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Slovenly Saturdays

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Nutsabouttopic · 14/01/2023 15:32

I'm wondering if anyone else does this as my DD maintains nobody else does but I don't think it's much different than duvet days. About twice over winter (one being today) I have what we call Slovenly Saturday. I make sure that it's a Saturday that my DC who don't drive are not in work/study or else other DC or DH who can drive are around to drop them and pick them up. Four DC who are in school/college/work mid teens to early twenties. The food shop is done, plenty in fridge and freezer. Laundry is up to date. House is clean. I buy treat food, magazines, books and lovely bath goodies for myself. Basically I stay in bed, someone brings me breakfast/coffee/tea. I read, catch up on phone calls, watch movie and snooze. When I decide to get up I'll have a bath and put on fresh PJ's or my oldest comfiest clothes, holey leggings and sweatshirt. I don't leave the house unless I decide to walk in the garden. Large garden and no neighbours so nobody sees me. Someone makes lunch or they all just sort themselves out. I lie on the couch watching movies, reading magazines and have chocolate. Dinner is a takeaway unless hubby decides to do one of his big pots of food. DC's friends often appear when they know it's slovenly Saturday and chill out with us ( I think the takeaway is the attraction). The evening is spent chilling in front of the TV, eating, chatting and just relaxing. DC's normally stay in these nights but it's entirely their choice but they know I won't taxi them. I literally do nothing all day just relax. I know this is not possible with smaller younger children. I plan for the times I know I'm not on call for anyone. I'm normally rushing and racing especially over Christmas so I really enjoy these days off and feel relaxed after them. Anyone else do this or am I just a lazy cow as I was told by someone (not DD.). Sunday then life returns to normal.

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Somethingsnappy · 14/01/2023 18:49

I was nearly slavering with envy, reading that! I too have 4 dc, but primary aged and toddlers, so none of these SS for me at the moment. One day though! Perhaps I can make an excuse for a day, and come to yours.... 😉

GerronBuzanDoThaWomwok · 14/01/2023 19:00

OP, you are a legend ! 😂

whataboutsecondbreakfast · 14/01/2023 19:02

I do this pretty much every Saturday, especially in winter when it's cold and miserable outside 😂

I don't have children though.

Bellaboo01 · 14/01/2023 19:08

Nutsabouttopic · 14/01/2023 15:32

I'm wondering if anyone else does this as my DD maintains nobody else does but I don't think it's much different than duvet days. About twice over winter (one being today) I have what we call Slovenly Saturday. I make sure that it's a Saturday that my DC who don't drive are not in work/study or else other DC or DH who can drive are around to drop them and pick them up. Four DC who are in school/college/work mid teens to early twenties. The food shop is done, plenty in fridge and freezer. Laundry is up to date. House is clean. I buy treat food, magazines, books and lovely bath goodies for myself. Basically I stay in bed, someone brings me breakfast/coffee/tea. I read, catch up on phone calls, watch movie and snooze. When I decide to get up I'll have a bath and put on fresh PJ's or my oldest comfiest clothes, holey leggings and sweatshirt. I don't leave the house unless I decide to walk in the garden. Large garden and no neighbours so nobody sees me. Someone makes lunch or they all just sort themselves out. I lie on the couch watching movies, reading magazines and have chocolate. Dinner is a takeaway unless hubby decides to do one of his big pots of food. DC's friends often appear when they know it's slovenly Saturday and chill out with us ( I think the takeaway is the attraction). The evening is spent chilling in front of the TV, eating, chatting and just relaxing. DC's normally stay in these nights but it's entirely their choice but they know I won't taxi them. I literally do nothing all day just relax. I know this is not possible with smaller younger children. I plan for the times I know I'm not on call for anyone. I'm normally rushing and racing especially over Christmas so I really enjoy these days off and feel relaxed after them. Anyone else do this or am I just a lazy cow as I was told by someone (not DD.). Sunday then life returns to normal.

It sounds like this is something that you love to do occasionally so that is lovely and absolutely there is no issue but, also it does sound like you are either feeling guilty about it or the kids/partner make you feel guilty about doing it.

It wouldn't be my idea of something that is enjoyable tbh but, each to their own. Just out of interest how old are your DC?

Goingundergroundagain · 14/01/2023 19:11

Two grown up children here, youngest visited today and upset the apple cart, we had to get dressed and entertain 🤣 me and DH love slovenly Saturdays and Sundays if we can. There’s always next week…..

Nutsabouttopic · 14/01/2023 19:26

@Bellaboo01 no nobody makes me feel guilty, they all encourage me to take more days off but as I said unfortunately it doesn't work out often that I can. We live in the countryside with no public transport and a taxi, if you could get one, would cost £50-60. I can only relax when the house is sorted. My children are 15-22 so no babies or toddlers any more

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Nutsabouttopic · 14/01/2023 19:39

@Somethingsnappy you are cordially invited to all Slovenly Saturdays. I know what having four young ones is like. You definitely need the break more than me😁

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BMrs · 14/01/2023 19:44

Never have these days but they sound amazing! Might introduce when the kids are older. Used to do it all the time before kids with the addition of a walk

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