Spooky Slatterns are Ghosting through our Lists!

[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

New thread ladies

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

Can you weigh it down at all Mini? Mine is light, but luckily with 2dc, a huge buggy and a water container filled with warm water in, it probably weighs the same as a tank!

Staying in this morning awaiting a delivery, should do stuff but really cba. Need to take a pudding to friend's for dinner, but on a cooking strike, so will be a Waitrose trip instead i think

I could finish christmas cards and list of presents to get etc....

Oh, and cbeebies have a nice template of an angel for the tree on their website if others are stuck in with kids and nothing to do.

Moved into my house a year ago today

Ooh HMHB you need to lend mini the dress, purple dress and red shoes sound great!

Ironing is now a tower of doom so should probably focus on that today...

Good idea Alice, it has got a suitcase full of books in the back at mo, so I'll leave them in.
List
xmas shopping - chipping away
DH admin input done
bathroom
change beds
kitchen floor
dishy done
ads for new year
print stuff
door space at IP
take up trou
washing on
tidy up
window ledge of doom
expedition into town

We are North West Essex.. If I trip over, I could be in either Herts or Cambs, right on the border. We only had the teensiest smattering this morning so roads are still fine. Journey to school been slow every day this week, but do-able. I gather that half the county and Suffolk (not all that far away!) are absolutely covered and most schools closed. We seem to have escaped the worst so far..

DH's trains up the spout though, he may get off and get the next one coming back... Most of his colleagues live Saaarf of London, so completely stranded. Only him and one other Norf of London boy made it in yesterday, and looks the same today.

Today is Christmas list today - need to get cracking. Only 3 weeks... yikes.

Today

• Up, showered and dressed me and DC?s DONE
• DC to school DONE
• Watch DD in play DONE!
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Run DW and empty Run, needs emptying
• Empty dehumidifier
• One wash load
• Go see builders
• On line banking
• Chickens
• Dog DONE by DH
• Reading and play lines with DC
• Hoover
• Get fire going
• Tidy Playroom
• Christmas ? must start lists/ideas NOW!
• Menu plan for weekend onwards ? book delivery accordingly
• Book "Ladies" Christmas Lunch !!!
• Outside christmas lights - can we make it work?

Anon - are the builders working through all this weather?

The neighbour is carrying on with her moving out plan as far as i can tell.
We're in south Essex and totally snow-fed-up now! Hasn't stopped all day.

Thurs:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• duvet day Doing
• all dressed at some point 2 Done
• skype my parents DONE
• eat chocs off tree Done Some
• more laundry Some sorted & folded
• ironing & putting away
• see what indoor jobs i can get on with
• lunch
• DS2 nap? (5am start today)
• tea x 3 (what??)
• boys to bed
• DH planning to try and get home later....

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS nervous patients for me/investigate private
• get DH to ring his dentist re the boys
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (next weekend)
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• put up rest of decorations (from 1st Dec) Door wreath DONE
• tidy away decoration boxes Started
• library
• charity shop

Hello all, a lot to catch up on here!

Shoes sound fab Mini! There's just something about a pair of red high heels. Could work with little black dress and red fascinator/flower in hair/corsage, no?

You all sound so organised with your Christmas trees. We're planning on getting one next week but as PILs are here trying to do as much with them as possible. However I currently have a reprieve as they are snowed in in the holiday cottage they're renting a little way north of us.

Sadly no mini-Comtessa arrived yet. Despite more interrupted nights, calls to labour suite and "ten more minutes of this and we're heading in" type instructions to DH. Waiting in for MW appt now so hoping will get sweep or similar.

Onto the list:

Today
Up and dressed done
MW appt - still waiting
Check bank done
Change sheets done
Make shopping list in progress
Go for walk and post DVD
Clothes to charity shop
Food shopping
Nap
Washing
Washing up
Work out how to put up blind
Put up blind
Jump up and down/borrow pogo stick/go sledging/find a chandelier to swing from...

Other
Sort spare room for mum
Do more to baby's room
Put Ikea drawers together
Order/decide on chest of drawers
Find and wrap rest of Christmas gifts
Parcel clothes to send to F, N, A
Find Lovefilm DVD case and post back
W's birthday gifts
DH's Christmas shirt. Piggy bank?
Websites!

Hi Comtessa, how frustrating for you. Did you say your PIL are over for a long while? so no pressure to pop before they leave (even if they could in this weather!)?

Thurs:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• duvet day Doing
• all dressed at some point DONE
• skype my parents DONE
• eat chocs off tree Done More
• more laundry Some sorted & folded
• ironing & putting away
• see what indoor jobs i can get on with
• lunch DONE
• dw unloaded & reloaded DONE
• Toy Story 3 Doing
• DS2 nap? (5am start today)
• tea x 3 (what; pasta leftovers & jackets I think)
• boys to bed
• DH planning to try and get home later....

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS nervous patients for me/investigate private
• get DH to ring his dentist re the boys
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (next weekend)
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• put up rest of decorations (from 1st Dec) Door wreath DONE
• tidy away decoration boxes Started
• library
• charity shop

OH Comtessa - hope things happen soon....

JKS - the builders ARE working through this weather. Had to stop work on the foundations that they started at the beginning of last week, but there is so much to do inside - we are keeping the shell of the house, but at least 2/3 of it all the walls and ceilings are coming out/down, so they are current on the case with that... Flippin cold though. They have one small room that they are keeping warm with a little heater, and that is it. The bits they are working in are baltic.

• Up, showered and dressed me and DC?s DONE
• DC to school DONE
• Watch DD in play DONE!
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Run DW and empty Run, needs emptying
• Empty dehumidifier DONE
• One wash load
• Go see builders DONE
• On line banking
• Chickens DONE
• Dog DONE by DH
• Reading and play lines with DC
• Hoover
• Get fire going
• Tidy Playroom
• Christmas ? must start lists/ideas NOW!
• Menu plan for weekend onwards ? book delivery accordingly
• Book "Ladies" Christmas Lunch !!!
• Outside christmas lights - can we make it work?

Crikey! Just noticed we are at 960 messages - what's our new thread title going to be ladies???? Suppose it ought to be vaguely festive now - we have entered December after all.

Polishing our balls and dusting our stockings, slatterns are sweeping into christmas???????????

Hey all.

Comtessa, when is your actual due date? Is there any danger of a Christmas baby?? Hope its not too snowy where you are.

We've got about 12 inches here now (East Sussex). Its very pretty but I feel quite isolated, its my first winter in the country and I am afraid of driving in the snow, even though we bought a 4 wheel drive tank when we moved especially for this kind of occasion.

Plum like the title

JKS DS had lots of chest problems, pneumonia etc, so we was tested for cystic fibrosis and other chest issues. It turns out he has reflux disease, which he had as a baby, but didn't really grow out of, so he was refluxing into his lungs causing repeated infections. Since he started the meds he's much better. The latest issue is that he looks like he might need tonsils and adenoids out. Poor little man, he's so adorable and he gets so scared of hospitals now. I have this feeling of dread every time I head towards GOSH. I know what you mean too about the walk, on Sunday morning I couldn't find a cab until I had walked as far as aldwych pushing DS and pulling a suitcase. It was FREEZING!!! - blue for cold not sadness!!

Well with lots of snow, DD and DS here and DH, not much going on listwise today.

So far:

unload dishwasher DONE
check bank account DONE
dusted living room DONE
tidied shoes and coats DONE
made lunch DONE
checked emails DONE
put away washing DONE -EVEN DH HAS BEEN NAGGED INTO DOING HIS

Think that's it for today, I am going to curl up on the sofa with a book and wait for DH to light the fire. There are good things about country cottages after all

Loving your birth plan JKS, same here please! PILS over until about 5th January, so not too much rush from their point of view.

Purple my due date was 27th November so thankfully NO chance at all of Christmas baby!

I like the idea for new thread title Plum!

So, so happy with my MW. She braved the ice and snow (particularly bad on my street) to come and see me for home visit this lunchtime and gave me cervial sweep. AND offered me another one for Monday, if I want, AND booked me in for induction on Tuesday 7th December. I'm hoping things kick off before that but just so relieved that an end (and a baby!) is in sight.

MW has also banned me from going out today so that's cut down my list somewhat (happy, lazy emoticon).

Today
Up and dressed done
MW appt done
Check bank done
Change sheets done
Make shopping list in progress
Nap
Washing
Washing up
Work out how to put up blind
Put up blind
Jump up and down/borrow pogo stick/go sledging/find a chandelier to swing from...

That's a good MW Comtessa!

Well we tried to go out, pulled boys on sledge to corner shop but tehy'd run out of Toy Story stickers so we came home again, went into the garden for a play which was fine until DS2 fell over and realised he was wet & freezing. So he screamed until i brought him and changed his wet clothes. Not a snow lover then!
DS1 loved it all - really could do with DH to go out and be silly with him.
We made a quick effort at a snowman anyway :)

Thurs:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• duvet day Doing
• all dressed at some point DONE
• skype my parents DONE
• eat chocs off tree Done More
• more laundry Last load in TD
• ironing Lots DONE & putting away
• see what indoor jobs i can get on with
• lunch DONE
• dw unloaded & reloaded DONE
• Toy Story 3 DONE
• DS2 nap? no
• corner shop DONE
• garden time DONE
• tea x 3 (what; pasta leftovers & jackets I think)
• boys to bed
• DH planning to try and get home later....

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS nervous patients for me/investigate private
• get DH to ring his dentist re the boys
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (next weekend)
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• put up rest of decorations (from 1st Dec) Door wreath DONE
• tidy away decoration boxes Started
• library
• charity shop

Comtessa - it is good to have a plan :)

Mini - yay for DH re. the shoes! My DH phoned earlier to say that he won £100 on the lottery last night and did I want to use it to buy my boots - so yay for that too!

Purple - that sounds lovely, I am a little

Good title Plum

Friend made it over, and we managed to get to music so at least DS has had an interesting day today. DH working from home tomorrow and going to take him sledging while I read my book in the bath, can't wait!
Roads were a bit scary, even though I was only going round the corner. Nearly beached the car trying to get back into our road, which would have been embarrassing not to mention a total PITA for everyone else who lives here!!

TODAY
DH dressed and to work - done
Lie in for me, DS didn't wake until 8.20! - done
Tea (milk for DS) in bed with Cbeebies - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done
Hoover and sweep downstairs if needed - done
Dust downstairs - done
Tidy and clean downstairs loo - done
Friend and her DDs coming for lunch - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Monkey Music? - done
Get under quilt on sofa and warm up - doing
DS nap
Dinner - lasagne from freezer
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Evening on my own - watch something that DH hates!
Kitchen clear before bed
DH home late from work Christmas do

ONGOING
Sock drawer
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Order boots - done
Find DS a costume for MM Christmas party
Get DH to fit new spare room blind

CHRISTMAS
Check if I have Christmas cards - only a few, need more
Check Christmas card list with address book and get any I am missing
Presents for Mum and Dad
Present for grandma and DH's nan

Oh JKS well done. I'm hoping that once I've got some better footwear I'll be braver about going outside with DS. Afraid of falling and landing on bump! DS had a stomp around in the front garden when we got back in from music which kept him happy :)

Right, here goes for Christmas. I have my first Christmas night out tonight, so I need to get in the mood as of course, everyone will be talking about it!

• Advent calendars DONE
• Cards - have some, need to buy more
• Names/address list - get this up to date
• Stamps
• Present list - who and what
• Tree - buy next week, small one this year.
• Find decs in the loft
• Outside Lights - sort this weekend.
• Food generally - meal planning, drinks, treats etc etc.
• Work on Ocado order/butcher order/wine order (following from above!)
• Find DC's stockings DONE
• Christmassy outings - children's party at DH's office; special children's cinema showing both sorted so far.

What have I forgotten ? We aren't travelling anywhere, so I don't need to think about travel logistics.

What about 'Slatterns send their christmas lists to Santa, hoping for house elves help'

I don't possess a LBD, as I don't do black, always look ill, am too pale. But I have a gold silk number if I can get into it, its shorter so I can show off shoes crash diet for er... 24hours.

Comtessa - yep, a Christmas baby unlikely then , but at least you can tell him/her that they were a snow baby!! My brother was born mid-Feb and my mum is always saying how there was snow on the ground!!

anon enjoy your night out.

mini - 24 hour crash diet sounds like a plan, the dress sounds very pretty.

Ali - good news about the shoes, and lovely from your DS. The snow here today went over the top of my snow boots so that wasn't so good. DH ordered snow boots online at the beginning of the week. What's the bet they arrive after the snow has melted!!

Now, almost DC bedtime and I am debating whether I can justify making myself mulled wine when there is white open and in need of drinking in the fridge...

Re new title, could we be Snowy Slatterns? Not sure about the rest though, am not very imaginative!!

Ali - meant DH not DS

How about a combination of those titles? And please can we say baubles instead of balls otherwise I shall not be able to keep a straight face?

'Polishing our baubles and dusting our stockings, Slatterns are writing their Christmas lists'.

Mini that sounds very glam, red shoes and gold dress!

Purple - my boots were dispatched today apparently on a next day delivery, but whether they turn up is another matter!
Mulled wine sounds good. If it wasn't for the bump I would join you :)

Anon - that list looks pretty comprehensive to me, can't see anything obvious missing.....

Glad I'm not the only one to snigger at balls Ali Though teh dc call that sort of balls baubles anyway!

Evening!

I've had a busy day, struggled to get on with a list. Mostly due to DS not letting me do anything. FIL took us to the supermarket, so we're stocked up for a few days at least.

And our shed has been delivered. I had to get FIL to comes back and help me shift it, the delivery bloke just left it at the side of the house. Not sure when that's getting built, we've over a foot of snow.

DH may be home for the day tomorrow, depends on the weather really.

Ali - crayons = Pampers babywipes. (Huggies aren't oily enough)

Comtessa, hope it all gets started for you soon.

NExt -

• flake out

I'll go with anything for title really

Dh is on a moving train, yey! Hopefully home for next 3 days so he can sort proper snow time with DS1 :)

Wanted to point out that the boys really had pasta for tea, i just gave them some jacket potato as a test as i want them to like them. I love jackets :)

Thurs:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• duvet day DONE
• all dressed at some point DONE
• skype my parents DONE
• eat chocs off tree Done More
• more laundry Last load in TD
• ironing Lots DONE & putting away Upstairs at least
• lunch DONE
• dw unloaded & reloaded DONE
• Toy Story 3 DONE
• corner shop DONE
• garden time DONE
• tea x 3 (what; pasta leftovers & jackets) DONE
• boys to bed DONE
• DH planning to try and get home later.... here i think!

Longer term:

• Find new dentist that is taking on NHS nervous patients for me/investigate private
• get DH to ring his dentist re the boys
• Photos: a) move all photos from DH's PC onto time capsule, b) upload photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; need to email seller about sizes (got measurements); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (next weekend)
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• DS2's new DLA forms; ask on MN, get HV to help, questions for friend with NT 3yr old, etc.
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More
• photos of bits for eBay; Take Photos DONE; Prices from RM DONE; Upload Photos Done Some; list on eBay
• put up rest of decorations (from 1st Dec) Door wreath DONE
• tidy away decoration boxes Started
• library
• charity shop

Mmm jackets. Fortunately DS is a fan, although he views anything on them with suspicion. But plain alongside meat and veg he will wolf down.

DS is in bed, not used to doing it on my own so that took ages. He was being a little and I ended up getting all shouty :( How on earth do you make a toddler do something they don't want to?

TODAY
DH dressed and to work - done
Lie in for me, DS didn't wake until 8.20! - done
Tea (milk for DS) in bed with Cbeebies - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done
Hoover and sweep downstairs if needed - done
Dust downstairs - done
Tidy and clean downstairs loo - done
Friend and her DDs coming for lunch - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Monkey Music? - done
Get under quilt on sofa and warm up - done
DS nap - noooooo
TV time - done
Dinner - lasagne from freezer - done
Clear up - done
Run dishwasher - done
DS bath and bed - done
Post DS-to-bed tidy - cba - it isn't too bad
Evening on my own - watch something that DH hates! - nothing on!!
Kitchen clear before bed
DH home late from work Christmas do

ONGOING
Sock drawer
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Order boots - done
Find DS a costume for MM Christmas party
Get DH to fit new spare room blind

CHRISTMAS
Check if I have Christmas cards - only a few, need more
Check Christmas card list with address book and get any I am missing
Presents for Mum and Dad
Present for grandma and DH's nan