What do you do whilst you're eating?

[mumofoneAlonebutokay]

I usually eat my 5pm dinner with dd at the table whilst the chase is on

As its cold, we're spending out time in my bedroom where it's warmer so we just eat on the bed with trays

Otherwise I always eat whilst watching tv

I'm trying to avoid the tv as much as poss except for love island and eastenders so now I'm sat listening to the radio whilst 'eating mindfully' for my weight loss 🙄 with dd on her tablet

It feels so weird as I used to always pair eating and watching tv - i do think that's where the weight gain comes from as I'd need food to watch a good show

I get up very early and always have my cup of tea and toast while sitting in front of my laptop reading mumsnet posts.
I like to do this, but yes, it's easier to over eat when distracted by looking at the computer, I think.
The next meal is tea time, with DH and grown up DSs.
We sit round the table, with a tablet on the table silently showing beach cams, a welcome sight in winter.

is this satire!

Me dh and the kids (mainly the kids) never stop chatting. It's relentless. Waching a TV show we all love whilst eating is a welcome relief.

We all eat together at the dining table.
No phones allowed.
We chat, talk about our day, what we’re going to do at the weekend, anything really.
We usually have the radio on very low in the background, as I like to listen to it whilst cooking.

Quite often, on a Friday, we make pizzas and eat them in the living room whilst watching a film. We put a blanket out like a picnic. The kids love it. We still chat whilst eating, no one really watches the movie tbh😆

Hard agree with you, and sorry to hear you're doing it solo with physical health issues as well x

I completely relate to just being exhausted and wanting to feel that comfort and sometimes disconnection - or connection to the world sometimes, that's why I love my soaps

I do love to read aloud anyway to practice my very poor and basic level French so could try it at the dinner table- trying to get my hands on a physically copy of French vogue but I'm finding it impossible

Thank you 🥰 - it's not always easy but I'm grateful tbh, she's come a long way and is really good and sweet xx

We eat most of our meals at the table with DDs. No devices allowed but radio or music on if we fancy it. But we do also eat regularly in the living room and that will be in front of the tv e.g. pizza and a film at the weekend.

No food allowed in bedrooms ever, I hate the thought of crumbs or food smells near where I sleep. I like keeping my bedroom for sleeping or sex and not an extension of the living room.

Just a personal preference, but I can’t stand it when people use the TV as background noise.

It sounds as if your meals suit you and DD perfectly, OP.

It doesn't matter what other people do as long as you're happy with your way of doing it.

Always at the table. It's the focal point. Everyone chats together. No TV or music on for those 20 minutes. 4 DC don't know any different.

They are not allowed to eat in bedrooms.

I have to sit at the table to eat. I feel so gross hunched over a plate or tray in my lap! I am sure I am in a minority with this though and I suppose it all just comes down to habits.
On my own I usually have my headphones on and get lost in one of my podcasts or audiobooks, or I read a news magazine I subscribe too that sits on the kitchen table throughout the week so I do actually remember to read it!

At the table, nearly always. Very occasional snack in front of tv. To me, it's Very important for family to sit together at the table for an evening meal.

Largely sit at the dining table and talk to husband for our main meal and brunches at weekend. Music might be on in the background. Sometimes the news or Saturday morning Kitchen on tv. Very occasional treat of a tv supper with tray on knee.

On my own, I still sit at the table, usually with a book.

Never ever eat in the bedroom. Just a hot choc or a cuppa.

TV isn't a huge part of our life though. We do go through to the snug and watch a film or a drama on winter evenings after dinner.

@mumofoneAlonebutokay aww, your dd sounds so cute! 😄 X

I'll usually sit and watch a Youtube video or two.

Can't talk while I'm eating or I end up with raging indigestion, so I don't appreciate it when people appear to be desperate to start a conversation during meals.

I really struggle to eat proper meals off my lap so always eat my dinner at the table. Most dinners we eat as a family so chat or listen to music. The kids also like to ask Alexa random questions. When I’m by myself I just sit and eat and enjoy the quiet 😂

❤️ sorry I don't think i responded to this!

😩 she can name lots of veg and will happily play with them. She had a lovely time throwing the apple I gave her up into the air and trying to catch it! 😭

I love my bed 😄 I'm in it now as it's warm with the electric blanket, just before I leave for the school run.

Sometimes you just have to get through! Agree xx

Okay I will try this at dinner today 🙂 and see how we do! Agree with everything it's repetition until she's comfortable x

Thank you ❤️ she's has her moments but is the sweetest thing 🥰