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Mumtobabyhavoc · 2026-05-12T15:12:47+00:00

We are a kind and welcoming group supporting each other in our daily tasks to organize and declutter and stay on top of all that needs doing. We share our accomplishments and brain dump our to-do lists in a friendly ^chat^ ^over^ ^coffee^ manner. 😊☕️

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 08/09/2026 18:29

So glad to know your sister is up Peridot.
Good work making the photo albums Winter!

Have done parents' school orientation.
One of my mum's IV's done before I went out and about to do the other.

Feeling tired today.

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WintersFrog · 08/09/2026 17:19

Thinking of you and your sister @Peridot1 💕
I've been moving furniture round which caused some extra hoovering. Amazing what accumulates in the darker corners.
It rained all morning here and now it's glorious sunshine.

Jacket potatoes in the oven which will be paired with leftovers plus a salad.

Hope the activity goes smoothly @SingleThreadJoiner2

Peridot1 · 08/09/2026 16:34

Hi all.

thanks for good wishes for sister. She is still in ICU but sitting in a chair and has her phone so we have been in contact. Just hoping she doesn’t develop an infection. She now has a stoma which she is hoping will be temporary.

Jobs wise I have been pottering about and actually getting stuff done. Usual laundry/kitchen/bit of vacuuming etc. But also finally de-cobwebbed and de-spidered my bedroom. And I have finally started on my wardrobe. I can see the floor!!! Hve sorted out some bags - tote bags and toiletries bags. Have a pile ready for charity shop. Plus some shoes and trousers.

The bed saga continues but they do admit the sizing doesn’t match the advertised size so have offered to change the mattress. Now waiting to see what the propose about the divan base which is also too short…

Lots of rain here today so no walk but the sun is out now and there is steam coming off the grass.

Have a great day all.

WintersFrog · 08/09/2026 14:14

Hello! Just reporting in with two physical photo albums done and a digital one ordered.
I wore an old pair of glasses to aqua fit as like @petalpower I have varifocals which i don't want to damage. Water/steam is very bad for the anti reflection lens coating. I learnt this the hard way through reading in the bath. I would love to get some prescription goggles for swimming lengths.

Impressed re the marathon @autumnangel!

Today's project job: clean a kitchen cupboard out.

SingleThreadJoiner2 · 08/09/2026 12:53

Hello all, pouring down with rain here, ugh. Barreling through admin tasks at work. New activity starting tonight for D requiring a very early dinner and a longish walk and then later bedtime so not sure how it will all work out.

To do -
call dentist for niggling pain
check something with building management of parents' flat

watchPhone · 08/09/2026 10:13

@Mumtobabyhavoc my room was at the front of the hotel, just to the right and above the restaurant and bar; so audible and you could hear the singing - I did doze off until the wedding party all started to return to rooms boozed up 😂

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 08/09/2026 08:56

Moo, 🤣 Hadn't seen that one.

SoE, how were you able to hear the wedding? I must not understand to hotel set-up. But, I'm imagining being utterly shattered and sleep being hampered by a loud party and a bad singer ...ugh. 🙉
Hope you have had a good rest in your own bed.

I should be sleeping, too.
Took kids to park by airport to run around and watch planes. They were ready for bed when we got home. ✅

I've been reading school emails and trying to find activities to reg the kids for. Have been so busy that I've left this task late, so will have to see if we get some luck having been waitlisted. 🤞

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watchPhone · 08/09/2026 08:33

@Mumtobabyhavoc no camping that would have finished me off! It was bad enough being out in freezing temps in the day.Although lying in bed on Saturday night in a wedding hotel in Wales listening to a wedding singer murder ‘Delilah’ - I really couldn’t take anymore 🤣 and camping did seem a better option at that point. Luckily the plug was pulled in him at 11 - otherwise I may have stormed the wedding 🤣

mumofoneisonozempic · 08/09/2026 05:33

Thats amazing @watchPhone well done x

@WintersFrog ozempic is slow going! It takes time to work though. Best of luck organising photos - could be a nice trip down memory lane

Thats amazing @autumnangel - i'm sure youll smash the marathon! But, booking flights to london, where are you? The crowd will be fantastic X

Sorry @Peridot1 🥺 - hope your sister will be okay, its rotten to be going through this.

@RunningKatie its easy to get into the food routine isnt it, once life gets busy

@petalpower youve reminded me I must chase up the dentist 😪, definitely an ouch.

Dd seems fine so far - shes exhausted as she had a late night last night, so crashed hard at around 6 and is waking up now bless her

Was quite chaotic yesterday so hopefully today will run smoother, but i had a few hours to myself and it was bloody lovely!

@Mumtobabyhavoc follow the link to see how pop singer Doja Cat got her start 👀

Source: YouTube

Funland sounds aptly named, I bet the kids loved it!

Love to you all, have a lovely Tuesday ❤️

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 08/09/2026 03:27

Have now:
taken lightbulbs to recycling and managed to get there before closing at 4pm;
picked up pictures a d shopped around a bit;
went home, picked up kids and then took Havoc for a haircut;
bought sushi for dinner and some doughnut holes dessert;
walked around a bit at a square with a fountain and some games;
came home to get jackets and will head back out for a bit before kids need to get ready for bed.

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 07/09/2026 22:37

Have now folded and put away 1/2 of laundry washed yesterday; fixed a child lock on a door; and boiling eggs for snacks. Will head out to pick up pics ordered to make birthday picture wall and return LED lightbulbs bought a few days ago. 5000 lumens is too bright and I don't like the light quality. It looks weird. I'm am losing my mind over nit being able to match lights room to room. There are three in the hall and one is a bit brighter and has a different colour to it.

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 07/09/2026 21:16

Autumn, good for you! I think it's GREAT that you are taking on the marathon. 🙌🤗🩷

Moo, (see what I've done there?) 😁 It sounds like you're prepared. How did first day go? Was it a full day?

SoE, what an amazing time you've had! I might've missed it, but did you camp and hike? I've done that once, for the challenge as I'm not a camper, and it was three nights camping and hiking in the wilderness. It's a teal sense of accomplishment. 🙌🤗🩷

Petal, I'm sorry about your sister. How is she doing? I understand the worry as my mum has Crohn's and had an emergency and life saving resection a few years ago. Sending you and family love and support. 🩷🩷🩷

Winter, I think you wear glasses so you can see properly. They'll get a bit wet, but you won't be swimming. I wear daily contacts for swimming, but you must throw them away right after and rinse your eyes thoroughly with saline after due to the possibility of acanthamoeba /acanthamoeba keratitis.
👁️👁️

Katie, were you quite serious about running? I was for several years - not fast, though, but very good stamina - and did a few 10k's. I've gotten away from it, but would like to get back to it a bit. My knees are a bit sore, but I'm trying to do squats more regularly to strengthen around them for support.

Just had the handyman in to fix a broken drawer - I think I know how to do it now if need be. 🤓
Dishwasher done.
Mum's IV's done.
Bathroom except tub cleaned.
Kids are dressed.

Took kids to a bouncy park yesterday. It has become our end of summer/Labour Day weekend tradition. It's not cheap and especially not since both kids are charged now. But, they love it. 🤗 Funbox

Vancouver, Canada

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petalpower · 07/09/2026 17:59

Hope your sister is ok @Peridot1 . That’s a lot for her to go through.
Fingers crossed your DC got on well at their new school @mumofoneisonozempic .
Thats amazing news about the marathon @autumnangel !
Some of the ladies at my aqua fit wear their glasses @WintersFrog . I’m managing not to at the moment but I think the time will come as I normally wear them all day everyday. Mine were ££ as they’re varifocal so I’m quite careful with them!
Been to the dentist for a hygienist appointment today and am a bit sore now. Ouch!

RunningKatie · 07/09/2026 15:41

Hope your sister is ok @Peridot1
Congrats on the London marathon place @autumnangel - that's amazing. I got a place when you got in after 5 tries automatically but then dc2 made an appearance and marathon running was off the cards for a long while.
Been up crazy early for work today but meant I've had some free time this afternoon to race about doing chores.
We're back in the clubs and actitvities whirl so I need to shop and meal plan better. Winging it is resulting in many pasta or pizza nights and it's getting boring.

Peridot1 · 07/09/2026 12:26

Hello all

Won’t tag everyone but have caught up on the thread.

@watchPhone - well done for even attempting those peaks! Sorry the weather was rubbish.

It’s been a bit of a stressful weekend here as my sister (liver transplant over two years ago) has been in hospital and had emergency surgery for a perforated bowel last night. Seems so unfair as she has been through so much over the years. Although I do know people go through far worse obviously. Waiting to hear an update from her husband and trying to decide whether to go over.

Not a lot achieved here. Did some stuff in the garden over the weekend as we had lovely weather.

Have a great day all.

watchPhone · 07/09/2026 09:06

@autumnangel well done on the getting a marathon place! You will be carried along by the crowds I am sure. I read back and saw your lovely tree photo; what an emotional day that must of been for you

autumnangel · 07/09/2026 09:00

Hello everyone. The weekend has just passed by in a flash. I kept thinking I should jump in and say hi but I have not stopped. BIL came round on Saturday and chopped down next doors tree. It was a huge job but makes such a difference to the light that's now coming in. Yesterday I got my car valeted and returned some parcels then last night I went to a floating soundbath. It was amazing, so relaxing! I really need to start making more time for things like that.

Day off today. I've done a big brain dump of all the things I want / need to do. It'll take me until the end of time to do it all so really need to prioritise (not something I am good at!) I also need to write a list for the garden. Just a general tidy really and close down for the winter.

I have joined the Christmas Cleanalong thread (under a different username) and had planned to finish deep cleaning and sorting the car last week. Will do that today...fill screenwash / check oil etc

I also need to book flights and hotel for London next year...somehow I find myself having been chosen by a charity for a place in the marathon! I am not a runner by any means but love a good challenge and it's all for a good cause. I spent most of last night watching videos on TikTok and crying, the crowd looks incredible and I cannot believe over 1.2 million people applied for 100k spots and I have one so I cannot let this opportunity pass me by.

❤

WintersFrog · 07/09/2026 07:53

Congratulations @watchPhone! Really impressive stuff. I hope you made it home safely and have had lovely cuddles with Doggo 💕

Good luck with school run today @mumofoneisonozempic ( how are you doing on the ozempic?)

I've signed up for aquafit today. If it's good enough for our @petalpower then it's good enough for me! I'm slightly nervous as I'm very short sighted which is fine for swimming lengths but I imagine it'll be helpful to be able to see the person in charge (coach/ teacher/ instructor?) Do people wear specs for it? I feel a bit like a kid at the start of the new school year.

I need to make a start on organising my mother's many, many photos. She was always "going to do it" ( I'm starting to see where I get it from!) I'd like to make her some new albums. Better than stacking boxes in the loft. I will come back later and tell you that i have created one new album....accountability rite??

Best get on with it. Have a good day all!

watchPhone · 06/09/2026 16:10

Done!!! Shattered, happy to be going home I leave with the one solitary picture I managed to take at the top 🤣 It was so windy I genuinely feared I would be blown over🤣🤣 on some of the narrower rockier sections.

mumofoneisonozempic · 06/09/2026 15:56

👋 all

@SingleThreadJoiner2 how lovely of your pals - saves the stress of cooking doesnt it.

I've got some laminate for my kitchen - i got it free from a neighbour! So thats one thing ticked off for when I eventually ger round to diying it

@Mumtobabyhavoc glad you gave yourself a wee treat, although your day still sounds busy! Devil's food cake 🤤

@watchPhone not long now til youre home I imagine - hats off to you, i consider a trip around the big sainsburys a hike 🤭

@WintersFrog your pottering and gardening sounds lovely - ive noticed birds in my tree (the tree outside of my bedroom window) and quite enjoy hearing them in the morning

@FourSeasonsLobelia 👋 - cant go wrong with a macbook, if you replace your current one

Today - went to bed at 3am - me and dd woke up at 1PM! I have a 5am start in the morning 😩

Rushed dd out the door to sainsburys and aldi to get crisps, party rings, apples and apple juice for her lunch boxes. As shes at a sen class, they should be able to store the crisps and juice for her, along with spare clothes

One last load of washing to dry. Need to do a big bath and hair wash tonight, organise and bag up everything and then I am DONE with back to school prep 😩

Happy Sunday all 🩷 - and happy labour day weekend @Mumtobabyhavoc hope its a relaxing one 🥰🥰

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Mumtobabyhavoc · 06/09/2026 10:03

No major chores for me today.
After my mum's IV's were done I helped her with some exercise, did a round myself, and went out to do an errand of choosing Havoc's birthday cake. Done. Decided against baking as will be busy enough. Then bought myself a slice of cake and scrolled pics from the last year choosing which to print for Havoc's picture wall (I make a collage for each month on the dc's birthdays).
Also booked birthday activity.
Took kids to playground after.
So, my self care was taking a break from chores at home, barbell routine for exercise and a very good slice of Devil's Food Cake with marshmallow icing.

The under cabinet light is purple tonight.

I'm glad dc has perked up @mumofoneisonozempic

Glad you eased up on working late, Single.

Yea to your hiking, SoE! 🤗

Winter, I hope time for yourself comes soon. 🩷

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watchPhone · 06/09/2026 08:18

Morning from Day 3 : Snowdon today and it’s raining AGAIN. I didn’t walk yesterday (Scafell Pike) I literally could not face walking with the group 🤣 so I had 6-ish hours on my own and it was blissful. Can’t wait to get home and see SpiritDoggo !

WintersFrog · 06/09/2026 07:45

How disappointing about the weather @watchPhone! It can really make or break the experience. When I was a child we did Snowdon in those conditions and I've never forgotten it. I suspect my parents never forgot my complaints either.

I've mastered a lot of technology in the last year but success with the printer is still variable so I feel your pain @Mumtobabyhavoc 😢 I find scanning even more troublesome though.

I am in the garden and there is a lot of birdsong. I am so happy as it went quiet but for seagulls and jackdaws for a few weeks. Not sure where everyone went but I am happy that they're back. Robins and bluetits according to my merlin app 💕

I have more books boxed up and sent off, and what they didn't want has gone to charity shops. I have come over even more ruthless than usual. I've also reclaimed the dining room at the expense of littlest's bedroom, but it's only for a month as the stuff is going to auction in October.

I could potter about forever and never get bored too @autumnangel. I do need some structure though. At the moment I'm pulled in different directions with various responsibilities and the free time doesn't feel like enough, and I can't see it changing any time soon. I plan to reclaim some of that as well, just a little bit for me!

I don't have a cleaner to tidy up for but I do have a gardener coming this week and I need to clear some space so he can access it with his tools. I am hankering after a little potting shed and a greenhouse. But first I need to clear out the tool shed and make it more user friendly. I'm hoping the gardener will make a start on the garden and that I can maintain it.

But first I am going to have another cup of coffee and some breakfast 😋

SingleThreadJoiner2 · 06/09/2026 07:43

I hope you haven't been blown away @watchPhone !

@mumofoneisonozempic sounds like things are moving well as you approach the first day of school 💪💪

Yesterday we had a successful outing to choose tiles for the backsplash, and are moving closer to deciding on a colour for the walls. People are being super kind and inviting us for dinner a lot, so we are not feeling the pain of the missing kitchen too much.

@Mumtobabyhavoc I took your advice and was kind to myself yesterday, I didn't work late and gave myself an early night

FourSeasonsLobelia · 06/09/2026 07:43

Hi all- drive by wave here.

My computer is very dodgy and i am taking the chance to post while it works. It keeps crashing. Hope everyone is well and I will try and catch up on the thread.