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Original poster

to ask you to quickly make a decision for me

37 replies

Ilythia · 07/07/2011 14:27

Do I

a) pick up DD's from school and nursery as normal, bring them home and watch a bit of telly/play before making them tea, putting them to bed and then tidying up before DH gets home so we can chill OR

b) pick up DD's, take them to a soft play place, buy them tea there and leaving the house nice and tidy so I don't have to do anything after bringing them home.

One issue is that I cannot bathe them tonight properly, only flannel washes (are doing up bathroom) but they are only 3 and 5 so don't get sweaty.

a or b please, and quick! Schools out in an hour!

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 07/07/2011 14:28

Flip a coin. Heads is (a), tails is (b). Whichever way it comes down, if you're happy with the outcome, do that. If you're not happy with the outcome, do the other one.

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WhoAteMySnickers · 07/07/2011 14:29

B.

JoandMax · 07/07/2011 14:29

My vote is option B

piprabbit · 07/07/2011 14:29

B

chirpchirp · 07/07/2011 14:29

B

biddysmama · 07/07/2011 14:30

b.. nice surprise for them and less work for you Grin i think you should get a fancy brew (if they do them there) as well

Monty27 · 07/07/2011 14:30

I'd rather be in my own home than softplay. The dc's would rather be at softplay than own home. You decide Grin

No really, go home, that's what I'd do.

frownieface · 07/07/2011 14:30

b

MMQC · 07/07/2011 14:30

A - soft play is the eight circle of hell.

Original poster
Ilythia · 07/07/2011 14:30

I can afford b as this weekend we have lots of free stuff to do, I don't feel like cooking as my kitchen is clean for once Grin

Why toss a coin when I can rely on the MN jury!

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charliejosh · 07/07/2011 14:31

B, without a doubt

Original poster
Ilythia · 07/07/2011 14:31

If it makes a difference I have a lovely new book on my kindle....

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CogitoErgoSometimes · 07/07/2011 14:31

Toss a coin and then you'll know what it is you really want to do rather than what a bunch of strangers want to do. Just a thought....

aliceliddell · 07/07/2011 14:32

with B you can drink tea and read the paper (not NI). With A you can't. Just saying.

notso · 07/07/2011 14:34

A unless you also enjoy soft play.

MooMooFarm · 07/07/2011 14:35

A. If the weather is nice where you are (as it is here) I would rather let them play in the garden - and you can have a picnic tea so there's no (hardly any) clearing up!

neverontime · 07/07/2011 14:35

B. then you can read your book in peace and wont have to stress about cleaning the house.

DeepPurple · 07/07/2011 14:35

B

ChaosTrulyReigns · 07/07/2011 14:38

You need to focus your mind.

Original poster
Ilythia · 07/07/2011 14:39

cogito, I don't want to toss a coin, I am curious what others would do.

The weather is nice. For now. But knowing where I live I can't trust it to stay that way. PLus I can't take them to the local park / outside to play even if it is nice, we have a fire nearby that is toxic.

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Original poster
Ilythia · 07/07/2011 14:40

Chaos! You fucker!
I have been offline so long I forgot to check the link preview [idiot]

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sunshineatlast · 07/07/2011 14:40

chaos Grin

sunshineatlast · 07/07/2011 14:41

B every time.

kreecherlivesupstairs · 07/07/2011 14:53

B without a shadow of doubt.