Good Morning All! What are you all up to today?

[lucysmam]

I'm just drinking my first cuppa of the day, in my kitchen spot. The kittens have been fed & are bounding about upstairs somewhere. And someone's alarm has just gone off so I doubt it'll be peaceful down here for long.

I'm going with dd1 to have her nails done shortly. She turns 18 next weekend 😱 & wanted them done for going out out with her friends to celebrate.

Then I'm nipping into town with dd2 to pick up her gift and card for dd1 - she knows what she wants to get so should be a quick trip. We'll probably stop off for a coffee somewhere too.

When we get back, I really need to start birthday prep! I have all sorts to do & a really busy week of appointments and work things too 🙄.

Tea will be cobbled together from the remains of my BIG Christmas shop in December, before pay day next week. There's plenty of odds and ends to keep us going, although I do need a small top up tomorrow of fresh salad and fruit.

Tonight I'll either sit down with my book or crochet - not sure which - for a couple of hours relax before bed. Maybe with a glass or two of wine.

What about all of you? 🙂

Working today. If taking photos of men in uniform on a training exercise can be called work! Still in bed at the mo so better get moving.

Just waiting for my daughter to get up and then we're going for a scoot around a local country park and to visit some friends.

Morning,

I am currently sat with my 2nd cup of coffee. Everyone else is still in bed, so it's bliss at the moment.

Just pottering around today. Need to get some laundry and hoovering done and put DS2s birthday presents away as they're currently still in the front room lol
I need to do a big spring clear out, so will start that today.

Tea will be lasagne tonight. Then movie night 🙂

Are they firemen? Hubba hubba!

Morning everyone! I’m enjoying my coffee on the sofa under a blanket watching some cricket while DH and DDog are out for a long walk. Hoping they pick up butcher’s sausages on the way and then DH will make breakfast wraps/burritos.

We were out at a dry January wine tasting last night so later night than usual so quiet start. Then a busy day of errands, food shop to do, click & collect at the pet store, I want to browse The Range and Home Bargains. Also got pedicure and lash lift booked. Need to fit in my nails as well and a visit to DDad.

Making double cheeseburgers for tea and I might buy the new Twisters movie to watch.

Morning all! @Hedjwitch I mean if your company wants to save some money I'd be happy to do that for free 😉

Off on a little weekend away related to me/DS joint hobby today. I think DS (5) didn't eat enough last time we went (due to excitement/seeing friends, NOT lack of food) as he's been obsessed with packing snacks this time round!

Currently having a coffee before I head to the gym for an hour or two - I love Saturday mornings 😊

Then loads of boring jobs, we're making the most of DJ to get the house sorted. I might meet a friend for a walk later before Gladiators is back tonight - cannot wait! 💪

Good morning. After a slow morning we are just getting older two dc ready to go to their swimming lesson. Dh will take them and I’ll hang around at home with youngest dd drinking coffee. Once dc1&2 are home from swimming we’ll go for a scooter ride to the playground. Then back for lunch then probably a relaxed afternoon playing with new Christmas toys. Gladiators back tonight which dc love, so I thought it would be nice to have pizza for dinner in front of that.

Morning all
about to make coffee
H and youngster just left for football, hopefully no return of injury for youngster he has been out for best part of 3 months.
will get the other one up for homework English gcse practice in a bit

I need to do some work on a snowy landscape and portrait

and have a weekend cooking up a storm in the kitchen started last night with the usual home made pizza (which is always amazing it’s very garlic heavy), also put first layer of trifle in fridge.
today finish trifle, and make a Mexican buffet (beans have been soaking with onions overnight)

and have got my sticky paws on some Seville oranges to have a first go at marmalade (marmalade day I am blaming Paddington and Nigel Slater equally for this) so need to sterilise jars and despair at “how much sugar”. But should smell amazing. We shall see.

and usual extra teen later, debate, board games, presume there is either football or darts to watch.

and have a mountain of papers to sort/shred but probably best to keep marmalade and admin separate.

Having a lazy one today, DH is knackered from work and DS (12) is exhausted from high school. They both have to get up super early in the week and we have a 4 month old DD so need a day of not doing much in the morning occasionally!

Baby has fallen asleep so she's lying next to us while we watch TV and have coffee and toast in bed.
DS is playing PS4 in the living room.

We are looking after a neighbour's and friend's cat this weekend, so DH just popped over to feed him and later we'll go hang out there for a little while as he gets lonely.

I'll take the baby for a walk later to get some fresh air, but other than that we're just taking the day as it comes!

We've got "baby chicken" for dinner as a treat (me and DS are huge Cabin Pressure fans for anyone who gets that! 🤣) and I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm drinking some tea while OH does the vacuuming and DS tidies up his mess. Then they're off swimming while I relax as I've had a very long week. Will probably watch some telly, rewatching Parenthood at the moment.

Later on going to have a look at the crystal making set DS got for Christmas, as we haven't got around to doing that yet but today seems like a good day for it.

DD is asleep, will probably sleep until the afternoon. Tonight I've promised her we'll watch Scream if I get DS to bed at a decent time.

I’ve been lying in bed with my cappuccino, book and MN for a couple of hours - now need to get up and get ready to take DD2 to a football match. Will meet my Dad there as he likes to watch too. Must wrap up warm!
Then back home for a quick tidy around and then have to drive DD1 to her first ever “date”. Think I’m more nervous than her!
Then taking DD2 to local town centre to run errands - boots to heel, need new storage for freshly decorated main bathroom / lots of mooching round Home Bargains hopefully and then a cheeky Costa.

Then back to pick up DD1 and then pizza nignt in front of a film. No wine 🥲

Good morning all. Just me and dd10 are up at the moment, dh is at work and dd20 and dd17 are both still asleep. I’ve been out to drop the car off at the garage for its MOT this morning and I’m back home with a cup of tea waiting for my Tesco shop. I have hoards of washing to do so the washer is on and I’ll be re-loading it all day on and off. I need to pick the car up in about an hour and will then go and stock up on cat food/biscuits/treats/litter as we’ve run out of everything all at once. I also need to pick up some new tops for work so I’m hoping I can find some in asda. I’ll pop into Aldi on the way back as dh has asked me to pick up some of his favourite pizzas from there and then this afternoon I’ve got my waxing appointment.

We’re having roast chicken and stuffing baguettes for tea then dh is off to the pub while I have a nice, hot shower and sit on the couch under a blanket in front of the tv. I can’t wait after a busy week!

Waiting for DH to finish in the kitchen so I can do some breakfast. Have already bathed and washed and dried my hair.
Trying desperately to clear stuff OUT of our bedroom before the decorator comes on Thursday, no idea how we have so much stuff!
We were meant to be meeting friends for breakfast but rather to my relief they cancelled. Going to see the Light Princess with DS this afternoon, DD will have to get herself to work but I'll pick her up later.
We also need to buy the paint for the bedroom.

Terrible fucking morning. I was meant to go see the Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery. Got tickets with immense difficulty for a stupid time.
Then my Tube station was closed for repairs.
Cdnt get a bus or an Uber in time.
Missed it.

So furious!

Sound like you have a busy but nice day ahead. I have a big birthday party (dh turningn40) in my house in 2 weeks so similar to you I need to start getting ready! I started this morning by clearing out DCs walk in wardrobe so I can fit the clothes that actually fit them in there! Need to send invites out today too which I actually dread doing as I'm an introvert. They're going out by WhatsApp so I might ask teen to send them for me.

Good morning @lucysmam & everyone. UsernameTaken76 confused by Dry January wine tasting! Presumably it was AF wines? Not long up & planning to make my 2nd cuppa ( DH brought me one in bed before he went to work). Need to post a dress which has sold on Vinted. Only £2 but it all adds up. Dishwasher needs unloading/loading & the rabbits have to be fed. Will let 2 of them out. Working later. Easy tea of a ready meal for me & beans on toast for DH. DD16 will probably have pasta. DM is in hospital so need to sort out when to visit if she’s up to it ( v poorly 😢) Probably watch Gladiators tonight. Have a good day folks 🙂

Morning @lucysmam.

For once, I'm still in bed. DD is at the yard, DH is at the gym and I can't remember the last time I had the house to myself.

Suppose I should get up soon though, put some washing on and sort the animals.

Think today will mostly be a day of doing nothing, I've had a heavy week and feel done in. I'm not good at limiting myself and have pushed too hard this week and will pay for it.

Burgers for tea, probably followed by creme egg brownies. Casualty and an early night I think. All very lazy!

Good morning, I’ve got a hyrox event coming up soon so I’ve ramped up my training, so this morning I did a double session to see if I could maintain a decent time. So now I’m wearing some compression recovery trousers, so I look like I’ve been trussed up by mountain rescue.

My husbands out somewhere with the kids, so I’ll meet them in town in a little bit for lunch. This evening our son has a gokarting birthday party to attend, so we need to help him pick a present for that. But apart from that nothing planned.

Have a nice saturday

@RabbitsRock Yes alcohol free wines. It was good to try them without buying bottles as found several I wouldn’t drink but did find a couple I would buy to have at home 😀

UsernameTaken76 what are the ones you would drink at home?

Morning all!
@Hedjwitch I am available if you need an assistant 😆😆

DS was in bed with me last night so he woke me up at 6:30 fidgeting. Normally I can get him to go back to sleep but he was having none of it so he went off downstairs to watch cartoons.
I got up a bit later on, DDs mate here so have taken in her medication. They're currently making pancakes in the kitchen..... I'm having a cuppa and dreading the mess I'm going to find when I go in to make my next one!
Have hung and reloaded the washing, got loads to get through today. Off to see my relative for their birthday this afternoon, and then home for dinner. DS already chosen that we are watching Gladiators and Masked Singer tonight. I've got Joe Lycetts new book and wine!

Morning @lucysmam and all!

Happy birthday to your DD for next week!

I was up with the youngest as usual on a Saturday as it's DH lie in on a Saturday, I get Sunday.

Not sure of our plans for today...DH and I have a very rare child free few hours today and we don't know what to do! Can't decide between gym, lunch, walk. If we stay home we will just tidy so want to avoid that 😂

Good morning Lucysmam and others. I have had two coffees and two slices of toast. The bread is homemade and delicious. I should have been meeting a friend for second breakfast but she cancelled, so I have no plans. I will strip the bed soon and get the washing done. Polishing and hoovering will happen later. I might make a chocolate cake later too. Dinner will be haggis, mashed potatoes and mashed swede in honour of Burns Night which is next week. Have a good day all

@RabbitsRock There was a Darjeeling sparkling tea from Royal Flush which was really nice. And I liked the Sanguine from Wednesday Domaine which was a take on red wine. It wasn’t as good as a proper red wine but I could drink it with a nice steak and chips!