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Any couples at home without kids today?

65 replies

MurderousFrieda · 25/12/2024 11:50

It’s just DH and I. Kids are all grown up. What do you do all day? We’re just sat watching sky news and it feels a bit like a normal Sunday. It’s sunny outside and it all feels a bit weird!
interested to hear what other couples with no kids so on Christmas Day

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KimberleyClark · 25/12/2024 15:22

garlictwist · 25/12/2024 12:37

We don't have kids. We have got up, had pugs in blankets for breakfast, been for a local walk and now watching shit tv. We are going to my mums for dinner later. No it's not a hugely magical day but it's nice just to hang out together without work etc.

Fabulous typo in second sentence. Must have taken a lot of bacon to wrap them.

Lottapianos · 25/12/2024 15:23

'The best Christmases have been spent away in a European city - in Vienna, Venice and Amsterdam you can go to an art gallery on 25th, which is absolutely the best way to spend the day.'

I often thought of this, but assumed that everything would be shut and it would be a bit miserable!

Your day sounds gorgeous by the way 👍

KimberleyClark · 25/12/2024 15:25

Just had a lovely Christmas lunch. DH has taken guest dog for a walk and we’ll open presents when he gets back.

GettingStuffed · 25/12/2024 15:33

All 3 of us are adults, we had smoked salmon ( posh fron M&s) scrambled eggs and bucks fizz for breakfast we've had tapas for lunch and DS and I are watching The Italian Job whilst DH is snoring his head off.

Dinner is paella.

dimthelights · 25/12/2024 15:43

It's just me, DH and the dogs today! We don't have children. Hosting the whole family for Boxing Day tomorrow which I am looking forward to...

Today started with a dog walk and DH is now making Christmas dinner while I watch tv. It feels like a special day but probably quite quiet compared to people who have children. I really look forward to it - one day where I can just relax eat nice food and not have to worry about much. Just me and DH.

CurlewKate · 25/12/2024 16:01

Us! We're having a lovely time. Nice food and wine and we're going to start on Rivals later. Full disclosure- we're having a second Christmas with the adult children in a couple of days time, so it's only delayed. Not sure how I'd feel if this was my only Christmas Day......

ZippyDoodle · 25/12/2024 16:01

Just DH and I today for the first time ever. We had a couple of presents then a very nice dinner. Sitting here drinking Prosecco and watching tv. We're going to have Chrstmas pud a bit later. Planning to watch Wallace and Gromit and Gavin and Stacey later.

I have worked flat out for the last week and I'm completely knackered. I'm quite happy not to see anyone.

More tv, walk and cheese and wine planned for tomorrow.

Pretty dull really but we're happy.

CoastalCalm · 25/12/2024 16:39

Just me DH and DDog , has been nice and relaxing but despite me asking DH to pace himself on the morning snowballs and beers (I’m not drinking) he is currently asleep - secretly don’t mind but I did ask him not to leave me alone as missing rest of my family who are having lunch together. I had to decline as recovering from surgery.

LoudPlumDog · 26/12/2024 04:05

Thank you everyone
I made it through the day relatively okay, so that was good.

Badburyrings · 26/12/2024 14:09

@LoudPlumDog I am so sorry about the loss of your daughter.

aCatCalledFawkes · 26/12/2024 14:57

My boyfriend and I have been to the pub for a drink while our teens (we don't live together) have been sleeping or my daughter has been to work. I'm going to do my jigsaw puzzle once the kitchen is cleaned up.

Newname71 · 26/12/2024 15:49

LoudPlumDog · 25/12/2024 13:31

Well my 21 year old daughter passed away suddenly 7 weeks ago, our 23 year old daughter went down south with her boyfriend (I insisted she go) so just DH and I.

Up early and took the dogs for a big run and swim. Dropped them back home and went to the cemetery with some flowers for DD. Lots of people there.
Home for a cooked breakfast and a nap. Went out for an hour to visit a friend.
Home for another nap ( grief is truly exhausting) DH took dogs for another run while I cleaned up a bit. Then quick dinner, hot bath and bed.

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️

Offredismysister · 26/12/2024 15:52

We’ve got grown up kids. We’ve been on a long dog walk then went for a swim & sauna at the local health club. Came back & made a lasagne & are now watching grease on tv.

BigSleepySnail · 26/12/2024 16:47

Lie in and then presents in the morning. Something posh for breakfast. Then start making the Xmas lunch with Xmas music playing. Open some drinks, cocktails and champagne, eat. Listen to some music, chat etc. Cheese and nibbles for evening meal. Light a fire and either continue listening to music or watch a xmas film.

Depending on how we feel and the weather will maybe do a walk or play some board games. We didn't do that this year though.

I like it quiet, low stress and chilled with lots of lovely food and drink we wouldn't normally have.

EarthyMamma · 26/12/2024 22:14

L*oudPlumDog
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So, so sorry for your loss.

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