So I use a lot of spices an herbs for cooking with but recently my spices have gone solid inside the little tubs they are kept in, am I not storing them correctly? I just keep them in a cupboard, It's a bit annoying to have to put a knife in an twist it to break up the little granules so I can use it again
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Just came across this thread 
Are you allowed to ask advice about anything?
Are you allowed to ask advice about anything?
Its for those random problems that you feel don't deserve there own thread. the subject doesn't matter.Just came across this thread
I read this is down to using them too near the heat when cooking. Do you put them directly in the hot pan?
My kid starts high school in a couple of weeks, and for the first time in my life I'll need to iron clothes!
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
I didn't iron school shirts, I just hung them on coat hangers straight out of the machine. They sell no/low crease shirts too. Nobody ever commented that the shirts weren't ironed.My kid starts high school in a couple of weeks, and for the first time in my life I'll need to iron clothes!
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
Or make your kid iron their own shirts
No, I mostly use them when am mixing things in a bowl, like I was making burgers yesterday so I used them to mix in with the mince, however the cupboard they are stored in is close to the stove so I'll try moving them an see if that helps, thanks
We have a Russel hobbs steam iron which can be bought for under £30. We also use ironing water which was £2 for 1L from a Sainsbury’s.
We don’t have an ironing board. Always done it on the floor with a heat mat.
We don’t have an ironing board. Always done it on the floor with a heat mat.
A lot of shops sell non iron shirts. I think you can hang them up straight from the wash! I tumble dry my children's school stuff which unfortunately means the shirts tend to need an iron.My kid starts high school in a couple of weeks, and for the first time in my life I'll need to iron clothes!
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
I was taught to do sleeves first. Just lay the sleeve along the ironing board making sure it is smooth and the folds are in the right place. Then do the collar - with it fully flattened.
I always iron shirts buttoned up, although that isn't the 'proper' way (unbuttoned, each front panel, then the back panel).
I hate ironing though so I can't be faffed to be particular with it. So just lay it over the the board, again making sure the fabric is smooth, then iron. You might need to do the back as well. I then spot iron any bits that still look creased.
I've got a steam iron which makes things easier. You have to use a larger style ironing board with it but the good news is they go up really high! However, any bog standard iron and basic board will do.
I have a little hand held steamer because I hate ironing. It's brilliant, and useful for cleaning/disinfecting things. I put ironing water in it too so it smells lovely. Great for curtains too!
Top tip, if you have the heat proof gloves you use for hair curling/straightening etc, use those as you steam!
Top tip, if you have the heat proof gloves you use for hair curling/straightening etc, use those as you steam!
This is fantastic, and a good deal more straight forward and realistic than some of the stuff I've read. Thank you so much for taking the time to type that lot out
I was just about to suggest a steamer - I wouldn’t be without mine
Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
imo, I think it's very kind of you to offer/or think of offering but it was an innocent mistake, you weren't to know the child was asleep and you've already apologised - which I think is enough! Maybe apologise again the next time you see her, but that's as far as I'd go.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
I think they could have easily given you a heads up not to ring the doorbell when you were agreeing to meet up. I don't have kids and wouldn't think about that either.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
Ok so I’m assuming advice on anything and this is a long one but… I want advice and opinions.
So I was talking to a guy for 5 years in the middle of those 5 years we were friends with benefits for two years. Due to work schedules (he works away during half term and then works at a school) we found it very hard to meet up but we spoke everyday got really close I think we both didn’t expect to get as close as we did.
Anyway, he told me he had a girlfriend which I was perfectly fine with because during the years we spoke and he got with someone we didn’t do anything just talked because we have similar hobbies he always tried to break boundaries and it’s hard to describe but vibe from messages would change when he got a girlfriend but this time it was odd nothing changed. So I questioned him having a girlfriend because it just didn’t seem like he had one. He would be really sexual with me I found him on socials (we only had each other on Snapchat and WhatsApp) and nothing to say he was in a relationship. To be fair everything he told me was always the truth and this was just before lockdown.
Fast forward to lockdown, we got more close. We never said “I love you” but we had our own phase to each other equivalent to it and nicknames too each other. He was very open to me and kept being the one mentioning meeting up but then mid way through convo he like “oh we can’t because I have a girlfriend” “I can’t give you want you want… you want a relationship but I have a girlfriend” I always told me I don’t want a relationship with him, well I did at the start when me and him started getting close both single but I told him why would I if hes like this with his girlfriend?
So during lockdown he messaged me and basically told me he cheated on his girlfriend with another man who they work with. He previously told me he had a gay experience and both times he said he’s more worried over my reaction then his girlfriends. I don’t understand why but
. Anyway he was telling me he was watching porn then the guy FaceTimed him while they both jerked off and he felt like “a see you next Tuesday” and asked me what he should do I told him tell the girlfriend.
Since he got with this “girlfriend” he kept telling me he’s confused. He even messaged me right after seeing her (they’re long distance) that all he could think about was me and my body and when he sleeps with her he thinks of me. He’s even FaceTimed me jerking off and mouthing he loves me blowing me kisses and saying he wishes I was his girlfriend.
I ended up finding the girlfriend they ended up having each other as there profile pics on Facebook and told her. It didn’t go down well with her and he didn’t seem to bothered over it. I seen all this coming.
I know I did the right thing but I do feel bad a betrayed someone who I really care about and basically trusted me by being so open to me and “grassing” their sexuality to someone and that I may possibly hurt someone I have strong feelings for.
But I just can’t help question was mine and his bond was all a lie? How can someone be so open and honest with you when all along the chemistry/bond wasn’t even true? Why have someone in your life for so long to string them along. To be honest I expected this too happen long ago anyway so it’s not like it come to a surprise. I’m more surprised I’ve not heard from him in 18 months I don’t want to but I can’t help question what the hell we had
So I was talking to a guy for 5 years in the middle of those 5 years we were friends with benefits for two years. Due to work schedules (he works away during half term and then works at a school) we found it very hard to meet up but we spoke everyday got really close I think we both didn’t expect to get as close as we did.
Anyway, he told me he had a girlfriend which I was perfectly fine with because during the years we spoke and he got with someone we didn’t do anything just talked because we have similar hobbies he always tried to break boundaries and it’s hard to describe but vibe from messages would change when he got a girlfriend but this time it was odd nothing changed. So I questioned him having a girlfriend because it just didn’t seem like he had one. He would be really sexual with me I found him on socials (we only had each other on Snapchat and WhatsApp) and nothing to say he was in a relationship. To be fair everything he told me was always the truth and this was just before lockdown.
Fast forward to lockdown, we got more close. We never said “I love you” but we had our own phase to each other equivalent to it and nicknames too each other. He was very open to me and kept being the one mentioning meeting up but then mid way through convo he like “oh we can’t because I have a girlfriend” “I can’t give you want you want… you want a relationship but I have a girlfriend” I always told me I don’t want a relationship with him, well I did at the start when me and him started getting close both single but I told him why would I if hes like this with his girlfriend?
So during lockdown he messaged me and basically told me he cheated on his girlfriend with another man who they work with. He previously told me he had a gay experience and both times he said he’s more worried over my reaction then his girlfriends. I don’t understand why but
. Anyway he was telling me he was watching porn then the guy FaceTimed him while they both jerked off and he felt like “a see you next Tuesday” and asked me what he should do I told him tell the girlfriend.Since he got with this “girlfriend” he kept telling me he’s confused. He even messaged me right after seeing her (they’re long distance) that all he could think about was me and my body and when he sleeps with her he thinks of me. He’s even FaceTimed me jerking off and mouthing he loves me blowing me kisses and saying he wishes I was his girlfriend.
I ended up finding the girlfriend they ended up having each other as there profile pics on Facebook and told her. It didn’t go down well with her and he didn’t seem to bothered over it. I seen all this coming.
I know I did the right thing but I do feel bad a betrayed someone who I really care about and basically trusted me by being so open to me and “grassing” their sexuality to someone and that I may possibly hurt someone I have strong feelings for.
But I just can’t help question was mine and his bond was all a lie? How can someone be so open and honest with you when all along the chemistry/bond wasn’t even true? Why have someone in your life for so long to string them along. To be honest I expected this too happen long ago anyway so it’s not like it come to a surprise. I’m more surprised I’ve not heard from him in 18 months I don’t want to but I can’t help question what the hell we had
If you have a child and you don't want people ringing the door bell, either a sign or text them. Sorry but I don't think you have done anything wrong, kids wake up and that's life. He could have easily put his pizza back in the oven, it's not like it was a 3 course dinner you ruined.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
Lesson learnt for your BF and her husband if you ask me.
You are overthinking it and its a lovely gesture but I bet they have had many times like this without someone knocking at the door.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
You have done nothing wrong. I’m a parent myself.. anyone being this precious over their kids bedtime needs to get a grip. I know it can be hard to get them to sleep but then don’t invite people over at bedtimeHi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
I think it's a lovely gesture, but not necessary to be honest. It was an easy mistake to make, and they should have told you not to ring the doorbell etc. You've apologised and I think that's all you really need to do tbh!Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
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