Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Glad to hear he enjoyed the day JKS.

Alice, online groceries are the way forward.

Online shopping and wipes.
Because you're worth it.

morning routine -

• shower and dress done
• make beds done
• breakfast done
• Oj, spatone + vits done

• playgroup done
• Aldi done
• lunch done
• kitchen - 15 mins done
• laundry folded dry
• play bit
• stress and feel crap done
• tea done
• kitchen - 15 mins done
• rubbish and recycling out
• tidy downstairs done + hoover + playdough removal
• DS bath and bed (DH) done

+ craft lots

I have no plans for today atm

Apart from cook some bacon when DH gets up.

DS2 up at his usual 5.15

Weekend:

• Dad's Club (DH, FIL & boys; Sat am)
• Statement forms
• BF course forms
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point
• lots of laundry Airer Full & TD On
• hopefully lots of rest for me
• all usual...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; On his list; Seeing dentist soon
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Emailed 2nd person
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Done all notes; Gone through with Portage worker; DH looked at; need to fill in now
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat (from tv box)
• fill out BF course forms; Done more

Alice the last two online shops I've done I've put the same list through waitrose and asda and both times waitrose has been cheaper The first time I saved £14 and the second the actual groceries were £2.30 more in Waitrose but because they do free delivery it still ended up cheaper. Does depend what you buy though, think ASDA is still cheaper for cleaning stuff/nappies/tins etc.

Set the trainset up yesterday and promised dc I'd leave it up for today, was regretting it last night because it does actually cover the whole floor downstairs but reaped the benefits this morning when the dc got up and came downstairs to play leaving me in bed .

Wasting had any joy looking at houses?

I think we're going to stick here for a while. Til the rent goes up anyway.
If we can get a Warmfront grant it might be bearable at this price.

• shower and dress
• laundry - sort loads, put a load on
• lunch
• walk/trike?
• feed birds
• tidy garden a bit?
• get craft on
• tea
• kitchen - 15 mins
• DS bath and bed (DH)
• further craft, oh yeah!

Morning ladies.

No list today.

Wasting - are the windows really bad? Fingers crossed no more massively cold spells and downhill all the way to spring .

I've only used Asda to get baby things from when we lived a bit nearer to it. I do remember them being seriously cheap for bulk items and cupboard type stuff..... It's miles away now though, no idea where my nearest one is.

DH gone out to get head kicked in play rugby against the team who have played 11, won 11 this season, so I suspect DH's team of pick'n'mix allsorts may get their arses whipped. As long as he doesn't get hurt, that's all I care about! Could be "trouble" after the game though. Apparently the coach decided to hire a mini bus this time rather than them all make their own way which I suspect means, pub crawl on the way home.

Anon, we've got basically no ventilation or insulation and single-glazed windows at the north-facing front of the house.
The windows run with condensation and my lovely curtains in the living room are mouldy as they sit on the window sill and soak it all up.

Hope your DH come home in one piece!

• shower and dress done
• laundry - sort loads done, put a load on done
• lunch done
• walk/trike? later
• feed birds ditto
• tidy garden a bit? ditto
• get craft on shortly
• tea
• kitchen - 15 mins
• DS bath and bed (DH)
• further craft, oh yeah!

Wasting - the windows sound terrible. Have you got those condensation strips, from maybe Lakeland?

Am getting paperwork done here, slow going, amazing how long some forms can take.

Weekend:

• Dad's Club (DH, FIL & boys; Sat am) DONE
• Statement forms Doing
• BF course forms DONE
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point
• lots of laundry Airer Full Lots folded & ready to put away More on airer
• hopefully lots of rest for me
• all usual...Doing
• assemble DS2's new trike DONE (though he's not bovvered & DS1 loves it, hey ho)

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, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Emailed 2nd person
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat (from tv box)
• fill out BF course forms; DONE

Procrastinating big style here, at least it means i got some food shopping done, lol.

Weekend:

• Dad's Club (DH, FIL & boys; Sat am) DONE
• Statement forms Doing
• BF course forms DONE
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point
• lots of laundry Airer Full Lots folded & ready to put away More on airer
• hopefully lots of rest for me
• all usual...Doing
• assemble DS2's new trike DONE
• online shopping DONE (Sun 12-1)

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, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Emailed 2nd person
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; Started
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat

Wasting - my windows were like that when we moved into our cottage. At vast expense the first major job we did was to start to replace. Over 5 years we replaced the lot, the last ones early last year.... I have every sympathy, it's grim dealing with the cold/drafts/damp etc etc... our windows would run like rivers, the bedrooms were freezing (DS was 1, DD was newborn) the heating couldn't combat it at all.

Not heard from DH - assume he is on the "party bus" - I am sure if he was at A&E or in a terrible state that his mate would have called by now.... Game finished over an hour ago!

If DC and I are very lucky, we might get invited along for a post match drink and a packet of crisps. I fancy getting out of the house!!

I'm sure the DC will learn some tasteful songs at least.

Those strips are good JKS, but these curtains I got are basically against the windows, it's a right pain. Would not have had them taken up if I'd realised.

• shower and dress done
• laundry - sort loads done, put a load on done
• lunch done
• walk/trike? later no forgot what time it gets dark
• feed birds ditto
• tidy garden a bit? ditto
• get craft on done
• tea done
• kitchen - 15 mins
• tidy living room
• DS bath and bed
• further craft, oh yeah!

I am returned. Just marking place, so will read throught and catch up tomorrow. HAvea good evening

Spoke too soon :

1. DH has "f**ked" his knee (his choice word, but I get the general gist)
2. They are going to be back at our local too late for DC and I to join them, as they are only just starting the pub crawl (from 35 miles away, it could take some time..) And, seeing as our local is the last stop on said pub crawl, I think DC and I are best off out of it frankly.

DH said, well, darling, it could have been worse, some other guy on the team split his head right open.

Great. So, his injury is marginally less bad (according to DH) than some other bloke, but at least that bloke can walk!! He might only need a couple of hundred stitches, DH can't bloody move!

Oh, not to forget, this is the same knee that the Surgeon told him in October he needed a procedure on, DH chose to ignore decline the kind offer. Might be back to the drawing board now!

Grrrrrrr. MEN! Rugby! what on earth is he doing (I think I've been here before) He is nearly 37 FFS!!!!! His best mate he plays with is nearly 47. His wife is frankly beside herself!

And, they lost. Not surprising as 2 out of 15 were stretchered off, and they had no subs!

Oh sorry, Hello Mini, welcome back!

Just thought - good news though, his mate is driving, so hopefully won't hang around too long at the local, DH needs a lift home so will have to go with him... god knows what I will be greeted with!

Anon. Bdy men and their b*y testosterone.
very cold wine seems a very good idea. Here have an olive, pour a nice big glass and sod 'em. Except we end up being the ones propping up. Grr

Anon - silly bugger!!! Hope you have some chilled wine in!

Lots of paperwork tackled today, yey.

Weekend:

• Dad's Club (DH, FIL & boys; Sat am) DONE
• Statement forms DONE
• BF course forms DONE
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point
• lots of laundry; More on airer; Lots put away Wm on again
• hopefully lots of rest for me
• all usual...Doing
• assemble DS2's new trike DONE
• online shopping DONE (Sun 12-1)
• 2 last thank-yous from Christmas; Written, need addresses
• photocopy Statement forms & post

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, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Emailed 2nd person
• fill out Statement forms for DS2; DONE
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat

Morning.
DH is actually quite badly hurt. Can barely walk and is in a lot of pain. Don't know how he is going to get to work etc in the next few days. Needs to take it easy today (but has gone off to watch DS's rugby match - at least he got a lift and is not driving AND has another responsible adult there!) He is so cross with himself (unfortunately, he doesn't need me reminding him that it was only a matter of time.............. so I've not reminded him, he worked it out for himself!)

Mini list:

• Wrap presents for DD to take to party
• reading with DD
• DD to party with another mum
• Housework/straighten up
• Pick up DD and one other from party
• Go to house to measure window position
• Walk dog (that'll be me today then!)
• Print final photos for MIL's birthday
• DS reading
• Roast dinner (Mmmmmm, "it's chicken tonight, la la la")
• Uniform etc for tomorrow and the week ahead

Anon - that sounds bad, but i'm glad he's realised how silly he's been. Has he seen a doc/been to a&e?

Weekend:

• PIL home DONE
• papers & crosswords Started
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point
• lots of laundry; WM & TD On
• online shopping coming 12-1 & put away
• 2 last thank-yous from Christmas; Written, need addresses
• photocopy Statement forms & post
• ironing & putting away
• all usual 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; On his list; Seeing dentist soon
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Need to try 3rd person as no reply from 2nd
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat
• decobweb house
• assemble cot/next phase of sorting baby room

no, not been to doc, but already under care of a surgeon who strongly recommended the cartilage repair procedure late last year. It's exactly the same injury, either exacerbated due to the fall or, as DH thinks, possibly worsened. May be no getting round it now. He will phone surgeon tomorrow for advice I suspect.

He is the worst patient for anything as he is physically incapable of sitting still for more than 5 minutes, he never rests unless he is absolutely knocked out by something, and if he has to stay home/get treatment/get an operation he will be absolutely unbearable!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well. We are where we are.

• Wrap presents for DD to take to party DONE
• reading with DD
• DD to party with another mum DONE
• Housework/straighten up
• Pick up DD and one other from party Other mum doing!
• Go to house to measure window position
• Walk dog (that'll be me today then!) DONE
• Print final photos for MIL's birthday
• DS reading
• Roast dinner (Mmmmmm, "it's chicken tonight, la la la")
• Uniform etc for tomorrow and the week ahead

Small fanfair please, have just been down and hung the pics. getting a bit nervous now as people will SEE them. gulp.

Bloody men! Mine is hungover today

Asda delivery was only for nappies, wipes, tins, multipack of coke etc, and got it delivered because it was only £3, saves us the hassle of getting there and dragging the kids along. We used to shop at Waitrose before we had DD, then went to Tesco to save money, hated Tesco and found it cost the same at Waitrose and Boots (for nappies and wipes)

Mini list

Clean bathroom
Hoover upstairs
Put clothes away

We will need a new thread very soon....

• can we see it somehow?? Photos of pics in situ??

New thread - means new title. Mmmmm. let's think now.

should spring be mentioned along with freaki's phrase.

Definitely something 'spring-like'.

Anon - hope he does ring his doc tomorrow.

Feel like we've got lots done today already - though can feel energy levels dropping now.

Weekend:

• PIL home DONE
• papers & crosswords DONE
• fish & chips by DS1 request at some point Not done
• lots of laundry; WM & TD On And again
• online shopping coming 12-1 & put away DONE (mostly put away)
• 2 last thank-yous from Christmas; DONE (need foreign stamp from PO tomorrow)
• photocopy Statement forms & post DONE
• kitchen counter Area of Doom DONE!
• ironing & putting away
• all usual 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; On his list; Seeing dentist soon
• Photos: upload select photos of DC to Snapfish & order
• order door curtain for front door, curtain for kitchen door & curtains for playroom
• pictures to label 'animals' & 'people' & 'cars' boxes
• pile of blankets & bedding to homeless centre (some basic shopping first & go through towels too)
• research motability options for if/when we get mobility; Done More/DH doing
• see if any toys can go/be put away?? Done More
• watch Prison Break DVDs & give back to PIL; Started
• Freecycle blinds; Need to try 3rd person as no reply from 2nd
• ebay/freecycle Dance Mat
• decobweb house
• assemble cot/next phase of sorting baby room

Spring in our step???? Spring cleaning? Spring into action? Perhaps a bit too obvious, need something a bit more subtle perhaps...

What was Freaki's phrase?

DH is going to ring the consultant - even he has accepted that action is required! He now starts telling me all these horror stories about people who are practically crippled by rugby, who he knows, who can never run/play squash/ride a bike ever again.. my face falls, mouth gaping wide open in horror, I mean, how does he not get the message??? All he could say was, if I have the operation, I won't be playing rugby for a while. Errr, no, darling, you won't (thank god!) !!!!

I don't know how he will get to work tomorrow, I can drop him at the station, but he seriously can hardly walk and he has 15 minutes at the other end of the train, not really do-able by bus/tube. Taxi I suppose, perhaps...