Good Morning All! What's everyone up to this Bank Holiday Monday?

[lucysmam]

I've just had breakfast & am drinking my first cuppa. The girls had both said they were getting up by 9am so they were getting back into a routine for school and college, but so far they're not up 🤣 I'll pop up shortly and see if they actually do want to get up.

Dd1 has plans to finish off the summer reading that was set for her literature A-level, and then go back to some of the law work that was set. I don't think dd2 wanted to do much - she's recently discovered make-up and lashes so has been spending much of her time playing with those, and reading!

My friend's supposed to be coming for a cuppa around mid-day but I'm dithering between wanting the company or cancelling. I think the chemo's catching up now & I'm feeling quite meh 🤷‍♀️ I'll probably feel better if I shift and get dressed though - usually do.

I'll tidy round a bit either way, and probably do some sort of crafting this evening. I have several half done projects lurking so will work on one of those I think, probably the one to go to school next week.

We do need to do a BIG clean and tidy between us before back to school, but probably not today!

What about all of you? 🙂

Travelling home after a busy but enjoyable few weeks

DH is playing golf today, so I've got the day to myself. I'm planning to sort out the pantry - we moved in a few months ago and just chucked everything in there and now it's become unmanageable - and spend some time in the garden enjoying the sun. I've got pregnancy yoga this afternoon and then friends over for dinner tonight. Right now I'm lying in bed talking to my bump while I wait for DH to bring me a cup of tea.

My kids have gone to their dads for a week so I’m still in bed.

Mooching on my phone and doing some studying. My plan for today is a really good house tidy and organise.

Off out to a National Trust place in Devon. Hopefully the rain with hold off and traffic not too bad.

Working because I'm a terrible procrastinator and should have finished ages ago.
Now I'm stressed 😩

We're off to the County Fair in about an hour - currently having coffee and a late breakfast and watching QI re-runs!

No solid plans. DC (10) still asleep but needs to go outside today! We're lucky to live by the coast, may have a wander down there and build some sandcastles as the sky is actually blue for once 🕶

I am being very lazy and am still in bed. Minimal plans for today but do have a heap of items I need to upload to Vinted. I quite fancy cake but not sure whether I can be bothered to make one!

Good morning! We are off to meet family for lunch and a nice forest walk. Feel the need for fresh air after a lazy day yesterday. It will be good to do something lovely before the hell of uniform shopping tomorrow!

Am sat at work watching people shopping on the street below

Its not a bank holiday in Scotland

Just been for a run and now sitting with my second cup of coffee. DC are out on the trampoline in the garden and DH is pottering around in the kitchen.
We’ve got friends coming over this afternoon so need to tidy up a bit before that.

Just had slimming world pancakes (don't usually have time in the morning), first load on the line, and when the second load is on the line I'm planning a trip to the local garden centre for some autumn bedding as I'd like to look out onto something pretty once the days draw in

Off on a bike ride with picnic up the canal. There is an open day at one of the canal cottages so stopping there for a tea and to look at stalls. Will possibly end up in a country park but it’s a fair few miles. Other nice places to picnic on the way. DS if off to meet his GF Granny for the first time, he is bricking it which is amusing his GF. She has been painted as an overbearing bossy matriarch. Will have dinner with them this evening and then watch either a film or play a board game.

Will prep all stuff for a hike tomorrow as DH has an extra day off and driving up to High Peak in the dark peak area, my favourite place and want an early start. I’m really glad DH has some time off as he works mad hours. We went to watch a Latin sounds band yesterday and had a drink at a lovely country pub and did a gentle country walk.

Morning @lucysmam.
Love the idea of your girls getting back into school routine. DS has no such plans, sadly.
We are having a big shed/garage sort out and maybe cutting the hedge if it stays dry.
My mum is coming for dinner, so I need to think about that at some point.

I was up and out early for the dog walk, it was so lovely and peaceful in the sunshine. Dog enjoyed chasing around and it flat out in a pool of sunshine on the rug.
DH is painting the wood store by the back door; it seems that several toads have taken up residence underneath it so he’s having to keep an eye out for them.
I made a cottage pie yesterday with the leftover beef and mash so lunch is sorted, more plum and apple crumble for pudding.
I am going to do some watercolour painting when I stop procrastinating 🙄, I badly need to do it regularly instead of faffing around.
Another dog walk later.
Have a peaceful day everyone.

I'm going to a wedding and currently listening to my wedding megamix on spotify as I get ready 😃💙👗📖🥂🎂👰‍♀️💐

Just had a bath and having a cuppa before I dry my hair. Going to DH's brother's with another couple for lunch to discuss a BIG holiday we're all planning together for next year. Very exciting!

@gingercat02 I think their plan has gone out the window tbh 🤣 I'm still sat downstairs in silence & there is no movement up there 🤷‍♀️ I do think they need to start moving back to a more normal routine so they don't struggle though.

I'll go get dressed in a minute, honest, & pop my head round their doors. I've decided I'm not going to text my friend not to come - she's the sort who I can tell "I've had enough people-ing now & need a nap" without offending her.

I want to get the towels washed since I did literally nothing barring sleep & eat yesterday, but am not getting far with that either 🤷‍♀️

Big machines at our local farm. Autistic DS2 loves them and is living his best life

I'm a community carer and I've just got up my 100 year old client, done his personal care, gave him breakfast, done his hair, made him three cups of tea, helped with the crossword and left him in front of his tv until I seen him later. He's fabulous. Off to see my other clients now and I can guarantee they will all make me smile.

Car boot sale earlier - bought a nice new-ish throw, a picture frame and a cream jug. I'm now sitting drinking coffee and contemplating the jungle outside the window which awaits my attention.

The dog and I went on a 7 mile run this morning followed by the gym (the dog didn’t go to the gym) and a nice breakfast of poached eggs on sourdough toast.

Our new tenant has just been round before they move in on Thursday to make sure they can get their bigger bits through the door. I’m meeting some friends for a few drinks at the pub later, then I’ll be dropping the animals off with Grandma for a few days while I go out to Sweden to see Mr SJT and the small people.

Banks are bloody shut though ( follow the English holidays ) I really needed to see them today as I can only do this in person 🤬 .

@Karmacat you sound like you really enjoy your job 😊

I’m about to get dressed, had a lazy morning in bed with DP, then he got up and made me a bacon, egg and cheese bagel and coffee and has now taken the dog for a walk.

We’re going over the the local Cricket Club Family Fun Day later, we’re in a stall for a couple of hours and then we’ll have a drink and a chat. Think our parents are going to come down for a bit too so should be a good day of the weather plays ball.