Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Morning everyone
spoke to neighbour she said it will be fine to leave soaking last night,
so I am going to boil now in cider apple juice and other stuff, then bake with sugar honey mustard and some cloves

right have got girls dressed ready to go out with dh

ds staying with me, he has had a sore tummy for weeks, was sick last night, so not sure what is wrong, I thought he was constipated but not sure now

anyway
need to get me dressed
get wash on
dcs beds
my bed
bring turkey in from garage(probably frozen)
boil ham
bake cheesecake
bake ham
mop floors
hoover
light fire
fudge
malteaser crunchies
dust
ring my nannie

I'm sure loads more but will do for now

Alice - had to lol at F & bogey, niiiice.

Christmas Eve:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food! DONE
• FC plate
• reassemble cardboard box
• party shop for 2 helium balloons
• blow up some normal balloons & fill box
• attempt to wrap box
• all usual stuff too Doing

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop

Morning everyone, its Christmas Eve . Children are excited already!!

Hopefully today won't be too manic because all the presents are ready, but I still feel like there is lots to do.

CHRISTMAS EVE MUST DO'S
pick DH up from station
make list of what needs doing DONE
tidy dining room DONE
tidy kitchen
empty dishwasher
tidy living room
big blitz/tidy of family room before new toys arrive
quick tidy up of bedrooms
quick clean of bathrooms
all over hoover/sweep
put away two lots of washing
last minute food shop
plan packing for tomorrow
pack for tomorrow
check present for DH's grandparents
get ready for party tonight (I didn't want to go but DH has accepted on our behalf

CHRISTMAS EVE IDEAL DO'S
FRIDAY
chase nurse re flu jab
email work re DS's operation
call medical insurance co re DS's operation
wash DS/DD bedding
tidy dining room cupboard
read know how bundle
pick up my prescription
shred

LONG TERM LIST
take old books and clothes to charity shop
finish wrapping xmas presents
get DH to put better shelves etc in kitchen cupboard of doom WOOD BOUGHT FOR SHELVES
sort out garage STARTED
sort out wardrobe and my clothes DONE
make wills
sort out storage in DD's bedroom
think about cleaner
plan redecoration of ground floor

Alice. Aw was that his first
Having a quick coffee, packing and making flapjack for dh. Nearly ready. Off to check route etc with AA.

need to get me dressed done
get wash on done
dcs beds dd1s in wash
my bed
bring turkey in from garage(probably frozen)done
boil ham doing
bake cheesecakepreparing
bake ham
mop floors
hoover
light fire
fudge
malteaser crunchies
dust
ring my nannie

I'm sure loads more but will do for now

Afternoon!

I'm so excited!

• up done
• breakfast done
• spatone oj and vits done
• potty and dress ds done
• shower and dress done
• put 2nd load in done
• tidying some
• lunch - chicken in oven

--- kitchen - tidy fridge done get stuff in cupboards, clean counters and hob, sweep and clean floor --- cake decorating --- trifle making --- tidy backroom --- hoover

• visitors popping round
• take the rubbish and recycling out
• feed the birds
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy downstairs
• DS bath and bed
• presents down and under tree
• DH popping out

Well I think I am done. Kitchen tidy.
Bags packed, food gathered. presis stacked. Roads are clear, phone charged. must pack charger.
Now waiting for DH.

About half way through and running out of time. Ideally done section not going to happen. Not feeling Christmassy yet though.

CHRISTMAS EVE MUST DO'S
pick DH up from station DONE
make list of what needs doing DONE
tidy dining room DONE
tidy kitchen DONE
empty dishwasher DONE
tidy living room DONE
big blitz/tidy of family room before new toys arrive DONE
quick tidy up of bedrooms
quick clean of bathrooms
all over hoover/sweep
put away two lots of washing
last minute food shop DONE
plan packing for tomorrow
pack for tomorrow
check present for DH's grandparents
get ready for party tonight (I didn't want to go but DH has accepted on our behalf

CHRISTMAS EVE IDEAL DO'S
FRIDAY
chase nurse re flu jab
email work re DS's operation
call medical insurance co re DS's operation
wash DS/DD bedding
tidy dining room cupboard
read know how bundle
pick up my prescription
shred

LONG TERM LIST
take old books and clothes to charity shop
finish wrapping xmas presents
get DH to put better shelves etc in kitchen cupboard of doom WOOD BOUGHT FOR SHELVES
sort out garage STARTED
sort out wardrobe and my clothes DONE
make wills
sort out storage in DD's bedroom
think about cleaner
plan redecoration of ground floor

Purple - how about ditching the cleaning, putting on a Christmassy film/music and chilling out? really "It's CHRIIIIIISTTTTMMMMASSSSS"

Christmas Eve:

• Christmas email & attach letter
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter
• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food! DONE
• FC plate
• reassemble cardboard box
• party shop for 2 helium balloons DONE
• blow up some normal balloons & fill box
• attempt to wrap box
• all usual stuff too Doing

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop

• up done
• breakfast done
• spatone oj and vits done
• potty and dress ds done
• shower and dress done
• put 2nd load in done
• tidying *more
• lunch - chicken yummy

--- kitchen - tidy fridge done get stuff in cupboards most clean counters and hob done sweep done and clean floor --- cake decorating --- trifle making --- tidy backroom done --- hoover most

• visitors popping round been
• take the rubbish and recycling out done
• feed the birds
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy downstairs
• DS bath and bed
• presents down and under tree
• DH popping out
• prep bread sauce and sprouts

JKS you have convinced me!!!

Done everything I am going to do. Going to sit down and make a packing list while watching something Christmassy. DS can hoover if he ever gets out of bed (he did a red eye back from the states last night so he does have an excuse!) Have an hour or so before I need to start getting ready.

CHRISTMAS EVE MUST DO'S
pick DH up from station DONE
make list of what needs doing DONE
tidy dining room DONE
tidy kitchen DONE
empty dishwasher DONE
tidy living room DONE
big blitz/tidy of family room before new toys arrive DONE
quick tidy up of bedrooms DONE except ours as DH is asleep
quick clean of bathrooms DONE
all over hoover/sweep DH JOB - HE HAS TO DO SOMETHING TO PREPARE FOR XMAS*
put away two lots of washing DONE
last minute food shop DONE
plan packing for tomorrow STARTED
pack for tomorrow STARTED
check present for DH's grandparents TOO LATE NOW
get ready for party tonight (I didn't want to go but DH has accepted on our behalf

CHRISTMAS EVE IDEAL DO'S
FRIDAY
chase nurse re flu jab DONE
email work re DS's operation
call medical insurance co re DS's operation
wash DS/DD bedding DONE
tidy dining room cupboard
read know how bundle
pick up my prescription
shred HA HA

LONG TERM LIST
take old books and clothes to charity shop
finish wrapping xmas presents
get DH to put better shelves etc in kitchen cupboard of doom WOOD BOUGHT FOR SHELVES
sort out garage STARTED
sort out wardrobe and my clothes DONE
make wills
sort out storage in DD's bedroom
think about cleaner
plan redecoration of ground floor

Happy Christmas everyone

DH home finally. Signing off listing officially.
Enjoy

Merry Christmas Slatterns!!!

Aww just been to the Crib Service at the church round the corner, loads of kids, lovely and chaotic

Christmas Eve:

• Christmas email & attach letter DONE
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter DONE
• move sofa out of playroom
• set up train table & cover with blanket
• train stickers on wall
• make reindeer food! DONE
• FC plate
• reassemble cardboard box DONE
• party shop for 2 helium balloons DONE
• blow up some normal balloons & fill box DONE
• attempt to wrap box
• all usual stuff too Doing

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop

Have a great one everyone, safe travelling to those who are on the move. I sit here, DH and DC watching Narnia Part Two, I'm just fiddling around, about to poach my salmon, get stuff ready for Santa, and it couldn't be nicer. Tomorrow, it's just us (deep joy) and a Beef Wellington to get the right side of.. and that. is. that. Christmas, you are finally here.

And.
Relax.

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Empty DW DONE
• Minimal Housework DONE
• Check train times for trip to London DONE
• One wash load at the end of the day IN
• Ironing GET STUFFED!
• On line banking DONE
• Check dehumidifier DONE
• Collect post from house; check secure for Christmas. DONE
• Building project - tot up the finances GET STUFFED!
• Chickens DONE
• Dog MIL taking her DONE
• Music playlists GOOD TO GO
• Get fire going DONE
• Friends round for drinks DONE
• Poach lovely salmon for supper! SOON
• Stockings out, drinks and snacks for Santa and reindeer VERY SOON

We are ready, just waiting on Chinese to arrive, then stockings later

Merry Christmas All!

Christmas Eve:

• Christmas email & attach letter DONE
• Christmas FB greeting & send letter DONE
• move sofa out of playroom DONE
• set up train table & cover with blanket DONE
• train stickers on wall DONE
• make reindeer food! DONE
• FC plate DONE
• reassemble cardboard box DONE
• party shop for 2 helium balloons DONE
• blow up some normal balloons & fill box DONE
• attempt to wrap box DONE
• all usual stuff too Still Doing

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop

One last list for me...

• prep sprouts
• prep onion for bread sauce
• finish trifle
• phone sister
• confirm timetable for Dinner
• get camera ready
• get DS changebag ready for visiting

Not much!

• prep sprouts done
• prep onion for bread sauce done
• finish trifle done

+ fight with cling film for ten minutes done

• phone sister done
• confirm timetable for Dinner nearly there
• get camera ready done
• get DS changebag ready for visiting mostly

Merry Christmas everyone.

Merry Christmas Slatterns!

Merry Christmas Slatterns, I shall be back in the morning for my 2nd anniversary on the slatterns thread . things been chaotic here for last couple of weeks but determined to get back and stay on track.

DS,DD1 and DD2 all up since 3.45, still waiting on DD3 to wake

CC - 3.45 that's bad!!

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and happy with presents, etc.
All fine here, though first encounter for us with the 'but i also wanted X & FC didn't bring it'

Not really a normal list or anything for me but i have got lots to do, house feels like chaos everywhere!

To Do:

• laundry WM & TD On
• dry washing away DONE
• try and do some toy tidying
• cushions tidying
• tea x 6 & tidy up
• dw unload & reload & on waiting for it to finish
• boys bath & bed
• some Sky+ tv as nearly full

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop
• put away advent calendar
• pack up & put away Christmas decs (when does everyone do this??)
• poss rearrange furniture in playroom
• see if any toys can go/be put away??

To Do:

• laundry WM & TD On
• dry washing away DONE
• try and do some toy tidying nope!
• cushions tidying DONE
• tea x 6 & tidy up DONE
• dw unload & reload & on DONE
• boys bath & bed DONE
• some Sky+ tv as nearly full Doing

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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop
• put away advent calendar
• pack up & put away Christmas decs (when does everyone do this??)
• poss rearrange furniture in playroom
• see if any toys can go/be put away??

Morning all, DH being grumpy as my parents are annoying him, making me grumpy too, families, eh?!

Anyway, determined to get a normal house back starting today.

Today:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• WM on DONE
• DW unloaded & reloaded & on DONE
• change DS1's bed (he wants his Christmas Buzz cover on) DONE
• try and have some garden time today
• more laundry
• all dressed
• general tidy everywhere downstairs
• tidy our bedroom
• poss rearrange playroom furniture?
• lunch & tidy up
• dinner x 6 & tidy up
• boys to 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; 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
• ring GOSH to speak to DS2 consultant (she's rung twice & i've missed her, grr)
• find cable to connect camera to laptop
• put away advent calendar
• pack up & put away Christmas decs (when does everyone do this??)
• poss rearrange furniture in playroom
• see if any toys can go/be put away??

Morning

JKS i think we will put our decs away after next saturday. We have my dad and his gf and FIL and wife coming for lunch on NY day, so want it to still look christmassy then.

Just feeling a little bit proud of myself for having a tidy round every evening once the kids are in bed and doing little jobs throughout the day (really small thing, but making a huge difference) It will be my NY resoluton to carry on we will see

DONE
Everyone up
DD and myself dressed (F in babygro, so doesn't count)
Make beds
Empty dishy
Steriliser on
Breakfast
Express milk (really struggling to get much again, so just expressing for mixing with F's babyrice)
Clear up breakfast
Hang wet washing up
F have nap - exhausting being awake all night

TO DO
Put washload on
Put Jacket potatoes in oven at 11am
Lunch (about 12.30, my dad is coming to paint kitchen after lunch)
Horses
Cup of tea and chocolate biscuit break
Cook dinner
DCs in bed
Tidy round
Dishwasher on
Take dry clean washing upstairs
Feed cat
Lock up
Shower
Bed

DD is watching Horton Hears a Who (again - every day since it was on telly ) dressed as a fairy

Just a quick list now, will be back to post later!

TO DO
Get washed
Dressed
Give DM her tablets
Washing
Hang up a wash
Tidy over
Put away Lego
Make Lunch (Turkey Curry)