Good Morning Mumsnet! What are you all doing today?

[lucysmam]

I'm just finishing my first cuppa of the day, in my kitchen spot. I've been pottering round already & have the washer and dryer going for the big towels. When I've finished my cuppa, I'll make a coffee and do a bit more.

We haven't got much planned for today. Dd2 was meant to be going out with her friend but her friend's not well so is staying here now. She has some homework to do and wants to revise for upcoming GCSE mock exams.

Dd1 will have college work & will probably need a shove to do it!

I want to check which peg dolls we need at work next, go over my lesson for tomorrow (a willing practise victim would be handy!), re-write a couple of lists so they're readable, and list some things on Vinted. I have a parcel to send too.

We're having gammon & roast potatoes for tea, with some sort of veg and gravy. My dad got us the BIGGEST gammon joint for Christmas, so we'll be eating it until it's gone!

Tonight it's my usual Self-Care-Sunday scrubby everything shower, followed by an hour or two with my crochet. I've not touched it all week & have been eyeing up a new, felt based, project 🙈. I really should finish what's on the go first!

It'll be early nights all round tonight, ready for the week ahead 💤

What about all of you? 🙂

Waiting in for the RAC man to revive my car, which has died from the cold. My son is on a sleepover and after I pick him up we will hopefully be meeting friends later (car permitting).

Morning @lucysmam and everyone

Still in bed with my cappuccino and book - full of a cold and worked yesterday so feeling justified!

Lots to do today though - beds to strip and change, five loads of laundry to put away, clear out bathroom as painter is coming tomorrow to paint it, go to buy paint, visit my Dad.

Feel like going back to sleep!

DDs not wanting to go/do anything in particular which is good - think they just want a chilled iPad day.

Will try and copy you with a self care Sunday night - I am rebooting myself from tomorrow - still been in festive mode but from tomorrow I’m going sugar and carb free and alcohol free. Will also reboot my exercise routine (not done a thing for 3 weeks!).

Good morning Lucysmam and others. I've had two coffees and two slices of toast then a cuppa. The dishwasher is on and I'm shortly going to get moving. I'm off to see The Nutcracker this afternoon with a friend. I'm his culture buddy. Then fish and chips for dinner before he goes home.

Good morning! It’s been a slow morning thus far, just coffee and trying to get the 4 year old to do something other than a screen. Older 2 still in bed, but I’ll get them up in half an hour.

plans for today are to finish off the monthly spread for January in my journal, fine tune a couple of other stand alone pages, and meal plan for next week

Been awake since 5 so have had 4 teas and a coffee already.

Just packed away my Sainsbury's delivery and about to make bacon baps for everyone to get them moving. Probably will walk the dog in a bit if I can persuade her to come out in the cold with me, then light the fire and watch a movie I think!

Good morning.

I’ve had a coffee and some toast and jam and still in my pjs scrolling on the sofa.

Feels good to be having a relaxing Sunday with no plans especially as it’s freezing outside so nice to get all warm and cozy inside with a bit of pottering.

DD is happy to stay in and she’ll need to get on with a bit of homework this afternoon while I get some washing loads done and will probably do a spaghetti Bol for tea.

Had my first cuppa.
Off for a frosty, sunny run across the fields. I've been wanting to go for days but no time. Yippee.
DS stayed at his GF's house last night so it's quiet.
Roast later.
I'm still enjoying my time off not being consumed with Xmas prep.

Morning @lucysmam.

I actually managed to sleep until 8.15! That's a bit of a miracle, given my long run of waking up before 6 the past few months. Still feel exhausted though.

DH still snoozing so I've just taken him a cup of tea up, DD with her dad until tonight. I'm sprawled on the sofa watching the delinquent savannahs on their wheel.

I need to make a fair few batches of creme egg brownies today as I've had requests for them already. DH has mentioned GF shortbread and scones, but he also needs to finish off the extension to the catio so the monsters can go outside.

Paid Thai for tea with steak, probably followed by a brownie! And then an early night as next week is crazy crazy busy

Morning all. Had my first coffee in bed wuth Wordle and MN thanks to dp, am about to have a bath. Later I'll be taking ds back to uni so long drive, but at least on the way back I will probably listen to a podcast. Quiet evening and an early night with dp I hope - I might make some lentil soup.

Good morning @lucysmam & everyone. In bed having just finished a cuppa. Unfortunately I have to work later but only until 4. DD16 & her friend have just woken up. Need to find out how said friend is getting home. If I can be bothered, I’ll peel some spuds before I go out. We’re having grilled garlic & rosemary lamb steaks, double cream mashed potatoes & broccoli for tea. Dishwasher needs unloading & a few bits to go in. One of the chopping boards is absolutely covered in burnt crumbs ( the girls are not good at clearing up after themselves). Will watch Call The Midwife tonight.

Morning all!

Started the day unloading the grocery order - not quite sure what possessed me to order it for 6am on a Sunday 😵‍💫 I saved 50p for an off peak slot, so there's that....

One Day At A Time is on in the background, my comfort show (well, revised comfort show that I can have on with DS around) DS is gaming very intently on my iPad - he's 5 but takes building his little world very, very seriously. Will kick him off in a bit but enjoying the quiet scroll time for now.

We have some Lego to build together this morning - I got the Disneyland castle for Christmas and DS is insisting on 'helping' me. Then he wants to do some baking - we have lots of leftover Christmas chocolate and some peanut butter M&Ms so I'm thinking either cookies or brownies. Fancy some sort of veg heavy chicken pot pie for lunch so might make that too.

DS has yet another birthday party this afternoon - need to find a gift from my Birthday Box and wrap it/get DS to write the card. I normally add some chocolate buttons from Arthouse Unlimited to the gift bag but have run out so may pop by our local cafe who stocks them to top up. Then it's my favourite local soft play which does a mean loaded hot chocolate - very excited for that 😋

The party is pretty late so am hoping DS only needs a small snack for tea. Then after bedtime I have a LOAD of work to catch up on, will treat myself to a Wagamamas delivery as I have a voucher.

Good morning everyone, thankfully it’s not an icy start today 👏
I’m intrigued by the felt-based project @lucysmam , please do tell 😊I have far too many projects to do but am always interested in what others are doing.
I have emptied and refilled the dw, cleaned the kitchen (the floor needs washing), prepared everything for dinner (lamb joint, mash, vegetables), changed the bed and put the second load of washing on and tidied the bedroom, bathroom and my craft room. About to have a coffee then I will do some craft bits, probably slow stitching while listening to a podcast - Dark Down East is on at the moment.
DH is getting ready to take the dog out so peace and quiet for an hour or so!

Morning @lucysmam and everyone. I’ve been circling MN for the past hour waiting for this thread to appear. I was getting worried! 😂

I’m still in bed and really should get up soon. I’m working on my taxes today so I can send them to my accountants tomorrow before they disown me. That’s my main goal for the day. I’ll also clean the stove top and clear out the fridge a bit. Oh and do laundry and tidy the bedroom. Dinner tonight will likely be a veg tart.

I’d like to be in bed by 9:30pm so I can actually get up early tomorrow. My body has been in hibernation mode and I really do need more sleep in January and February.

Morning @lucysmam and all!

I was the first one up today so enjoyed a quiet start to the day with a cup of tea

I've also got the tumble dryer going for all the shirts (25 shirts a week here😱).

Nothing much planned for today, got to get all the uniforms away ready for the week, got food shop coming in a bit so will get all that away and the fridge all organised.

Pie and mash for dinner, still using up the Christmas food the pies are little party food pies from Christmas.

Then hopefully a bath later on this evening and an early night with my book.

Morning everyone

We didn't quite finish our ds room change around yesterday so we'll be doing that today. We should also go for a run. Day 3 of week 2 needs to be completed. Other than that a quiet ish day.

Its my day off so of course i woke up super early. Why does thar always happen? Tomorrow I'll need to be dragged from my bed as I'm working...oh well....
Had my tea and toast and w chocolate biccies and considering a latte. Am meeting a friend later. Dh snoring besides me in bed. Very quiet here....empty nest

That was meant to be a sad face not chocolate!!!

Currently giving the house a quick once over while listening to my audiobook. DH and DC are gaming. Then we'll go for a local walk as we haven't left the house since Friday! We're having roast chicken for a late lunch and I will do some work on my laptop this afternoon.

Morning @lucysmam and everyone,

Currently sat with a 2nd cup of coffee. Need to do a workout soon.

Nothing planned today as both boys football matches have been cancelled again due to the weather. Need to catch up laundry and college work.

It's ds2's birthday tomorrow so need to wrap his pressies up later as well.

Spaghetti bolognaise for tea - trying to stay away from dinners lol Then baths and showers all round ready fir the new week. The weekend is flying over 🤦‍♀️

Good morning all ,

Unexpected visitors coming for lunch today , found out yesterday !
Joys of a large extended family. They are travelling north so will stop by on the way for a catch up .
Its fine , we all do it to each other hence I am always overstocked in the fridge and freezer primed to cater for who knows how many at short notice 😆

Then I have some work to prepare for tomorrow.
First business trip of the year , my resolution was to limit this as much as possible anc try to stay home more in 2025 and push back to the business if I felt it could be done remotely .
3 trips in January planned already so that policy is not going well 🤣

So need to pack for that too .

Have a great day and week all .

Good morning @lucysmam . I'm intrigued... You say you're finishing your first cuppa and doing some laundry, and when you're finished you will have a cup of coffee. Is your first cuppa tea - and when (why?) do you make the switch to coffee?

I've just had my breakfast in bed - late today - with tea. I would have loved a cup of coffee but it doesn't play well with my meds.

I'm on antibiotics at the moment and have developed an itchy rash, which necessitated taking an antihistamine last night hence having a good night's sleep. Before anyone jumps in about the rash, I was tested for antibiotic allergy when I was in hospital in November. This is just a sensitivity rather than an allergy so it's very annoying but not life-threatening.

Nothing planned for today. Yesterday I debated taking the beef out of the freezer and making a big stew today, but I don't think I can stand up for that long. I'm not letting DH make the stew because it would be horrible if he does! He does cook, and quite well, but he doesn't understand that some things need long slow cooking. Last night we had tinned Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie with some carrots I got when they were really cheap before Christmas, prepped and froze then. Not sure what we will have today - I have various things already cooked in the freezer, some of them leftovers... But he is funny about eating leftovers. I think I will probably have leftover fish pie, and he can have faggots. Our next grocery delivery isn't for nearly 2 weeks so he's going to have to eat leftovers at some time! They are all things he likes.

I think I'm going back to sleep in a bit.

Good morning @lucysmam and everyone else.

I'm in bed with a coffee dh just bought me. We are enjoying a slow start to the day. All the kids sport is off except one netball match at 4.
I'm planning to have a tidy round, do some ironing and get everyone ready for the week.

But first a soak in the bath and a bit of pampering.

Morning everybody

Back to the usual me making coffee.

Dryer just finishing heavy load, then it’s just synthetics which take minutes.

Many small DIY jobs today, it’s one of the only two activities H and I might need divorce lawyers on speed dial for. So I imagine much snapping at each other or a divide and conquer technique.

Roast chicken, potatoes, stuffing, yorkshires you know the full hit, warm kitchen on a frosty day roast.

Want to bring in heated propagator to start seedlings next week, so that needs a space.

Will put the radio on, music always helps.

Sitting in the kitchen with the radio and washing machine going.

Supposed to be going away tomorrow for my birthday, but OH has had this nasty flu for a couple of weeks now and although he was a bit better on Friday it has returned with avengeance. He had an early night and is resting in bed but I suspect we may have to cancel (non-refundable now!). I have everything crossed for a miraculous recovery.

Happy Sunday all.

Looks like the last very cold day here (it's 7c tomorrow. 7c warmer than today!) so we're channelling our inner sloths.

I just took some rubbish out and the lip of the front door had frozen to the frame so I now have a broken front door. DP is due home soon (was away for a few nights) so he can fix it.

Plan today is to use up some puff pastry. We were going do pizzas yesterday but the request for ingredients was getting a bit expensive (olives, feta, sundried tomatoes!!) so we'll make pesto and parmesan pinwheels and strawberry jam pinwheels.

Waiting for shopping to arrive and then I'll marinade some pork for dinner (soy, ginger and garlic) and we'll have that in pitta / wraps with salad.

Plan to watch the Arsenal game later, finish off homework. I need to iron at some point too!

All in all a very low key day but we have a busy week and next weekend we are celebrating both DD's birthdays so we'll be busy then too.