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Nice Things That Really Are Nice

136 replies

JennieLee · 14/09/2021 15:15

In response to to the other thread I was wondering what other Mumsnetters enjoy.

Staying at home?
Staying at home when the house is really clean and tidy?
Not having visitors in the very clean and tidy house?

I imagine there are some slightly more exciting pleasures and am hoping people will share them.

OP posts:
middlingmess · 14/09/2021 18:05

Meeting my friends in the pub
Sex with someone you love & fancy
Food when you are genuinely hungry
A run in cold autumn air
Walking along holding a small child's hand while they natter to you
A real fire
A cat on your lap
Seeing a wonderful piece of art
Singing along to favourite songs
Driving with a clear road in front of you
Clean sheets
Hot powerful showers
A funny message from someone you love

Sylvvie · 14/09/2021 18:09

300 thread count Egyptian Cotton sheets
Getting in to said cotton sheets
A good quality mattress
The cats when they snuggle together

HollowTalk · 14/09/2021 18:17

@Redgeraniums

I would be gutted if someone who was coming for a dinner at mine couldn’t come. But then I don’t invite people I don’t like to my house for dinner!!! Hmm
I was thinking of my in-laws!
Plumtree391 · 14/09/2021 18:31

Sleeping.

Cheese.

Tomatoes.

Pretty greetings cards.

PyjamaFan · 14/09/2021 19:20

Audiobooks. I love them.

Boshmama · 14/09/2021 20:08

Best mn thread ever

Cozytoesandtoast00 · 14/09/2021 20:33

Cleaning my ears with cotton buds! 😂
Morning hugs from my children
Crisp allotment mornings
Friday night wine..glug..glug
Getting into a hot bath
The first sip of coffee in the morning
Getting into bed and reflecting on the day

JennieLee · 14/09/2021 20:33

Best mn thread ever

Ah. bless...

OP posts:
actiongirl1978 · 14/09/2021 21:11

When my family are still asleep and I've been for a run, walked the dog, cleaned the kitchen and put the shopping away. Then I can relax.

TheFoundations · 14/09/2021 21:12

@actiongirl1978

When my family are still asleep and I've been for a run, walked the dog, cleaned the kitchen and put the shopping away. Then I can relax.
It's very clear why you're called Actiongirl Smile
actiongirl1978 · 14/09/2021 21:20

@TheFoundations Grin

Lokdok · 14/09/2021 21:24

LOVE this thread :) making me happy just reading it. For me, wild swimming and rollercoasters.

Namechangeforthis88 · 14/09/2021 21:31

Tea and chocolate.

Saying something that makes DS laugh and he gets a total fit of the giggles.

Plants in the garden doing exactly what you hoped they would. Lovely flowers, lovely scent, growing away nicely.

fitflopqueen · 14/09/2021 21:34

Picking blackberries with my dog joining in and foraging the lower brambles, lovely to hear her munching away.

Anniegetyourgun · 14/09/2021 21:35

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen...
oh wait, it's been done.

Hoolihan · 14/09/2021 21:37

A really good sandwich.

OrionsAccessory · 14/09/2021 21:37

The first time your baby smiles at you

Hotel breakfast

Waking up without a hangover

Getting to the top of a big hill

MintyGreenDream · 14/09/2021 21:42

The sight of my dog napping.

TaraR2020 · 14/09/2021 21:44

When babies laugh

1FootInTheRave · 14/09/2021 21:55

My dogs
My gran x 2 (91&86)
Being at home with dh and the whole brood
A good curry
A malbec on a Friday

youvegottenminuteslynn · 14/09/2021 22:02

A whole day to myself with nothing to do. Comfy, cosy, under a duvet watching stuff I have watched a million times because I bloody love it. HEAVEN.

Thelnebriati · 14/09/2021 22:06

@Redgeraniums

Finding currency in a pocket Pure joy. Even though it was your money in the first place and not free money!
I love this so much that when I'm flush I hide money for me to find at a later date. My best find was £20 that I had won on a scratch card.
StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 14/09/2021 22:09

Freshly bathed children in pyjamas.

The feel of the tiles in Azul.

RhodaDendron · 14/09/2021 22:13

Sleeping babies
Boxes of chocolates
Flowers esp in window boxes
Third G&T at the pub
Nice coffee
Cakes and pastries
Art galleries even if just because they are usually nice buildings

This thread is lovely!

Sunbird24 · 14/09/2021 22:14

@StrictlyAFemaleFemale

Freshly bathed children in pyjamas.

The feel of the tiles in Azul.

I’m so tired I initially read that as freshly baked children in pyjamas… 🤦‍♀️