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Hibernation

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NanKate Sun 23-Nov-14 16:44:41

During the winter months I find that I start winding down for the day much earlier than in the summer.

I sometimes get into my PJs at 5.00 pm and feel so much more relaxed however my DH doesn't go to bed till late so I do feel rather sluttish walking around in my dressing gown when he is fully dressed.

On the rare occasion he is away I get changed as soon as I close the curtains. hmm

Anyone else with bad habits like me ?

broomsticks Fri 28-Nov-14 17:46:41

I have to take the dog out about ten so no pjs for me. I do agree about the feeling of hibernation setting in though.

jenn Thu 27-Nov-14 20:14:40

You're not alone!

Agus Mon 24-Nov-14 19:13:44

littleflo grin

My father was the same jane, could be why I am rebelling now grin

janerowena Mon 24-Nov-14 14:10:49

I have breakfast and two mugs of coffee to wake myself up, then get dressed. My idea of slobbing is to wear a pair of jeans with a bit of stretch! Although I love leggings, I need something a bit warmer at this time of year so tend to wear them under jeans, after a bath. I don't go into pjs until bed time. It's my father's training. He hated us wearing our nighties for Sunday breakfast but my mother let us, because she wanted to slob too.

A few years ago when staying with a sister she got changed after tea into her pjs and I was so shocked! She had managed to kick off the brainwashing that I had not.

grannyactivist Mon 24-Nov-14 13:49:10

If I'm in my nightclothes, but not in bed then it's a clear indication that:
a) I'm ill
OR
b) the lodger's away and we have no other guests
smile

pompa Mon 24-Nov-14 13:09:29

Showered, dressed and ready to out by 8am this morning, must be a first.
Glad I didn't feature in any nightmares.

Jane10 Mon 24-Nov-14 09:44:53

I love my comfy stretchy "yoga pants" and fleece so much that I now have a mental struggle with myself before wearing anything else. The family are appalled -another advantage!

littleflo Mon 24-Nov-14 09:39:07

Just woke up without any dreams of commandos wearing bras. However I am not properly awake as I thought that Angus was declaring his love of wearing a silk nightie. Must pay more attention, sorry Agus.

NanKate Sun 23-Nov-14 22:10:35

Pompa do you realise you have something in common with the clothes designer Vivienne Westwood ? You both go commando. shock

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 22:06:32

I am very fond of my goonies.

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 22:05:24

Oh! I have Marks and Sparks wincyette goonies then. Very cosy. smile

Eloethan Sun 23-Nov-14 20:49:42

I thought a "goonie" is what Little Rabbit Foo Foo is turned into.

Agus Sun 23-Nov-14 20:26:00

grin. It's a Scottish word for nightgown jingl Mine is actually a kaftan whereas, my Granny's was a long lacy Victorian affair and always referred to it as her goonie.

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 20:16:19

Goonie!

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 20:15:24

WTF What actually is a goofy please?

Agus Sun 23-Nov-14 20:13:02

I am more than happy to slob around in my silk nightie and matching negligée. Love faffing about before I have a shower and as I have no need now to jump up and be organised first thing.

As I take the first few sips of my kick start, morning espresso, couldn't care less what I am wearing........just give me the coffee and no one gets hurt grin

I agree NanKate, during dark winter nights I love slipping into my goonie around 8.00pm. Bliss.

Nonu Sun 23-Nov-14 19:54:06

Whatever floats your boat POMPA .

Hope there is not a sharp frost though , might chill your nether regions .

wink

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 19:35:56

grin No way. No encouragement from me.

pompa Sun 23-Nov-14 19:34:24

JBF, couldn't you have let me imagine it might be true a little longer sad

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 19:29:52

littleflo I was joking there!

No. I can't imagine it really pomps. smile

pompa Sun 23-Nov-14 19:25:16

OMG, I cannot imagine I could ever be described as anyones fantasy. confused

jinglbellsfrocks Sun 23-Nov-14 19:23:10

littleflo keep your fantasies to yourself, if you please.

littleflo Sun 23-Nov-14 19:20:41

I am taking that vision to bed with me tonight, pompa

pompa Sun 23-Nov-14 19:19:05

Nonu, so you wouldn't approve of me wandering around the garden in my boxers on nice mornings ?

pompa Sun 23-Nov-14 19:17:16

Ana, is my secret out - no bra & commando