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16yr old ds1 has just asked me if I'd like to do something tomorrow.....

31 replies

BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 21:49

Exactly that. Just out of the blue. First he asked me if I was off work, then if I would like to do something. I've offered a nice dog wall /lunch out, but think it's not often we get time just us, so wondered what to do. Ds1 isn't sure what he wants to do, just something. Just looking for inspiration really, any ideas mumsnetters?? ,

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youOKhunn · 08/06/2021 21:51

Day trip to the beach.

Shopping

Bowling

youOKhunn · 08/06/2021 21:52

Nice of him to ask too :)

GettingItOutThere · 08/06/2021 21:53

crazy golf?

ILiveInSalemsLot · 08/06/2021 21:56

Bike ride and lunch

BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 21:56

Oooh, there is a junkyard golf not too far away that looks funky...

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BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 21:58

I'm unfit and they'd currently only one wheel on my bike.. Blush

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ScarlettDarling · 08/06/2021 21:58

Whatever you do make sure that there’s plenty of good food involved! How lovely your ds sounds. Enjoy your day.

MrsHerculePoirot · 08/06/2021 22:01

I was going to say crazy golf! We have a dino golf near us and it’s great fun!

TokyoSushi · 08/06/2021 22:06

That's lovely! Junkyard golf would be great!

blahblahblah321 · 08/06/2021 22:10

Ooh yes crazy golf!

BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 22:14

I'm excited now. Love a day out with them on a 1:1. Went to coast last time, So few and far between these kinds of days. I'm not sure how long he will want a day out with his mum, but I'll take it where I can!

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EwwSprouts · 08/06/2021 22:18

Have a lovely day. Round it off with an ice-cream sundae wherever you are.

dancinfeet · 08/06/2021 22:20

If it is junkyard golf in Leeds my 21 year old daughter went and said it was great!! This coming from someone who has never shown the slightest bit of interest in any kind of crazy golf before.

BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 22:21

Thanks Eww, and I've not had an ice cream sundae for years!

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Moonshine11 · 08/06/2021 22:23

I hope you have a great day!
What a lovely son you have.

Divebar2021 · 08/06/2021 22:26

Out for breakfast first !!!!

GoWalkabout · 08/06/2021 22:26

Whenever my dd does this it means she has something to tell me...

Whatpaint · 08/06/2021 22:26

Sounds lovely! Rare that they ask at that age, enjoy it Smile

CloudPop · 08/06/2021 22:26

Something other than a walk - after a year of lovely walks ! Crazy golf sounds good. Spot of lunch. Have a lovely day whatever you end up doing !

Notthissticky · 08/06/2021 22:33

@GoWalkabout

Whenever my dd does this it means she has something to tell me...
I thought similarGrin There was a post on here ages ago where OP's 14yo DS decided to wear a coat and it was all about how this showed he was seriously interested in a girlSmile This title made me think of that.

OP, my boys are much younger. The oldest (nearly 3) is going through a very prolonged phase of being angry and not liking me. I wish he wanted to go out with me for the day now, never mind in 2034Sad Have a lovely day, I hope you both enjoy it! What a fine young man he sounds!

IHaveBrilloHair · 08/06/2021 22:36

Dd and I are doing crazy golf this week too, then dinner at Yo Sushi.
We've not played crazy golf since she was about 8, she's almost 20 nowGrin

IHaveBrilloHair · 08/06/2021 22:40

Then next Tuesday we are going to the cinema to see the Bon Jovi concert film thingy.
Dd doesn't live at home, but I've a feeling she needs Mum...

BettySweaty · 08/06/2021 22:43

The bon Jovi concert sounds fun. I used to love them

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Standrewsschool · 08/06/2021 22:53

@GoWalkabout

Whenever my dd does this it means she has something to tell me...
Exactly what I thought.
IHaveBrilloHair · 08/06/2021 22:58

BettySweaty
I'm hoping singing along is allowed.
Sometimes teens need you but don't actually say it.
Obviously you get that too.
Good luck with the Crazy golf!

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