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What’s Happening In Your House?

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SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 07/05/2023 07:53

Morning everyone - hope you’re having a lovely weekend so far. I had planned to catch up on The Coronation on I Player last night but we watched BGT instead & had a lovely mini roast ( chicken breasts with fresh rosemary, shed loads of roasties, broccoli & posh gravy). Also watched Greys Anatomy. I had a horrid night ( my Vit B12 injection is due but like an idiot, I hadn’t ordered it & now have to wait until Tuesday). That explains some of my other symptoms over the last few days too. Never imagined a lack of something could make you feel so dreadful!
Had planned a cream tea this aft with family but they’re leaving earlier than I thought so will just pop over to see them late morning. I’ve already seen DBRO & DN so need to catch up with DSIL.
We have no fridge/freezer atm so have to be a bit more organised with meals. I have Jersey Royals so need to buy something to go with them. I love salmon but DH isn’t a fan of fish, apart from battered! Might do a bit of decluttering later & sort the kitchen/bathroom. DD14 dyes her hair often & although she does her best, it gets everywhere!
Not sure of BH Mon plans yet. DH has decided to work. I might meet up with friends late afternoon.

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kermitspants · 07/05/2023 08:06

Debating going for a mcds breakfast. I really shouldn't as need to start losing weight and saving money. I know I'll go regardless. Hoping to spend next 2 days at home doing home stuff. But I also need to go see family - mine & ILs, write a Job application, pop to shop, maybe take DC to cinema.i really CBA to do any of that. Returned home from 2 weeks in OZ on Friday and all I want to do is sit on the sofa and chill. But it's unlikely to happen.

Sigh

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 07/05/2023 08:09

Both Terms are still in bed. DH is going to the Cricket for the day so will wonder up later to watch and one the Terns emerge I'm hoping to take them and DDog to the local Bluebell Woods for a walk.

Have the things for an "Asian chicken" recipe that DD likes so we'll probably that later.

Onefootinthegroove · 07/05/2023 08:15

Just in from work, met DH on the dog walk, home now having a coffee. I'm just pottering around until I feel ready for a kip, DH is doing some painting. Later on I'll call my Dmum and the DC's ( adult) then this evening go to the beach with the dog for an hour or so ( live abroad). Early to bed to re set my body clock.

Peachyqueen · 07/05/2023 08:16

I'm on the coffee, my 2 boys are watching TV and playing the switch. DH asleep, but he's earned it!

twistyizzy · 07/05/2023 08:24

Dog walked and horse done so sitting on sofa with coffee before tackling the bathroom and then dragging the dog to gundog training. DD is having friend for sleepover tonight so while I'm out she will have to gut her room ha ha ha! Then I'm taking them both out for bowling + pizza before looking forward to a night of no sleep.

notenoughtogoround · 07/05/2023 08:37

Morning, we are away for the bank holiday weekend so just waiting to see what the weather is like before making plans. Really enjoy going away because it means no housework/work/chores and an opportunity to really slow down. Family in the cottage next to us were up and out at 7.30 which is definitely not my vibe on a Sunday!

lucysmam · 07/05/2023 08:47

I'm having a cup of tea then going for a snooze on the sofa while it's quiet. Going out for my appointment yesterday's worn me out 💤

Both girls still asleep for now. Dd2 wants to make some things for the Coronation party she's planned for my Rainbows and Brownies, later on, and dd1 should be revising for her Spanish speaking exam on Friday.

Dd2's offered to cook tonight - chicken burgers with salad that we didn't get round to last night.

IncompleteSenten · 07/05/2023 08:48

I'm still in bed and not planning to get up any time soon. No idea what everyone else is doing. I can hear movement so they're all up and about.

AllotmentTime · 07/05/2023 08:55

@lucysmam hope your appointment went well and things are improving 💐

DH and I are waiting for MIL to wake up. She will get up and tell us all about how she NEVER sleeps this late, bless her 😁

Hopefully the weather will be nice enough today for us, MIL and the DC to go for a walk somewhere.

Roast later and probably some board games etc.

hopeishere · 07/05/2023 08:58

DH has gone to meet a friend for coffee.

I'm in bed with the dog about to get up.

DS1 is in bed. DS2 is watching tv.

It good weather here so I will walk the dog and just potter. Annoyingly we are getting the kitchen painted but he's one more day to do otherwise I would have spent today attempting to arrange it!

Dressshelp · 07/05/2023 09:01

DH and DS watching tv on the sofa together, I’m about to go in the shower then taking Ds out for the day. My DSDs and their mum (who I love!) are coming round later and my DH is going to cook a roast dinner for us. Feels like a nice Sunday!

frustratednomad · 07/05/2023 09:11

DH is sorting breakfast, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, after I've eaten I will be making a birthday cake for DD's birthday tomorrow, then into the garden to fill the hanging baskets with plants we bought recently. Later I will be wrapping presents and cooking a roast dinner, DH will be smashing old tiles of the bathroom in preparation for our new bathroom to be installed. Of to DD's tomorrow for a BBQ weather permitting.

Have a good BH everyone.

MooseAndSquirrelLoveFlannel · 07/05/2023 09:14

I should have been at training with DD14, but I have covid so DH dropped DD off.

So I'm doing the laundry, DH is off on his motorbike later with my nephew. I may play a video game. I have very minimal energy so will be doing the minimum I can.

Don't know about tomorrow, depends on the covid state. Will have been a week tomorrow so hoping to be covid free.

anewbook · 07/05/2023 09:24

Have just had a pot of tea and crumpets in bed.
Going to get a wash on soon.
Try to do a minimal amount of cleaning as things are getting chaotic again.
DH is cooking brunch and then a trip to Ba&Q to look at paint.
Working tomorrow.

vestanesta · 07/05/2023 09:26

I am in bed food planning (ha) and mumsnetting. I had a proper night sleep which is rare due to peri symptoms but feel quite tired tbh.

Dh is making me a cup of tea but has also decided to put the prodigy on downstairs whilst he tidies the kitchen.

Teens have not surfaced but I hear the ping of WhatsApp notifications going off in dd1s room. There is a new young gentleman caller in the offing so I suspect some chat (he's a lovely boy, she went to primary with him!)

No plans other than gym this pm. Dd wants to look at paint samples for her room. I quite fancy heading off to the shops. I can't afford to buy anything but I sort of fancy a big trying on session as my shape is changing and I've lost my way a bit. Problem is dh mentioned he would come but he'll get bored and rush me.

No plans tomorrow but may take dh on a walk. Dd2 is vegging and dd1 is 'out with a friend' ;)

dontgobaconmyheart · 07/05/2023 09:28

Not much. DP's just got back from a very rainy walk with the puppy who now has the zoomies and is running around downstairs at a rate of knots ft. barking because he got wet and has no decorum.

I was hoping for a lie in as I slept terribly due to back pain but since that's out the window I'm going to pick up my book for a bit instead and stay in bed for half an hour as I'm sore and tired!

DP is painting the spare bedroom today. I picked the colour and as usual am now doubting it entirely. I also need to nip to the shop at some point for a couple of things for dinner/the week. Absolutely nothing exciting essentially; just a normal day.

Bigpinktrain · 07/05/2023 09:28

Kids watching Kiki’s delivery service, I’m drinking a cuppa, debating whether to go for a run or have a hot bath…have play dates and activities today.

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 07/05/2023 09:29

I am laying in bed scrolling MN, I’m the only person awake.

Will get up and shower soon. Heading to North Berwick for dinner with friends and overnight stay early afternoon. BH Monday plans are a swim, breakfast, a walk, bit of shopping, coffee and cake then home.

Fedupandtiredmum · 07/05/2023 09:30

I'm the only one awake. Joys of having older children I guess. Washing machine on as it's a sunny day here so going to make the most of the nice weather.

Really should be putting the hoover around but can't be bothered as I'm enjoying the relaxing time as I don't get this much.

Having a street party later. Hoping for a nice day.

IHeartGeneHunt · 07/05/2023 09:31

Morning! I have a terrible bad back. We've already taken the dog out, I've done a load of laundry, DD is having breakfast watching Bluey and I'm going to have boiled eggs when I can face standing up again.

TheChosenTwo · 07/05/2023 09:34

I woke up in the spare room and it’s so quiet in here I can’t hear anything anywhere! Dh has probably had his shower, I need to get dd up for work soon and I imagine ds is lying on his bed reading and listening to music.
Will get up and showered in a minute, I can’t stay here all day (sadly 😂). Predictably it’s grey and drizzly here.

mynameiscalypso · 07/05/2023 09:36

My favourite thing about these threads is the posts from people with older kids which give me a tantalising view of what it might be like to not have to watch endless episodes of Peppa Pig (which is what I'm doing at the moment while DS (3.5) eats his bowl of porridge in the slowest possible way). Taking him out a bit later to the supermarket where I'll be conned into buying one of those overpriced kids magazines. We've also got to make brownies later to take to my ILs tomorrow.

Mummysgonetobed · 07/05/2023 09:37

dc are at their dads, I’ve got a Victoria sponge in the oven for a party later. Need to get some food bits in and do some washing then party at my friends later.

PurplePositivity · 07/05/2023 09:40

Currently sat having a tea, I'm working my way round the house spring cleaning. Everyone else is 😴

Once it stops raining I'm hanging out the washing, teenagers will be working today and we're having a street party later.

bloodywhitecat · 07/05/2023 09:42

The 3 year old was up at 4.30 so I am hoping they will have a nap soon but they are currently in their standing frame watching some Something Special on catch up. After lunch we are going to head into the village to go to the vintage car run. Dinner tonight will be roast pork, I am hoping it blends down well to go through the little one's button. No plans yet for tomorrow.