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How's your NYE looking?

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mamaduckbone · 31/12/2021 11:21

Dh did a 'normal' food shop this morning (the Christmas food is finally pretty much gone) and I've spent a good hour cleaning out the fridge and kitchen cupboards. I've just finished and sat down with a coffee and a bagel.

Ds1 is still in bed and ds2 is mooching around in his dressing gown watching TV and playing on his phone. Dh and I are going into town to get some bits sorted in a minute and we'll drag the reluctant teens out for a walk this afternoon since the sun actually seems to be out for once.

We're at family friends' this evening for drinks and food - ds16 was making noises about doing his own thing but funnily enough no one's parents seem keen on a gang of teens in their house tonight, so I think he'll be with us as usual. The friends have dcs the same age as ours and we've been doing the same thing since forever so it should be ok.
How's everyone else's day panning out? I love reading these threadsSmile

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Bellafrenum · 31/12/2021 18:32

We saw friends this morning, just popped in for a cuppa. Then took the kids to McDonald's for lunch and then bowling (me, DH, DD5 and DD3). That was fun.

When we got home me and DH tidied and cleaned the house while the kids played/watched the iPad. Then did dinner for kids and put youngest to bed. Watching a film with oldest and then she will go to bed at 7.

We have an Indian take away ordered which will get here at 7.30, a few drinks and a film with DH. Then at midnight we watch all the fireworks out of our bedroom window (we live on a hill). Then straight to sleep as the kids will have us up at half 6!

bloodyhoodedeyes · 31/12/2021 18:50

Currently in a massive row with a teenager who's decided last minute he won't come with us to see my mum, who's alone.

He's decided it's my fault none of his friends have invited him out and that his brother is out (18)

So I'm supposed to be gone by now but he's literally refusing to budge and I'm sat working out my next move. Any tips welcome.

WildRosie · 31/12/2021 19:02

I've just had pizza and beer in local pub. I'll stay awhile then head home at around 10pm. I'm not fussed about staying up till midnight but I'll most likely get woken by fireworks anyways. It happens every yearAngry.

Have a peaceful New Year all.

WildRosie · 31/12/2021 19:04

He's old enough to cause a row with his mother, ergo he is old enough to be on his own. Leave him at home tonight.

MarshaBradyo · 31/12/2021 19:08

Great

Got to have dc birthday party when a month ago it felt precarious

Lots of people, champers and entertainer to keep dc running around

As an aside so relieved and glad the most negative predictions re restrictions didn’t materialise

MrsDThomas · 31/12/2021 19:59

Why are you forcing him to come with you?

Leave the boy be

bloodyhoodedeyes · 01/01/2022 01:19

@MrsDThomas because my dad died less than a month ago, my mum is staying close by and he's just laying in bed messaging mates on his iPhone. Rather than being a decent human and spending a couple of Hours of his life with family. It's not to much to ask, just basic manners really.

He came in the end acted like a sulky childish teenager and made himself look silly.

immersivereader · 01/01/2022 01:28

Not much here. Had a great day, went shopping with DD this morning, then took both kids skating this afternoon.

Kids now asleep, I'm watching Coast. Had a nice duck salad for dinner with a good pudding

ghostmouse · 01/01/2022 07:14

I stayed in my room most of the day, my dds were the same. Didn’t do anything at all, treated it as another day.
Just feel incredibly sad and wish things were so different.

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