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Zoejory Thu 30-Sep-21 10:47:26

I rather like being up in the middle of the night. It isn't a nightly thing but occasionally I wake up and trot downstairs and I love it.

The dogs tend to follow me down and we just sit in the dark. I also get to see our resident hedgehogs pottering around the front garden.

kittylester Thu 30-Sep-21 10:45:11

Having just reread this thread, I realise that all of my 'best times' include DH. I realise that not everyone has a person to do things with and my heart goes out to you if you have lost your special person - especially you maw, though Rosie sounds a lovely 'person' to share your life with.

Scones Thu 30-Sep-21 10:32:12

I enjoyed hearing about all the lovely moments in your days.

I try to get all my chores and appointments out of the way in the morning so the best part of my day is when I sit down with my lunch on a tray on my lap. I like to watch something utterly mindless or funny on TV as I eat. At the moment it's old episodes of Man about the House. From the moment I sit down the entire day is mine to do anything I please.

henetha Thu 30-Sep-21 09:55:31

I like my first cup of tea in the morning, and usually my back pain hasn't started just yet.

GrannyGravy13 Thu 30-Sep-21 09:42:39

I have just come back to lay on the bed with a nice latte, iPad and watching Lorraine (I know, but it’s easy watching) after getting The Chimp to school, steri-stripping a gash on The Imp’s forehead then settling him down on sofa with DD (coffee and paracetamol for her). Definitely my relaxing half hour.

Aveline Thu 30-Sep-21 09:38:55

I like to get up before DH, fire on, various cats strewn about, cup of fresh coffee and a good book. Perfect.

Poppyred Thu 30-Sep-21 09:31:40

Yes definitely mornings. In bed with my coffee and iPad for hours on end……???

Grandmadinosaur Thu 30-Sep-21 09:20:18

For me also it’s first thing enjoying my mug of tea that DH brings me in bed each weekday. That’s when I usually check in here and decide what the day will bring.

Grannybags Thu 30-Sep-21 09:18:45

Wine time! ?

Lucca Thu 30-Sep-21 09:16:52

Depends ….
If GC around then first thing in the morning when they appear and get into bed for chat and cuddles and plans.

Or for me often just walking to café for coffee (decaf ?) and cryptic crossword.

hollysteers Thu 30-Sep-21 09:15:57

My best part of the day is after the evening meal, hot drink, book to hand, candles lit for cosiness and a choice of old films I have recorded.

kittylester Thu 30-Sep-21 09:11:08

I have 3 'best' parts of the day!

Similar to yours Maw, the first 2 cups of tea, in bed with DH a cat or 2, Breakfast TV on and on my phone catching up with family and friends.

If we are both in, DH and I have also started photocopying the Times crossword, sitting down with a cup of tea and a biscuit or two at around 4pm and seeing who can finish the crossword fastest.

But my real favourite time is cooking our evening meal, chatting over our days, watching the evening news and having a wine

Whitewavemark2 Thu 30-Sep-21 09:05:11

I love sitting in the conservatory in the early morning with the necessary tea watching the birds and listening to the peace.

toscalily Thu 30-Sep-21 08:08:16

I'm not sure I have a "best part of the day" but I must admit that I find the first cup of tea is the "best one of the day".

nadateturbe Thu 30-Sep-21 07:59:31

Probably morning tea with OH when we do a crossword puzzle together.

Lizzie72 Thu 30-Sep-21 07:55:46

Getting into a cosy bed at night and picking up my book to read - bliss!

Mattsmum2 Thu 30-Sep-21 07:41:18

I love night times and look forward to snuggling under the duvet and falling asleep. I’ve on the most part been a good sleeper but boy do I know it if I don’t get enough, feel jet Lagged!

shysal Thu 30-Sep-21 07:37:36

My favourite part of the day is soon after waking at around 4.30am. I sink into a hot bath and read a book for an hour or two. Soaks away any aches and pains in readiness for a walk.

MayBeMaw Thu 30-Sep-21 07:29:23

I am sitting up in bed with a large mug of tea, I have skimmed GN and am about to read the paper online. The dog is curled up beside me (I know- dreadful!) and although it is wet and windy outside, we are snug and warm.

I found myself telling Rosie that this is the “best part of the day”. (Poor old dear, she talks to the dog too)

What is your “best part of the day” ?