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Good Morning All! What's Everyone up to today?

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lucysmam · 04/02/2023 08:53

I'm drinking my first cuppa of the day, with dd1 who is also up for a change 😱 dd2's still snoozing but wants to go to town for a birthday present for her friend.

The washer's on, and there are a few pots to wash, but the rest of the house is reasonably clean and tidy.

When we get back from town, we'll chill for a few hours before heading back out for a birthday meal for dd1's 16th. It was almost 2 weeks ago but her dad booked a table later than anyone wanted to eat, last week, so we changed to this week instead.

This evening, I might do another round of the blanket I'm making myself, or I might carry on with the series of books the girls gave me for my birthday...we'll see.

What about all of you? 🙂

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Hoppinggreen · 04/02/2023 08:56

Morning!
I am waiting for DH to get back from the dog walk and then we are taking ddog to the pet food shop to stock up and also get him weighed (currently on a diet).
Later I am going to clear out the kitchen cupboards which is very boring but necessary so stuff doesn’t keep falling on our heads when we open them.
I will also be measuring bags for our EasyJet flights at half term.
Who knows what The Teens will be doing when/if they get up later

Slimjimtobe · 04/02/2023 08:57

Not at much today. Kids have football.
housework is up to date (even cleaned under the beds) might tackle a few windows

dh will take the dc to his parents for an hour and my favourite movie is on this afternoon (About Time) so I might tackle my legs with the lumea while I have the privacy.

steak and roast veg for dinner (no cooking tomorrow) so something a bit nicer today.

Mochatatts · 04/02/2023 09:02

On my 3rd brew, dd (almost 2) has been up and down since midnight. Up for the day at 6.30am
Ds15 and ds11 will make an appearance soon I imagine. Husband's off to work soon, not home till 10pm.
Got a load of washing to do and some to fold and put away. Will have a shower and walk to the supermarket before lunch.
No definite plans, depends on the weather.
I'm knackered and ready for bed.

Wazzzzzuuuuuuup · 04/02/2023 09:04

I got up to sort the cats and let them out at 7.30, then back to bed with a coffee. I tend to do my online banking, pay bills etc on a Saturday morning. Everyone else (dh and 3x teens) still asleep.

Today I am going to do a few house jobs, laundry etc. I need to go and choose some paint for middle dcs room, and may get started tomorrow.

Youngest dc has a friend coming round. She is into baking at the moment and is planning to make baklava. Hoping they leave the kitchen tidy. I'm going to order pizza for everyone this eve as said friend is v fussy with food and it just seems easier.

Before this I think I'll have a bath, I've had some bad neck and shoulder pain the last few days so may loosen me up. I'm going to finish my book.

LemonDrizzle10 · 04/02/2023 09:05

I find these Saturday threads so calming!

I had an op a couple of weeks ago so I'm doing very little. I just need to work out who can help me walk the dogs this morning. I need to find a book I want to read too.

Orcubed · 04/02/2023 09:07

Morning,
Just finished my second cup of tea, had to retreat to my bedroom to drink it as dc2 was driving me mad with surly teenage attitude and constant sniffing! They’ll be off to work soon so will be out if my hair for a couple of hours! Dc1 is still in bed, dc 3 and 4 are playing and dp is at work.

Have a busy day tomorrow so am trying to get all the washing done today. The house was clean and tidy yesterday but today doesn’t look like it was 😭

Hamster cage stinks so will have to clean them out. I underestimated just how smelly hamsters were, didn’t notice it when I had them when I was a child!

I think we’ll have a freezer dinner tonight. I had a virus last week that has left me still feeling drained and I’ve struggled a bit this week. Back to healthy eating next week.

AllotmentTime · 04/02/2023 09:09

Morning all

DH and I are drinking coffee in bed. DCat is decorating the bed with cat hair (generous of her) and trying to convince us that she would like coffee too.

The DC are both gaming.

In a few mins I need to get up and wrap some presents, make the house a bit more presentable, and then take DS swimming. DH will stay home with DD (who has a cold) and continue the theme of pretending that our house always looks half-decent and not a cluttered mess.

My parents are coming for lunch 😁 then this evening after they go we’ll probably play a board game and/or Switch together. Sandwiches or similar for tea as we’ll have had a big lunch.

Sleepychicken · 04/02/2023 09:09

Morning everyone I’m in the hairdressers with dd getting out colour done, then a quiet afternoon and takeaway tonight, lovely chill day for us

LadyMacbethssweetArabianhand · 04/02/2023 09:10

Good morning. I have had two coffees and a slice of toast. Shortly I'll head to Aldi for some food. Then I need to iron a duvet cover for the spare bed. It is incredibly wrinkly and needs ironed. All in preparation for my dgs1 coming later for a sleepover. Later we will watch trains on YouTube while I slowly lose the will to live.

MeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 04/02/2023 09:12

Getting ready to take DC to the cinema & out for dinner today. Smile

OldTinHat · 04/02/2023 09:13

Good morning!

I've got to do some cleaning and tidying before my cleaner comes tomorrow (!) then I'm off to the cinema at lunchtime. I used to go a couple of times a week but haven't been since November due to illness then fracturing my ankle. I'm going to attempt the 15 minute walk there instead of driving - wish me luck that I don't fall over and break the other one!

Happy Saturday all!

GroggyLegs · 04/02/2023 09:14

Good Morning!
I slept on a child's floor last night, so just had my coffee & egg on toast to wake me up.

First karate drop off/pick up, then I've got a test drive booked on a potential new car which is quite exciting - I'm taking DS2 to give his verdict on the back seats.

DH & DS1 are off to watch the footy so DS2 and I will need to find something fun to do. Maybe Puss in Boots at the cinema & a McDonalds.

I need to fit in my weights workout which I'm looking forward to, and some washing which I'm less enthusiastic about.

Hopefully a good day for everyone.

GroggyLegs · 04/02/2023 09:16

Later we will watch trains on YouTube while I slowly lose the will to live.

Prayers and strength to get you through @LadyMacbethssweetArabianhand

HappyBirthdayLydia · 04/02/2023 09:16

Bedsheets to be washed, shopping just been delivered (so needs putting away!) and taking and dropping of kids at various places.

Still nursing a cuppa before getting to it. Might try for a swim this evening.

ilovebagpuss · 04/02/2023 09:17

Morning DH is fetching rhe 2nd coffee and then I must get up and have a shower.
Kitchen needs a tidy and washing on.
Have to take DD2 to sort her new card PIN in the cash machine and pick up some meds from chemist.
Pop to see DF for a coffee and a chat.
DD1 will probably do some revising later snd DD2 wants to make rock buns.
I'm tired at the moment so hope its all punctuated with sitting!
Burgers and curly fries and salad for tea.

Decafflatteplease · 04/02/2023 09:23

Morning @lucysmam and all!

Toddler slept in until 8 yay so we've been downstairs since then, everyone else asleep. Toddler just playing while I have tea under a blanket!

I need to get a wiggle on and get myself ready as there's a church ladies meetup this morning so I need to get ready and head down to that. DH and all DC will stay here and do homework.

Later on we are all heading to town got a few errands to run, teens will go and do their own thing for a bit in town, we will take the toddler to the pet shop probably a free activity 😂

I also need to pop to the parcel shop to post some vinted parcels @lucysmam did you think anymore about vinted you were saying the other week.

It's a freezer rummage for dinner. In the past if we were heading to town we would pick up a treat meal from m and s circa £20 but in the spirit of money saving it's a freezer / pantry creation. Probably tortilla pizza for DC and there's a tin of chickpeas in the pantry might try a chickpea spinach curry for DH and I.

Right I need to get ready really!

EveSix · 04/02/2023 09:25

Having breakfast. DC lounging about. DP at work.
I've set the day aside for marking, same again tomorrow. It's assessment papers for primary school, once a term and incredibly tedious. Y6 so pretty hefty. Tells me nothing I don't already know about my pupils, but we need to do them and upload the scores for each question on a series of spreadsheets for 'monitoring and accountability purposes'. I'm marking 180 reading, spelling, SPaG, arithmetic and mathematical reasoning papers plus the regular pile of books.
It's going to be a looong weekend...

Enko · 04/02/2023 09:26

Dh and I are going out for a posh lunch to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary (yesterday) I'm really looking forward to it the restaurant is amazing.

Trying to work out what o weather. I have a new pleated skirt I'm thinking I will wear bu unsure on top.

MrsTulip · 04/02/2023 09:27

Just waiting for this load of washing to finish then will put it on the airer before going over to my DM with DS. This afternoon DH will be taking DS to my DSIL for a couple of hours so I will go and do the supermarket shop.
This evening I will get stuff ready for the Sunday school lesson tomorrow.
Actually a quiet and not too bust day for once

grayhairdontcare · 04/02/2023 09:28

Dp making a full English.
I've just fed the birds.
We are meeting friends for crazy golf and cocktails later.

mumonthehill · 04/02/2023 09:29

Morning. I have put a wash on and then am going to derp clean and sort the utility room as am fed up with the mess. Dh taken ds to his sport's training and then dh is going to watch the rugby this afternoon. Pizza for supper and a film.

JessesMum777888 · 04/02/2023 09:32

football with the youngest , lunch out with the eldest and absolutely nothing else. This weeks been long !

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 04/02/2023 09:33

Morning, I'm about to get out of bed and do a workout, DH is up with DD having a coffee.
We're going to Stratford upon Avon today to watch the tempest with DD. I have a ton of interview prep though so will be doing that on the journey and this evening I think.

SpottyStripyDuvet · 04/02/2023 09:36

DS's swimming lesson has just been cancelled so we suddenly have a bit more of a lazy morning. Me and DS are visiting my parents this afternoon whilst DH and MIL are at the footie.

Dinner will be whatever my DF is cooking.

Chevyimpala67 · 04/02/2023 09:37

Just about to have coffee ☕️

Might be going to ikea once I've Showered etc to get ds2 some stuff for his bedroom

Going to see ds2 in the matinee performance of his show with his am dram youth group this afternoon

Cleaned and ironed yesterday so just washing to do today

I've had an awful week - mum rushed to hospital twice - so I'm planning on doing very little this weekend

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