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Original poster

To let my DC stay in their PJs all day ... Again?

79 replies

AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 09:34

...fresh ones !Grin

Dd is 5 and I have my niece staying with us , she is almost 4.

We have barely been out of our pjs since Thursday Shock niece has been out the house seeing her dad & my dd has come on the car journey with us Blush

I've no money to take them anywhere nice as we are a few days away from pay day .

I'm also feeling a bit rubbish with an ear infection .

I've asked the DC if they want to go out today - they said no .

I asked if they wanted to play in the garden . They said no .

They've said they want to stay in their pjs and have a pj day .

Part of me is pleased as I feel rubbish , the other part of me thinks we really need to get out .

The DC have specifically said they don't even want to pop out on their bikes .

We are going out tomorrow.

We are back to school on Monday where we will be back to a flurry of school runs and after school activities .

WIBU to have another day in ? Blush

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PingpongDingDong · 05/09/2015 10:46

Don't stress about it! You feel ill, they are safe, warm and contented. They will be very busy with school etc next week and you are going out tomorrow! Just do it.

Youarentkiddingme · 05/09/2015 10:48

I'm totally for PJ days. I also call them mental health days here.

I work FT and ds has ASD. When it's clear he's had his fill of the world he stays in a onesie in his sensory den playing minecraft or whatever whilst I blitz the house. we then have a picnic lunch in lounge and lay around under blankets playing board games and watch a film. We bath and hair wash and then have races to put washing away, bedding on etc.
It's probably the days I get most conversation from him Grin

Feeling ill, extremely horrendous weather etc will keep us in but the cold/wet etc doesn't as we just dress appropriately - in this country you'd spend ,out days in Pjs if weather was a factor!

BrendaandEddie · 05/09/2015 10:54

you sound really lazy

GET OUT AND EXERCISE

BrendaandEddie · 05/09/2015 10:55

i have never had a Pj day either unless in bed ill

IT sounds vile

Artandco · 05/09/2015 10:55

Yep keep pjs on. We have had a busy last 6 weeks travelling on and off and lots of work. Today is chilled. We will have to get dressed later as have a family meal out booked but that's at 8pm, so I will guess we will all stay in pjs until 5pm.
Ds1 is busy painting on easel
Ds2 is building a marble run
Dh and I are going to change all the furniture around to working out what where.

We have balcony door open so they are getting air ( although in London tbh I doubt it's that fresh)

googoodolly · 05/09/2015 10:55

Only on MN could someone who's said she's sick with an ear infection be told she was lazy!

BrendaandEddie · 05/09/2015 10:56

gah - she can still walk fgs - and mumsnet
Get the kids on their bikes and get out.

Original poster
AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 10:56

Brenda I sound really lazy ?? Hmm

Really ?? From one snapshot of my life I sound really lazy ?? Hmm

Riggghhhhhhtttt ...

Ever had an ear infection ?? alongside post viral fatigue

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BrandNewAndImproved · 05/09/2015 10:57

I love pj days but 3 days would drive me crazy.

If you feel like shit you don't need to go out, personally I'd get the dc dressed and send them outside to play. They need fresh air.

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AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 10:59

I can walk you're right .

I can mumsnet - takes no energy at all does it really .

Did you miss the part where I asked the DC if they wanted to go on their bikes they said no !

You clearly also missed the part where I said , had they wanted to , I would have done it .

You must be a supermum , do give me some tips ?

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BrendaandEddie · 05/09/2015 10:59

i have.
I think get yourself outside or at least get dressed fgs

You disagree - you did ASK after all

usual · 05/09/2015 11:02

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Original poster
AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 11:05

I am dressed ... in loungewear

I did ask ... I didn't ask if I was lazy ...

Just like you didn't ask if you sound like a judegemental prat Smile

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Mrsjayy · 05/09/2015 11:07

Get dressed and go out this instance op you lazy lazy bugger Grin do you not like your house or something BrendaandEddie what is so bad about staying at home ?

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AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 11:08

Do you suggest then brenda that I drag the DC outside (after the battle of making them get dressed when they don't want to today ) , kicking and screaming ?

Maybe when I post an AIBU for dragging kids out in to the cold when they just wanted a chill day, you could post and offer some helpful advice ?

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Pranmasghost · 05/09/2015 11:08

I love a pj day. I have a special pair of slightly fleecy ones known as my 'fluffies' which I put on if I just want a snuggly day in. You enjoy it op and ignore all the snippets snoppety people who need something to feel superior about. I bet the little girls will have a lovely day. I hope you have some antibiotics for your ear Flowers

addictedtosugar · 05/09/2015 11:13

Well, mine are in PJs, and have been in the garden this morning.
We have been back at school for a few days, so out the last few days.
If your all happy ( well, as happy as you can be ill) why do anything. Reevaluate in the afternoon.

beelights · 05/09/2015 11:19

Hello! You are asking presumably because you feel a bit guilty about PJ days. But you are also asking because you are a kind and thoughtful mum concerned about their welfare. As far as I can see, in the grand scheme of things there are only two things you need to do here: look after yourself (rest, take care, take it slowly, eat well) and ensure the kids are warm, safe and loved. They are clearly having fun. A few PJ days will do no-one any harm. Don't be hard on yourself. Just to put it all in perspective, we live in one of the wealthiest societies on this planet, our children have food and education (for the most part), don't have to worry about war/conflict. So let them wear PJs, don't fret. If you feel like they are loafing aimlessly, get out your old clothes/junky jewellery and they can dress up or give them a recipe book and they can make cornflake chocolate crispies, or paint their toenails, whatever :-) ....just suggestions but minimal supervision from you. My two are 17 and both are still asleep at 11am lol! It's OK. They have plenty else going on in their lives once back at school.

Your Fairy Godmother has shaken her wand and is telling you to go and rest and don't worry xx Star

bigkidsdidit · 05/09/2015 11:28

I wouldn't ask themi would tell them - after three days. One day fine, three days a bit much for them I think.

bigkidsdidit · 05/09/2015 11:28

(Seeing as you asked)

googoodolly · 05/09/2015 11:31

I think in normal circumstances, 3 days with kids is too much, but OP is sick and has said numerous times she feels dizzy and unwell. I certainly wouldn't be going out for a walk with an ear infection unless I had absolutely NO other choice.

grapejuicerocks · 05/09/2015 11:32

I'm like the poster who said it "makes their teeth itch".

Get them dressed into something comfy by all means, but get them bloody dressed.

Original poster
AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 11:34

Thank you beelights Smile

And Flowers to all the pp too .

I have to stress , this isn't usual for us , normally would have gone to do something , but I feel so rubbish.

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Original poster
AssaultedCaramel · 05/09/2015 11:36

They're in their onesies , having had a splash in the bath.

I don't really see the point in putting actual clothes on them when we're staying in Confused

Dd likes to crawl on her knees - much rather ruin a onesie than her actual clothes !

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Rachel0Greep · 05/09/2015 11:38

Hope you have something to take for the ear infection, poor you.
I've no kids, but from what I've seen with family and friends, things are pretty hectic once school starts.
If the kids want to get out later, let them run in the garden.

Just take it easy hope you feel better soon.
Have Brew and Flowers.