Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Fantastic, comtessa, wonderful news. Take care and enjoy every single moment.

Yes, it is a true cottage - 1750. And we are extending and wholesale renovating. It should be done in 6 months. Thank god we moved out, no way it could have been done AND us live in.

Morning :) Bad night with DS, he kept waking up and wanting cuddles, cups of milk etc - he really isn't right at all. Now I have got the cold too, feel crap this morning, sore throat and all bunged up. Boo.

Our Christmas tree is huge, some sawing required! Ooops.

Morning!

Anon, sounds fab!

Ooh Ali, hope you can both rest today.

I stayed up too late arsing around on the internet.

....

And I've just knocked the tv remote straight into a mug of coffee.

Maybe a list will help.

• up done
• dirty nappy first thing changed
• coffee pot on done
• washing in done
• bread machine on done
• breakfast doing
• clean up coffee and remote control done
• sit down and drink coffee ahhh!
• phone library/childrens centre
• phone dentist
• other paperwork tasks
• shower and dress
• Tesco delivery 10-12
• pay bin cleaner
• more washing
• activities - playdough etc.
• lunch
• library?
• post letter
• Scrub The Tub
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy front room + hoover
• DS bath and bed
• ... and breathe.

Oops Wasting!

Comtessa - CONGRATULATIONS!!! And what a size! Did you have any clothes to fit handy? Lovely names, hope feeding carries on well. Have the PIL been round? (hope they don't crowd you).

Papers - we get them delivered, the Sunday Telegraph & Times. I only flick through then do the crosswords & puzzles in the Telegraph

Right, Mon, DH getting taxi to other train station as trains down & he says it's f-r-eezing out there!

Lots to do this week, for both of us, he's covering another colleague wh's wife is due this week (in the hope he'll cover him in March/Apr time) & I've got loads on.

Mon:

• DH up first DONE
• breakfast DONE
• all dressed 3Done
• tidy everywhere Started
• Portage worker (10)
• ring DLA re forms
• ring SALT re re-booking tomorrow's appt if poss
• ring social worker to cancel next weeks appt
• Ocado shop (12-1) & put away
• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (?)
• boys to bed
• early night

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); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (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.
• 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
• library trip
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician Monday
• tidy kitchen pinboard

Well done Comtessa -big hugs
List for next couple of days

Pay Bills DONE
Ring Scottish Widows
Online banking and budget
Sort paperwork
clean bathroom
clean kitchen
buy daughter Chrismas dress
Help at theatre
Help at Comunity centre
Daughter to and from nursery
write Christmas cards
Buy more Christmas cards
Hoover
Clean hard floors
Put up tree (with girl)
Buy more lightbulbs
Sort stuck drawer (if feeling brave)
Ring mother

A it of a list for 2 days...coffee and off to the community centre!

Oooo. Wonder how Comtessa, Anya and DH are getting on - well I hope!

Today, it is absolutely bloody bollocking freezing here.

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• DC to school DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc
• Empty DW; Run after supper
• Empty dehumidifier
• Gas meter reading
• One wash load

Well done Comtessa. welcome to your dd!
How lovely.

DD poorly today so still at home as she was clinging on to me and crying. She is now asleep so I can mumsnet get ready for work.

Jobs
Take vitamins
Do some washing
CLothes in dryer done
Wrap IL's presents and nephews bday present
post card for SIL
buy outfit for xmas party on fri!!!!!

Nigella Xmas House
Clear the clutter - ongoing
Put up fairy lights - buy more
Arrange arty style twigs in white vase with a few select ornaments done
DH to put up lights outside done
Have piles of books around or maybe a Library hmm
Bowls of oranges/lemons dotted about - buy oranges/lemons
Tea lights got!
Ginormous fridge (ours is titchy) oh well
Fairy lights in pantry - silly
Stylish decs such as baubles in a bowl/glass vase
Get some vintage-style glassware - charity shop?

More Important Actual Xmas stuff
Finish xmas present shopping
Put up xmas tree and decs
Write and post xmas cards
Wrap xmas presents

Not meant to get above freezing is it today? brrr.
Portage worker ill so that's off, only got Ocado coming later, but don't fancy going out for anything!

Mon:

• DH up first DONE
• breakfast DONE
• all dressed DONE
• tidy everywhere More Done
• tea & toast & MN time Doing
• ring DLA re forms
• ring SALT re re-booking tomorrow's appt if poss
• ring social worker to cancel next weeks appt
• Ocado shop (12-1) & put away
• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (?)
• boys to bed
• early night

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); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (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.
• 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
• library trip
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician Monday
• tidy kitchen pinboard

It is so so cold here, and snowing and there is freezing fog. Nice. DS and I are going nowhere today, I think DH wishes he could join us!

Wasting - hope the remote has survived!

TODAY
All up and dressed - DH dressed, me and DS in pjs still
Spatone + vitamins
Empty all bins and put bin out for binmen - DH done
DH to go and buy a bigger stand for the Christmas tree - done
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Christmas tree up! - done
Locate decorations - done
Hoover up mess from bringing tree in - done
10 minute tidy in utility - done needs more but much better
Clean patio doors ready for snowflakes - done
Transfer washing into dryer/onto airer
Make beds and tidy upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Ring Mum to double check she can look after DS tomorrow
Dust downstairs before decorating
Decorate tree
Snowflakes onto window
Baubles into vase
Other random bits
DH into office
Lunch and tidy kitchen
DS nap hopefully due to bad night
Cook ham
Make vat of bolognese
Make next midwife appointment
DH home
Dinner
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Kitchen clear before bed

ONGOING
Sock drawer
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Find DS a costume for MM Christmas party
Get DH to fit new spare room blind

CHRISTMAS
Check if I have Christmas cards - only a few, need more
Check Christmas card list with address book and get any I am missing
Presents for Mum and Dad
Present for grandma and DH's nan
Organise a present swap with SIL - next Saturday?
Wrap presents - groan
Buy some more fairy lights (for the kitchen? need to persuade DH)

I'm not even sure where our local newsagents is to get papers delivered.

It's very cold, but the library is open, to we shall skid along there later. I might take the sled today.

• up done
• dirty nappy first thing changed
• coffee pot on done
• washing in done
• bread machine on done
• breakfast doing
• washing up most
• clean up coffee and remote control done
• sit down and drink coffee ahhh!
• phone library/childrens centre done
• phone dentist done
• other paperwork tasks done!
• shower and dress
• Tesco delivery 10-12 done early
• pay bin cleaner
• more washing
• activities - playdough etc.
• lunch
• library?
• post letters
• Scrub The Tub
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy front room + hoover
• DS bath and bed
• ... and breathe.

Hello all, happy Monday!!

Contessa congratulations. What a beautiful name and at the weight. Goodness!!!!

So Monday, back to listing...

MONDAY
changed bed DONE
menu plan for week DONE
ocado order DONE
make soup for lunch DONE
email friend re custody hearing DONE
defrost casserole for dinner DONE

still to do....
general tidy up
email work re new job
check work emails
doctors appointment for throat
speak to nursery re DS's hours
update to do list
some Xmas wrapping

BRRR. Freezing fog here too. Have been working on computer for last couple of hours so now need a break.
Will rummage for list in a bit, but will have to venture forth to supermarket.
Discovered that moths have eaten my woolly winter skirt, even though I had layered clothes with moth repellent sheets and balls and hangy up things. Not Pleased. grim face emoticon.

Comtessa CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope you are both doing well and all cosied up in your new bed

Need to catch up later
need to go sort kitchen and Ice cake board

Mini - your moths deserve some sort of determination award!!

Mon:

• DH up first DONE
• breakfast DONE
• all dressed DONE
• tidy everywhere More Done
• tea & toast & MN time DONE
• ring DLA re forms
• ring SALT re re-booking tomorrow's appt if poss Left Message
• ring social worker to cancel next weeks appt DOEN
• wrap 2 more Christmas presents DONE

• Ocado shop (12-1) & put away
• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• laundry
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (?)
• boys to bed
• early night

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); Try JL for fabric samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (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.
• 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
• library trip
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician Monday
• tidy kitchen pinboard DONE

Wow congratulations Comtessa! And what a size! Lovely name too Enjoy this special time with her.

House progress looks good anon, thanks for the pics.

Came on to post list but got distracted on msn and have to go out in a min

Todays main task though job application

Grr now added to Brrr. went to supermarket, parked up, no purse, money, cards nuttink. Drove all way back (15mile round trip). Got the hump now so it will do tomorrow.

JKS yes they bloomin well do, I now feel I will have to empty this cupboard where not oft worn garments are kept and chck the whole lot.( eye starts twitching again in manic way)

Freaki...ooo job applicaton. Good luck.
Congratulations Comtessa... enjoy babe.
Post list later

Mini - at the moths.

MONDAY
changed bed DONE
menu plan for week DONE
ocado order DONE
make soup for lunch DONE
email friend re custody hearing DONE
defrost casserole for dinner DONE
general tidy up DONE ALL EXCEPT DS BEDROOM
dust / polish downstairs DONE

still to do....
email work re new job
check work emails
doctors appointment for throat
speak to nursery re DS's hours
update to do list
some Xmas wrapping

Oh, thought I had done lots since last post and obviously haven't. Should have split out general tidy into rooms to make myself feel better...

Purple - i know that feeling, i feel like i've got loads done but then look at my list and not cross much off.

Mon:

• DH up first DONE
• breakfast DONE
• all dressed DONE
• tidy everywhere More Done
• tea & toast & MN time DONE
• ring DLA re forms
• ring SALT re re-booking tomorrow's appt DONE
• ring social worker to cancel next weeks appt DONE
• wrap 2 more Christmas presents DONE & put away DONE
• superglue some broken toys DONE

• Ocado shop (12-1) & put away
• lunch & tidy up DS2 DONE (i'm waiting on Ocado order)
• DS2 nap?
• laundry Another Load On TD On
• ironing & putting away
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (Sausages & mash)
• boys to bed
• early night

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); Try JL for fabric samples Ordered some samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! 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.
• 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
• library trip (Tomorrow)
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician Monday

Oh Mini, what a bugger.

Freak, good luck with application!

DS is refusing to get changed and dressed to go out. I'll lay the law down in a mo. No idea how dangerous the pavements til I get out there, hoping it's a little warmer than when Tesco delivery arrived.

• up done
• dirty nappy first thing changed
• coffee pot on done
• washing in done
• bread machine on done
• breakfast doing
• washing up most
• clean up coffee and remote control done
• sit down and drink coffee ahhh!
• phone library/childrens centre done
• phone dentist done
• other paperwork tasks done!
• shower and dress done
• Tesco delivery 10-12 done early
• pay bin cleaner
• more washing done
• activities - playdough etc. done
• lunch done
• library?
• post letters
• Scrub The Tub
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy front room + hoover
• DS bath and bed
• ... and breathe.

Mini - B'stard Bloomin Moths. Grrr to them (that'll scare em)

I've achieved not a whole lot. Waiting in for British Gas (just chased them, but they don't know if someone is coming before 2pm or not )

Have researched some christmas presents though, now just need to buy. Also have Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge list to discuss with builder. Had hoped to do it today, but cant get to house due to waiting in (see above ) so suspect that chat will take place tomorrow now.

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• DC to school DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Empty DW; DONE Run after supper
• Empty dehumidifier
• Gas meter reading DONE
• One wash load

Oh mini that is so annoying about your skirt :(

Wasting - talk to me about playdough. DS loves it but I hate it because it doesn't stick together properly so you can't really make anything. Am I doing something wrong or is it a bit lame?
I'm considering getting DS some Plasticine instead which I remember being much better!

Purple - you will see that I have broken down my tasks quite a lot today!

TODAY
All up and dressed - DH dressed, me and DS in pjs still
Spatone + vitamins
Empty all bins and put bin out for binmen - DH done
DH to go and buy a bigger stand for the Christmas tree - done
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Christmas tree up! - done
Locate decorations - done
Hoover up mess from bringing tree in - done
10 minute tidy in utility - done needs more but much better
Clean patio doors ready for snowflakes - done
Transfer washing into dryer/onto airer
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom
Ring Mum to double check she can look after DS tomorrow - done
Dust downstairs before decorating - done
Clean living room blinds - in progress, looong job
Wash vases and glass - done
Decorate tree
Snowflakes onto window
Baubles into vase
Other random bits of decoration - done some
DH into office - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - doing DS being very slow
DS nap hopefully due to bad night
Cook ham - cooking
Make vat of bolognese
Unpack Lakeland order and put everything away
Make next midwife appointment
DH home 4ish hopefully
Dinner
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Make soup from ham stock
Kitchen clear before bed

ONGOING
Sock drawer
Spare bedroom bookcase
Find a cleaner
E-mail out some recent photos of DS (and scan pic) to family etc
Clear out my bedside drawer
Nag DH into sorting out his growing stacks of shite paperwork
Find DS a costume for MM Christmas party
Get DH to fit new spare room blind

CHRISTMAS
Check if I have Christmas cards - only a few, need more
Check Christmas card list with address book and get any I am missing
Presents for Mum and Dad
Present for grandma and DH's nan
Organise a present swap with SIL - next Saturday?
Wrap presents - groan
Buy some more fairy lights (for the kitchen? need to persuade DH)
Think about decorations for hall - paperchains?

Pay Bills DONE
Ring Scottish Widows DONE
Online banking and budget
Sort paperwork DONE
clean bathroom
clean kitchen
buy daughter Chrismas dress
Help at theatre
Help at Comunity centre DONE
Daughter to and from nursery
write Christmas cards
Buy more Christmas cards
Hoover DONE
Clean hard floors
Put up tree (with girl)
Buy more lightbulbs
Sort stuck drawer (if feeling brave)
Ring mother DONE

thats enough for now. I'm off to get my hair cut which really should be on the list. Good luck with your application freakoid.

Hurrah boiler man coming (again) later :)

Mon:

• DH up first DONE
• breakfast DONE
• all dressed DONE
• tidy everywhere More Done
• tea & toast & MN time DONE
• ring DLA re forms
• ring SALT re re-booking tomorrow's appt DONE
• ring social worker to cancel next weeks appt DONE
• wrap 2 more Christmas presents DONE & put away DONE
• superglue some broken toys DONE
• Ocado shop (12-1) DONE & put away Mostly
• lunch & tidy up DONE
• laundry Another Load On
• ironing & putting away DONE

• collect DS1
• boiler man
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (Sausages & mash)
• boys to bed
• early night

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); Try JL for fabric samples Ordered some samples
• clean kitchen cupboard doors
• set up Time Capsule with DH's laptop (delayed again! 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.
• 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
• library trip (Tomorrow)
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician Monday

List
Kitchen floor swept needs mopping
Beds
dishy
washing
sort drawings and mount them for frames.getting there
vacuum gone somewhere
brush cat, as directly related to the above item done
saw wood done
check on oil store done
dig out big blanket
take up trou
write cards
check on wrapping paper etc
check on line shopping order and amend
write up course notes before I forget
accrd. docs
feed birds
DH admindone
Futile trip to shop done
get frozen fingers and toes doin admin done

Have spent pretty much all day on and off doing application, just not happening with ds around.

Good way to word not having worked for 4.5 years?????