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To not be showered and dressed by 7:30am

88 replies

B3ck89 · 09/10/2019 08:41

My 8 year old gets picked up by his mini bus around 8am for school every day, they park right out front and hes old enough to walk over to the bus and from the bus to the door.
Since it's been getting cold Most mornings I'm still in my dressing gown because I dont have time to get washed and dressed by half 7 - only because my toddler breastfeeds right up until I get up to make sure my son is dressed, do breakfast, lunch etc by then its almost time for the bus to come.
And my partner wakes him up while hes getting ready for work, to start getting ready for school while I'm sorting my toddler
It dont help my toddler is so moody in the morning, and wont accept daddy.
It does bother me what the driver may be thinking when I'm not dressed Blush I stand kind of behind the curtain so she dont see and I wave him off.
Should i start making the effort?
In summer it wasn't so bad because i would just chuck on a shorts and t shirt.
And I'm not one that has ever stepped foot out the door like this - unless I forgot to put my bins out and have done a mad dash back inside Grin
I work evenings so I'm never in a huge rush, and if I'm going out I go get showered and dressed soon as they go to school.
And sometimes it's nice where we get to lounge all day Grin

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ClemDanFango · 09/10/2019 08:44

I wouldn’t worry about it, you’re in your home and comfortable.
Not a big deal if the driver glimpses a bit of dressing down for a few seconds.

ClemDanFango · 09/10/2019 08:44

Gown!

raspberryk · 09/10/2019 08:46

Not at all in those circumstances.

Icantthinkofanewname87 · 09/10/2019 08:47

I’m never dressed at that time. Me and my toddler would still be fast asleep at 7.30! I also don’t see the point in getting all ready if you’re not going out. But you’ll probably have loads of Mumsnetters along in a minute telling you that they’re up, showered, dressed, and have taken an early morning hike, had a swim in the sea, cleaned the whole house and done the weekly food shop all by 6am - getting up and about really early is always really bragged about on here for some reason, as if it makes any difference! 😂🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

CormacMcLaggen · 09/10/2019 08:48

I'm still in my onesie Blush

FAQs · 09/10/2019 08:49

I work from home and have PJ/lounge wear so if someone knocks on the door, neighbours seem to have their parcels directed to me.. in looks as though I am casually dressed. Win win.

Mummy2one2016 · 09/10/2019 08:50

Its 10 to 9. My three year old has been up since 4.30. I'm still not dressed. I wouldn't worry about the driver getting a small glimpse of you. I would imagine there are other parents waving there kids of in exactly the same way.

raffle · 09/10/2019 08:50

I used to stand in my PJs t the door and wave when transport picked up DS2. Never occurred to me that I ought to be dressed! They came at 7:30am, so far too much of a rush to even consider

seaweedandmarchingbands · 09/10/2019 08:50

It’s nothing to do with anyone else when you get dressed.

Teacakeandalatte · 09/10/2019 08:50

Seems fine to me but if it worries you, you could make sure your pjs are more like lounge clothes and get a big cardigan that looks less like a dressing gown.

OldEvilOwl · 09/10/2019 08:51

It's fine, the driver won't care or probably even notice

PullingMySocksUp · 09/10/2019 08:51

It’s fine. But if it bothers you just swap the dressing gown for a hoodie.

gamerchick · 09/10/2019 08:51

He doesn't care OP. Stop worrying about it.

Ohnoherewego62 · 09/10/2019 08:53

Still in pyjamas here!

Teddybear45 · 09/10/2019 08:53

Do any of your DC’s kids see you like that? If yes then might be less embarrassing for him long term if you put on smartish nursing loungewear at least.

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B3ck89 · 09/10/2019 08:53

Icantthinkofanewname87 - that did make me laugh Grin

I'm glad I'm not the only one, it's only been since the cold mornings I've been feeling a little embarrassed standing there in my pyjamas and dressing gown.

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MumW · 09/10/2019 08:53

I wouldn't worry at all. I bet the bus driver doesn't even notice or think twice about it.

Bluntness100 · 09/10/2019 08:54

I think you're over thinking this op. No one cares.

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B3ck89 · 09/10/2019 08:55

Lounge wear sounds good, love anything thats fluffy and warm

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AmIThough · 09/10/2019 08:55

It's 8:50 and I just put the neighbours bins back while still in my pyjamas.

I'll get dressed in a bit, when I get the baby dressed and we go out.

If I get dressed before necessary, I can guarantee the baby will be sick on me and I'll only have to get changed anyway.

I'm sure the bus driver doesn't even care. If you're one of those parents whose child is actually ready when the bus arrives she probably loves you anyway.

JenniR29 · 09/10/2019 08:55

Still in my dressing gown, don’t worry about it!

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B3ck89 · 09/10/2019 08:55

Your all right they probably dont notice, and I'm probably just way over thinking it.
Thankyou everyone

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B3ck89 · 09/10/2019 08:56

I will have to get dressed soon though, have a guy coming out to change the tyres on my car

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Userzzzzz · 09/10/2019 09:03

I’m still not dressed. Waiting for my baby to go down for her nap so I can have a shower in peace. But, this only works because my husband took my eldest to nursery. Yesterday I needed to do drop off so had to have all of us ready to go by ten to 8 which is a bit more logistically challenging. When I’m back at work, it’s easier logistically as I get up at 5.30 and am out the door before anyone else is awake. Early waking is not a virtue. I hate doing it.

AmIThough · 09/10/2019 09:05

@B3ck89 stay in your dressing gown, you don't need to change the tyre so may as well stay cosyGrin