Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Me too Anon - i used to bake more, then ate all my baking so not ideal!

May try more over Christmas with DS1 if DH takes DS2 out of the way.

Mon:

• laundry Doing More Did some ironing & putting away
• boys to bed DONE
• early night with my Sky+ Doing

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted
• all dressed
• strip beds & find clean bedding
• swap bathmats & towels
• speech therapy with DS2
• bf group Christmas get-together
• DS1 to school late for Christmas party
• lunch & tidy up
• get stuff done
• finish laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (sausage & pasta by request of DS1)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra concert & bed

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); Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! try this 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.; Writing rough notes
• 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 any last decorations
• tidy away decoration boxes Done More
• charity shop trip
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB (coming Fri/Sat so need something for his gf asap)
• get any missing presents; Bidding on ebay
• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• Nanny present; Vouchers here & silly socks bought
• extra lights up; Done wreath on door ones
• other decorations up;
• boxes away

Ok, ye lovely Slatterns. Here is our guide to Christmas

READ AND ENJOY!!!!!!!!

DOES THE LINK WORK?

Morning!

DS was soaking when he came through this morning, so I was up changing nappy and pyjamas before I was even awake properly.

Not sure when I need to think about decorating the cake. Not yet though.

• up done
• change DS and strip bed done
• coffee on
• breakfast
• dry pots
• fold dry washing
• upload photos
• wrap frame in bubble-wrap
• check lists and write a shopping list for today
• shower and dress
• put load of washing in
• town
• write cards
• Tesco delivery - 4-6pm
• tea
• tidy up and hoover
• DS bath and bed
• dinner for me and DH
• wash up etc.
• knit!

Anon - the link worked but couldn't see the article?

DS2 woke coughing at 5.50 it's a test for his higher inhaler dose so let's see if we end up in a&e again....he seems fine so far :)

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed 2Done
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE

• speech therapy with DS2
• bf group Christmas get-together
• DS1 to school late for Christmas party
• lunch & tidy up
• get stuff done
• finish laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (sausage & pasta by request of DS1)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra concert & bed

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); Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! try this 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.; Writing rough notes
• 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 any last decorations
• tidy away decoration boxes Done More
• charity shop trip
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB (coming Fri/Sat so need something for his gf asap)
• get any missing presents; Bidding on ebay
• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• Nanny present; Vouchers here & silly socks bought
• extra lights up; Done wreath on door ones
• other decorations up;
• boxes away

Hello everyone. Am impressed by the baking. I was really pleased with my fairy cakes last week but that's about my limit.

I also cannot see the right article from the link. sorry.

Planning a good day today, lots to do:

LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY
speak to nursery re early start on Monday DECIDED NOT TO FOR NOW
take nursery Xmas presents DONE
10 minutes sorting in garage WILL DO TODAY

TUESDAY
1 hour admin DONE
empty dishwasher DONE
check money DONE
check emails DONE
plan dinner DONE
tidy utility room
clean bathroom
clean kitchen
shred
chase up work re medical insurance DONE
write cards for people in village
sort my wardrobe
make doctor appointment
make decision about present for mum
chase revenue
tidy downstairs

CHRISTMAS LIST
present for mum
present for DBIL
decide if presents bought for DD are ok
write cards for people in village
help DD to write her cards ALMOST ALL DONE
finish wrapping presents
sort stuff to go to mum and dad's next week

LONG TERM LIST
take old books and clothes to charity shop CLOTHES DONE
finish wrapping xmas presents
get DH to put better shelves etc in kitchen cupboard of doom
sort out garage
sort out wardrobe and my clothes
sort out DD's clothes DONE
make wills
sort out storage in DD's bedroom

Hello

Surely we could do our own Slatterns Guide to Christmas?

How are you all?

We all have flu well, i say have, mostly over i think. DD got the high temp and shivers last night but is quite happily munching away through a pot of crunchy cornflakes and raisins, so perhaps has fought it better?

Anyway, supposed to be going to DH's clients christmas party this evening. I don't think i should go, he has to, and says he really needs me to go. It is only 2 streets away, but will drive, as one is a long avenue. The baby sitter is my friend who has 2dcs of her own so very capable, and we have been in contact last week and friday so has already been in contact with the bug. But am i being a bad mum to go?

Anyway, today's list;

DONE
Everyone awake
DH to work
DD, DS and myself spend the morning watching DVD's in bed
DD breakfast i bed
Hoover up half chewed crunchy nut cornflakes from DH's side of the bed

TO DO
Bath children
Wash my hair and do nails in case i go out (saves a made rush and looking like crap)
Strip our bed
Wash DD's sheets
Wash our sheets
Tidy whole house - extra list
Do horses and get horse food
See how dc are
Express some milk
Get DD fed and ready for bed
Get DS ready for bed
Babysitter round and go out?

Alice. Dcs will be safe and well cared for, you are a phone call away and minutes, in an emergency. Will they be in bed and settled before you have to go out? then go. If you are uncomfortable leave early.
List in a mo
And YES lets do our own guide..

Forgot to say definitely NOT a bad mum.

Alice, if you're up for it then go. Hope you're all better soon.

I have uploaded photo of the cross-stitch. One day only.

• up done
• change DS and strip bed done
• coffee on
• breakfast done
• dry pots done
• fold dry washing done
• upload photos done
• wrap frame in bubble-wrap done
• check lists and write a shopping list for today staerted
• shower and dress
• put load of washing in
• town
• write cards
• Tesco delivery - 4-6pm
• tea
• tidy up and hoover
• DS bath and bed
• dinner for me and DH
• wash up etc.
• knit!

WAsting that is so lovely, you must be very patient.

order christmas bird meat etc.
write cards urgent
post dd2s top bought envelope
buy stamps
dh admin up to date dne
ice cake
shopping
ktichen
Office is going doomwards again
window ledge of doom spreading
Hairdressers for christmas 'do'
chase up clip frames again

wrap presents
update online order
Steer clear of anyone with flu
check over app. papers
check over cc

Hello. Sorry the link didn't work. Shame. Never mind. Yes, let's do our own!

My house is an utter tip right now, ugh. Needs a serious tidy up, so that is my very next job!

Alice - sorry to hear all poorly. DS is teetering - just beside himself with tiredness at the moment. No specific ailments as such, but I just have that sense that he is going to nosedive completely very shortly... end of term cannot come soon enough.

British Gas coming AGAIN today. Guy just phoned, so at least I know he is in fact, on his way.

And agree, absolutely not a bad mum! Go out, they will be find and you are very close by....

Wasting - !

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• DC to school DONE
• Meeting at School DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc
• Post office
• Christmas menu/food planning, treats, crackers, and Ocado order update/ wine order
• Wrap presents bought so far
• Do tally of what is still needed
• Finalise and shop for remaining presents
• Organise Christmas drinks/get togethers
• Fill/Run DW
• Ironing
• Warranty claim for dehumidifier being processed, apparently
• New Year holiday - plan/book food delivery/taxis DONE
• One wash load
• Hoover/Bit of housework House is a tip!
• Go see builders DONE
• On line banking
• Chickens
• Dog
• DS swimming
• Reading
• Get fire going
• Make dinner

Next few days

• New specs for DS
• Clean DH's car
• Flights for next year?s holiday
• Find Maths worksheets for DS and phonics for DD
• Check photo printing
• Organise some more tea dates for DC
• Start Recipe diary/log
• Fix up lunch at school
• List more eBay

Anon, am imagining your standing at the door arms folded and wearing valkiery helmet, waiting for gas people. Me similar for darned clip bloody frames.

Hello slatterns everywhere (waves disinfectant wipes over the thread as has not got a cold for once)-this is how I am doing with my list

Washing
Ironing
Shopping for toddler party DONE
Christmas cards DONE
Christmas wrapping
Tidy house
Cards and biscuits to nursery DONE
Write blog DONE
Change fishes filter and add water DONE
Feed birds DONE
Water plants
Help at community centre DONE
Help at theatre DONE
Vacuum cleaner DONE
Buy fusewire DONE
Paperwork and bills DONE
Read accountancy

Tidying the house is taking longer than expected. While I was at the theatre yesterday evening my daughter had a plasticine and lego picnic for her toys. It took me 40 mins this morning getting the plasticine out of the carpet. Thankfully she is at nursery for the day giving me chance to catch up.

order christmas bird meat etc. done
write cards urgent
post dd2s top bought envelope
buy stamps
dh admin up to date dne
ice cake
shopping
ktichen
Office is going doomwards again
window ledge of doom spreading
Hairdressers for christmas 'do'
chase up clip frames again waiting for call back
wrap presents
update online order
Steer clear of anyone with flu
check over app. papers printing
check over cc printing

Merry - you bet! Fingers drumming on the door frame as I wait... when he phoned to say "I'm on my way" I said "I look forward to seeing you" which was genuine, as I was looking forward to seeing him.. but he laughed on the phone! Ha ha ha.

List unchanged, except approximately half way through a slightly rushed tidy up. GOD I hate clutter!

Hey ho.

Wasting - v impressed, it's very fine detail too :)

DS2 i think coming down with something too, and me too, definitely time for a holiday.

So if the Times Rule 1 is also our Rule 1, who's going first with Rule 2?!

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• dw on DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• speech therapy with DS2 DONE
• bf group Christmas get-together DONE
• DS1 to school late for Christmas party DONE
• open & sort post DONE

• lunch & tidy up
• empty & reload dw
• get stuff done
• finish laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (sausage & pasta by request of DS1)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra concert & bed

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); Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! try this 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.; Writing rough notes
• 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 any last decorations
• tidy away decoration boxes Done More
• charity shop trip
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB (coming Fri/Sat so need something for his gf asap)
• get any missing presents; Bidding on ebay More Bought
• wrap newly arrived presents
• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• Nanny present; Vouchers here & silly socks bought
• extra lights up; Done wreath on door ones
• other decorations up;
• boxes away

Washing
Ironing
Shopping for toddler party DONE
Christmas cards DONE
Christmas wrapping
Tidy house
Cards and biscuits to nursery DONE
Write blog DONE
Change fishes filter and add water DONE
Feed birds DONE
Water plants
Help at community centre DONE
Help at theatre DONE
Vacuum cleaner DONE
Buy fusewire DONE
Paperwork and bills DONE
Read accountancy

1 hour later of house tidying. Fed up as I can't cross anything off. Wish I had done as much as Sparkling...

Hi everyone. GTT results are not good, I have to go and see a specialist midwife on Thursday. I am so gutted and upset, just can't stop crying which I know is ridiculous but on top of this horrid cold it has sunk me completely and I'm a weepy mess. :(
DH is working at home today, thank goodness.

Back with a list later :)

Oh Ali :(
Right what could it mean?
if you have GD you can control it with diet, i have a close friend with 3DC and she had it with all 3, controlled it with diet & had home births and the babies weren't gigantic (not tiny either admittedly).

I know how much i dreaded hearing that i'd got it with DS1 (i hadn't, didn't have it again with DS2 so refused the test this time) but really it's only a few months of no chocolate actually that would depress me sorry!!

you are 5 months now right? so 4 months of diet hell just when you should be able to pig out, then look forward to piling on baby weight after the event! That's what friend did, which made us all laugh :)

Worst case is needing jabs right? but again only for a few months i think?

Will have to go and google it to find out more.

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• dw on DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• speech therapy with DS2 DONE
• bf group Christmas get-together DONE
• DS1 to school late for Christmas party DONE
• open & sort post DONE
• lunch DONE & tidy up
• fridge-freezer repair man Here

• empty & reload dw
• get stuff done
• finish laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (sausage & pasta by request of DS1)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra concert & bed

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); Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! try this 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.; Writing rough notes
• 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 any last decorations
• tidy away decoration boxes Done More
• charity shop trip
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB (coming Fri/Sat so need something for his gf asap)
• get any missing presents; Bidding on ebay More Bought
• wrap newly arrived presents
• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• Nanny present; Vouchers here & silly socks bought need to wrap
• extra lights up; Done wreath on door ones
• other decorations up
• boxes away

Thank JKS :) I have got a grip a bit and phoned the clinic back to get them to tell me the actual readings, and my fasting sugar level was completely normal so that is a good thing.
Apparently they will re-do my bloods on Thursday, so I guess I have to wait and see what that says and then go from there.
My worry is really my longer term risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and there is increased risk for the baby that they will develop either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. So yes, hopefully the effects etc will only be short term, but it's hard not to imagine the worst case scenario!

Not really doing a list today, feeling too crap. Have had a good tidy upstairs and I will put the hoover round once DS wakes up from his nap. Think I'm going to go to bed and have a nap, am so so tired.

Alice - if you feel you want to go out then do, the DCs will be fine and you won't be far away. However if you are poorly then I wouldn't go because you need your energy to look after DD and DS tomorrow.

Mini - hope your clip frames have come!

Anon - REALLY hope that BG have arrived and actually fixed the problem this time!!

Wasting - that is amazing!

Washing
Ironing
Shopping for toddler party DONE
Christmas cards DONE
Christmas wrapping DONE
Tidy house
Cards and biscuits to nursery DONE
Write blog DONE
Change fishes filter and add water DONE
Feed birds DONE
Water plants
Help at community centre DONE
Help at theatre DONE
Vacuum cleaner DONE
Buy fusewire DONE
Paperwork and bills DONE
Read accountancy

Ali - well done & good idea on the nap!

Alice - agree with others

Grr, i am so fed up with the fridge repair company/man.
He didn't ring the half hour before he was due to come, despite them telling that he would. (didn't matter i happened to be in but still).
He didn't know anything about being meant to ring me beforehand.
He then wanted the door emptied (could've asked before i would have had it ready).
Then seemed bemused by the new door seal being packed in a box.
Then complained to me that the heater thingie he had wouldn't unbend the seal so has done a crap job of it.
Then pulled fridge out to fix valve on water dispenser & broke the bit of pipe where you can turn off the water supply.
Doesn't carry that bit apparently...
Water off just as DS2 does a pooey nappy so i can't wash my hands, argh.
Announces i will have to call a plumber out to replace bit of pipe.
I had to leave then for school run (another heap of stress as every main road has horrid roadworks on) and let him let himself out.

So haven't paid anything, yet. will have another look at seal in a mo, and call my friendly plumber/boiler man for help.
Just not on though i feel...

Tues:

• lunch DONE & tidy up
• fridge-freezer repair man DONE
• empty & reload dw
• put cupboard with stopcock back together, grr
• put all crap back in said cupboard
• tidy mess in kitchen left by least fave workman!
• finish laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1 DONE
• chill out time Doing
• tea x 3 (just pasta! (forgot to defrost sausages, oops))
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra concert & bed

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); Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! try this 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.; Writing rough notes
• 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 any last decorations
• tidy away decoration boxes Done More
• charity shop trip
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB (coming Fri/Sat so need something for his gf asap)
• get any missing presents; Bidding on ebay More Bought
• wrap newly arrived presents
• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• Nanny present; Vouchers here & silly socks bought need to wrap
• extra lights up; Done wreath on door ones
• other decorations up
• boxes away

Wasting that is beautiful, well done you, love your Christmas name too, forgot to mention it

Alice go and enjoy yourself, as everyone else said you will be back before you know it, when BIL got married a couple of years ago dd wasn't well I left her with my friend who I knew would look after her, the next day she had scarlet fever, but there was nothing I could have done with her that my friend didn't do the night before iyswim

Anyway off to get dinner on & take dd1 to dancing

Wasting - you clever thing!

Ali - i'm sure it will all be ok

DD is poorly, DS is poorly, but i have managed to straighten my hair and do horses while DH came home for a extended lunch. He has done a fab job of tidying up too. Going to carry on as if we are going, but can cancel at the last minute.