Good Morning All! What's everyone doing today?

[lucysmam]

I'm just drinking my first cuppa of the day, in my kitchen spot, after a nice lie in snuggled up with boy cat. Both cats have had their breakfast & taken themselves off back upstairs. I can hear dd2 moving around so guessing at least one of them has gone in her room.

We haven't got any plans for today I don't think. I've nearly finished all the peg dolls that were requested before summer, for my previous class, so will finish details on my current set and then draw out the last set. I've got a pair of trousers to take up, and a pair to let down, too. I'll at least pin the ones to take up, at some point today. And I might strip the chair cushions while there's no washing to be done 🤔.

We booked tickets yesterday to a seaside music festival at the end of the month, so I'll have a listen to some of the artists I don't know through the day. I'm going to hazard a guess that dd2 will want to discuss what to wear too - she doesn't come to as many gigs (by choice!).

Dd1 will have no plans - surprisingly she's had a very quiet summer! I expected her being out and about with friends but she hasn't 🤷‍♀️. It's A Level results day on Thursday & she was starting to feel nervous but she's made a start on the UCAS application for next year after deciding to take a year out to save...saving is not her strong point.

Dd2 will do more revision, and probably some more of the 80 or so tasks that were set for Spanish. She's done something every day despite being told to take a day off every now & again. Her brain must be full 🤣!

What about all of you? 🙂

We've turned our living room into an indoors camping and soft play can't be bothered with doing much today. Don't plan on doing much more maybe visit some relatives later.

Fingers crossed for A'Level results day for your DD 🤞

All plans here cancelled as DC2 woke me at 5am with a tummy ache. She was sick a few times and is sleeping now so hopefully it's short lived (and doesn't take us all out)

Means all 3 DC have missed swimming lessons today. We were away for the past 2 weeks as well. Oh well.

We didn't have much planned today luckily and even the weather is a bit chilly / grey so it's perfect for a lazy one.

I need to make some tomato sauce and I'll do meatballs for the non poorly people later.

Hopefully a more productive day tomorrow 🙏

So far, mostly reading the CF thread. If you don’t know which one I mean and actually have to do stuff today, don’t look for it now.😂

Is this the one about the man who will come and live with you for 3 months and in return for hosting him, you get his company?

I’ve had a coffee and walked the dog. Schools go back here this week and I’ve got a couple of things to buy for the new school year, I’ll be taking DD14 shopping for school shoes. She has tiny feet and can never find school shoes that she likes, so that’s going to be fun.

I’ve got some house chores to do and I want to start a new crochet blanket - I’m teaching myself so will be looking up you tube etc. I want a new craft project for going into autumn, despite having half a dozen cross stitch things on the go. The new school year always feels like a new start for me, more so than new year.

Morning @lucysmam
I had forgotten it was the weekend as we are on holiday. Having a pool/beach day today so doing very little but we have had a fabulous time. Highly recommended Croatia

Good morning Lucysmam and others.sounds like a nice day ahead for you all.
I've been up since before seven. I've had two coffees and a roll on butter. I've done a Tesco shop for later. I was going to go in person but laziness won. The dishwasher has finished so I'll empty it later. I've washed all the woodwork in the bathroom in preparation for painting.
I'm leaving shortly for second breakfast with a friend. We're revisiting a restaurant which we frequented before it has storm damage last year, it's recently reopened with a new name and menu. After that, DD is coming to give me a hand to take down curtains, lampshades and a blind. It'll either be her or Dsil. What possessed me to get five rooms painted, I will never know! Everything is in the dining room out of the road.
This afternoon, I'll wash down the living room and kitchen. Tomorrow will be the hall and bedroom. Dinner will probably be fish and chips. Enjoy your day all

DD is staying with her boyfriend, so it’s just me and the cat at home this weekend. I woke up late, popped out for an iced coffee and am now just relaxing on the sofa. This afternoon I’m going to an event to celebrate Jamaican Independence Day with a group of friends - there will be street food, live music etc so looking forward to that (I’m not Jamaican but lots of my friends are, and one of them is involved with the organising of the event).

I’m not sure how long I’ll be out for, it it finishes this evening, I’ll come home and have leftovers for dinner and watch some tv, if not we’ll eat out and maybe carry the party on in a local bar. We shall see! I don’t drink much these days so may be ready to come home earlier than the others!

Is it the one with the lady who has beds to change? We are very different people 🤣 Perhaps I should spend part of today changing the beds.

Yes, that’s the one. ‘Light conversation….’😂

@Crunchymum aw poor dd. Hopefully whatever it is, is short lived & she feels better when she wakes!

@ErrolTheDragon handily, I haven't got much to do...I'm off to look for it 🤣

@LadyMacbethssweetArabianhand enjoy second breakfast.

I just looked, in an effort to stave off shoe shopping - it’s bloody hilarious.

Morning all.

Had an early start thanks to DDog. Surprisingly I’m feeling fine despite having a girls night at a friends.

DH and I in town having breakfast and picking up bits. Not much planned today. Watch football later. Not sure about tea either 😬

Lots of resting planned today.

Morning, a quiet day here as DD is feeling very stressed about her A Level results and we just want to be able to get in and plan now.

It's hard to keep her jollied along because it's been such a long wait.

Trying to save for uni so no holiday to distract with although she has been away on her own trip.

DH is grinding some coffee and cats have gone back to bed. I need to pop to the butchers and get some bread. Exciting times 😂

At Asda by 7:15 this morning. But still managed to forget two things, so will probably pop back over later this afternoon. It's only a 3 minute drive, if that.

Off to a pub about a mile from me for lunch with two old work colleagues/friends, who I haven't met up with for about 18 months. Looking forward to it, as we're well overdue a catch-up. There was talk of coming back to mine for coffee afterwards, so I've been doing a little bit of light cleaning, making sure the bathroom is guest-ready etc. ;)

Nothing much else planned!

Good morning @lucysmam and Co., I’m enjoying my avocado toast and a big mug of coffee after our dog walk. Poor ZDog1 ran into an electric fence, the poor thing 😢 It was really warm by the time we got back to the car, too warm for ZDog2 but it’s nearly impossible to get DH to move in the morning.
I will revert to taking them out individually very early next week when it’s getting hot again, really not looking forward to the heat.
I have fans etc ready to help with the next heatwave, luckily the house stays a reasonable temperature with judicious use of them with closed curtains and open windows.
The dogs both have cool pads which helps.
I have some ironing to do after yesterday’s mammoth laundry session but nothing else planned for today except for doing some arty stuff, probably drawing and coloured pencils work - I am doing an online course which I’m enjoying.
Salmon, salad and new potatoes for dinner followed by blackberry and apple crumble.

Good morning everyone. It’s a busy day here today as it’s DD’s 18th birthday! I can’t believe I now have three adult children! I was up and out early to buy balloons and banners as I haven’t had chance this week as I’ve been at work. She’s up and has been given her gifts and is now eating Ben and Jerrys for her breakfast. Dh is at work and dd11 is still asleep upstairs with her friend who stayed over last night.

I need to give the house a quick once over as it’s a bit grubby, put the Tesco shop away when it’s delivered, drop dd11 off at my sister’s for the night, come home, have a shower and get ready to go to bottomless brunch at 3pm for DD’s birthday. We’ll then continue the cocktails and fun for the rest of the evening before collapsing into bed drunk later on 😂

Morning Lucysmam and the Saturday gang
I’m a bit late today but have been out tidying my jungle of a front garden.

DH and 2 of the DS’ have popped to the cafe for breakfast and will be bringing me back a bacon roll and latte 🤤

Dogs will be taken for a run in the woods land then I will be continuing my deep clean of the house this afternoon. I’ve got a cleaner starting on Monday and I am trying to limit how embarrassed I will be about the state of the house!

I will absolutely not be opening rabbit hole CF threads until I’m in bed!! Thanks for the warning!

Morning all
Good luck A level results week all

Teens have had quite a bit going on this week actually we all have so today is nothing day

just watched Imitation Game as we fell asleep watching with teens last night - great movie

prodding H to make coffee - I’ll make it probably easier

teens not up yet - not going to wake them

enjoy all

I had a lovely lie in this morning too. My teenager is still asleep. I have my Tesco delivery due soon. I had a lovely quiet breakfast and did a tidy up and a sweep for the delivery man (I do those kind of things, lol). I made my elderly cat salmon in the air fryer (you read that right) because we've no cat food and the meowing was driving me nuts. Now he's happy out and gone off to harass the neighbours, his usual routine. My teen will probably come up then and raid whatever snacks the Tesco truck brought and ask me to make fajitas or tacos. He picked the ingredients and tortilla chips. so he's looking forward to that. Then I'm going to chill and reflect on a guy in work asking me if I want to meet up outside work (I'm single and haven't dated in years)

I couldn't find it! Probably not a bad thing...I've got dressed, got out the trousers to take up, had a chat with dd2 while I drank some of my coffee & am going to pin the trousers now.

Just finished my first coffee going to make another have a shower and do nothing all day.

Good morning @lucysmam & everyone. Awake early as DH’s alarm was set for him to go to work. He finishes at 1 today. Had a cuppa in bed made by him & I made another later on but forgot it was brewing & cleaned my teeth! Had a strange morning as I’m going to a matinee on my own & feel really anxious, even though I love my own company & it will be great. I keep going over & over the travel plans in my head & what I need to do at the other end before the show. It’s made worse by the fact that I still can’t drive because of my fracture (going by train). I planned to walk to the station but have booked a taxi as it’s a fair way. DH will collect me from the station when I get back. Some of the shops will be open after the show so I’m looking forward to a mooch,although doubt I’ll buy anything. Famous last words! Meanwhile, I’ve done the dishwasher & given the bunnies their favourite treat. DD16 has gone out for a walk. I’ll pop a key under the mat if she’s not back by the time I leave. It’s clouding over a bit so hope it doesn’t rain. Easy tea of a Cathedral City ready meal for me & beans on toast for DH. We will pick up a load of Heinz beans from Farm Foods on the way home as they usually have a really good offer, plus scampi & battered cod. Three boxes of Youngs for a tenner - I’ve seen them individually for £5.95. Just started watching “ House” last night so will carry on with a few more episodes & I’ll open my Kylie AF sparkling rose. It’s really good! Have a good Saturday folks!

Morning everyone,

Just got back from Majorca and both me and DH are ill 🤦‍♀️ So think today will be a rest day. Not moving lol

Just had a week in Portugal with Dh and Dd so getting all my washing done dried and put away
Fetched the dog from the dog borders she’s fast asleep as had a busy week with her fellow holidaying dogs (she cried all the way home she loves staying there )
Dh flew in then flew back out again to Frankfurt for work
Dd is at work this afternoon
Will have a chicken salad for tea and catch up with some programs I’ve recorded and try and finish the book I started whilst away
Have a good day everyone