Only freedom will do

turtlemoose

I'm sure you already think this, but don't forget to say it out loud to Mrs E that you think she's doing a great job being a mum. Sometimes being told what you're doing is appreciated is priceless, especially when you're overwhelmed in a sea of sleep deprivation and nappies.

choccielover

Yep I second that, lots of praise for mummy skills needed.

2 more days and you will be sat in your lovely new home, albeit surrounded by boxes to unpack, but with a whole fresh start ahead of you all.

You are doing great though, well done

AlexLK

Excellent news.

Don't know how you've managed to pack working 10 hour :eek: days, selling a house, buying another all with a child under 6 months, to be honest. Frankly, I dread to think what you'll be able to achieve over the next ten years.

in_need_of_direction

Buy her a scented candle, some smellies and a home made vaoucher for a guaranteed two hours peace and quiet in her new bathroom. Put an expiry date of one week post move on it.

AlexLK

INOD: That is seriously cheesy. Do any women in real life actually like that kind of stuff? :rotfl:

in_need_of_direction

The guarantee of two hours peace and quiet to soak in a bath, read a book, etc can sustain people through the toughest of times. Through in a mini bottle of wine and there could be a Juliet mark II on the way!

Petal88

Real life woman here - YES!

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Buy her a scented candle, some smellies and a home made vaoucher for a guaranteed two hours peace and quiet in her new bathroom. Put an expiry date of one week post move on it.

That's a lovely idea. Maybe lavender smellies for the bath. When my two were small I found taking a quiet bath, with candles and beautiful music was an absolute joy.

Good luck tomorrow Mr E. Another exciting chapter is about to start.

Very best wishes Tilly x x

Dobbibill

What's 2 hours peace and quiet??? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ed - you and Mrs Ed seem very organised and stress-free. Here's hoping the move and unpacking of boxes goes just as smooth for you both.

edinburgher

I think the idea was golden INOD. Just one problem - no bath! :rotfl:

Through in a mini bottle of wine and there could be a Juliet mark II on the way!

Note to self, *don't* provide mini bottle of wine, not ready for DD Mk II!

We are buying for an older couple and they've replaced the bathroom with a natty shower room.

A full replacement is one of our first jobs.

Thinking:

• White ceiling (is there another option?) Warm white LED downlighters, we have these in our current flat and love them
• Travertine or similar floor to ceiling tiles, a vertical strip of opalescent mosaic tiles floor to ceiling at sink (think muted mother of pearl)
• Cook and L3wis bath we liked (it has a 'boxy' shower surround that looks a bit like a shower cubicle in a bath, IYSWIM?
• Sink and toilet
• Hansgr0he shower and taps
• Heated towel rail
• A small amount of built in storage under sink/near window (see what a joiner can magic up)

Sound ok?