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To ask what you're building tonight...

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cheesenpickles · 24/12/2018 16:51

And a guesstimate of how many swears and how many missing pieces there will be?

We've got to try and get a Barbie Dreamhouse Down from our loft room at some point. Won't be building it this year thankfully. Just the box and will build it in dd's room on the day.

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KiteMarked · 24/12/2018 21:10

We built gingerbread houses earlier. That was drama-filled Christmas fun!

Nothing else though.

WhoTookTheChristmasCookie · 24/12/2018 21:11

@posthistoricmonsters Xmas GrinXmas GrinXmas Grin
Hope the move wasn't too stressful!

Stompythedinosaur · 24/12/2018 21:15

Nothing, thank God!

After the year we built a trampoline in the snow at midnight we swore never again.

christmasrobin · 24/12/2018 21:16

Were supposed to be building the ASDA kitchen, but so tired after a day of working and then Xmas with my family (and a shit ton of presents for the kids from them) that we've decided we cannot be bothered, and they can have it New Years Grin

Luckily they are still too young to realise it's even Christmas properly so we can get away with it!

IggyAce · 24/12/2018 21:18

Just built ds stunt scooter, took about 5 minutes.

MerryGinmas · 24/12/2018 21:20

Absolutely nothing. I made DH build our ELC kitchen last night just in case. We will have to build a wooden doll's highchair tomorrow though as DM has sent it flat packed

tryinganewname · 24/12/2018 21:21

A jumperoo and a activity centre that turns into a walker eventually.

All done and dusted though. DD is only 5 months old so we've got it all to come yet.

fifig87 · 24/12/2018 21:29

Nothing! I attempted to do a bike yesterday, wasn't working out for me so rang my lovely neighbour and he came and finished it off. He builds everything for me every year.
Currently having a rather large gin while I wait for them to go fast asleep.

BeekyChitch · 24/12/2018 21:56

A scooter!! My 17 YO cousin did offer to build it so I'm hoping he follows up on the offer and I can chill!

Spiderpants · 24/12/2018 22:23

Nothing tonight but loads of lego tomorrow

Also just realised i know someone in real life on this thread, what a small world!

Fullofthought · 24/12/2018 22:25

I've built a wooden dolls house all by myself. So proud. Instructions Said it would take 35-40 mins I did it in 15. 1st Christmas just me and little one and I did it all myself.

Theonewiththecat · 24/12/2018 22:30

Not building anything but DH said he would set up dds Nintendo switch while me and dd went out as it make take ages tomorrow. I said I will text before I set off home so he can rehide it.
Well not only did I forget to text him, Dd nipped home about 15 mins after we had left the house. It's a good job she's in a world of her own sometimes. 🤔

Good luck to all those building or wrapping tonight. 🎅🎅

Bluelonerose · 24/12/2018 22:36

Nothing this year but one Xmas eve I was building an 8foot trampoline, swing and slide set.
It fucking pissed it down Xmas day then too.

Nothing to build this year. Bike came ready built and anything else that needs setting up will be done tomorrow xx

babysharkah · 24/12/2018 22:57

Nothing and just had the conversation with dh that we don't have anything to build. Last year at 6am we spent about two and a half hours building Sylvanian shit. They've got roller skates this year which may or may not be more painful in the long run.

Fatted · 24/12/2018 23:01

Playmobil. So much playmobil!

Surely children aren't meant to assemble this shit?!

FreeButtonBee · 24/12/2018 23:02

2 desks. It was going pretty badly until we discovered we were trying to attach the legs upside down 😮 oops!

First one took an hour. The second 15 mins although the anti finger trap gas hinge on the drawing is broken. But altogether could have been worse!

FlirtyRomanticToast · 24/12/2018 23:03

A flicker (one of those scooters with two foot panels)
A balance bike
A garage, sooo many stickers Xmas Grin

littlestrawby · 24/12/2018 23:05

A little wooden trolley 😁❤️

BlackeyedGruesome · 24/12/2018 23:06

putting together once we have returned from family. they may not even get to open them tomorrow as we have to leave early.

FilthyforFirth · 24/12/2018 23:07

A cosy coupe and toy kitchen! Just done now off to bed, knackered!

lookingforbaubles · 24/12/2018 23:24

pink wheel barrow -- amazon reviews mentioned it was tricky, the 3 slightly tipsy, men confirm amazon is right!

KimchiLaLa · 24/12/2018 23:28

We will have a toy kitchen to build. DD only one so she won't really know any better and DH is going to do it on Boxing Day.

Peppainblanket · 24/12/2018 23:43

Made the horrible mistake of smartrike AND Ikea kitchen. Horrible horrible. Let's hope neither of them collapse in the night!

OwlinaTree · 24/12/2018 23:43

There's a Playmobil prison?!

We've done a shop/cafe, but did it last night and hid it in the car boot. Just brought it in and set it up tonight.

GruciusMalfoy · 25/12/2018 00:00

Absolutely bloody nothing Xmas Grin

All gifts were wrapped and in bags, ready for placement. Smuggy smug smug.

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