Here comes the Sun-day thread of things you're looking forward to during the coming week ☀️

Tori_Scope

The sun might not be out, and the forecast looks grim (at least where I am), but I'd like to know what you've got coming up this week that you're looking forward to. 

It can be tiny and trivial, or huge and exciting, and anything in-between! 

Here are mine:

• I'll be seeing my family later this week. We haven't all been together in ages, and I haven't seen one of my brothers since Christmas! 
• I made a big batch of pasta bake the other day that I'm going to tuck into this week, and I can't wait 

I look forward to hearing what you're getting up to

Ami2301

We have our 28 week scan on Friday 😁 can't wait to see our Little Avenger 💚

Tori_Scope

Amazing @Ami2301! Congratulations That's so exciting

Ami2301

Thank you @Tori_Scope will you be doing anything nice with your family?

Tori_Scope

I think we're going to try and have a picnic if the weather holds out @Ami2301. Other than that, I'm not sure. We live all around the country so we're meeting up in a central spot... that none of us know very well

Ami2301

Well I hope the weather stays nice for you! Even if the forecast says different, we do live in Britain after all 😂

Tori_Scope

Thanks @Ami2301! Yes I think it might be soggy sandwiches for us, although the forecast is promising an overcast but dry day at the moment. I've learnt not to get my hopes up though

Cress

I'm 57 and getting my first dishwasher on friday...I cant wait!
No more greasy pots and pans, my mother thoroughly disapproves.

"What do you need a dishwasher for?
You've got a pair of hands"
I figured I wouldn't dream of hand washing my clothes so what the heck am I doing still washing dishes?

😀

Tori_Scope

I'm extremely jealous @Cress! Washing up is one of my least favourite tasks. It's endless. Eat off of the plate. Wash the plate. Eat off of the plate again a few hours later. Wash the plate again. Rinse and repeat (literally) FOREVER. 

That is a classic motherly line Although my Mum gets annoyed if I wash up my plate out of habit at hers because it means she can't fill the dishwasher to full capacity- there's no winning!

leeCal

During lockdown I really needed a haircut so eventually, when I could see my way clear of my fringe, I ordered a set of hair clippers and guide combs. At last I could cut my hair. It was so exciting. Then I learned that hair, on average, grows at approx ten millimetres a month so I marked off the next month in my diary and waited and waited. 

Cutting a long story short, I’ve found that my hair doesn’t grow very fast at all and I may have to wait for two or even three months before I can reap any reward worth talking about. But the good news is ...next week it’s that time again! Yay! Haircut 💇‍♂️ time!

(well you did say no matter how trivial @Tori_Scope)

Tori_Scope

Honestly, after the experience we all had with harrowing haircuts (or lack thereof) over lockdown, I no longer see hair-related issues as trivial at all! 

Enjoy your haircut @leeCal

Cutting a long story short

Nice.

woodbine

Granddaughter coming to stay not seen her since December 

Cress

My poor **** tzu would agree there's nothing trivial about a hair cut...he still hasn't forgiven me

He didn't leave me a tip cant think why lol

Tori_Scope

That's wonderful @woodbine! You must be so excited to see her. Have you got anything nice planned to do together, or are you just chilling? 

Tori_Scope

Haha oh dear @Cress. I did see some ashamed looking dogs out and about.

Cress

Cant believe the spelling mistake I kind of spelt it the way it sounds..of course I meant shih tzu...lol

Tori_Scope

It's all good @Cress, we know what you meant

Topkitten

Not much and that's probably understating it.

If only my kids would respond to the hints on FB I might have something to look forward to.

TK

woodbine

Tori_Scope said:

That's wonderful @woodbine! You must be so excited to see her. Have you got anything nice planned to do together, or are you just chilling? 

she's 13 going on 23 so its a meal out and a days clothes shopping with gran, i'm leaving them to that bit !!!

Tori_Scope

I'm sorry to hear that @Topkitten Is there anything else you can be excited about? Getting a carer on Monday is something to look forward to, I think! 

Tori_Scope

Sounds like a great day @woodbine! I'm sure she'll appreciate it, even if she doesn't always say it  

Topkitten

Care is a two-edged sword @Tori_Scope, yes it is nice to have help but they can tend to take over your own home, moving things to where you aren't happy sometimes. As one with OCD I find that part not so good.

TK

Mthebrave

Seeing my niece for the first time this year 💙 due to lockdown 

janer1967

Enjoying the last full week of school holidays and having my son around.

Will be strange him going back to school after all this time and having to get out of bed early

66Mustang

I had to wait in for a delivery of my laptop today. It was sent off to Apple for repairs (free, under warranty ) and is now back and working again so that is good.

Ross_Scope

This week I'm looking forward to settling into my new home, tonight will be our third night here.

I hope you enjoy the time with your family @Tori_Scope  

Tori_Scope

I can appreciate that @Topkitten, and I know you've had negative experiences in the past. How has it been going? 

Tori_Scope

That sounds lovely @Mthebrave Have fun!

Tori_Scope

Yes it must have been ages since he was at school @janer1967. It'll definitely be strange at first, and I don't envy you having to get him out of bed early in the morning... Enjoy your final week. Is he all set to go? 

Tori_Scope

Yay @66Mustang! Thank goodness for free repairs under warranty. 

Tori_Scope

Thanks @Ross_Scope! Congratulations on moving into your new home Exciting times.

Topkitten

@Tori_Scope, care was supposed to start yesterday and the care worker assured me the paperwork was in place but someone higher up has sat on it and held it up. It was expected because years ago I got someone's favorite niece or granddaughter into trouble when I complained about mistakes made and Social Care have been Social Uncaring to me ever since.

Maybe it will start Wednesday but I wont hold my breath.

TK

Tori_Scope

Ahh that's very frustrating @Topkitten, I'm sorry. I've got my fingers crossed for Wednesday! Keep us updated.

janer1967

@Tori_Scope He is all ready for going back now I have remembered he needed a new coat its only the heavy rain today reminded me Amazon to the rescue lol

It will be me that will struggle with the getting up early not him 

Tori_Scope

Yeah the weather's been horrible today hasn't it @janer1967. Good thinking!

Haha fair enough You'll have to enforce your own bedtime. 

Chloe_Scope

This weekend my mum is having a little (social distanced) party which should be lovey. Just hope the weather is on our side! 

Tori_Scope

Sounds great @Chloe_Scope! Hopefully the weather will be alright  

Chloe_Scope

Fingers crossed @Tori_Scope!