Good Morning Mumsnet! What's everyone doing today?

[lucysmam]

I've just made my first cuppa & am going to drink it in my kitchen spot. No-one else is up yet so it's nice and quiet.

I have a very slight hangover this morning after going out out with some colleagues. Think I might drink this brew, have some breakfast, and go back for a nap 💤

We have nothing much planned for the day - I think we're all in need of a quiet, chilled day. The most we'll do is maybe wander to Lidl for some fruit and some squash.

I need to pay a couple of bills online & order a new hoover. Might try out my new paint brushes too.

Tea will be something easy, followed by an early one for me! Dd2 will probably go to bed at the same time then get up to watch someone's stream of Adele from Vegas.

What about all of you? 🙂

Good morning all. I’ve been up since just before 8am and had a lovely, quiet hour to myself before waking dd9 (she likes a lie in but not too late as then she can’t sleep at bed time). As is usual, dh is at work and the other girls haven’t got out of bed yet. Dd19 was meant to work today but she’s just texted me to say she’s called in sick as she’s not well - she said yesterday she felt awful so she’s done the right thing.

I’m just about to leave to go to my mum’s house to meet a viewer at 10.30am then back home and I’ve not got any plans for the day really. I’ll just potter about and maybe do a bit of cleaning.

We’re having curry for tea tonight then a film and bed. I slept terribly last night for some reason so I’ll be asleep by 10pm no doubt!

Good Morning@lucysmam sounds like an easy pottering day is in order.
I have also woken up feeling a bit off, had a late night to wave DD 14 off on a school trip so then was listening for the phone in case she messaged.
Today will be taking some charity bags to the shop that have been living in my boot for 3 months! I also need to get in and tidy DD's room a bit while she's away. I have strict instructions not to over tidy as she likes it her way, but I will hoover and sort her clothes.
DH is planning on pottering in the garage and sorting some shelving.
DD 17 is mooching around with me.
Not sure about food today I have a nice pie in the freezer could do that with some mash or chips and veg. Light the fire and watch a film later.

Just about to straighten my hair. Taking ds out today for a Christmas present that was booked for him but he’s just recovering from a horrible virus that has wiped him out for a couple of weeks. He’s been on the mend this week and much better these last 3 days but I’m hoping today doesn’t wipe him out!
Then tonight dd and I are going for dinner with family, dh and ds are going to stay home and chill out, we thought it might be a bit much for him. Kind of jealous, they’ve planned a takeaway, fire and a film!

I'm doing nothing. I've just had a few days long assessment with work at the end of a long training course (new job) and I feel exhausted and unwell.

I think my body has just finally relaxed. I've had a bereavement and other family stresses at the same time as I started my new job so a day of doing nothing is in order. I might go for a walk to the supermarket though.

I'm still mourning the loss of the Curry Omelette Mum thread 😭

Other than that I'm having a cuppa and then heading out to do a few errands. Need to get some craft supplies, but dreading the car park for the retail park that Hobby Craft is in. I'm also looking forward to dinner out with the children to celebrate Chinese New Year.

on way to an offer holder day at DDs favoured uni. It’s about a 3 hour drive.

Will be there til about 3 and then hoping to go and explore the area a bit, before heading home again.

Trying to motivate myself to do housework while DH is in bed with the flu and kids are running a muck in the house! 🥲 SOS!

Happy Chinese New Year!

I am doing a really nice dinner tonight however I’m not doing the massive one that takes me three days to make as DS is working, it’s a new job and he didn’t want to ask for the day off. So I will be doing that next week and having friends round as well. Will start prepping for that on Wednesday.

Will FaceTime family back in Hong Kong later.

Fuck all

Morning, I've been up about 20 minutes and am drinking my tea. Not doing much today apart from a trip to Aldi. Really could do with sorting my DD's room out and having a declutter of toys. Hundreds of toys and no ones plays with them 😤

Morning @lucysmam.

Still lazing in bed with a monster headache that's lasted over 3 weeks now. Wish it would just clear off.

We were going to go out for lunch today and a trip to the saddlery but I don't feel up to it so I think a lazy day at home doing not much. May pop out as I fancy some sort of cheese/parma ham/crackers type meal for tea but I just feel so done in.

DD is with her dad, DH is downstairs making me a coffee so I think I'll stay in bed for the foreseeable!

Morning @lucysmam and the Saturday morning gang. I've just had a bagel with Philly and I'm chilling before I hit the supermarket.

DCat1 is out for his morning constitutional.

DCat2 is snoozing on top of the armchair.

DD is working today, but she's with her Dad this weekend anyway.

Just a normal Saturday for me (supermarket/laundry/cleaning/dinner). My sister recommended 'The Gilded Age', so I might binge watch a few episodes this evening. Or I could record today's rugby matches and watch them later. Hmmmmm........

Hope the hangover eases soon.

Off to collect an online order and post a parcel. Then booking a couple of nights in London over half term with the children. Other than that, a bit of tidying and laundry, child wrangling, cooking and watching dances with wolves later with eldest D's as part of his cultural development!! ( Dh cannot believe that I've never seen it either!).

Just baked a birthday cake for DD who's 15 today! Prior to that she and I had a decaf coffee whilst she opened all her presents/cards with me while the house was quiet. It was much a lovely moment.

Then after my yoga in a minute, I'm off to the supermarket (yawn)...
Later some friends are popping in and DD is going out with another bunch for dinner. I have to drop her as the trains aren't running properly.

Busy day!

Whole family is full of cold except 5yo DD, who gave the blasted thing to all of us and has now recovered and is full of beans 😂have dropped her at performing arts and am lying on the sofa til I need to collect her. Will do some gentle activities this afternoon, think she wanted to get out her jewellery making set, and get both kids bathed before we go round to my mums for pizza and gladiators.

Morning @lucysmam and all mumsnet friends 🙂

I'm just up having my first coffee in the quiet. I went out with my best friend and her partner to a really fantastic little gig last night, they are both still in bed having a well deserved lie in. They are both in the forces so want to let them sleep for as long as possible!
Got washing etc to do today. DC are on their way back from their dad's. DD wants us all to go for a run so I may suggest we run to the shop. I've decided to treat myself to a bottle of wine which I can then have while watching the rugby today.

The Chinese New year parade is on in London tomorrow- best wishes and good fortune to everyone celebrating- I think I might take the DC to have a look and a wander. I've never been before!

I always feel a bit pressured by weekends, as though we should go out for walks or activities or declutter / decorate etc. I'm just enjoying sitting in my dressing gown right now!

I might list a few things on vinted and tidy/clean the bedrooms. That doesn't feel too overwhelming. I do want to go to the gym at some point too. Might have a third tea first - had a lovely evening out with friends last night and I feel a bit dry this morning!

Good morning Lucysmam and others. Bobblyjumpers I read that with my gob smacked. I hadn't realised it had been pulled but not surprised.
I've had two coffees, a trip to Aldi and a cuppa. One washing is done and I'm about to empty and load the dishwasher. Dgs1 is coming for a sleepover and will be dropped off about twelve, so housework needs doing before then. He's put his order in for food, so it's all sorted. Noodles for dinner, popcorn and hot chocolate afterwards and copious snacks ie melon, biscuits, salami, mini cup cakes and crisps. He's four! And I know it's not particularly healthy but he's been off his food for three weeks,so I'm happy to help him eat. We shall play games and watch Bluey. Enjoy your day

Morning @lucysmam and everyone.
I'm in Lowestoft. Just finished the most easterly Parkrun in the UK.
Just had breakfast and then starting the long journey back to London.
Trains are up the spout so going to be a long tip home!
Tonight will be a quiet one.
Enjoy the day everyone.

Morning all...Not much at all.
Had my cuppa and cleaned litter tray.. cat shot out of the door.. had to get him in.. he's not had his injections yet.
I've an awful IBS flare up... so won't be having my usual meal out tonight ( usually curry/ chinese).. sticking to plain food at home.
Will watch a film this afternoon while doing my knitting.
Just going to have my morning shower and roughly dry my hair.

Going to the library to take a couple of books back. DS's friend is coming over this afternoon. I'm just going to chill.

H and nipper out to usual Saturday morning football, I am taking other to get mince so he can make his burgers again, so bread maker is currently maling the first of X2 bread buns dough.

Small shuffle round of studio after hoovering although why because teenagers will just trash it all again, but hey shows willing.

Dinner, board game or two, weekly debate, might do some sketching and reading if I have time (you never know this is my big 2024 plan, to be super organised to get more time although when the garden springs into action who knows hence the concentrating on the house until it warms up). I guess I need to think about planting some seeds soon. Again need a bit of space for the trays!

It's the Year of the Dragon so that surely means good things.

I've received my bowel screening kit. Just going over the instructions

Got d morning all! I've been to slimming world and now eating breakfast. Woke up at 5.45 this morning! Tried to doze but got up around 6.45 and read my book. About to pack to go to Newcastle and the Edinburgh for a couple of days! Have a good one x

Cracking on with Guide stuff. Planning thinking day, ordering badges, planning my bits of the program. And I have some knots to practice if I'm going to get my knotnut badge. Considering starting an instagram account.

Also have paid for female invest for a year to try and get a better grip of my finances.