FLY over here for the week beginning 19th July 2010

[dylsmum1998]

MOrning all will try and find links and be back in a mo

mission not that I have done one in weeks but for those of you that do manage

to do today
wash up
unload washer
strip beds
tidy through downstairs
hoover
iron
make picnic tea

done
dc to school/ nursery
ds parent consultation meeting with teacher
asda
load/ unload washer
sort dry washing
make appointment for MOT [scared emoticon]

BBL the list is likely to grow if I manage to get everything done as lots needs doing

Morning all

Thats for thread Dyls

Went to gym last night whilst DD went to swimming lessons so today is my day of rest. I'm not feeling too rested so far that.

Done

• DD packed up and to nursery
• Been to speak to school office about reading volunteer farce
• Been around Sainsburys - bought lots of nice fruit and some food for some receipes I hope to get to make
• Been to next sale - picked up a skirt i'm not sure about and a lovely pair of tailored brown trousers - said £12 but when I got them to till were just £6 and should have been £35 so happy with them

To Do

• Put shopping away
• washing, washing, washing
• make 2 batches of breakfast muffins and some soup from receipes
• Make oat and cumin crusted salmon for tea
• find local kickboxing class to start after shoulder better I hope - I think I need something to release some stress
• Pick DD up
• Contact bank about nasty letter received today
• Washing pile

Ok that will do for now, back later

MC wow- good bargain!

I seem to have spent all day ironing, or so it feels. Have been getting things straight off line, ironed and put away only 2 wash loads to go!

to do today;
make picnic tea

done
dc to school/ nursery
ds parent consultation meeting with teacher
asda
load/ unload washer
sort dry washing
make appointment for MOT- going in thurs morning
wash up
unload washer
strip beds
tidy through downstairs
hoover
iron

Off to finish making our picnic tea now, have cakes baking, pasta cooking, now need to sort the salad

BBL

hello all

just been to school and back twice with spare shorts and shoes etc for DS, he had had an accident - never happens so he mustn't be feeling well. Good job I only live over the road!

It's too hot here today.

makingchanges recipes sound good, hope go well!

Otherwise my mum came over and helped me clean the house, the downstairs looks nice but upstairs is a tip!

Off to play now. BBL

Wendy lovely of your mum.

I have been for a picnic dc aunties and cousins came. Why does ds get so cheeky and rude when we have other people with us, so frustrating. Still nephews were being same/worse..........

All washing is dry, ironed and put away.
Have just spent a peaceful 10 minutes in the garden tying the peas to give them more support so that they grow upwards, rathe rthan as trailing plants. So peaceful out there with my 2 in bed and neighbours children inside as well, have decided 9.30pm in garden is my fav time .

Lots to do tomorrow going to write my list now so that I don't forget things

to do;
dc to school/nursery
dust bedroom
S&s bathrooms
ds sports day
find out what time dd is expected back from her first school trip
hoover
cut grass
weed
find and post neices birthday cards
post lovefilm dvd back
put in repeat prescriptions
return faulty remote control car
get gift bags
buy neices present
look at how to seperate the flowers which are growing very well in tubs as they are overcrowded, but don't want to damage them

Hi dyls I think the same about me and my garden, when i get out there it so lovely and peaceful. i have quite a lot to do in mine, it has been left to its own devices lately with me busy with my New Z friend here.

Morning all Hope all well.

Done
Chilli in slow cooker to turn on later
lentil spread cooking

To do
gym joey
shops for few bits
book next term's gymjoey
swimming/swim lesson ds
upstairs bathroom
washing in when it rains! LOL
ironing
tidy bedrooms

See you all later

afternoon all

dyls you sound busy

MC hope your recipes go well. well done at gym. Hows your shoulder?

wendy sounding V organised today

well...I'm trying to get organised...but not sure it's happeneing LOL

on the positive side dd1 on school trip today,dd4 sports day yesterday...then all activities over and successfully completed with correct forms/money/equipment/clothing/spectating parents etc...phew...breathes big sigh of relief!

am almost winning battle with the never ending washing pile
3 out of 4 bedrooms now reasonably tidy...need to tackle ds1 room/nag him to tackle...whichever I decide will be less stressful!

then need to start huge tasking of sorting and packing clothes etc for Ireland
whole Ireland trip all V stressful...ferry stillnot booked, still dont know if we're going Friday or Saturday, dont know if I'm going...VVV stressful...trying not to think about

right need a list for later...

to do
unload td
unload wm
reload td
sort dry washing
bring in suitcase from garage
start packing from piles of clean washing
put rest of clean clothes away
sweep and mop floors
school pick up
pop to shops...nappies and milk
home
dinner-tuna pasta

....not sure what else LOL

BBl

Wendy whats lentil spread and what do you do with it?

OFM hope you sort out the fine details for your trip soon.

Have been to ds's sports day, ended up helping do the drinks etc so there slightly longer than planned,ds tries so hard at sports days but bless him he never has had much coordination so always ends up with the others on his team moaning

Popped into next sale on way home and bought myself a new skirt. Have really got into skirts and dresses this year, feels strange when I put on shorts/trousers now.

quick update before I eat my lunch

to do;
dc to school/nursery
dust bedroom
S&s bathrooms
weed
find and post neices birthday cards
post lovefilm dvd back
put in repeat prescriptions
get gift bags
buy neices present
look at how to seperate the flowers which are growing very well in tubs as they are overcrowded, but don't want to damage them

done;
ds sports day
find out what time dd is expected back from her first school trip
hoover
return faulty remote control car
cut grass
wash up

evening all

vvv tired...

school have changed holiday dates for next Easter...so now really ridiculous, made me very so came straight home and wrote stinking letter to herad teacher LOL

done some of list:

unload td done
unload wm done
reload td done
sort dry washing done
bring in suitcase from garage done
start packing from piles of clean washing done
put rest of clean clothes away almost done
sweep and mop floors oops
school pick up done
pop to shops...nappies and milk forgot!
home done
dinner-tuna pasta
turned into fishfingers lol

so...not too bad...need to finish packing and washing sorting tomorrow...
and mop floors...

still feeling quite grumpy though...need to wake up in happier mood....

Evening all

I lost 4lb at my weigh in today - Yippee so the hard work of gym is worth it.

OFM hope you sort out your holiday soon. I'd be stressed with it too - well done on other activities, you did brilliantly sorting those out - Shoulder is feeling better than has in weeks but still sore

Dyls good purchase. Bet school were glad of help at sports day and good list.

Me Done

• Washing x2
• Sorted out PGCE topic folders for nest year
• Sorted out paperwork mountain
• Had a cry at DD losing her best friend today as she goes up to reception and best friend doesn't until Jan. They gave each other the biggest hug and that just made me well up
• Been to weigh in
• Chick pasta casserole for tea

Loads more sorting and tidying to do tonight - I really just want to sit on settee and watch TV though

MC school was very grateful for help, had a message on my facebook to say thank you. I've never helped at these things before, am thinking I really should have started more than 4 days before ds finishes primary.

OFM you have lots done

Ruby, it is going very fast this week isn't it

dd was late home from her trip as they wre stuck in traffic. She came home ful of it as she had so much fun

to do;
weed
put in repeat prescriptions
buy neices present
look at how to seperate the flowers which are growing very well in tubs as they are overcrowded, but don't want to damage them

done;
ds sports day
find out what time dd is expected back from her first school trip
hoover
return faulty remote control car
cut grass
wash up
dust bedroom
S&s bathrooms
find and post neices birthday cards
post lovefilm dvd back
dc to school/nursery
get gift bags

Am going to leave the rest of the list for tomorrow maybe. Am in school so not sure how much I will get done afterwards

BBL

Hi all
dyls We are all veggie - lentil spread is just like lentil pate I suppose, used in sandwiches to stop me eating so much cheese It's nicer than it sounds!!

Well, yesterday I was so so tired, and went to see a Ratpack show in the evening with my Dad, he enjoyed it and so did i, but today I could weep with tiredness. Just done the ironing, dishwasher and am making the tea but then I think I may have a nap - for the sake of the baby LOL. I think some days being pregnant you are just tireder than others!

Anyone here got Birkenstock sandals? I have a question!

BBL

Hello There!

I was going to start popping in on a daily basis but sadly, I got distracted again (Nothing to do with Snow Patrol / Gary Lightbody this time)

Well the 6 weeks holiday has arrived again and I should be able to FLY by more often.

So, updates from the Grouchy cave, the house is holding up well, I've had a handrail installed up the staircase (needs staining and waxing) Ed did well at school last year and is heading to a year 3/4 class in September. DH is doing OK at work and Boris has effed off for a bit.

So how are you lovely lot? What have I missed? I have missed you all

morning all

feeling a bit down. had huge argument with DH last night...mostly about his family and going to Ireland etc...sigh
Things are really not great with us just now.Hectic lives, 6 kids, being broke, and never having any time or energy for each other is taking it's toll on our marriage I fear Need to really make more effort, try and put things back on track...sigh...

anyway, fairly productive day yesterday, so house not too bad today
need to finish washing ,clothes sorting and packing today, also need to mop floors.

Have sent in stinking letter to school about stupid term dates next year, bet head is getting quite fed up of my stinking letters, but then I am getting fed up of flipin useless school..sigh..

Also have dd2 at home- with cold,although she isnt actually that ill, more just exhausted I think, cub camp followed by school trip have taken their toll on her bless her!

right, off for more washing sorting...BBL

Big hug to OFM. I only have 1 kid so you just amaze me totally. DHs can be a real pain in the butt so I sympatise totally

I've got 7 kids in the house all trying to play LEGO Harry Potter on the PS3 and 2 are fussing round the moggies,made a huge batch of toast for all. suprisingly calm atm, wait for the chaos to hit

I have a stairrail to stain and wax I will get it done today, honest

Tomorrow we are visiting Dad's partner to sign some paperwork, may visit my bro and his lizards if he's up for it

TTFN x

Please be proud of my work today. I have

up washed and meds
S&S bathroom
S&S Loo
Made the bed
entertained the kids
Emptied and refilled DW
Loaded and run WM
Dusted in bathroom
Taken down shower curtain and put them to soak
Emptied and reloaded WM
shined sink
Stained the stair rail
Pegged out
cleaned up cat cellar

TO DO

Wax the rail
Tidy the bathroom
clear out the compost caddy

Waxing starts now

Grouchy, you are doing brilliantly. Hope you are feeling alright. It must have been a very difficult few weeks and still difficult now.

I'm in Eire.
It's lovely here OFM absolutely pouring with rain, but still! Almost like rainforest I'm expecting to see some snakes soon (except St P chased them all away)
children are refusing to budge from cousins, but I'm desperate to get back to my territory, which is down by lakeside. Today we picked a million vegetables, in rain, wild raspberries, played minifootball inside, dd went to pony camp with her cousins, ds went for two days but has now given up, ds2 went for one day and gave up! Dd still going strong.
Also practising my driving, not helped by ds2 going WHEEE as we drive up and down hills. Saw 12th Century Abbey yest.

OFM preparing for hols is v. stressful. And other people's family. Still I'm sure they love seein gyou as well as him, best of luck with crossing and everything and the mass.
now have to dash as mother coming down corridor to reclaim her computer...

The rail is stained and waxed, does n't look
What is bad is Ed dropping the bad is Ed droppinng the PS3 remote in the bath WTF

evening all
go wow, you really have achieved lots. glad rail looks good, hope controlls are OK!

swan Lovely to hear from you. Glad you're enjoying Ireland. Must admit I find being there V stressful, staying in someone elses house, sleeping arrangements notideal etc...but more than that have long ongiong issues with his family, which make staying with them even more stresful...sigh..
I like Ireland itself(other than the constant rain!), just not staying at IL's LOL

not achieved much today...

now have ds2, dd2and dd4 ill...

things incredibly tense with me and dh...sent him an email at work to try and sort things out, but seems to have made things worse

will hopefully have better day tomorrow

OFM hope you're ok hon, you sound very down. i seem to remember the same thing happening on the last visit to Ireland. Hoping you can keep the faith! Sorry you have ill children too.

swan good to hear from you from Eire, hoping you are having good time, it sounds idyllic, vegetable picking!!!

go We have all been thinking of you lots, sounds like you are doing ok, keep busy, I know it's a cliche but it works I think.

DS won a race at Sports' Day so was very chuffed with himself. it was long, drawn out and boring tbh watching lots of other children run very long complicated races! Everyone was a bit fed up!

DD has been challening today, wonder if she is coming down with something too.

Still just under a week to go here.

I am very tired, not sure if I can go to bed yet though!

BB tomorrow

GO wow you have done lods today

swan of your hols so far, sounds fab. dd does the wheee down hills too

OFM that things aren't very good for you right now.

Wendy- can you post recipe for lentil paste please, I love lentils and always looking for new things to do with them, usually get as adventurous as putting them in soup!

have spent my final day in the infants school, have been told by teachers/ assistants to stay in touch, have swapped numbers with the 2 I have worked with the most this year. The head teacher also asked me to stay in touch, and told me to go to her if I need any help, as she used to be PGCE assessor! Also someone hada quiet word with me and gave me a very quite and secret heads up that may be a vacancy at the school around the time I complete my PGCE . Will be sad not to go in again it is a lovely school and the staff are all very friendly

OFM Personally I can't stay in my mother's house for more than two days without falling out with someone, so I completely sympathise that staying in your MIL house might be overwhelming, however your dh finds it.
Today my mother went down to rented cottage where I/m staying and ticked me off for not leaving the clothes tidy in the drawers ! I'm beginning to realise that some people actually pick fights as a form of attention seeking/stress release usually over small things. Whilst being lovely in other ways.
Anyway it's certainly not a bed of roses here. But I can't seem to resist returning, I suppose I just need to be with them all. Maybe your dh has very mixed feelings too. And missing his Dad too.

We've had a good day, and my mum's gone out this evening which makes things a bit more peaceful DSis is putting on a DVD now.

Ruby no lie-in alas here due to absent husband and ponyclub.
Dyls that sounds very exciting about school connection
Grouchy mayhem and mischief
MC dd hug

Got up' made breakfast, went back to bed, still there, tut tut tut

Morning all