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[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

New thread ladies

Just going to put DS to bed and then I'll be back with my list.

Plum - good luck with the curtains

Anon - silly bugger!!

Hi all, been busy but DS2 has a new habit of saying 'byebye that' whenever i open my laptop

so am hiding in the kitchen to post, lol!

Left over:

• look on net for ideas for Dad; don't know where to start!

Sun:
DONE:

• DH up first
• breakfast
• all dressed
• DH out to Rem Sun service
• big kitchen tidy, wipe down surfaces & table, etc.
• dw unloaded & reloaded
• washing on airer
• next load in WM
• peel potatoes

TO DO:

• lunch x 3 & tidy up
• drive to theatre (DH pick up DS2 from there)
• Room on the Broom show with DS1 :)
• home & F1
• tea x 3 (Roast)
• boys bath & bed
• results shows & bed

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• upload & order online prints (DH getting rid of that PC so i need to a) research 'time machines', b) get one, c) move all photos from his PC onto it, d) link up my laptop with it so all photos from here go on it; DH looking into it
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Bought pole
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• research backing up hardware for computers; Decided on Time Capsule; decide size (think 2TB), find good price & order; Found one, need to check with DH
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; need basket; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• tackle the bombsite that is the spare room...Done some, sorted reusable nappies & baby blankets onto shelves Done more
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• finalise list for handyman (coming next week)
• need new prescription for DS2 inhaler
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos; list on eBay

Christmas:

• new tree DONE
• vest with pictures for DS1 DONE
• cupboard stock up
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.)
• confirm parents & DB coming DONE
• present for parents; Mum DONE; needs wrapping
• presents for DB (& his gf) (maybe afternoon tea from Virgin activities?); Emailed; hat for DB Wrapped
• check what presents i've got for boys DONE
• get any missing presents
• glitter for reindeer food
• presents for DH (what???)
• new pjs for me & DH
• remind DH re presents for his family (doing early Christmas with PIL in 2 weeks) DONE

Ok I think I've done it

the top two pics are bigger than the others BTW

Today

• Up, showered and dressed me and DC?s DONE
• DC to school not today
• Ocado 8.30 DONE
• Post office
• Niece's birthday present and card to drop off DH doing on way back from rugby
• DH taking DC to rugby GONE!
• General tidy, make beds etc vaguely DONE
• Go through Life Insurance documents DH DONE
• Run and empty DW DONE
• Complete house insurance forms before Monday
• Empty dehumidifer DONE
• One wash load (at least) After rugby
• Absolutely any packing whatsoever into bags/boxes etc. going well, but loads more to do!
• Speak to insurance broker
• On line banking - bills to pay, sort accounts
• Chickens
• Dog DONE
• Reading, spellings and maths with DC
• Ironing DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A whole episode of Ugly Betty AND a Jamie's 30 minute episode......
• Dismantle bunk beds
• Roast dinner, drink champagne...

PS. Meant to add Mini - I am impressed. I really like them. I am in awe of people who have an eye and a talent for these things. It is just something I was never able to do, my DS has a better eye for detail and expression in a creative way than me, and is only 6!!

Those are super, be very proud of yourself.

Ok I have got sucked into MN today and haven't got much done, so now I have checked out Minis profile I will have to stay away for at least 45 think timer will be set

Mini I honestly love them, I definitely think you should go for it

Well curtain survived but is now hanging over clothes horse infront of fire drying, I keep going in to move it round, its bloomin massive

hoover hall done
hoover living room done
Ironing (3 baskets full)
brush kitchen floor
declutter utility room
clean bathroom
clean ensuite
bleach toilets
dust living room
sort out cloakroom
sort out hats and gloves
sort out pony drawer (hair bobbles to you & me, but from I had dd1 they are now called ponies)
Invoices
Bills
VAT return
email menu for MILs B'day(have to preorder)done
empty dishy
load dishy
declutter worktops
halloween stuff into attic (whats the bets it stays there until Xmas stuff comes down)
dcs rooms look like a bomb has went off in both
put a wash on
uniforms
packed lunchs for tomorrow
make note of christmas lists

Don't you just love the internet.
Went on the 'Range' site. Thanks wasting, a couple of stores nearby.
Type in picture frames to search, 3 come up along side...'beginners book of the ukelele'

V impressed with the pictures mini, I thought it was just a hobby when I saw life drawing on your lists, didn't realise you were a proper artist!

Glad the curtain survived Plum

Anon think we need a daily blog of the house progress.

Mini - you are very good to be able to draw like that, i found people impossible at school (last time i did anything art-like), apart from hands
can you do faces too or do you concentrate on the body?

Left over:

• look on net for ideas for Dad; don't know where to start!

Sun:
DONE:

• DH up first
• breakfast
• all dressed
• DH out to Rem Sun service
• big kitchen tidy, wipe down surfaces & table, etc.
• dw unloaded & reloaded
• washing on airer
• next load in WM
• peel potatoes
• lunch x 3 & tidy up
• drive to theatre (DH pick up DS2 from there)
• Room on the Broom show with DS1
• home & F1

TO DO:

• papers & crosswords Started
• tea x 4 (Roast)
• boys bath & bed
• results shows & bed

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• upload & order online prints (DH getting rid of that PC so i need to a) research 'time machines', b) get one, c) move all photos from his PC onto it, d) link up my laptop with it so all photos from here go on it; DH looking into it
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Bought pole
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• research backing up hardware for computers; Decided on Time Capsule; decide size (think 2TB), find good price & order; Found one, need to check with DH
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; need basket; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• tackle the bombsite that is the spare room...Done some, sorted reusable nappies & baby blankets onto shelves Done more
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• finalise list for handyman (coming next week)
• need new prescription for DS2 inhaler
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos; list on eBay

Christmas:

• new tree DONE
• vest with pictures for DS1 DONE
• cupboard stock up Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.) Started
• confirm parents & DB coming DONE
• present for parents; Mum DONE; needs wrapping
• presents for DB (& his gf) (maybe afternoon tea from Virgin activities?); Emailed; hat for DB Wrapped
• check what presents i've got for boys DONE
• get any missing presents
• glitter for reindeer food
• presents for DH (what???)
• new pjs for me & DH
• remind DH re presents for his family (doing early Christmas with PIL in 2 weeks) DONE

I must confess I tend to arrange my drawing so as to avoid hands, feet and often head . Although if I apply myself I can get there. I like to look at the body as a landscape, I think that is what I will call the exhibition. Thank you to everybody for your supportive comments, it's really helping me to
rally myself and get there.
Am avoiding making a list until tomorrow. But DH and I have empied the the towel/linen cupboard and sorted it. Am v. pleased, its all neatly folded and tidy (no idea for how long).
JKS I will take a leaf out of yuor book and puton list:
papers and crossword also sudoku
cassarole in slow oven (venison!gift from friend)

Mini, they are excellent and I really like your style.
at the ukelele guide. Enjoy the Range!

NExt -

• DS bath and bed
• tidy?
• eat
• chill
• assess lists/diary for week Yeah right.

TO DO:

• papers & crosswords Done more
• tea x 4 (Roast) DONE
• boys bath & bed DONE
• results shows 1Done & bed

Mon:

• all up & breakfasted
• all dressed
• DH to work
• DS1 to sch
• Portage worker (10am)
• lunch & tidy up
• jobs?
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (what??)
• boys to bed
• quiet & early night

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• upload & order online prints (DH getting rid of that PC so i need to a) research 'time machines', b) get one, c) move all photos from his PC onto it, d) link up my laptop with it so all photos from here go on it; DH looking into it
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Bought pole
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• research backing up hardware for computers; Decided on Time Capsule; decide size (think 2TB), find good price & order; Found one, need to check with DH
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; need basket; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• tackle the bombsite that is the spare room...Done some, sorted reusable nappies & baby blankets onto shelves Done more
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• finalise list for handyman (coming next week)
• need new prescription for DS2 inhaler
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos; list on eBay

Christmas:

• new tree DONE
• vest with pictures for DS1 DONE
• cupboard stock up Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.) Started
• confirm parents & DB coming DONE
• present for parents; Mum DONE; needs wrapping; Dad?
• presents for DB (& his gf) (maybe afternoon tea from Virgin activities?); Emailed; hat for DB Wrapped
• check what presents i've got for boys DONE
• get any missing presents
• glitter for reindeer food
• presents for DH (what???)
• new pjs for me & DH
• remind DH re presents for his family (doing early Christmas with PIL in 2 weeks) DONE

Mini I hoped you use the slatterns towel folding method??

I did a big basket of Ironing
bleached toilets
showered dcs
sorted hats & gloves
sorted dd1 &2's clothes
stumbled on a bargain, dd2 wants kidizoom for Xmas, it is reduced to £30 on Wed in Debenhams, my bf works there and I textd her to ask her to pick it up for me and she text back take another 30% off sale price.. £21!!!! it will cost me YEY!!

Well done an bargain Plum.
I have to confess I did have a slattern moment with the fitted sheets, vaguely remembering that there was a technique. So do enlighten me re towels. I would not want to let the thread down. Could it relate to Martha Stewert at all?

Hello. I tried to join you in the last thread and then everything went terribly wrong with my job and I've been ill/stressed/on holiday since. But I am feeling much better and really into the swing of listing. So here goes for today/tomorrow:

Sunday:
Unpack weekend bags done
Wash DD's PE kit done
Get school bags ready done
Load dishwasher done
2 loads of washing done
Put away washing - one load done, one still drying
Iron DD"s school uniform done
Tidy family room done
Plan food and make ocado order done

Monday:
tidy downstairs of house
post DD"s thank you notes
post lovefilm disc
buy urgent shopping
take DD swimming
go to gym
email work re possible new role
pick up ordered slow cooker
possibly buy some xmas stuff in John Lewis
change spare bed

Am feeling really motivated so hope you will see me on here lots this week.

Hope everyone else has a good week. JKS love your Sunday .

Hello purple. Sorry to hear you have had a rough time, but great news you are feeling better. Do stick around, I find the lists such a huge help.. Oh, and everyone is very nice too!!!

Today

• Up, showered and dressed me and DC?s
• DC to school
• Post office
• General tidy, make beds etc
• Go through Life Insurance documents
• Run and empty DW after tea
• Complete house insurance forms send back to broker TODAY
• Empty dehumidifer
• One wash load
• Absolutely any packing whatsoever into bags/boxes etc. going well, but loads more to do!

---- kids' room ---- kitchen cupboards ---- playroom (sorry kids!)

• On line banking - bills to pay, sort accounts
• Chickens
• Dog
• Reading, spellings and maths with DC
• Late pick up from school

Hello Purple, waves to everyone. Good luck with your listing.
Here's mine for today>

ring insurers urgent
tidy up weekend debris
dishy
kitchen
sort art work, decide which and how many
Dh admin
finalise VAT
supermarket
House filing
accounts
windowledge of doom
take another look in office
ring friend possibly meet up/lunch
Open cupboard door and gloat over mega tidyness

Morning!

Sorry to hear you've had a rough time purple, welcome back.

• up done
• fold dry washing done
• breakfast doing
• spatone oj and vits
• dry pots
• clean sink
• wash pots
• clean the sides
• sweep and clean floor
• DS potty time, then nappy and dress
• clean bathroom
• shower
• sort washing loads
• put washing in
• paperwork - filing!
• ? see what time I?ve got
• lunch
• library
• feed the birds
• take rubbish, recycling and compost caddy out
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy downstairs + hoover
• DS bath and bed

To Do -

• copy CDs onto hard-drive - ongoing
• put stuff up into top cupboard in Ds room
• get the freezer emptied to defrost
• measure shed base
• paperwork - filing, find fire alarm stuff, do To Dos

Christmas -

• decide on gifts to make/buy
• cross-stitch - hand wash, frame - myself? ,
• duplo - inspect and wash
• Christmas cake - get extra ingredients
• menu?
• decide other deadlines and mark into diary

diy-

• polyfilla holes in ceiling kitchen
• full length mirror for bedroom + more mirrors in general, I like mirrors
• new bulb for fridge bought
• replace downstairs door handles

Hi Purple :)

Anon - when is your moving out date? And are you putting stuff in storage or just moving everything?
Friends did similar - moved to a small flat though put loads in storage and realised how little they needed once they moved back home, except they really did need space! :)

Have just charcoaled some pancakes in the microwave, oops.

Mon:

• all up & breakfasted DONE (except me, yet!)
• all dressed DONE
• DH to work DONE
• DS1 to sch DONE
• tidy toys DONE
• WM & TD on DONE

• em friend re birthday
• text friend re this weekend
• Portage worker (10am)
• lunch & tidy up
• jobs?
• laundry & ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (what??)
• boys to bed
• quiet & early night

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS patients; have looked up some to ring
• upload & order online prints (DH getting rid of that PC so i need to a) research 'time machines', b) get one, c) move all photos from his PC onto it, d) link up my laptop with it so all photos from here go on it; DH looking into it
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Bought pole
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• research backing up hardware for computers; Bought Time Capsule
• make up basket of toys & pictures for DS2; need basket; Got Basket
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• tackle the bombsite that is the spare room...Done some, sorted reusable nappies & baby blankets onto shelves Done more
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• finalise list for handyman (coming next week)
• need new prescription for DS2 inhaler
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos; list on eBay

Christmas:

• new tree DONE
• vest with pictures for DS1 DONE
• cupboard stock up Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.) Started
• confirm parents & DB coming DONE
• present for parents; Mum DONE; needs wrapping; Dad?
• presents for DB (& his gf) (maybe afternoon tea?); Emailed; hat for DB; Wrapped
• check what presents i've got for boys DONE
• get any missing presents
• glitter for reindeer food
• presents for DH (what???)
• new pjs for me & DH
• remind DH re presents for his family (early Christmas with PIL) DONE

Morning all.

Lovely pictures mini, just had a quick look. Plum well done on your Christmas bargain - love it when a plan comes together!

My list for today:
Have baby.

Contractions since about 11pm last night, managed to sleep between 11pm and 3.30pm. Up between 3.30pm and 6.30pm when contractions were about ten minutes apart and lasting 20-30secs. Woke up a little before 9am and still uncomfortable but not getting the contractions anymore. Any suggestions for getting things going again gratefully received. Now I think of it, I could probably polish the wooden floors by hand... suitably slattern AND labour-inducing, no?

Comtessa, a can of coke and a mars bar, I swear, then set to those floord.

• up done
• fold dry washing done
• breakfast done
• spatone oj and vits done
• dry pots done
• clean sink done
• wash pots done
• clean the sides done
• sweep and clean floor done
• DS potty time, then nappy and dress
• clean bathroom
• shower
• sort washing loads
• put washing in 1load
• paperwork - filing!
• ? see what time I?ve got
• lunch
• library
• feed the birds
• take rubbish, recycling and compost caddy out
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy downstairs + hoover
• DS bath and bed

To Do -

• copy CDs onto hard-drive - ongoing
• put stuff up into top cupboard in Ds room
• get the freezer emptied to defrost
• measure shed base
• paperwork - filing, find fire alarm stuff, do To Dos

Christmas -

• decide on gifts to make/buy
• cross-stitch - hand wash, frame - myself? ,
• duplo - inspect and wash
• Christmas cake - get extra ingredients
• menu?
• decide other deadlines and mark into diary

diy-

• polyfilla holes in ceiling kitchen
• full length mirror for bedroom + more mirrors in general, I like mirrors
• new bulb for fridge bought
• replace downstairs door handles

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Comtessa.

I lusted over watched Russell Crowe in Gladiator when my labour got going a bit. Clearly helped, because just as the film finished, something went "Ping", contractions started in earnest and 4 hours later DS was born....

Polishing the floors would induce me into labour, and I'm not even pregnant!!

Well, if this is it, good luck

JKS - move on Friday/Saturday. That is when I have the van, though very sweet landlord and landlady gave me the keys yesterday even though lease doesn't start until Saturday... but probably won't move stuff sooner TBH. We have loads going into storage (tomorrow), and loads now boxed into our loft. Mega down sizing, quite good I think in some ways - but like your friends, although we may realise we need less stuff, by next summer we will be gagging for the space again!

OK Monday morning - urghhh. Got DS3 home from nursery today, he's full of snot and said he wanted to stay home with me. Not compulosory for him to go so he's here.

Need coffee (sadly not real coffee after my machine died) but a nice mug of instant instead. Then I'll write a list.

Morning all, am absolutely frozen, waiting on a plumber to come out and look at my heating!

DD3 was very ill all night so am confined to the house this morning!

Starting in the sitting room

Today

• Up, showered and dressed me and DC?s DONE
• DC to school DONE
• Post office
• General tidy, make beds etc
• Go through Life Insurance documents
• Call builder re revised quote
• Run and empty DW after tea
• Complete house insurance forms send back to broker TODAY
• Empty dehumidifer
• One wash load
• Absolutely any packing whatsoever into bags/boxes etc. going well, but loads more to do!

---- kids' room ---- kitchen cupboards ---- playroom (sorry kids!)

• On line banking - bills to pay, sort accounts
• Chickens
• Dog
• Reading and spellings with DS, reading with DD.
• Late pick up from school