To love Twixmas

Now DS is 13 and out and about with his mates I love it even more. I've been to th cinema with friends today, going for a walk on Tuesday with another friend. I don't feel guilty about doing nothing, drinking, eating chocolate. It's the best! 😂

I love it too. I have to work NYE but its just to have a manager online, no work required unless there is a crisis.

I had big plans to go to the gym every day and work off some of the Xmas guilt, but managed to injure my back so no gym....or at least not at the level I wanted..

Did manage a walk today though.

Must admit, I've looked at the decorations and considered removing them but our loft ladder broke so I need DHs help and he's at work till 1st.

I'm at work tomorrow. Pretty much back to normal, other than new year's Day.

I love it. Everyone is really relaxed, still got a week before back to normal and it makes for some really lovely days. We are eating nice food, going on long walks with the dogs, watch films and playing games.

I’m really not well, so have been glad of the time to relax. Dh is back at work tomorrow (he’s a GP - so goodness knows how busy he’ll be!). Luckily ds is at home to look after me (I’m struggling to walk - it’s a longstanding neuro illness which has relapsed, bit like MS) and make sure the dog gets out. He’s not back at work till Hogmanay when dh has another 7 days off and I’m praying I’ll be better or at least improving because we have a holiday booked to Malaga! Looks like I’ll be in my wheelchair but it will nice to be away even if all I do is eat and drink some nice wine!

Dd2 is back at work tomorrow too and dd1 was back yesterday, but she doesn’t live at home. MIL left yesterday, she was a joy to have this year as she’s pitched in where I couldn’t. And dh has been a star, making me drinks and wee snacks and he’s also (under shouted instructions from me in the lounge) made a turkey and broccoli pie and “Christmas Dinner Soup” with all the leftover veggies and stock.

it’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow so tonight we’re sitting by the Christmas tree with some cheese and nibbles and wine. 31 years!!

Not everyone enjoys going for a walk. Some have limited mobility and others just find it boring!

I love this thread!

We've just watched a film with our teens. Tree still twinkling, DH made a delicious pie with left over turkey and we had Yule log for pudding. This is honestly my favourite time of year.

Nit back to work until 5th Jan and planning to sort lots of stuff in the house next week, new curtains for DS room, that sort of thing.

I went to the tip today. Glorious.

Yes. This is the gooch between Christmas and New Year.

Isn't the Gooch the part of the body between your genitals and anus?!
And I thought twixmas was to do with a twix ...

I often find it quite depressing tbh. I find it hard to relax at home unless no-one will bother me and I like to have things planned in - getting out and about. As long as there are plans I'm ok. The weather is often awful and makes everything feel really flat.

I love it too. I’ve actually started a book! I find it hard to relax and not just plan loads of stuff and projects. I love that too. But I’m trying hard to sit on the sofa and read! Enjoying it!

I love it. My office is closed so I don’t worry about going back in facing a pile of work like I do when I go on holiday. Once Christmas Day is over (I cook every year) my hosting is over, so I can just play with DC, read, not rush about. It’s perfect. In fact, it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

The merrineum, if you will

The gooch is the perineum!

It’s my favourite time of year . No expectations to be anywhere . Just relaxing time .

Got to say I'm amused by the people who find it absolutely shocking somebody doesn't like going for a walk I agree getting muddy wet from rain and cold is not a fun time.

I strongly agree with the PP who says it’s the only time to relax without feeling guilty!

I agree - it’s my favourite bit.

I'm bored too..
Least not depressed like last year.
Think most of telly been a tad crap.
Getting some decorating done after new year.. my stairs not been painted for 3 years... need a colour change... then new carpet... im also going to get some help in to clear out my cupboards etc.. I'm far from being an hoarder.. but some things l just dont use/ need.
I want things back to " normal" now.. the streets more busy.. seeing people pass by my window.. catching up with friends... I've loads of appointments starting in January... three major surgeries next year too.. no idea which order they will come in.. .. l usually go abroad about 5 times a year and can't book anything in case ..
I'm not doing anything NYE.. l do remember years ago how l looked forward to it.. the pubs the parties.. now all we get is loud fireworks and my cat hiding under the sofa.

So what do you enjoy?

Oh I love it. I worked in a shopping centre for years so was always back to work on Boxing Day. Now I actually prefer Boxing Day to NYE more than Christmas Day itself. I went for a lush walk on the beach this morning then spent the rest of the day baking with the leftovers.

I love it. Saw someone with a Christmas tree on their roof rack heading towards the tip when we drive to the beach earlier and was so sad for them - this is very much part of Christmas to me and a part I look forward to.

We mix up lazy time with visiting (sometimes hosting but usually not) family we didn't see for Xmas. There's loads of nice food in the house, decorations up, the house is usually pretty tidy from Christmas day prep, apart from piles of gifts to put away, which is a nice sort of mess! We have a hectic few days before Christmas usually as it's dds birthday abd we always host someone for Christmas, so afterwards it's our time to chill. New games, new books, TV to catch up on, films, a jigsaw, a few walks. The only time of year I really relax at home for long without feeling guilty. I might get bored of we only did that, but as we usually have some family to visit too it breaks it up.

I have mixed feelings. Keeping young children entertained over this period is hard, even though they have new things to play with they are still complaining they are bored and need lots of time out of the house, whereas I'd love to stay inside and read, watch films and chill. My husband works most of the time (and then is grumpy and tired) and lots of our friends are away or doing family things. The house is a mess, the dishwashers broken and I tend to feel guilty about eating lots of crap and being out of my usual exercise routine. However it is nice to be off work and overall the kids are happy so that's what matters really.

Not everyone likes going for a walk. I find aimlessly walking to nowhere pretty boring.

I do walk a lot at work. So I get plenty of steps in.