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What are you all up to this evening?

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Doowop1919 · 15/10/2022 15:35

Hi everyone,

I love reading these so thought I'd start one. What's happening in your home today/this evening?

We've had a relaxing day for the most part. DH is taking an exam for work in a few weeks so he's been studying on and off. This morning while he studied a little, I got out the playdoh with ds (2), then we had lunch, went for a walk and to the shop all together. This afternoon we've had some telly time while DH studied again, and I'm making a tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake for dinner. DH will have dinner with us and we'll do bedtime together for DS, DH will return to the books whilst I watch a movie and eat a tub of popcorn from the cinema next door. Just a very relaxed day! I'm also 24 weeks pregnant and particularly exhausted today so it's just what I needed ☺️

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indecisivewoman81 · 15/10/2022 18:58

I went to visit my Nan today who is sadly receiving end of life care. She was such a lovely, kind and fun Nan and I will miss her very much. The past grew years have been very hard on her and I know she wants to go now.

Tonight I am having an easy pie and mash dinner with my DH and curling up on the sofa to watch a film .

Mogloveseggs · 15/10/2022 18:59

Dh and Ds at cricket presentation with a buffet.
I've stayed home as feeling rubbish and have to be in work again for 8 tomorrow-bloody fibro. Gutted to miss it especially the food 🤣just had my tea and strictly is on. Cats asleep. Might just go to bed and watch. I do have chocolate for comfort lol.

WilsonMilson · 15/10/2022 19:03

Well I’m currently having a row with DH because I was looking at my phone at the dinner table.

I was actually looking up flights for teen ds who was also there and we were discussing options, as he wants to travel to a football game with his friends next Jan.

Apparently phones at the dinner table are prohibited and I was duly chastised like a child, actually I was shouted at, and am now on the naughty step. Actually I’m now sitting in the sunroom on my own as he’s flounced off to the living room.

Honestly, it’s tiring. It’s not like I was looking at my phone and ignoring everyone, I was engaging in the conversation by offering options. But I’m clearly a very bad person and must improve my table manners.

Had spent a couple of hours making the bloody dinner from scratch - a chicken and chorizo in a creamy sauce offering with homemade egg fried rice. Very nice it was too, but that’s been entirely overlooked as I’m apparently the worst person in the world.

So, fun times here tonight!

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whoruntheworldgirls · 15/10/2022 19:10

Had a quiet one, long bath first thing, we went out for coffee and cake this afternoon now getting ready to put 6yr old to bed and relaxing with wine and kindle.

Maharajah20 · 15/10/2022 19:14

cultkid · 15/10/2022 17:21

Had a lazy morning. My eldest was really hard work and I felt a bit low by it, so I didn't go out to the forest like we planned
My husband made us burgers for lunch and then I took my middle child for a blood test and I feel really sad about it because he said I lied to him and he believed me. Just sitting in the garden having a guilty vape during golden hour whilst the baby naps and then we are having an Indian takeaway tonight.
Our anniversary is on Monday so I've booked for a lunch out without the kids tomorrow at a really lovely restaurant where they make the roast on a wood fire. Beautiful views of the sea, too. I got my husband a ring for a rare gift because he lost his wedding ring when we first married. I don't work so I sold a handbag to buy it and I feel a bit shy and proud at the same time. Got some really great help from Mumsnet on that, actually.
Thinking I am going to give it to him tomorrow morning and the card, too before we go for lunch.Thinking about what to write in his card, feeling a bit emotional and proud at all we have overcome.

Love these threads because it's heartwarming and comforting to see that normal days without anything large on, are just that, really, very normal. It's easy to get carried away with thoughts that everyone's doing something incredible and my life is boring when I look on instagram.

I will also be lighting a candle at 7pm, for the wave of light. Holding all those families very close to my heart this evening as I think of your losses. My love to you all xx

Your life sounds real not boring.
And you sound lovely!
Enjoy giving your husband his surprise present tomorrow, I'm sure he will be thrilled. Happy Anniversary 😊

FistFullOfRegrets · 15/10/2022 19:14

willowtree66 · 15/10/2022 18:42

Just arrived at ambo station for 12 hour shift.

You're a much appreciated ⭐️ thank you 🤗❤️

Mumsgirls · 15/10/2022 19:20

Just about to put my dear gd to bed as staying over. So happy

FistFullOfRegrets · 15/10/2022 19:25

I hope everyone not feeling well, is feeling better soon!

hugs as appropriate to all those with sad things going on 🤗

lots of lovely sounding evenings too!

@WilsonMilson is he always such a nob? I hope not, but if he is, maybe start planning a life without him, from your one post he sounds miserable & a twat!

Ive just had a (classy I know) 'can' of pina colada in my 'MN Woolly Hugs' glass & thought about some lovely Woolly Hugs friends & events!!

I'm home alone so just on here at the moment, but should choose a film to watch or something!

Spanielsarepainless · 15/10/2022 19:31

Made a vast mushroom risotto and now lying here digesting it.

SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 15/10/2022 19:32

Very busy day, including a longer shift than usual at work. Everyone’s buying Christmas stuff! Had some really lovely customers which helped. When I finished, I did some shopping in the store & luckily there wasn’t a massive queue. Amongst other things I got a cute family organiser calendar & some lovely keyring charms. Then to Tesco for petrol & a few bits. A bottle of Chenin Blanc may have jumped into my trolley 😉 Back home to find DD13 in a much better mood than this morning, mainly I think because she now has DH’s old phone & it’s far superior to hers. I’ve been chilling since, having kisses from the bunnies & messaging friends. DH is going to make his delicious sausage pasta for tea then we’ll probably watch more Greys Anatomy. Got loads of tv to catch up on including The Dementia Choir, Doc Martin & All Creatures Great & Small which I absolutely love. The series are always too short!

mamaduckbone · 15/10/2022 19:35

Dh and I are drinking wine and watching the woman's rugby from this morning on catch up.
Ds16 is out at a friend's.
Ds13 is cooking a Cambodian tofu curry from the Wagamama cook book for our dinner. He loves cooking and has been planning this all day. Bonus for us!

cultkid · 15/10/2022 20:51

Whitepouringglue · 15/10/2022 18:56

We're sick and trying to find a gripping new drama series to distract us from the aches and pains. Ideas welcome.

Dahmer?

MayISuggestSomeThickCutSteakChipsToGoWithThat · 15/10/2022 22:07

@Doowop1919 Thank you. I lit a candle in memory of my 5 Angels It was very emotional, but something I plan to attend now every year. Our 4th loss happened at the end of September 2019 where a scan showed no heartbeat on 2 scans and although I've had 4 other losses including one on Christmas Day. That one always seems to hit me the hardest. More so I think because that one I got far enough to have scans done and see Baby on the screen.

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