Coffee, Cake & Chat (with wine!)

[MalcolmTuckersOmniShambles]

A thread for those of us who were part of (or lurked on!) the Zombie threads.

We like coffee. We like cake. And we definitely like to chat!

Previous thread here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/other_subjects/2842166-a-whisky-whiskey-for-the-zombie

All are very much welcome! Come along and join in.

Clear sunglasses?

Morning! I woke up at 5.10, DS2 was already awake, he woke DD up at 6.20, had chocolate pancakes, watching Mr Peabody and Sherman on DVD.

Oh dear Malcolm, could you try cutting out one of DS2's naps?

Maybe you need to try shh patting? I seriously have no idea! for you.

Morning again! Yes clear sunglasses....literally wtaf??? I made the shop assistant go get the ones I tried on to demonstrate the difference because initially she was like, oh we can't control for the tint....I was, um what tint? Then tried on both pairs in front of her....sunglasses / glasses....she was like....ohhhhhh .... We'll get them sent back shall we? Um yes...we shall!

Oh Malcolm (((hugs))) This isn't going to help but DD was like this. I tried everything and it wasn't until she got halfway through Reception she started to sleep through. So I had disturbed / sleepless nights for 5.5yrs....I was a walking zombie so I completely feel your pain. And whilst controlled crying works for some and I would leave DD for a while, it broke my heart too much to leave her for ages. And when she was older she'd just get up and come in anyway. So no groundbreaking advice either other than a hand hold and a hug x

You're making me crave choc pancakes EDBD...you are no good for my waistline

Thanks for the advice and hand-holding, guys. It really means a lot.

It actually helps knowing that you've been where I am, Sassy, although you obviously had it way, way worse. You poor thing. Zombie-like definitely sums it up. DH was showing me one of the new £1 coins earlier, there was one bit that was too small for me to see so I tried to pinch and zoom it to get a better look...

Just about to go and watch BGT with DH and DS1. Could do with the light relief!

Have a good evening.

Just off out for a drink but jumping on to say LOL at the pinch & zoom but boo at how tired you are. Hope relaxing with BGT helps. It sucks, I really do know, it made me really struggle and with no-one else to help out it was hard to get through sometimes....but all ok now, so DS2 will get there....just hope faster than my DD for your sake...big hug, fingers crossed for peaceful night tonight x

And I can't sleep....ffs!

Morning! I'm awake, I'll get up at 6.

Went to Gambado's soft play yesterday, my aunt took us, she wasn't sure about the food so she had a sandwich before we went, I had a very nice chicken jalfrezi, the DC had hot dogs, chips and baked beans, they played for 2.5 hours, DS2's little mate was there, back home, the DC had macaroni cheese for supper, I was still full from lunch.

Nobody's awake yet so I'm still in bed, will check on them at 6.30.

Morning!

DS2 didn't wake up!!! I am feeling MUCH more human this morning! Glad you managed a lie in, EDBD.

Sassy - oh no! Hope you managed to get to sleep eventually and that you have a nice long lie in this morning!

I'm off to my parents' for Sunday lunch (well, dinner actually, as it won't be ready until 5pm!) later. Other than that, hoping for a nice lazy day.

Catch up later!

Morning... x10 Had about 3-4hrs...not good

Glad you had a good day yesterday EDBD & got to stay in bed a bit this morn!

Yay Malcolm! That's great news 😊 You will have a much better day now, fab...

It's a shame I can't wear my new sunglasses today....I have a feeling dark glasses are needed....💤

Had breakfast in the Sainsbury's café, the DC had kids' breakfasts, I had a big breakfast sandwich, had chicken breasts in BBQ sauce with potato wedges for lunch, the DC had macaroni cheese for supper as I was still full from lunch.

Hi EDBD, just eaten some pasta with cheese & some salad...now drinking ...sooo tired...😫

Done domestic bits and pieces this aft. DD now home and finishing off the last of her Easter choc

Morning! I woke up at 4.50, nobody's awake yet, I'll check on them at 6.20.

Morning!

EBDB - boo that you woke up so early but yay that you didn't have to deal with children at that time!

Sassy - really hoping you managed a good night's sleep and will wake up feeling better.

DS2 slept through AGAIN, but now I'm feeling a bit like I've got a sword hanging o we my head for tonight!

DD1 is going to help out at a May Day celebration in a neighbouring village later, apart from that, I'm just going to enjoy the extra day's holiday!

Have a lovely day!

Malcolm I actually set the alarm that early so that I could be up, dressed, 'd before DS2 woke up. I now officially give up. I can't win!

DS2 woke up at 6.50, DD woke up at 7.30, they're playing in their room, I'm drinking coffee and watching BBC breakfast news.

Hi both! Hope you're having a good Bank Hol? I slept through last night....yay, well done me! Glad DS2 went through again Malcolm. Maybe set alarm a bit later EDBD if kids are having more of a lie-in?

Took DD on an Arts Trail this aft. Saw some really interesting bits and bought myself some inexpensive jewellery so all good. Might be being a hair model tomorrow and having a bridal updo for someone's portfolio pictures....bloody closest I'll come to the real thing, LOL

EDBD - that's flipping typical, that is! You must have been so annoyed to have got up so early and then they stayed asleep!

Sassy - really glad you slept well and the updo thing sounds really exciting! I'd love to have something like that done to me! I went on an Art Trail a few months ago around our village, there was lots of gorgeous jewellery and some beautiful paintings by local artists, etc. I really like that sort of thing.

Sending sleepy vibes to all, including DS2!!! 🙏🏻

Catch you tomorrow!

Yes it was that kind of thing entirely Malcolm. The one thing I saw today that really was amazing was feather paintings of birds. This incredible artist had taken a feather and then painted a bird on the feather. It was literally breathtaking! So talented!

Yes but if I get it done it will then be shown off poolside whilst DD has her swimming lesson....ah well....be nice to daydream!

Yep, here's to sleep for us all x

Ah yes Sassy, but then he wakes up at 5.40. I can't second guess him. The reason for the lie ins was 2 late nights, one because of soft play, the other because of homework.

Made the DC have chocolate pancakes at 9, had creamy peppercorn chicken with sautéed potatoes for lunch, king prawn bucatini with zesty tomato chilli sauce for supper, finally in bed.

Late for you EDBD!! Hope you sleep well 😊

Morning! Drinking coffee and watching BBC world news.

Morning! Drinking coffee and watching BBC world news.

Morning....been awake since 4.40am which is when I called the police as hairdressers by me was being broken into! They've made a right mess, bastards! Same hairdressers that was going to be doing my hair modelling for today....sigh....Am shattered and shaking with adrenaline....not the best way to be woken up

Eek! Hope there's not too much damage and they've got CCTV.

Dropped the DC off, paid dinner money and residential trip money, signed DD up for after school clubs (by the skin of her teeth as she lost the original form and forgot to tell me ), back home waiting for someone from the landlord to come and measure the rooms. They do it every year. It's not as if they grow. Drinking coffee and watching The Wright Stuff.