Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Getting there part 2
DH admin done
print notes for wkend (check paper)some done
friend over for coffee done
try one of Nigellla's recipes for left overs
kitchen done
dishy done
tidy done
knit DS 2nd sock

Its getting clearer. Thanks for all washing machine reports

Hi peeps

Sorry about your Nan, Plum.

No list, still officially 'on hols' but spent most of the morning on the phone/trying to log on with iPhone but crap signal here so veeeeery slow.

Have 12 for the weekend (14 including kids) so it's a lot of food, put me ups and wine to collate! And dOnt get me started on enough plates, cups and cutlery! Aaaagh.

DC not back until next week. Snowed yesterday, but gone after an hour. Big tidy up tomorrow before hoardes arrive.

Have done a thread in Food on Nigella and quantities. Sorry do t know how to link on iPhone. If you have any input it would be gratefully received you lovely ladies!

Adios.

Wed:

• chill out time DONE
• tea x 2 & tidy up DONE
• boys to bed DONE (err sort of, lots of running around up there!)

• our dinner...
• early night (been staying up late with DH which is silly)

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; On his list
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• 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; Left message
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• take down blinds in playroom & get curtains to replace them; Got measurements
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• Gap for more mat tops
• try and arrange weekend away in Norfolk for Feb; Dates in diary; Started looking for places

Evening all

Well they haven't found anything on her scan, but at least she is in hospital and have seen her 'playing up' so hopefully more can be done.
will have to organise dcs so I can go visit her this week

Not doing much this evening just going to nose round mn and then read my book
dcs have their belated Christmas service tomorrow so busy day tomorrow

I have done no list today

Anon I will look on your thread now.

Jobs remaining this evening are to take the tree down and put the decorations away and fold some washing.

List for tomorrow in advance :)

All up and dressed
DH to work
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen
Make beds and tidy upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Hoover up tree mess
Dust downstairs
2 loads of washing
Lunch and tidy kitchen
DH home early
Midwife 3pm
Maybe some jobs from other lists
Dinner - what?
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Kitchen clear before bed
Change our bed and put sheets in machine to come on first thing

Plum x-posts. I guess it is a good thing they haven't found anything, hope you can get in to see her this week :)

Morning

Plum how are you doing? I'm sorry about your gran, but good news she is in the best place and hopefully get the care she needs.

Ali there are a lot of threads about vbac on MN (sure you have looked) that really helped me with my decision and preparation of vbac, obviously it was not needed in the end anyway, but i liked feeling i knew what was involved iyswim?

Anon havent seen your thread, but if you have Nigella coming for dinner, you will need a lot of food

Crap night here, lots to do this morning, busy day and i have wasted half hour on here already.

DONE
Make beds - DH stripped DD bed after an accident (first one since she has been out of nappies at night for nearly a month)
Breakfast
Get everyone dressed
Empty dishwasher - DH did it
Empty tumble/fold clean washing
Wet washig into tumble
Put washload on #1
F having a nap

TO DO
Take a load of books and toys upstairs
Lunch at 11.30
DD starts prescool at 12.30
Horses
Hay delivery 3-4pm
DH pick DD up 3.30pm
Friend coming over about 4.30pm
Dinner for everyone - sausage and mash
DCs bath and bed
Dishwasher on
Tidy up after the madness
Put steriliser on
Bath and bed.

Ha ha, if I had Nigella coming I would leave her in charge! Mini list for today:

• tip beer keg
• wash and replace bedding
• tidy up - serious areas of doom!!
• wine delivery
• thank yous, write and post
• post parcel
• pick up beef and cakes
• reading with DC
• Tesco delivery 4-6
• renew library book
• clear fire and logs in and up
• Hoover

Friday

• bathrooms and loos
• set up camp, blow up and sofa beds
• make stews
• make crumble
• soak chickpeas

Anon - i'm no help as know nothing about cooking. Sounds like an impressive gathering though, good luck!

3rd night in a row i've had to get up to wee, not looking good for a full night's sleep from now until......!

Today:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• school runs DONE
• bath for me DONE
• start looking at baby room stuff DONE

• me & DH out for lunch/shopping
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• boys tea, bath & bed
• our dinner & 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; On his list
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• 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
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• take down blinds in playroom & get curtains to replace them; Got measurements
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• Gap for more mat tops
• try and arrange weekend away in Norfolk for Feb; Dates in diary; Started looking for places

Well, i have done bugger all since posting due to DS, and now he has fallen asleep on me

Hello all. Ran out of steam yesterday but finally have no DCs at home today, so hoping to be reasonably productive:

LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY:

1 hour admin DONE
check emails DONE
update to do lists DONE
change our bed DONE
change DCs beds DONE
check bank account DONE
clean shower room DONE
clean bathroom DONE
clean utility room
clean kitchen
food shop DONE
all over hoover DONE SOME
kitchen floor DONE
meal plan/ocado order DONE
order futon cover TRIED BUT WEBSITE WON'T WORK
read know how
chase ticket master DONE
empty dishwasher DONE
call British Gas to cancel contract DONE
iron DD's uniform
general tidy up downstairs
move boxes in family room
thank you notes
food diary for DD and DS

TODAY:
empty dishwasher
make bed
update to do list
check bank account
collect prescriptions
exercise
put on washing DONE
put away washing
send consultant bill to medical insurers
call medical insurers re DS op
cancel British Gas direct debit

Leave in half hour to take DD to preschool

DS is so bloody miserable today due to his teeth (well, lack of)

DONE
Make beds - DH stripped DD bed after an accident (first one since she has been out of nappies at night for nearly a month)
Breakfast
Get everyone dressed
Empty dishwasher - DH did it
Empty tumble/fold clean washing
Wet washig into tumble
Put washload on #1
F having a nap
Take a load of books and toys upstairs
Lunch at 11.30

TO DO
Get DD cleaned up and brush hair
DD starts prescool at 12.30

Horses
Hay delivery 3-4pm
DH pick DD up 3.30pm
Friend coming over about 4.30pm
Dinner for everyone - sausage and mash
DCs bath and bed
Dishwasher on
Tidy up after the madness
Put steriliser on
Bath and bed.

Thanks Alice
I'm just preparing myself for anything, she is the only living grandparent I have ever had, actually except her mother & MIL,

I have fond memories of her bringing me to visit her mum, have a lovely photo of me with her on my communion so I was sure to take a photo of dd with her on her communion and my nan was so chuffed

Anyway what I mean even at times when I haven't visited her as often as I should have, she was always a constant iykwim, and one of the few who will say yes your dad is a Bd and he's her son

Anyway I wrote my dad a letter he has read it and told mym mum he regrets everything, but hasn't made any contact with me, he's waiting for me to contact him, but with all this going on with granny there hasn't been the right time so not much change there

but anyway I think I have some of my motivation back so on with a list:

dry washing
clear kitchen
lunch & packed lunches for tomorrow dcs are off to panto tomorrow, will look for some treats
decide on dinner
get dd1 to pack up crib when she gets home
rescan house for any remaining decos

think that will do me until school runs, roads are leathal here so will leave early

Ali just seen about VBAC, my friend had a very successful VBAC after having an emergency C-section with her first,
at least you have time to think about it and make the right decision for you,
big squashy hugs to you and JKS, I keep forgetting how far along you both are, its so exciting, keep thinking you are only just pg

oops didn't mean for such a long post

Plum I also have one healthy grandparent. She's now 86 and she's so precious to me. I really know how you must feel, its very sad.

LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY:

clean utility room DONE
clean kitchen TIDIED, DH WILL CLEAN HOB
all over hoover DONE (DH)
order futon cover HAVE NUMBER TO CALL
read know how
iron DD's uniform
general tidy up downstairs DONE
move boxes in family room NOT DOING YET, WAITING FOR NEW FURNITURE
thank you notes
food diary for DD and DS

TODAY:
empty dishwasher HADN'T BEEN TURNED ON WAITING FOR IT TO FINISH RUNNING
make bed DONE
general upstairs tidy DONE
update to do list
check bank account DONE
collect prescriptions
exercise
put on washing DONE
put away washing
send consultant bill to medical insurers
call medical insurers re DS op
cancel British Gas direct debit DONE

Plum that is good wrt your father isn't it? A step in the right direction.

I am very close to my Grandma. She has had a big impact on my life, and i dread the day she gets old iyswim?

DD was very good when we took her to school, a little overwelmed but fine. Sad that i won't be the one picking her up due to a hay delivery that no one else can help with, but DH is going to make time to pick her up today.

Plum - at least he has made that admission to your Mum, big step forward I think but you aren't right not to try and deal with it now when you are all upset about your grandma.
although you'd do well to get near me - bump is massive

Alice - eek at preschool! DS starts next term, I can't believe it.

JKS - god the weeing is a pain. I've had to go in the night for about the last week so I think this is it now. Nightmare.

TODAY
All up and dressed - done
DH to work - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Lazy morning and playtime with DS - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Quick mini-dyson round upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done + 15 mins cleaning - done
Hoover up tree mess - done last night
Dust downstairs
2 loads of washing - 1 washing
Clean hob and cooker hood and sink - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - lunch done
Unload dishwasher
DH home early - on his way
DS nap maybe, he is v.tired
Midwife 3pm
Maybe some jobs from other lists
Dinner - what? maybe chippy?
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Kitchen clear before bed
Change our bed and put sheets in machine to come on first thing

ONGOING
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Confirm DS preschool sessions
Buy cards ready for next Christmas
Book my flu jab - no - they have no vaccine and aren't getting any more!!

Pay window cleaner
Thank yous for DS' presents

SPRING CLEANING LIST
Clean living room and dining room carpets
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Call furniture donation scheme about stuff in garage - have rung, need to check it has the relevant fire label
Polish the silver
Organise paperwork/filing
Sideboard (this is a mega task) - one cupboard done
Bathroom - wash walls - done, wipe down paintwork - done

DIY (DH's list really)
Buy and replace bulbs in kitchen under-cupboard lights
Buy and hang a mirror in the spare room
Replace front door handle (handyman needed I think)

Clean hard floors
Pay visa DONE
Washing
Ironing
Get tickets for party DONE
Clean bathroom DONE
Tidy house
Put out rubbish and sort recycling DONE

Just a quick dip today. Mt ironing awaits.

Hi Evryone. Just had a scuttling about day. DH cough developed into chest infection so him now on anti bio and at home feeling bleurgh. Under my feet syndrome coming on

Sort soon List
buy cord forgot again
do invites
hang pictures

New Year Clear Out Campaigne List
sort office
turf out all out of date papers, brochures ( done this bit)etc
sort window ledge of doom
new curtains for hall cupboard. Get in sales. done and hung
clothes clear out -check for moth activity in wardrobe
gardening cupboard
weed out books
archive old folders

Normal list
Sort VAT
prep weekend in process done
print stuff done
update fliers
emails done
invoices
meal plan/shopping done
bathroom done
washing mostly done
floor clean
conservatory

Am off to continue running around in circles a bit more.

Mini, at running round in circles - sounds familiar.

Ali I am of your lovely lists, so organised and you've had a really good day today too.

I've done ok considering I've walked to the village and back for the school run in pouring rain. That's about 3 miles!! DD said it was the worst day of her life (normally walk down but drive her back because its up hill!!)

LEFT OVER FROM YESTERDAY:

clean utility room DONE
clean kitchen TIDIED, DH WILL CLEAN HOB
all over hoover DONE (DH)
order futon cover DONE
read know how DONE
iron DD's uniform GOING TO DO IN FRONT OF TV TONIGHT
general tidy up downstairs DONE
move boxes in family room NOT DOING YET, WAITING FOR NEW FURNITURE
thank you notes GOING TO DO WITH DD IN A MINUTE
food diary for DD and DS DOING NOW

TODAY:
empty dishwasher HADN'T BEEN TURNED ON WAITING FOR IT TO FINISH RUNNING
make bed DONE
general upstairs tidy DONE
update to do list
check bank account DONE
collect prescriptions DONE
exercise DONE
put on washing DONE
put away washing HALF DONE
send consultant bill to medical insurers
call medical insurers re DS op
cancel British Gas direct debit DONE
make new Jamie recipe for tea
register DM's nespresso machine for free coffee offer

plum gosh, you do have it all going on - hope with your dad you are closer to a resolution, each small step.

I haven't had any GP's for 13 years and before that the rest died in my mid teens. Have very fond memories.

OK, fairly good day. Can't actually add to my list for some reason but most of today is DONE!!!

• tip beer keg
• wash and replace bedding
• tidy up - serious areas of doom!!
• wine delivery
• thank yous, write and post
• post parcel
• pick up beef and cakes
• reading with DC
• Tesco delivery 4-6
• renew library book
• clear fire and logs in and up
• Hoover

Friday

• bathrooms and loos
• set up camp, blow up and sofa beds
• make stews
• make crumble
• soak chickpeas

saved!

I'm worried i missed my last full night's sleep without even noticing, lol! Am going to try and extra late wee tonight, when DH wakes me up/comes to bed and see if that's better.

Mini - too true about 'under-my-feet-syndrome' though DH has bullied forced me into doing the DLA form and has just posted it, yey.

Today:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• school runs DONE
• bath for me DONE
• start looking at baby room stuff DONE
• me & DH out for lunch/shopping DONE
• DLA form DONE
• collect DS1 DH DONE
• chill out time DONE
• boys tea DONE, bath & bed
• our dinner & 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; On his list
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• 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; DONE!
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More
• eBay stuff
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• take down blinds in playroom & get curtains to replace them; Got measurements
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• Gap for more mat tops (London trip in 2 weeks(
• try and arrange weekend away in Norfolk for Feb; Dates in diary; Found place, need to book

dry washing Nearly dried
clear kitchen done
lunch & packed lunches for tomorrow dcs are off to panto tomorrow, will look for some treats done
decide on dinner done & eaten
get dd1 to pack up crib when she gets home
rescan house for any remaining decos done
dishy on done

dcs in pjs doing & bed early
fil up log basket & coal scuttle
sort PTA money
curl up with soaps & book

Plum - DS1 is off to the panto with school tomorrow too, means we don't pick him up until 4.30! he'll be knackered.

Today:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• school runs DONE
• bath for me DONE
• start looking at baby room stuff DONE
• me & DH out for lunch/shopping DONE
• DLA form DONE
• collect DS1 DH DONE
• chill out time DONE
• boys tea DONE, bath & bed DONE
• our dinner DH Doing & bed

Fri:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed
• DS1 to sch
• DH taking DS2 to speech therapy
• visit curtain place for rough idea of quotes/arrange measuring visit
• meet friend for lunch (her DH has moved out :( & )
• DH doing DS2 lunch
• softplay with DS2
• DH collecting DS1 (4.30)
• DH doing DS1 tea
• boys to bed
• our dinner, tidy kitchen & 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; On his list; Seeing dentist soon
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door; Got recommendation for local place
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through bedding/towels too; Started)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• eBay stuff
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• take down blinds in playroom & get curtains to replace them; Got measurements
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• Gap for more mat tops (London trip in 2 weeks)
• arrange weekend away in Norfolk for Feb; DONE (need to research indoor places for bad weather & something for halfway home on the Sunday i think)

JKS - :( for your friend. Has she known it was coming or is it out of the blue?

Lazy day tomorrow, I am shattered. DH is working at home and says he doesn't have much on, so we will see :)

TODAY
All up and dressed - done
DH to work - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Lazy morning and playtime with DS - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Quick mini-dyson round upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done + 15 mins cleaning - done
Hoover up tree mess - done last night
Dust downstairs
2 loads of washing - 1 washing/1 drying
Clean hob and cooker hood and sink - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Unload dishwasher - done
DH home early - done
DS nap maybe, he is v.tired - no - TV time in my bed instead
Midwife 3pm - done
Maybe some jobs from other lists - no, too knackered
Dinner - sausages, yum - done
Clear up
DS bath and bed - done
Post DS-to-bed tidy - done
Kitchen clear before bed
Change our bed and put sheets in machine to come on first thing

ONGOING
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Confirm DS preschool sessions
Buy cards ready for next Christmas
Book my flu jab - no - they have no vaccine and aren't getting any more!!

Pay window cleaner
Thank yous for DS' presents

SPRING CLEANING LIST
Clean living room and dining room carpets
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Call furniture donation scheme about stuff in garage - have rung, need to check it has the relevant fire label
Polish the silver
Organise paperwork/filing
Sideboard (this is a mega task) - one cupboard done
Bathroom - wash walls - done, wipe down paintwork - done

DIY (DH's list really)
Buy and replace bulbs in kitchen under-cupboard lights
Buy and hang a mirror in the spare room
Replace front door handle (handyman needed I think)