaten 2 Biscoff biscuits. I was watching BGT but have turned the telly off and am sitting in silence. Might go to bed in a minute with my book.

Miffy1994 · 24/05/2025 21:14

Early 30s, NW England. Toddler DD fast asleep, after taking her on her first bike ride with us today which she was very excited about! DH on sofa watching taskmaster, I’m sat on the armchair drinking herbal tea and searching through MN for any answers/useful suggestions as to why I can’t seem to get pregnant again and have that second baby I’m so desperate for. Will give the cats their tea, then head to bed and have an early night

Bunnybigears · 24/05/2025 21:14

Backinthedress · 24/05/2025 21:07

Early 40s. DS 13 is having the world's longest shit, so I'm sitting at the kitchen table with DP doom scrolling while DD,10, keeps starting conversations about her latest obsession because her toothbrush is trapped in the bathroom with her brother and his laptop (whyyyy?!)

DP and I gonna watch a bit of telly together once she's actually gone to bed.

A 13 year old in the bathroom for a long time with a laptop hmmmm nothing suspicious there...

OysterSatin · 24/05/2025 21:13

Mumtobabyhavoc · 24/05/2025 21:06

@BrunchBarBandit I hate a bad meal. 😿
@OysterSatin jealous!! Enjoy! 😺
@Noodge still chilly enough for the electric blanket?!🙀

... and baby is now, blissfully, asleep. 😇

Edited

Lest anyone thinks my life is unalloyed pleasure, I spent the day getting wet watching DS (13) play football and strongarming him into revision for his summer exams. Now he’s having a couple of friends to sleepover, but DH is on his way home from the airport and will deal!

Diydanny · 24/05/2025 21:09

Myself and husband…. 70’s and 10 yrs retired. London based. Currently at the tail end of packing the campervan for another long trip. Eurotunnel on Monday. France, Spain, Portugal then woo hoo Morocco… a new place for us. All documentation checked and ready. 3 months of adventure here we come!

LostInTheColonies · 24/05/2025 21:09

50s, other end of the world (note username 😁). Beautiful sunny but decidedly crisp morning so I’m eating a big bowl of porridge before taking the dog to the beach - tide will be out so more beach to walk on! Teen still asleep. Highly uninspiring day of sorting the house out before DParents arrive for a hol in a few days. DF hasn’t been for several years so we’re all looking forward to it.

11thofNever · 24/05/2025 21:09

Mid 30s, came home from work, spent over an hour tidying up, toddler DD decided she wanted a bath with all of the toys that could fit, other DC when asked to tidy their room both came down with spontaneous tummy aches. Dogs had zoomies, outside, of course, and destroyed the floor. It's a blustery evening here, and the atmosphere is damp.

@BethDuttonYeHaw You scout leaders are angels sent from Heaven.

Nix99 · 24/05/2025 21:09

35, having my first sit down of the day to eat Chinese and drink wine. In the midst of a house move with a newly turned 4yo and 18mo and it's intense. So much still to be done but we're getting there

JaceLancs · 24/05/2025 21:09

60+ UK based
I am sat in a pub in Lincoln just had a lovely meal
Away with DP for bank holiday weekend - doing some antiques shopping at Hemswell Cliff

Kim82 · 24/05/2025 21:08

Early 40s in NW England. Dh has gone to the pub with his friend, dd17 and dd10 are both upstairs in their bedrooms. Dd10 is apparently having a virtual sleepover with a friend from dance, no idea what dd17 is doing. I’ve just sat down after hanging up a load of washing and I’m now trying to decide what to do with the rest of my evening. I poured a raspberry vodka and lemonade about 2 hours ago but it’s still sitting next to me half full and warm as I decided I wasn’t in the mood after having a few sips. Might make a hot chocolate and find something easy to watch on the tv.

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