Ideas for last weekend as an only child

[Hungryfrogs23]

So baby is due very soon. I'm being induced early ish (38+5) on Monday.
Eldest DC is 6 and a half. Obviously it will be a huge change for her. Myself and DH are trying to think of something special/different/nice we could do this weekend to mark our last weekend as a 3 and make DC feel a bit special and have quality time with us. Any ideas?

There is nothing suitable on at our cinema or theatre.
Farms are out as I'm super paranoid about sheep (personal preference, if you feel differently that's fine too).
Obviously roller skating, trampolining etc are not possible currently 😂

Ideally we want it to be about spending time together so things like soft play could be a possibility as she loves it but really I was hoping for something where we can all be a bit more involved.

Doesn't have to be going out anywhere either. Ideas for stuff at home works too 🙂

Which area do you live ? It’s about a 1hr drive to cambersands / Rye, so nice there to take them to a sandy beach with icecream! Obviously there are other beaches in England but that’s the closest one to us!

I know this isn’t what you asked but I think you should be really careful about celebrating just the three of you as though it’s something you’re losing.
It kind of marks the end of an era and sends a message about scary, maybe quite bad, change.
or at least don’t tell her that’s why she’s going the trampoline park or whatever

id Just do the things you like to do that you may struggle to do for a bit. All go out for a lovely lunch together and enjoy talking and spending time together.

-head to the beach
-the zoo?
-are there any immersive interactive exhibitions or kids museums?
-head to another nearby city and explore
-Just a nice day at home, could she do some baking for visitors/you and make a card to welcome the baby? Have a living room picnic and movies together with snacks, you could do some lovely art work together
-a pottery class? (Or at home craft thing) Then you have a little keepsake too? Salt dough is easy to make.

Or what about a yes day?

Sorry I didn't phrase it well in my OP, you phrased it much better, that we just want to do things with her and give her the quality time that might be tricky for the next few weeks while we are all adjusting to the new baby.
You've given some lovely suggestions in your post too, lots there to work with, thank you 😊

Sorry I didn't phrase it well in my OP, you phrased it much better, that we just want to do things with her and give her the quality time that might be tricky for the next few weeks while we are all adjusting to the new baby.
You've given some lovely suggestions in your post too, lots there to work with, thank you 😊

Take her swimming.
Any sports she'd like to watch?
Bake cakes
Do some craft stuff.

Picnic and swimming?

Do try and keep things fairly routine though. Routines are precious security to children and are most likely what will be missed in the coming weeks!

Thanks for the suggestions. Swimming also a good shout, she loves that.
Think we will focus on quality time. Swimming in the morning, then maybe crafting or playing bubbles together outside, she adores Science and where we are is meant to be warm at the weekend so might do the science experiment where you make ice cream in a bag with her too. Then maybe a picnic in the garden for tea. Just want some quality time with her really where we are enjoying being together before the crazy of the next few weeks kicks in!

I think that's why I am worrying a little. She's a massive mummy's girl and very attached to me so I know parts of this transition to a sibling will be tough for her. As you say @Lucyislooking she will get plenty of time with her dad, as I'm hoping to breastfeed again so it's my time that will be more limited. But again, maybe it's just about finding short, focused areas of time to be with her. It will be an adjustment for us all after nearly 7 years of her being an only!
She did love it when we did a mummy daughter spa afternoon last summer. We made little natural face packs and painted each others nails. That could be nice.

Craft and a film at home with snacks or ice-cream and dressing up?

Ask her what she would like to do.

I went from 1-3 DS is only 3.

Before I went in to be induced with the twins we just headed this his favourite park and then went to Toby Carvery. He loves Toby's!

Now they're 5 months old. Now the weather has picked up some evenings I'll take him over to the park across the road and we try every month to do something just us and he gets to chose. He chose cinema and Burger King this month.

He's actually coped a lot better than I thought he would. Every night when it's winding down time too we make sure to have a little quiet time together. Either reading a book or just having a cuddle.

Choose*

Thanks @PinkButtercups that's lovely and very reassuring! I'm sure overall she will adapt and love being a sister but the transition can be tough. It's really helpful to hear how it's worked for you and that fitting in that 1 on 1 time is still possible.

In exactly the same boat as being started on Friday evening. I'm keeping him off school for a couple of days and doing fun things like going to the lego shop and the safari park as its the last time it will be him as an only child

That sounds lovely @ArrrMeHearties best of luck on Friday, I hope all goes well 😀

Thank you @Hungryfrogs23 hope all goes well when it's your turn