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What cute little things do you do for your family

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xxcatcatcatxx · 05/08/2022 08:49

I know it’s a bit of a weird one and arguably he should find his own motivation but I always go to the gym so my DP can go.

I was such a little gym rat before I was a mummy bear so I am happy to be back but DP does struggle with motivation to go in the mornings and for some reason, I imagine competitiveness 😂 I know as soon as I get back from my session he’ll be ready to go and taken his pre work out. It’s so good for him and it definitely puts him in a better mood when he’s been.

Whats some cute things you do xxx

OP posts:
dizzydizzydizzy · 05/08/2022 10:18

DD18 has gone on a 3-day budget holiday with her mates. I sent her £50 as a surprise.

If I buy anything for my grown up DDs, I put them on their beds by their cuddly toy and tell them the toy bought it. They still like that.

Do as little as possible for DP because he is abusive.

girlmom21 · 05/08/2022 10:20

dizzydizzydizzy · 05/08/2022 10:18

DD18 has gone on a 3-day budget holiday with her mates. I sent her £50 as a surprise.

If I buy anything for my grown up DDs, I put them on their beds by their cuddly toy and tell them the toy bought it. They still like that.

Do as little as possible for DP because he is abusive.

I hope you get away from him and find someone who'll tell you your favourite toy bought you a gift. You sound lovely ❤️

Blueeyedgirl21 · 05/08/2022 10:27

Most of mumsnetters are SAHMs who’s dh works 18 hour days then comes home does the dinner laundry and Hoover’s and is then banished to the spare room whilst the mn’er has a superking bed to co sleep with her school age kids because anything else is cruel and bad for them, and therefore feel a cute, kind gesture is allowing the DH to embark on an hour of hobby time once every three years

… I’m only kind of exaggerating 😂

doodlywoodlydingdong · 05/08/2022 10:31

I take great pride in making my husbands packed lunches. He gets tasted like royalty and has several different lunch boxes depending on what I'm making him. Apparently the other drivers get lunch envy when they see him opening his apple pie and custard or his club sandwiches. On the flip side, when he annoys me I stab messages into his banana with a toothpick and they turn black and become visible over a few hours. If he's really pissed me off then I often write in sharpie an a cheese slice and leave it wrapped in his butty. If is divorce territory then I might ice some biscuits with CUNT on them.

I also like making my kids a hot chocolate as soon as they come in from school in the winter.

Blueeyedgirl21 · 05/08/2022 10:32

@dizzydizzydizzy you sound like an incredible mum. Hugs to you.

squashyhat · 05/08/2022 10:33

Does the cat count? I tickle his tummy, give him his favourite treats and turn a blind eye (sometimes) to him being on the bed. The others? Not so much.

Bettyboop3 · 05/08/2022 10:34

My DH of 36 years is more the cute one. Last thing he did was write i love you on the bathroom mirror so when i showered and it steamed up i saw it 🥰

girlmom21 · 05/08/2022 10:35

Bettyboop3 · 05/08/2022 10:34

My DH of 36 years is more the cute one. Last thing he did was write i love you on the bathroom mirror so when i showered and it steamed up i saw it 🥰

Ok that actually is cute!

ForTheLoveOfSleep · 05/08/2022 10:38

Bettyboop3 · 05/08/2022 10:34

My DH of 36 years is more the cute one. Last thing he did was write i love you on the bathroom mirror so when i showered and it steamed up i saw it 🥰

My husband has done this before! But he wrote "I see you" 😱

Jaffacake007 · 05/08/2022 10:39

doodlywoodlydingdong · 05/08/2022 10:31

I take great pride in making my husbands packed lunches. He gets tasted like royalty and has several different lunch boxes depending on what I'm making him. Apparently the other drivers get lunch envy when they see him opening his apple pie and custard or his club sandwiches. On the flip side, when he annoys me I stab messages into his banana with a toothpick and they turn black and become visible over a few hours. If he's really pissed me off then I often write in sharpie an a cheese slice and leave it wrapped in his butty. If is divorce territory then I might ice some biscuits with CUNT on them.

I also like making my kids a hot chocolate as soon as they come in from school in the winter.

This is hilarious, taking notes for my DP Grin

SchoolTie · 05/08/2022 10:40

This morning in bed, I moved my husband’s hand away from where it was resting on my arse before I farted.

walkersareback · 05/08/2022 10:46

SchoolTie · 05/08/2022 10:40

This morning in bed, I moved my husband’s hand away from where it was resting on my arse before I farted.

Sometimes I do this - sometimes I don't move his hand.
0P – when DD was younger I used to put a hot water bottle in the car for her as my car would not heat up before we got to school as it had such a small engine.

Also – breakfast in bed on birthdays, make meals that they both like that I don't. Also – whenever I go to the supermarket I will buy my husband a treat as long as it has a yellow sticker – we love a bargain.

Johnnysgirl · 05/08/2022 10:48

giffyg · 05/08/2022 09:11

I suspect you're going to get roasted on this thread OP. Or it's going to turn into a piss take.

I assumed the OP was a piss take

Me too. Surely it must be?

IceStationZebra · 05/08/2022 10:55

Trying to keep in the spirit of the thread, I always thank (text) DH for single-handedly doing bath & bedtime if I’ve gone out with friends that evening. He does the same when he’s out.

I put everyone’s socks on the radiator on winter mornings. No idea if they appreciate this.

IceStationZebra · 05/08/2022 10:56

SchoolTie · 05/08/2022 10:40

This morning in bed, I moved my husband’s hand away from where it was resting on my arse before I farted.

That’s adorable ✨

SleepingAgent · 05/08/2022 10:56

doodlywoodlydingdong · 05/08/2022 10:31

I take great pride in making my husbands packed lunches. He gets tasted like royalty and has several different lunch boxes depending on what I'm making him. Apparently the other drivers get lunch envy when they see him opening his apple pie and custard or his club sandwiches. On the flip side, when he annoys me I stab messages into his banana with a toothpick and they turn black and become visible over a few hours. If he's really pissed me off then I often write in sharpie an a cheese slice and leave it wrapped in his butty. If is divorce territory then I might ice some biscuits with CUNT on them.

I also like making my kids a hot chocolate as soon as they come in from school in the winter.

Cunt Biscuits made me snort Grin love it!

SleepingAgent · 05/08/2022 11:04

I was such a little gym rat before I was a mummy bear

Getting past this part was hard. Bleurgh. It's not Netmums love. Cunt biscuits is much more my style, but I will pick up some treats for them when shopping, will wash and dry teen DS stinky sports gear (as otherwise it would fester in a bag for days) and walk the dog when DH has had a long day.

I also do all the reminding of appts, booking stuff and thinking ahead so the household doesn't descend into chaos which I think is pretty damn loving and worth a lot.

Goldbar · 05/08/2022 11:12

I haven't given away my 4yo yet.

My DH is still alive.

Do these count?

SalviaOfficinalis · 05/08/2022 11:12

I’m not absolutely sure that going to the gym because you enjoy going to the gym, and also because you want your husband to go to the gym is actually the selfless act you think it is 😁

I make my husband coffee sometimes, occasionally when I’m not even having one myself.

BeggyMitchell · 05/08/2022 11:14

Oof ,how did American shite tv start to dominate people's vocabulary.

'Cute' - about everything can fuck off unless it's a small child or animal.

Try and read a book (that hasn't been ghostwritten) you might surprise yourself.

walkersareback · 05/08/2022 11:14

Goldbar · 05/08/2022 11:12

I haven't given away my 4yo yet.

My DH is still alive.

Do these count?

Yes!

Eranzer · 05/08/2022 11:17

SchoolTie · 05/08/2022 10:40

This morning in bed, I moved my husband’s hand away from where it was resting on my arse before I farted.

Hahaha thank you for this comment

walkersareback · 05/08/2022 11:35

BeggyMitchell · 05/08/2022 11:14

Oof ,how did American shite tv start to dominate people's vocabulary.

'Cute' - about everything can fuck off unless it's a small child or animal.

Try and read a book (that hasn't been ghostwritten) you might surprise yourself.

A bit mean - could you not just scrolled past?

Brented · 05/08/2022 11:49

I don’t really understand how what the OP does is cute? I’m not even sure I understand what she does, sounds like she goes to the gym first thing in the morning, then when she comes back her husband goes. Am I missing something? I mean, it’s fine, but not really what I would define as romance! I do the morning nursery drop off and my husband does the pick up. Is that cute?! Seems more like bog standard domestic logistics.

Frolicinameadow · 05/08/2022 11:55

doodlywoodlydingdong · 05/08/2022 10:31

I take great pride in making my husbands packed lunches. He gets tasted like royalty and has several different lunch boxes depending on what I'm making him. Apparently the other drivers get lunch envy when they see him opening his apple pie and custard or his club sandwiches. On the flip side, when he annoys me I stab messages into his banana with a toothpick and they turn black and become visible over a few hours. If he's really pissed me off then I often write in sharpie an a cheese slice and leave it wrapped in his butty. If is divorce territory then I might ice some biscuits with CUNT on them.

I also like making my kids a hot chocolate as soon as they come in from school in the winter.

This is amazing 🤣🤣

I work more hours than is good for any human with a shower of dickheads to pay for my families lifestyle. I think that’s cute enough for them.