What are you doing today?

[Findingdoryonagain]

Didn’t go out last night, but up until 12.45, cold but sunny day.
Tree still up, which feels a bit weird, but not doing it today

What are you doing/eating today? Especially with little kids…have a 6 year old still full of energy

My Christmas tree, that I previously looked at with awe, seems messy and in the way now 😩

Going to pick up a good friend’s dog to come and stay. Haven’t been able to contact her and been worried, to find out this morning she’s very unwell in hospital. Her dog is her life, I always promised her i’d take care of him if ever needed. She would do the same for me. Just hope she will be ok.

Going to cook and make a pot of soup (veg as trying to be healthier)

there is an antiques shop open about 40 mins away that we might visit but other than that - not much

Got up and did a parkrun and then made myself a mug of cacao. Back in bed with the dogs for a browse. Made a big beef curry last night which I will reheat for lunch shortly. Might go ice skating with dd later.

Wanted to go for a run but not doing it in this crappy weather!

Decorations all need to come down today. A dog walk, general house tidying, put a wash on, do some gaming with son. I'm currently still lying in bed so not exactly off to a good start!

Lying in bed thinking about putting a joint of beef in the oven. Only getting up as desperate for a wee and bathroom is currently free

we have deep snow, so playing with my son in that and then dealing with about ten last minute jobs I need to get sorted as my second baby is due imminently!

My dad is cooking family roast. So will be there with my brother and his kids.

Been to watch my friends swim in the tarn (annual tradition, I refuse to go in but like going along) and now not sure. Feeling at a loose end.

Quiet day here. Teen kids are in bed after a party, there’s quite a shoe count in the hallway 😂so a number of friends must have come back.

I’m going to declutter my office and make a start on my tax return.

I might put one Xmas tree away, I always leave the tree up in the main reception until the 6th but put everything else away before then so it’s just the one tree left.

Also taking the tree down here, I’m looking forward to a good clean and sort!

I’ve had a long lie in whilst DP went to work, then got up and prepped the vege for later. We’re having a second sort of Christmas dinner as dd and her husband weren’t with us on Christmas Day.

Need to take the dog out later and then DP is insisting on taking the tree down, although I’d rather it stayed up for dd coming! We’re not eating until this evening.

Been and got some bits for dinner tonight and sat to enjoy a coffee in peace and quiet, retail park was pretty much empty so it really was lovely and quiet.

That's basically it for the day though. If I can manage it without the 10yo going into a grump I might do some sorting of her clothes and mine, she's sized up and I've sized down so there's a lot that needs to make its way to a charity shop. At some point this week I need to get to a shoe shop because her bloody feet have grown again based on the red patches on her heel, so I probably need to replace all her shoes which is going to be a pricey job given if I'm right about next size she'll be moving into size 8 so well and truly out of anything in the kids shoe range.

Have in the bath for about an hour. Getting out shortly to start making a chicken and leek pie. Other than that, very little!

Been to feed my neighbour’s cats, and we’re just away to have a bacon sandwich. I’m going to have a bath while DP makes a cottage pie - I made butternut squash, red pepper and sweet potato soup last night so my part is done - before we have guests tonight. Looking forward to Traitors starting!

Taking the kids bowling as it's open.

Had a long lie in this morning with DH. We didn't go out last night and didn't even drink, so it's rather nice to wake up feeling fresh. He's now cooking roast chicken whilst I lounge on the sofa with MN😁

We're intending to do absolutely nothing today; may watch a box set later.

Oh god, yes, forgot that Traitors starts tonight! Excellent.

I'm cooking a roast and watching the darts/football today.

Scrolling MN, looking at the rain streaming down the window panes. Glad my 'walk 30mins outdoors every.day.without.fail ' doesn't start until tomorrow.

Going to drop DH's ECG 24hr monitor back to a local-ish hospital later on then may think about something to eat.

All good.

I am violently hungover so absolutely fuck all to be honest! We never do anything on New Year's Day, always a lazy house day and a Chinese later tonight!

Early this morning I emailed several friends I haven't managed to see this holiday. Parkrun was cancelled so I went for a run on my own and got back before the rain arrived.

DS got home from his dad's last night, so I'm clearing his washing, getting ready for work tomorrow, and chasing ds to do some homework.

I'll make more mince pies (ds is home for another week), and shampoo the hall carpet. Bring in a stack of logs before the temperature drops. Just domestic stuff really. 😊

@RachelCarew Oooh, tax return,...that's a good call.

Boring but necessary @Meadowfinch 😂.

Myfridge freezer conked out yesterday so I've been out to look at some. Can't complain as I've had it since 1997!
Going to read and drink tea this afternoon. Later I'll go to my sister's for tea and have a catch up.