Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Temp - hello!!!! Join the merry throng!!

JKS - am that we are not slovenly enough (suppose it is a backhanded compliment! ) and ROFL at your DS and his advent jig....

DD's advent has nearly fallen apart, done an emergency fix job to get us through to the last day.....

I need a smash and grab at Waitrose - early, middle or late?? I suspect it will be a horror whatever I do. Might go late, so the children see the town's christmas lights. We are so rarely in town after dark.

• Up, showered and dressed
• General tidy, make beds etc
• Finish wrapping presents
• One present needed
• Organise Christmas Eve drinks
• Fill/Run/Empty DW
• New Year holiday - plan/book food delivery/taxis DONE
• Minimal Housework
• Masses of washing (a whole week's catch up!)
• Clean Fish Kettle
• Ironing
• On line banking and check credit card bill
• Collect Beef/Salmon/last few things from Waitrose
• Check dehumidifier
• Building project - tot up the finances
• Chickens
• Dog MIL taking her today, phew
• Music playlists
• Get fire going
• Make dinner

Ah, excellent. thank you! We've had a lazy morning so far but I really must move now...

TO DO

all up and dressed - DS done
breakfasted
washing - load one on
change beds 1, 2 & 3
clean bedroom 1
clean bedroom 2
clean bedroom 3
hoover upstairs
hoover downstairs
mop upstairs
mop downstairs
clean bathroom
clean downstairs loo
clean kitchen cupboard fronts & tiles
clean hob
clean fridge
write top-up shopping list
plan for tomorrow
collect wheelybin
clear snow from path
phone car insurance
15 minute blitz in attic room
make dinner
bathe DC
DC in bed
make paper snowflakes

Morning Temporary, just jump in

Anon - DH decided he has to go to Waitrose too not sure when he's planning on it.

Thurs:

• parents planning to try and drive up from Plymouth...
• all up & breakfasted DONE
• text parents re bringing an old photo album DONE
• charge phone Doing
• all dressed (no hurry!)
• check spare room ready
• more cards up (otherwise may as well not bother with them!)
• lunch & tidy kitchen
• soft play to meet friends (depending on parents progress & weather)
• give Nanny her presents
• boys tea (at soft play probably)
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner x 2/4

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; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop
• 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
• eBay stuff (post Christmas)
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant

Pre-Christmas:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• hang chocolates on tree (secretly or DS1 will eat them all straight away!)

pre or on Christmas Eve:

• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food!
• FC plate

That's quite a list, Temp, good luck. Go get em girl!

Got to go into town today, at least the road is clear. ANON and JKS good luck with the Waitrose snatch and grab. At tesco 2 days ago, I reached out for a pot of cream and it was literally swiped by another woman with my fingers inches away. Its only a 2 day holiday FGS.
Lets all make more effort to be more slatternly next year
Now, shall I panic or not.

Panic ye not, Merry/Mini.
I panicked last week and it got me nowhere at all.

Now, people may turn up this morning.

I really must get showered and dressed!

Mince pies (slatternly/slovenly style) - shortcrust, sweet dessert or puff? Apols, I know it is utterly crap, but we are using pre made. Have all in the freezer but not sure which will give me the best results....???

Haha, i saw that too. Think it is because we have huge lists - what they don't realise is writing the list is just procrastination!
Lots to do, DS was napping so have had breakfast and put washload on, but is now stirring so need to get a move on.

I said to DH this morning "We must do STUFF this evening" his reply? "What stuff?" Me "Look around, what could possibly need doing?" Him "Oh, tidy up a bit?"

DONE
Get up
Get dressed
Breakfast
Take dirty washing downstairs
Washload on

TO DO
Get dcs dressed
Go to town and waitrose
Dry washing
Another load on
Jacket potatoes in oven for lunch
Have lunch
Go to Pets at home for horsefood and Homebase for paint and batteries
Do horses
Clear sitting room side table
Put lamp up in sitting room
Fill basket with nappies/wipes etc rather than having bags of nappies everywhere
Cook dinner
DCs bed
Tidy sitting room
Tidy dining room
Take DD's toys upstairs to her room

That will do for now...

Yeah, it's a pretty daunting list which is why I need the motivation of this thread. Thanks for having me

I have a 3yo, an 18 month old and a stinking cold to help me. I can't see me getting it all done TBH. Will have a damn good crack though

TO DO

all up and dressed - DS done
breakfasted - done (except me). Breakfast explosion sorted
washing - load one on
change beds 1, 2 & 3
clean bedroom 1
clean bedroom 2
clean bedroom 3
hoover upstairs
hoover downstairs
mop upstairs
mop downstairs
clean bathroom
clean downstairs loo
clean kitchen cupboard fronts & tiles
clean hob
clean fridge
write top-up shopping list
plan for tomorrow
collect wheelybin
clear snow from path
phone car insurance - done once. call agein later
15 minute blitz in attic room
make dinner
bathe DC
DC in bed
make paper snowflakes

Alice - I love this and this on procrastination. Fantastic.

morning everyone joins JKSs ds in his advent jig, I'm off to the farm shop for some steaks and beef sausages, my turkey is chilling out up at the farm it is my xmas pressies from my neighbour

JKS white choc & cranberry fudge it was lovely & creamy very easy to make

Then I'm off to meet my mum for coffee and maybe deliver my friends present, then that is me home I will not cross the door until Xmas day if we have to go to MILs, if weather too bad for everyone to come here

TO DO

all up and dressed - DS & me DONE, DD refusing
breakfasted - DONE (except me). Breakfast explosion sorted
washing

• load one DRYING
• load two ON

change beds 1, 2 & 3 ALL DONE clean bedroom 1 - TIDIED clean bedroom 2 - TIDIED - twice, damn DC clean bedroom 3 - TIDIED - again, twice, damn DC hoover upstairs hoover downstairs mop upstairs mop downstairs clean bathroom - TIDIED, loo bleaching clean downstairs loo clean kitchen cupboard fronts & tiles clean hob clean fridge write top-up shopping list plan for tomorrow collect wheelybin clear snow from path phone car insurance - done once. call agein later hmm 15 minute blitz in attic room make dinner bathe DC DC in bed make paper snowflakes

Temp - I hope some of your gusto rubs off on me!!!! I have DS and DD slowly dismantling the house around me . They have turned the living room into a cinema/festival/party zone with cushions, blankets, teddies etc. It's rather sweet actually, now they are handing out "popcorn" and "drinks".

MIL has taken DDog for a walk (yey) AND has offered to have the DC whilst I do my Waitrose dash... certainly would make the whole experience a lot easier, but would mean they don't see the lights (mind you, they live next door to the village Christmas Tree and we have plenty of lights of our own, so perhaps, they will be fine without the lights!)

Mince Pies??? what kind of pastry??? Urgent help needed!! Puff/Sweet Dessert/Shortcrust?

• Up, showered and dressed Me Done - DC next
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Finish wrapping presents
• One present needed
• Organise Christmas Eve drinks DONE
• Fill/Run/Empty DW running
• New Year holiday - plan/book food delivery/taxis DONE
• Minimal Housework
• Masses of washing (a whole week's catch up!) second load in, two more after
• Remake the bunk beds
• Clean Fish Kettle
• Ironing
• On line banking and check credit card bill
• Collect Beef/Salmon/last few things from Waitrose
• Check dehumidifier
• Building project - tot up the finances
• Chickens
• Dog MIL taken her
• Music playlists
• Get fire going
• Make dinner

Anon - Mince Pies = shortcrust, sweet ot not doesn't really matter IMHO. I'd love some mice pies, can't get mincemeat over here and I'm shit at pastry making...

DC are trashing each room as we go. No change there and no hope of stopping them . My aim is just to get things cleaner so I need to tidy and then clean before they've spread toys all over again. Easier said than done, hence the frenzy.

Just having breakfast and makig 4th coffee. At 11:30 (here), maybe I should call it an early lunch

For some reason I always find this thread so motivational, thanks again!

Where are you temp? Europe it sounds like?

I'll take your gin, and raise you a dry sherry? Damn, it really is too early, isn't it? And I need to be able to drive later. Let's save it til the sun is over the yardarm, THEN let the drinking commence.

Thanks on the pastry. Will just go for it...

We are all dressed!

Regular updates needed today, to keep me on track:

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Finish wrapping presents
• One present needed
• Organise Christmas Eve drinks DONE
• Fill/Run/Empty DW running
• Put hob tops in DW
• New Year holiday - plan/book food delivery/taxis DONE
• Minimal Housework
• Masses of washing (a whole week's catch up!) second in, two more after
• COMPLETELY TIDY PLAYROOM
• Remake the bunk beds
• Clean Fish Kettle
• Ironing
• On line banking and check credit card bill DONE
• Collect Beef/Salmon/last few things from Waitrose
• Check dehumidifier
• Collect post from house; check secure for Christmas.
• Building project - tot up the finances
• Chickens
• Dog MIL taken her
• Music playlists
• Get fire going
• Make dinner

Morning all :)

Now I have a weepy eye on the side where my sinuses are hurting, so I can't see properly. Great when I need to drive later!!
Incredibly slow progress this morning, grandma has only been awake half an hour and is still in bed with her cup of tea! DH has to leave for a meeting in less than 2 hours, and by then I need to have packed enough stuff for him to fill the roofbox - I can't even reach it myself, never mind when there are inches of snow on the ground. At this rate I am going to be ringing my Dad and getting him to come up here and help me

Welcome temp

TO DO
Finish packing DS' clothes
Pack up remaining presents
Have a shower and get properly dressed
Finish ironing
Pack my clothes
DH to pack his own stuff
DH to pack the wine and champagne we are taking
FIND DS STOCKING!!
Load car as far as possible
Remember cups/bibs etc for DS
Write cards for neighbours for DH to deliver later
Lunch
Clear up
Pack laptop/phone charger etc
Leave a note for DH to wash the nappies this evening
Clear out fridge

OMG that is a lot

All dressed here too, finally, after sharing a lovely relaxing bath with DS1 i was FC with bubbles for a bear and he was my elf

Nanny given DS1 his train set so he's happy - and even better he said i really wanted that, but i also really wanted a table for it...just wait for FC

Thurs:

• parents planning to try and drive up from Plymouth...
• all up & breakfasted DONE
• text parents re bringing an old photo album DONE
• charge phone Doing
• all dressed DONE
• DH to Waitrose DONE (said not too bad)
• check spare room ready
• more cards up (otherwise may as well not bother with them!)
• lunch & tidy kitchen
• soft play to meet friends (depending on parents progress & weather)
• give Nanny her presents DONE
• boys tea (at soft play probably)
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner x 2/4

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; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop
• 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
• eBay stuff (post Christmas)
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant

Pre-Christmas:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• hang chocolates on tree (secretly or DS1 will eat them all straight away!)

pre or on Christmas Eve:

• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food!
• FC plate

Hello I know its getting a bit late in the day but could I join you?
I have a lot to do and sitting by the fire and panicking albeit panicking in the warm.
I'm more stressed at how DP will cope in Sainsburys tonight.
Until he returns and hopefully minus a meltdown in the milk aisle. I probably should of done:
Hoovered the lounge, hall and kitchen
Done the washing up
Put washing away
Clean high chair cover
Tidy kitchen table
Tidy coffee table
I would like a bath but this is DS dependent.

I'm struggling not to give DS his milk in bed and we could have a nap

Hello Pipplin. Come on in, it's friendly and warm (dodgy heating/oil supplies permitting!) and I had a panic last week, am currently a tad stressed about getting to Waitrose/getting parked/collecting my order. But somehow IT WILL HAPPEN. And by tonight, we will be here with everything we need for the coming days...

JKS - nice bath with DS, how lovely. I didn't hear DH get up this morning, out for the count. Then was vaguely aware of shuffling/wriggling (which DH does!) so did not think anything of it. Just as was about to doze again, realised it was DS moving in for a snuggle and DH was already up!!! Oooooo, heaven heaven heaven. He is such a cuddle monster, even now still at 6yo. Suspect it won't last forever..

Update, as stuff done, but more to go:

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Finish wrapping presents
• One present needed
• Organise Christmas Eve drinks DONE
• Fill/Run/Empty DW running
• Put hob tops in DW
• Hot chocolate
• New Year holiday - plan/book food delivery/taxis DONE
• Minimal Housework
• Check train times for tomorrow trip to London
• Masses of washing (a whole week's catch up!) third in, one more after
• COMPLETELY TIDY PLAYROOM
• Remake the bunk beds
• Clean Fish Kettle
• Ironing
• On line banking and check credit card bill DONE
• Collect Beef/Salmon/last few things from Waitrose
• Check dehumidifier DONE
• Collect post from house; check secure for Christmas. DONE
• Building project - tot up the finances
• Chickens DONE
• Dog DONE
• Music playlists
• Get fire going
• Make dinner

Hello - the more the merrier!

OMG - Waitrose was just like Tesco! They had run out of jarred mincemeat what is the world coming to? Anyhow, i bought a box of ready made mincepies instead

DONE
Get up
Get dressed
Breakfast
Take dirty washing downstairs
Washload on
Get dcs dressed
Go to town and waitrose
Dry washing
Another load on
Have lunch

TO DO
Go to Pets at home for horsefood and Homebase for paint and batteries
Do horses
Clear sitting room side table
Put lamp up in sitting room
Fill basket with nappies/wipes etc rather than having bags of nappies everywhere
Cook dinner
DCs bed
Tidy sitting room
Tidy dining room
Take DD's toys upstairs to her room
DH threatening to hoover - we'll see

Readymade the way to go

Hi Pipplin :)

My parents are so vague, they haven't texted yet but i'm sure they must have left by now?!
All cards up, far too many, no more allowed to arrive now!

Thurs:

• parents planning to try and drive up from Plymouth...
• all up & breakfasted DONE
• text parents re bringing an old photo album DONE
• charge phone Doing
• all dressed DONE
• DH to Waitrose DONE (said not too bad)
• check spare room ready
• more cards up DONE
• lunch & tidy kitchen
• soft play to meet friends (depending on parents progress & weather)
• give Nanny her presents DONE
• boys tea (at soft play probably)
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner x 2/4

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; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop
• 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
• eBay stuff (post Christmas)
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)

Pre-Christmas:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• hang chocolates on tree DONE

pre or on Christmas Eve:

• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food!
• FC plate

Hi All. Am trying to defrost after standing outside for an hour at the butchers to pick up bird. Hot soup anyone. Had a sneaky Mocha in the french cafe.Welcome to new listers. I find I am now reading through your lists and going oo yes cut out snowflakes, wheely bin, mince pies. Will check on list progress later. Hope eye behaves Ali.
Am now calm... at least roads are clear.

Anon - am indeed on the mainland

TO DO

all up and dressed - DS & me DONE, DD refusing
breakfasted - DONE (except me). Breakfast explosion sorted
washing

• load one FOLDED
• load two DRYING
• load three ON

change beds 1, 2 & 3 ALL DONE clean bedroom 1 - TIDIED clean bedroom 2 - TIDIED & CLEANED clean bedroom 3 - TIDIED & CLEANED hoover upstairs DONE hoover downstairs DONE mop upstairs DONE mop downstairs clean bathroom - TIDIED, CLEANED & MOPPED clean downstairs loo clean kitchen cupboard fronts & tiles clean hob clean fridge write top-up shopping list STARTED plan for tomorrow STARTED collect wheelybin & empty hoover clear snow from path NOT GOING TO DO, IT'S STARTING TO THAW phone car insurance - done once. call agein later hmm 15 minute blitz in attic room make dinner bathe DC DC in bed make paper snowflakes

Merry - did you have to queue for an hour?! wow.

Ali - hope eye is ok? got any optrex to wash it out? (or bm, always good for dodgy eyes, lol)

Is trying to snow here go away!

Thurs:

• parents planning to try and drive up from Plymouth...
• charge phone Doing
• find camera DONE
• charge camera Doing
• find cable to connect camera to laptop
• check spare room ready
• lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
• soft play to meet friends (depending on parents progress & weather)
• boys tea (at soft play probably)
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner x 2/4

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; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop
• 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
• eBay stuff (post Christmas)
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)

Pre-Christmas:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter

pre or on Christmas Eve:

• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food!
• FC plate

JKS our butcher is very busy, massive queue outside, as it is tiny shop, but they were doling out mulled wine, mince pies and had handbell ringers for entertainment. I couldn't help wondering about their organisation though, most stuff was preordered.