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Good Morning Mumsnet! What's everyone up to today?

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lucysmam · 16/12/2023 07:30

I'm drinking my first cuppa of the day, in my kitchen spot. Up bright & early with an alarm so I still get to sit here in silence before everyone else gets up in 5 ish. The washer's on & there's a bowl of water run for pots already so they can be done as they come down from the girls' rooms.

We're getting the 10:11 train to York for the day for a wander of the Christmas market. I think we might spend an hour at the Railway Museum too. I'm very much looking forward to it & have saved up Vinted sales money for the train fare & railcard 😊

I'm hoping to find something for my dad while we're there, and dd2 has requested a browse in Waterstones. I still remember buying my favourite book there when I was 13 ish - still have the same battered copy of it.

No idea what time we'll be in but I have about 10 rows of a crochet penis to finish when we get in so I can deliver it to work for my colleagues Mum on Monday, so I'll do that and then head to bed.

What about all of you? 🎄

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lauramum85 · 16/12/2023 07:37

Morning! I've just finished my second coffee in peace before the house wakes up. I purposely wake up early on a Saturday to have this time to myself. I am off into town with my daughter to finish off some Christmas shopping and have a wonder around the Christmas markets. Looking forward to spending some time just me and her.

TheSuggestedAmendment · 16/12/2023 07:37

Your day sounds so lovely, OP.

I’ve been up early because the dog threw up. I was woken by the smell of regurgitated Yule log that she stolen from the shopping bags last night.

Today I am going to decorate the tree. It’s been up for a week - no lights no decorations and looking sad - so today will feel like a big cheery step forward to get that done.

Then I will do some present wrapping. I have a drinks party this evening so I’ll put in a short appearance there.

MissyB1 · 16/12/2023 07:40

Morning everyone! I’m just having a cup of tea in bed, then I’m catching a train up to the midlands to see my sister and her Dh for the day. It’s an hour and half journey, so easy in a day. Taking their presents up, ds (teen) is coming with me.

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cpphelp · 16/12/2023 07:43

@lucysmam a crochet penis?

nottaotter · 16/12/2023 07:45

A wander round York and Christmas market sounds lovely. Im at my parents where im living since selling my house and we are having Christmas early due to my siblings going to their in-laws on the 25th.

Im going to cook with my DS then presents and a chill out evening, I will take dog out later but thats it.

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lucysmam · 16/12/2023 07:46

@cpphelp something like this pic - it holds a giant tube of sweets & 2 choc oranges. It's for my colleagues Mum to gift for secret Santa 🤷‍♀️ It's not taken long surprisingly!

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rosao · 16/12/2023 07:46

I'm just having my first coffee of the day. Dc are snuggled up next to me, it's lovely. Christmas excitement levels are high with them and I'm wondering just how hyper they'll be next weekend!

Not much planned today. Some food shopping and hopefully the pre Christmas clean. I have some more presents being delivered today, will hopefully get those wrapped tonight.

MinnieMountain · 16/12/2023 07:47

I’m having my second coffee in bed. First one was spent with DS chatting to me.
We’re going to cycle to a tourist attraction later. Then dropping DS at MIL’s for the night as DH and I are out out with friends.
I think DS wants to decorate the Christmas cake.
I need to buy marzipan to make a stollen.
Enjoy the railway museum @lucysmam .

Kim82 · 16/12/2023 07:49

Good morning everyone.

Both me and dd9 have just got up and dh was already up and out to work before we woke up. The washer is on and I’m on the sofa with my first cup of tea and dd is next to me under a blanket with her iPad.

Today’s plan is to do at least 3 loads of laundry, clean the house and take delivery of my food shop. I then need to go into town to pick up the last few Christmas bits I need and some wrapping paper and dd9 will come with me as she needs to buy something for her school secret Santa. Then Ds22 is coming round at around 2:30pm ish as he wants me to help him with some video answers he needs to do for an interview for a promotion at work.

Dd19 is working this afternoon and I’ve no idea what dd16’s plans are - she had a friend from college stay last night and they’re both still asleep so no doubt they’ll surface at some point mid afternoon and she’ll be with her for most of the day.

This evening I’ll make corned beef hash for tea for everyone then my niece (aged 10) is coming to stay the night. Dh is off to the pub with his friends and my older 2 dds are babysitting so me and my sister can go round to a friend’s house for Christmas drinks and a dominoes - friend has just moved into her new house which I haven’t been to yet and she’s bought champagne to celebrate so that will be nice. Not looking forward to the headache tomorrow!

MrsNandortheRelentless · 16/12/2023 07:50

Oh.
erm.. that crocheted penis is… erm.. well it’s… a masterpiece of technical ability and genius for imagination…

Simplepink · 16/12/2023 07:53

Loving the crocheted penis!

it’s my last day at work for 3 weeks today. We are off to a cold snowy European city to visit family from Monday till Christmas Eve so have to be ready for Christmas by tomorrow!

TokyoSushi · 16/12/2023 07:56

Morning!

Quite busy today, I have my spin class at 9, then DS has football, then I'm going to nip to the local monthly artisan market for a box of cakes/treats for later. Then DD(10) has a birthday party which fortunately she's bring picked up and dropped off for, so once she's gone to that, I'm heading in to town for the final bits of Christmas shopping, phew!

Holly60 · 16/12/2023 07:57

Just having my second coffee now, and sitting in the warm looking out of the kitchen window. It should look quite bleak but actually is lovely and calming, full of the promise of the day. Then will have a shower and get myself ready for the day.

Heading over to DS's later to pick up the DGC so that he and DDIL can get some Christmas shopping done. I think they are going to stop in town for some lunch too so they should get a nice festive day together. Then later they will come here and we will order take away. DGC will stay overnight - not sure if DS and DDIL will decide to stay or go home and collect kids tomorrow (suspect I know the answer 😂)

Going out with DD tomorrow whilst DSIL stays at home with other DGC to get a joint present for elderly relative. Heading to a Christmassy garden centre in time for brunch so very much looking forward to that.

pharmachameleon · 16/12/2023 07:58

OP your post was making me feel all warm and Christmassy until I got to the part about the crochet penis! And the photo 😂 the long pubic hairs!! 😂 😂
Anyway we're off to my DS school Christmas fair then into town for a browse and Christmas lights and markets. Dinner booked at a lovely Italian for 5pm.

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 16/12/2023 07:59

Well I wasn't expecting to start my day with an erect crocheted penis - reminding me I don't actually know what today will bring. The plan though is to have a chilled day today, gym this morning then go and get my Christmas nails done, a walk with DH, DD and the dog this afternoon followed by Christmas film/snooze on sofa. Glass of wine and bowl of pasta in front of the fire this evening I think.

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lucysmam · 16/12/2023 08:01

🤣 I wasn't expecting to be asked to make a crochet penis either - my colleague's quite young & was very awkward asking me if I could do it.

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Silverstoat · 16/12/2023 08:02

Good morning everyone!

I'm laying in bed frozen in task paralysis worrying about ds7's birthday party later. He has asd and struggles with friendships so I'm worried that no one will come, that he will get overwhelmed, that I'll make some awful mistake and forget the cake or something. I've hired a hall with bouncy castle and entertainment so it's a lot of money to throw away if it all goes tits up. I'm also the only adult to organise and run the whole thing so the stress is intense 🙁

Tonight1 · 16/12/2023 08:07

Feeling quite happy tbh. All Xmas stuff sorted now, got solicitors sorted, good job offers. May have lost scholarship for MSc but I'm sure I can worm my way around that.

And plans to buy again next year so I can be on my own again 🙂

Need to take track of alcohol intake but have managed to stop sexual harassment and police coming around looking for someone on the run. So things are better.

Just doing housework today.

JenniferJupiterVenusandMars · 16/12/2023 08:07

Good morning! A quiet day here, so far I have packed up a return to Seasalt that I need to take to the post office, about to walk the dog so will drive to the village to do both then I’d like to start an online drawing course.
Good luck with the party @Silverstoat , I’m sure it will go well. Can you rustle up some help?
Have a great day everyone.

Pollyparkin · 16/12/2023 08:08

Silverstoat · 16/12/2023 08:02

Good morning everyone!

I'm laying in bed frozen in task paralysis worrying about ds7's birthday party later. He has asd and struggles with friendships so I'm worried that no one will come, that he will get overwhelmed, that I'll make some awful mistake and forget the cake or something. I've hired a hall with bouncy castle and entertainment so it's a lot of money to throw away if it all goes tits up. I'm also the only adult to organise and run the whole thing so the stress is intense 🙁

I can see you care about this a lot and if your DC wants a party and has you there clearly Caring so much, am sure it will be fab. Plus the other parents will be glad to have something g on to take the edge of the last week of Christmas madness. I'm on the sofa after a totally broken night (dog kept waking - DC slept through ) and debating moving. Got a dinner party tonight for my birthday and worrying about that and haven't bought half the Christmas presents yet that I should have

Missingmyusername · 16/12/2023 08:10

Hmmm well a crocheted penis, wasn’t expecting that. 🤣

I’ll be taking DM and DD shopping, then a pub lunch. Need wrapping paper and batteries.

DD is up and all the Christmas lights are switched on, looks like Blackpool.

Girasoli · 16/12/2023 08:12

Morning! Have a lovely day in York @lucysmam

@Silverstoat good luck for today. I understand the stress though, I supervised a laser zone party last year by myself and I was constantly on edge, kids all had a lovely time though! Don't forget a knife and candles and matches/lighter for the cake.

We are off to DBro and SILs house at lunch for early Christmas as DBro is working Christmas day. I'm just waiting for it to get light so I can send DH and DC off to the park so I can bake in peace. I love baking but I've never made a vegan cake before (SIL is vegan).

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lucysmam · 16/12/2023 08:14

Good luck @Silverstoat , I hope your ds has an amazing time 😊

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Soccermumamir · 16/12/2023 08:14

Morning,
About to make a 2nd cup of coffee before everyone else gets up. Off out with mum to finish the last bits of Xmas shopping.
Then later on will chill and watch the final of Strictly before a movie night 🙂

Eukanuba · 16/12/2023 08:16

Feeling delicate this morning after work's do , enjoying a fortifying cup of tea whilst I await the food shop delivery . DH picking up dd from uni tomorrow so I must spritz round . later. Enjoy your weekend everyone.

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