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A day to myself... what to do?

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 25/09/2018 12:59

For the first time in 13 years I have a day off work tomorrow while all the dc are in school and dh is at work? What shall I do? I don’t want to squander it as the longest I’ve been alone for years has been the 30 minute journey to work!
I’ve got 6 hours. Help me make the most of it!

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cjt110 · 25/09/2018 13:02

Last time I had a day to myself, I opened the balcony doors, let the cold air billow in (DH hates me doing this), sat wrapped in a blanket on the sofa and read.

And ate pasta and gravy for lunch.

The last evening I had to myself I put fresh bed linen on, fresh pjs, yummy food, Harry Potter and wine.

Aprilshowersnowastorm · 25/09/2018 13:04

Have a lie in, do your hair /make up if you don't usually!! Buy a book /magazine and go have coffee out. Pre Christmas browse - 3 months today all the unwrapping will be done! Buy a few nice edible treats to put away!! Then lunch somewhere you can sit by a window and people watch!!

Noboozeforme · 25/09/2018 13:05

Money no object?

Cinema, lunch out, hair cut/other pamper type stuff.

Me ? Stay in bed binging on Netflix and chocolate.

Babybearsporij · 25/09/2018 13:07

Cinema. Always cinema.

Or (this is specific to me) long run, leisurely shower, get comfies on & mess around on the internet / watch crap telly while drinking a bucket of tea for the rest of the day.

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 25/09/2018 13:18

A long run sounds good. So does going out for coffee and a book. And eating food no one else likes. Keep the ideas coming, I’m loving these. (I wonder how many I can fit into my 6 hours?)

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 25/09/2018 23:27

Any more ideas? I want to make the most of it!

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Coldhandscoldheart · 26/09/2018 06:37

The only day I’ve had to myself lately was spent furiously trying to do bits of diy which are impossible with small children underfoot and cleaning and washing. And I can see the next one being the same.

Apart from that I would spend a day doing my personal catch up, eyebrows, massage, shop for a new top, haircut maybe.

And once that was done I would spend the next one going for a walk, or perhaps going to a class/tuition/personal trainer somewhere, or a swim. And then a lovely lunch, maybe somewhere posh out, and then a lie down in peace.

Coldhandscoldheart · 26/09/2018 06:37

Or breakfast out maybe to start.

Aprilshowersnowastorm · 26/09/2018 13:13

Where are you then op?? Swanky cafe?

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 26/09/2018 16:25

I had a great day! Went for a run in the woods straight after the school run, took my book to a cafe for a late breakfast and a coffee, fixed a couple of things I’ve been meaning to do in the house but couldn’t with dc around, wandered round a shop, bought myself some flowers then went for a walk in the sunshine before picking the dc up. It’s been bliss!

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Almondio · 26/09/2018 16:34

Sounds like a perfect day howmanysleeps! Make sure you book another one off soon so you can repeat...self-care is SO important.

I work three days a week, so the two 'non work' days are split into day 1) housework/admin/food shop/jobs and day 2) exercise/books/tea/baking/cinema/r&r for me and if he can take day off, day out with DH.

Upsy1981 · 26/09/2018 20:07

These threads always confuse me. I have every Friday off so this is nothing new to me but I spend most of the day cleaning, washing and generally catching up with life admin. I can't imagine just having a day to do exactly what I want. I have tried it before but then everything is just left for the weekend. I'm clearly doing something wrong.

serbska · 26/09/2018 20:15

Lie in.
Exercise of your choice.
Long relaxing shower or bath.
Go out somewhere nice for lunch.
Have a wander round some shops you can’t do with small children.
Have a massage (pre book this)
Go back home all smug

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Howmanysleepstilchristmas · 27/09/2018 00:21

@upsy 1981 I’ve spent the last 13 years fitting in cleaning, washing and life admin after work whilst looking after the dc. Your way sounds much more relaxed, but given I do these things anyway whilst with dc and that’s not going to change, a day to myself is a gift that I really appreciate. The day came about when I’d missed a bit of life admin. Dh mentioned I’d had loads of time and I pointed out that my time is never my own- always admin, housework and dc when off work. He arranged work cover so I could put myself first for a day.

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Upsy1981 · 27/09/2018 07:14

I think its great. I just think I need to prioritise it myself!

PeridotCricket · 27/09/2018 07:20

I love a day off to myself. I usually garden because I love it.

sittingonacornflake · 27/09/2018 07:50

That sounds so nice. Next time I'm baby free for a few hours I'm going to do swim / sauna / steam room. I can't wait!

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