Good morning all! What's everyone up to today?

[lucysmam]

I'm just about to drink my first cuppa of the day. Everyone else is still sleeping & it's lovely and peaceful 😊

My plans are to alternate between laying on the sofa, and sitting in the kitchen, with a bit of very light housework in between, and some crochet. I want to try and match the gauge for the top I want to make today.

The girls are nipping into town for a couple of things for me. I really need some trousers that will fit so I can get dressed properly so they're going to get me some smart-ish trakkies I'd seen in H&M, and hopefully pick some nice pj's too 🤞

Later on, I think dd2's going to start the Harry Potter diamond art she had for her birthday in December. I suggested she sits with me to make a start on it so we'll see.

Dd1 will be rehearsing lines for Monday's GCSE drama performance. I'm the only parent who's been invited & the girls all want me to go but I'm not sure I have that much walk in me atm 😢

I have no idea what's for tea - last night was "fend for yourself" with a variety of noodley and pasta things going on, so tonight should be something proper really 🤔

What about all of you? 🙂

We’re celebrating Eid today. We cleaned, decorated, wrapped and prepped until midnight last night and I’m now browsing online whilst waiting for a click and collect breakfast order to be ready. Everyone else here is still sleeping as we were praying throughout the night but I want to take advantage of a quiet house! The birds are singing and the sun is shining through the kitchen doors. First coffee in 30 days tasting delicious. Perfect.

Eid Mubarak to all others celebrating today, and I hope everyone else has a great weekend.

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! I hope you get the things done you want to do @lucysmam

I am drinking coffee in bed, I can't remember the last time I had a lie-in. My current fosterling is at a weekend 'retreat' to allow me to catch up with sleep (complex medical needs means very little down time so I am grateful for the extra help).

I am off to a nic-nic for my last little one today to celebrate his birthday, I will also see another two of my little ones and I am very excited to see them all.

Not a lot . On my second load of washing to be hung out when it’s finished . Watching James Martin @9.30am.
I’m working tonight so they’ll have to fend for themselves. There’s left over fried chicken so they’ll probably have that . Hoping for an afternoon nap before work
but I never seem to be able to day nap unless it’s in the bath so that might be what I’ll do
Then off to Dunelm for new sheets I’ve ordered I’ll pick them up on the way to work
how very Mundane .
to be honest though Saturday daytime is my only rest day .
sundays I do the housework and cook dinner so my sundays until about 5pm are busy and mon-fri I work a lot so today I take it easy until I start work

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating - it sounds like a lovely day.

I’m drinking black coffee in bed with DP, DS1 is getting ready for football training (he’s getting picked up and I’m collecting) DS2, DSS and DSD are all still in bed.

Think the kids are going into town later and DP and I will be walking the dog and doing some gardening.

We started the Fast 800 yesterday so a lot of my day will be spent thinking about food but not eating much!

Morning, @lucysmam ! How’re you feeling now? Has the lurgy finally gone?

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

I’m about to go and have a shower, and then will be heading off on a road trip with one of my closest friends - we’re off to the Midlands so see a play we wanted to see in London but missed.

Am so looking forward to getting out of London for the day and spending time with my friend. The play is almost secondary.

@mamacattiva Eid Mubarak! And to all celebrating today.

I started the morning with a little run to the beach and back. Made it in before the heavens truly opened thankfully. Now sat eating eggs and drinking a cuppa. DS is playing cars around my feet and I've promised when I finish this cuppa I'll read him famous 5. It will be his first experience of famous 5 which I loved as a child so I hope he does too.

Otherwise, it looks like it's going to be a very wet day today so I suppose I ought to also do a bit of light housework. I'd rather not, mind.

Morning! Our niece stayed over last night so the kids are off playing at the moment while DH and I chill on the sofa with coffee. Just realised we're still watching the kids film that we put on for them earlier...

Going to get a few bits done around the house today, the weather is terrible so why not. I could do with sorting out DS's clothes and clearing out anything that no longer fits. Will probably also sort out a bag of toys for the charity shop.

Then DS is off for a sleepover later so DH and I are going out for dinner and a few drinks which is rare! I'm very much looking forward to it and I have a nice dress to wear.

Firstly, Eid Mubarak @mamacattiva. I hope you have your family have a lovely day.

I’m enjoying a cuppa in bed at the minute, while my puppy snores beside me. DH is taking my puppy with him to my SIL today so I have my first puppy free day since getting him in December.

I’m going to go swimming, spend ages in the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna and finish it off by reading my book in the cafe enjoying a coffee afterwards. It’ll be absolute bliss not having to rush home for the dog!

Hope everyone has a great weekend

Up, chivvying dd2 to her gcse revisions session, then three hours on a rainy football touch line watching two DSS's games back to back. DD1 wants to learn the driving test routes for her test in June so will sit in the car whilst she drives this afternoon before I drop her at work at 5. Virtual drink with some friends that live far away at 8.45 (we carried this on after lock down as we liked it), then pick dd1 up from work at 11.30.

So a long day and not of all it much fun. I wish the sun would come out to make it all a bit nicer! I've got simultaneous Hayfever and my 9th cold of the year starting so not really feeling it!

It's my birthday and I'm lucky to be celebrating with a family weekend in Anglesey. Beach walks and relaxing. Eid Mubarak and Happy Earth Day to all 🌎

Sitting outside DD’s music class at the moment, then we’ll head into town for a few bits. Might treat her to brunch. Not sure what’s happening this afternoon. Housework definitely needs doing but I’m hoping if I ignore it it will go away 😬. Some sort of chickeny thing for tea.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

Good morning all. I’m currently on the sofa with a cup of tea waiting for the food shop delivery (should be here any minute). Dh’s alarm woke me at 6.20am so I’ve been up hours already but I don’t mind, I was enjoying the peace after dh left for work as dd8 has only just woken up and come downstairs.

I’ve no real plans for today. Dd15 had a friend stay over last night and they’re planning on going to Costa and revising later this morning then going to the gym. Dd18 was at work til late last night so won’t be up for a while yet.

I plan on just mooching around the house today doing as little as possible for the rest of the day. We have salt and pepper pork belly for tea tonight and I shall be forgoing my usual Saturday night wine tonight as I drank a bit too much at the pub with my sister and a friend on Thursday - the Friday morning slight grotty feeling is still fresh in my memory!

I’ve just cleaned the kitchen, emptied the bins and put a load of washing on, feel very accomplished! DD is working this afternoon, it’s a new job and she has suffered badly with her mental health over the last few years so this is a big step but she’s doing so well so far. I will wake her up in half an hour with a homemade sausage and egg muffin, will help her get ready and then walk her to the bus stop.

This afternoon will be spent enjoying having the house to myself, will maybe listen to some podcasts, watch some tv. Not sure about dinner yet, DD won’t be home until about 10pm and will be starving by then so maybe a big pasta bake or a bolognese or something.

I've done most of my housework last night after work cos I wanted to have a free day today.
Ds is gone to Dublin (I'm in Ireland) for the day for rehearsals for a show he's in & myself and dd are being collected at 11am by my bestie to go to brunch & then my friend wants to look around some furniture stores as she's renovating her house at the mo so we'll have a wander around a few places. Really looking forward to it. Dd broke up with her boyfriend recently so needs a distraction.

I'm currently still in jammies so going to run the mop over the floors & then hop in the shower.

Tomorrow ds back to Dublin early & then myself & dd will go up tomorrow evening for his show.

Morning! @lucysmam . Eid Mubarak @mamacattiva . Enjoy your lie in @bloodywhitecat

I'm up and on the couch with my tea as usual with toddler but I need to get a wiggle on as am meant to be at church in 40 mins 😂 it's our "spring fair" today although the weather isn't very spring-like! I'm helping out serving drinks and clearing tables but hopefully will get a chance to look at the stalls I'd really like some more plants.

DH manning the fort at home this morning although one teen is off for the day and night with some friends.

Home around lunch hopefully via Aldi for a few bits that we like especially from there and I'm quite close to it at church so not a huge detour.

This afternoon we are going to the library my DC have ordered some books from another library and they are ready now so great excitement! Also got a few errands to run in town plus a too good to go bag to collect which is exciting!

This evening we are all having a well deserved takeaway we haven't had one in ages and it's been a manic week!

Collapse on the couch with wine TV and DH this evening once DC in bed

Happy Eid to all celebrating!

Im just having a brew before I put the final coats of paint on DS room - it’s taken me a week to clear all the crap out, do all the prep etc so I’m so glad today is the final day for me being covered in blue paint 🤣

Then this afternoon the new carpet will be cut and laid by DP and I, before we start putting the furniture that’s already arrived together.

Hopefully by Monday night all will be in place ( still waiting for a desk and chest of drawers to be delivered ) and DS can finally enjoy his new room!

Having a takeaway tonight again as well because cooking during the week on top of the decorating has been too much 🤣

Good morning all!

I am just finishing my coffee in peace before going to get my hair cut, then will clear out my daughters room ready to decorate next weekend. My son is on his Xbox and going out with friends later, I’ll do something simple for tea and then do some coursework. Hoping to fit in some time for a bath and a bit of my book before bed.

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating and happy birthday to @LakeFlyPie!

Just at swimming at the moment with Dd2. Dd1 is having a party this afternoon at home so need to try and sort house out when back. We built a balloon arch last night so need to work out how to put that up .
kids also have a tap and tumbling lesson so that to go to in the middle .

Good morning and Eid Mubarak to all celebrating!

Slow morning for us today as it's been a hectic week. DS10 is playing Xbox and DD8 is still lazing about in bed reading.
Today all we have planned is some house chores maybe a walk - a nice easy day! Movie night tonight and a nice spaghetti Bolognese planned x

Good morning lucysmam and all, and Eid Mubarak to those celebrating!

I am drinking tea and then I am going to paint walls.
It is a small room but is taking forever, because I am going a very dark teal everywhere and it is horrible patchy coverage. I have tried rollers and brushes but it is very poor; the paint company are going to get a stinging complaint.

To help me not go completely apeshit as I paint on yet another coat, I am listening to an audiobook: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novak, which I am enjoying.
I also have the sequel and may follow it up with the entire Works of Shakespeare, as I paint coat after coat, on and on through the years…

I want to see the Snooker this afternoon, but may not be able to justify the time away from this task…

Today is not a day for cooking so I don't know what we are eating. We might follow StewPots' example and get a takeaway.

Hope your recovery speeds up for you @lucysmam

I'm still in bed with the electric blanket on, toasting away. Had tea and toast, am contemplating getting up for a nice coffee and bringing it back to bed. The washing machine is on. Hopefully a walk later and get the washing out, IF it stays dry

That gin was meant to be a smile

Good morning Lucysmam and Eid Mubarak to all celebrating. I've been to Aldi, spent a fortune or so it seems and put on the dishwasher. I did washings etc yesterday so a light dust and hoovering required and a quick clean of the bathroom.
Later dgs1 is coming for a sleepover. I have popcorn at his request as he wants popcorn and a movie night. He's four and goes to bed at half seven, so it won't be a protracted affair 😂. A trip to a local park is planned but it really depends on the weather. Chicken noodles for his dinner as that is what he always has at Grandma's. He never stops talking so I shall be exhausted by his bedtime. I love him and his baby brother to bits so I'm looking forward to it as much as he is.

Morning All! Eid Mubarak to those celebrating. Happy birthday to @LakeFlyPie .

Celebrating here as well as it is our wedding anniversary - 17 years! After DS's swimming lesson and lunch DH and I are going out for a couple of drinks whilst MIL babysits. Then we will all have a takeaway together. Looking forward to that as I started the blood sugar diet on Monday and have lost 4lb but am sacking it off just for today.

Morning. Sun is shining here ☀️ we are traveling to a truck show 3hrs away. I woke up full of the cold ( again ) feeling a bit rubbish but I've came along anyway.

Tomorrow dh is working so on my own doing the shopping. Need to get my mum hers aswell. Then ds is away to his grans for the afternoon so not sure if I want to meet a friend for coffee or have some time to myself