On a scale of 1-10, how grumpy and stressed are you right now?

[Retiremental]

Minus 1here. But maybe that’s down to the prosecco lunch

The sprouts can wait

@Melonlover80 it's been valued at £135,000 (bought it for £125k in 2006). Ive had 5 offers but they've fallen through after a few months. I've now accepted offer at £110,000. It's just taking bloody ages.

0 but that's because DH totally pulls his Christmas weight. Well, except for cooking. He never cooks because that's my territory and I love it. But he'll go to the shop for my ingredient as many times as I ask.

@stanlet it's the only time DH is home for more than 2 days to help until his next batch of holiday which wont be til next summer. I just couldnt face doing it alone with a baby. We figured we are stuck in the house anyway.

About a 2. Just finished wrapping and have been to Tesco for missing bits (and a couple extra bottles of wine). Kitchen could do with a tidy up but I'm not that bothered. Have to collect my son from work but that's it. We eat quite late in the day so don't do any prep beforehand. It's just getting the timings right!

Zero. Prep for tomorrow is done (it was minimal). Presents are wrapped. I’m watching a festive episode of Brooklyn 99 with DS 2 and DS 1 is doing something with his cousin (virtually). Happy and snug here.

Ive been 10 all day cleaning the house on an epic scale to receive 82 year old MIL (DH did the 4hr round trip to fetch her).

When she arrived it was down to 3 but is gradually creeping up as we're all wearing masks, all tested negative on Tuesday but MIL jumps away everytime a DC gets slightly close . And tells them off for touching things.

Sigh. Its going to be a long 48hrs.

A happy 0. Well, maybe 1 as the effects of not much sleep and too much prosecco last night are making themselves felt as I've finally stopped for a rest. Busy but happy day baking, walking and assembling bloody annoying robotic dogs for the DC. Have to say I'm feeling a lot less stressed than I would be if we had the full family here...very guilty in saying that but might as well acknowledge the silver lining in a smaller Christmas...

OK, change that to a 3...DH meant to be icing the muffins i made, but from the sounds of it, DS has found him and there is shouting...ffs. Can I not get five minutes rest??

I'd say 6. Went today for a corona test as I had what I thought was a cold and suddenly now I can't smell anything. So the kids sre upset that grandma and their little cousin can't come for Christmas and I feel a bit deflated. Until then I'd been so excited. Keeping my fingers crossed for a negative result but that won't come in time for Christmas visiting ☹️

Oh no 2 days of jumpy granny maybe she will settle down just keep saying the house is clean elevntybillion times invincible invisibility

0 Its all good here ( so far )

I want to say 0, i'm happy and everything is ready for tomorrow but I also feel on edge and very anxious so I'm not sure. Maybe its just excitement but it feels more like the begining of a panic attack, I am trying to ignore it in the name of christmas.

0, I am quite happy atm.

10. Grumpy. How can I shift it? I. Too cold for a walk. I'm tired. Finished work yesterday and just feel like a zombie now. Air feels dry and I feel sick from a nasal spray. Just don't feel like I can be bothered.

Zero as I can’t see the point in getting wound up over a roast dinner that we cook most weeks of the year. If we are missing some things (food items & a few presents), life will still go on and we will have a good Christmas.
I’m not saying this to be inflammatory but I think it’s become fashionable to become stressed by things like Christmas. If there is any part that is not enjoyable, we simply don’t do it. If stressed in laws invite us for dinner (pre- COVID) and we know it will be a nightmare, we just politely decline and stay at home so we can make the day nice for us. Far too many people put pressure on themselves to turn out some epic festive event, or agree to spend time with relatives whose company they don’t enjoy. And what is the fascination with cleaning for days too? Keep on top of the cleaning in the run up and try to have a restful/relaxing break. A lot of the pressure that we feel is the pressure we put on ourselves and there is no need.
Enjoy the break folks. We deserve it!

@Whatliesbeneath07 you obviously don't have judgemental inlaws (who you cant exactly say no to as they are, you know, your husbands parents), a toddler and a new born (who kind of making keeping on top of the cleaning a little difficult), and a christmas eve which consists of being up at 3 times between 10 and 6 for the bottle feeds before cooking a dinner for 6 people. But I am glad you are sitting happy and easy and telling me what I should be like. Good for you.

7/8?

So, so tired.

About a 5. Really cba.

@MummaBear4321

I am at about a 7.5. My 2 year old is on day 5 of potty training, I have a 6 week old who doesnt want to be put down, my house smells of wee and looks like a bomb went off, and I may or may not be hosting my inlaws tomorrow dependent on whether I get my coronavirus test back in time (I have a cold and a slight cough).

I need a drink.

You win!

About a 3. Was a seven about an hour ago (dh was being useless during Xmas prep and Ds is teething) but just had a call with my family and a friend come to my doorstep. Got to share my new pregnancy news with them! About to go on a walk to look at Xmas lights, takeaway, Muppets Christmas carol later, so working towards a 0!

2 - busy day of cleaning and prep but now watching Paddington 2 with delighted kids. We just made the hats for our DIY crackers. Lots of cooking done today too

I was about 5. But now I’ve discovered that DD has grated/eaten all the cheddar (despite constantly putting grated cheese on the shopping list and there being TWO sodding bags of pre-grated cheddar in the fridge) I’m at about 8.5. If I find that DS hasn’t tidied his room I’ll shortly be approaching 9.5.

I am about minus 2. Despite lots of work shit this morning this afternoon has been lovely. Adootstep play date for DD and DH andDS played some football with a friend in the park. Dropped off DD friend and had a glass of wine I. The front garden. Now in front of the fire, letting kids binge on some silly tv and HM lasagne in the oven.

DH has wrapped 95% of the presents so just stocking to do and his stuff. I feel very lucky.

Today's been pretty up and down, with some big and little worries going on. But right now I've just had my first Snowball of the season, It's a Wonderful Life is on the telly, and we're about to go for a walk to look at some Christmas lights. So probably a 2.

I just noticed how dusty the living room is. And I seriously don’t care.
Still -1

@MummaBear4321 I’m sorry to hear you are having a crappy time. I do have that difficult MIL, which is why we don’t go to hers for lunch or invite her to us. Her stress levels spoil the day so we choose not to do it. It’s a shame that you have to cook for 6 when you have your hands full with little ones. It is hard being up in the night to feed them - I remember it well. I would be using their nap time to go off and have a disco nap too! I hope you can enjoy your day tomorrow and I hope things go smoothly for you. Have a lovely Christmas.