Christmas Slatterns are polishing our baubles and writing our christmas lists

[AliceandtheGinormousBaps]

Here you go ladies....

Ali - shop-bought playdough isn't as good as the home made stuff, and dries out very quickly. I remember plasticine being very stiff and difficult to work with you see.

Freakoid, raising two children and managing the home. Include any voluntary things like helping at playgroup.

My CV is so funny.

• 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? done
• post letters [angry[ forgot! Due to speedy DS trying to escape
• tea and toast time and look at stack of books shortly
• Scrub The Tub
• tea
• wash pots and tidy kitchen
• tidy front room + hoover
• DS bath and bed
• ... and breathe.

The portage worker always makes good playdough when she's here, i should ask her for the proportions. And AFAIK she doesn't put in stuff that i've seen on here, cream of tartare or baking soda or something.

Mon:

• tidy everywhere More Done
• ring DLA re forms
• finish putting away shopping
• laundry Another Load On
• collect DS1 DONE
• boiler man Here
• chill out time Doing

• tea x 3 (Sausages & mash)
• boys to bed
• watch my recorded zombie programme :)
• 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

Freaki
I agree with Wasting. So I have added bits:

Over the past four years I have devoted my time to raising two children and managing the home and finances. I have gained skills in managing schedules and forward planning.

Include any voluntary things like helping at playgroup. Yep agree.

Think of the skills of communication and diplomacy that you have mastered
If they are what the job needs of course.

I am finding that I grind to a halt in the afternoons. By the time I've cleared up lunch and then read to DS and/or played with him it's half 3/4 and time to think about dinner.

That is where I'm going wrong with playdough then - how do I make my own? I will google :)

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 - done
Wash vases and glass - done
Decorate tree - doing need more decorations!
Snowflakes onto window
Baubles into vase - done
Other random bits of decoration - done some
DH into office - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
DS nap hopefully due to bad night - argh, no!
Sort another load of washing - done
Cook ham - done
Make vat of bolognese
Unpack Lakeland order and put everything away
Make next midwife appointment
DH home 4ish hopefully - here
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, need 2 sets. One for kitchen and one more for the tree because it is so flecking huge
Think about decorations for hall - paperchains?
Buy more tree decorations (see above)

This is the recipe I use, though I certainly don't make my own dye!

Don't want to take over this thread with it, but have a read here and tell me what you think? I am feeling quite :( about my home now.

Mon:

• tidy everywhere More Done
• ring DLA re forms
• finish putting away shopping
• laundry TD On
• boiler man Done for today, back Thurs
• tea x 3 (Sausages & mash) DONE
• boys to bed DONE
• watch my recorded zombie programme Doing
• early night

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted
• all dressed
• strip beds & find clean bedding
• swap bathmats & towels
• DS1 to sch
• DS2 to speech therapy
• library
• bf group
• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• jobs?
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (pasta)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra (cash for sitter needed)

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

JKS that is a rubbish situation :( I have replied on the thread, but it just occured to me that if they have just moved in then perhaps the house is a bit echoing, and once they have unpacked properly then the sounds may be more muffled? Have they got curtains etc everywhere yet or not?

I am in a bad mood, just had a stupid row with DH. I can be short tempered but once I've got cross then it's over and I don't drag things out - he is more of a sulker. Argh. :(

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 - done
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 - done
Wash vases and glass - done
Decorate tree - doing need more decorations!
Snowflakes onto window
Baubles into vase - done
Other random bits of decoration - done some
DH into office - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
DS nap hopefully due to bad night - argh, no!
Cook ham - done
Make vat of bolognese - tomorrow
Unpack Lakeland order and put everything away - done
Make next midwife appointment - tomorrow
DH home 4ish hopefully - here
Dinner - done
Clear up - done
DS bath and bed - done
Post DS-to-bed tidy - done
Make soup from ham stock - done
Kitchen clear before bed - done

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, need 2 sets. One for kitchen and one more for the tree because it is so flecking huge
Think about decorations for hall - paperchains?
Buy more tree decorations (see above)

Tomorrow

Jobs
Take vitamins
DS to school
DD to docs if still poorly
Do some washing
Wrap IL's presents and nephews bday present
post card for SIL done
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

JKS have replied on your other thread . I think things will improve.

Ali, my dad is a sulker. Its infuriating!!

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
dust / polish downstairs DONE
email work re new job DONE
check work emails DONE
doctors appointment for throat DONE
speak to nursery re DS's hours DONE
update to do list DONE - SEE BELOW
some Xmas wrapping CAN'T BE BOTHERED

TUESDAY
clean bathroom
clean shower room
clean utility room
clean hob
one lot of washing
put away washing
go shopping to change DH's boots
check money
Xmas present wrapping
Post letters
Finalise ocado order
Chase DS's consultant's sec for new appointment time
Look into alternative childcare options
Arrange call with boss
DD/DS hair cuts
Defrost shepherd's pie for dinner

Got cake board Iced
and MINI Listen up, boxed all old accounts AND up into attic, cleared out pigeon holes of doom

so now have just alittle ppile to be filed away and a VAT rt to do
mahahahaha

Think I have settled on name for cake business
owner of resturant at MILs party said her cake was the best he had ever seen I should be doing it for a living, erm need to stop undercharging people to earn a living
tomorrow need to source something for latest cake that dosen't involve post as our post is not being delivered

Morning!

Well done Plum.

I bet there's a few who run cake businesses on here could give you an idea of what to charge.

• up done
• sort clean washing done
• washing in done
• breakfast doing

Next -

• Kitchen is a bit , Lets Get It !!!
• Scrub The Tub
• shower and dress

Plum - I bought a cake from a lady who ran a cake business for DD's birthday party. I was completely shocked at the price, and she was making a good living I think so people are definitely prepared to pay for good cakes. This year, I decided to be more organised and order one from a supermarket, but to be honest they were not much cheaper and no where near as nice.

TUESDAY LIST

clean bathroom
clean shower room
clean utility room
clean hob
one lot of washing DONE
put away washing
go shopping to change DH's boots
check money DONE
Xmas present wrapping
Post letters
Finalise ocado order DONE
Chase DS's consultant's sec for new appointment time
Look into alternative childcare options STARTED
Arrange call with boss
DD/DS hair cuts
Defrost shepherd's pie for dinner OUT OF FREEZER

Am going to struggle with cleaning chores today because of the trip out to change DH's boots. He clearly hasn't got the hang of internet ordering. He ordered half a size smaller instead of half a size bigger (European sizes( and guess what - they are too small!!! That said, I am hoping that my lovely timberland boots are going to come today and they had better fit or I will be most unhappy.

What is everyone up to today?

Morning everyone :)

DH came out of his sulk and apologised for being a moody git, so that's all fine :)

I was supposed to have a glucose tolerance test at the hospital today, but I have cancelled because I feel so poorly. DS is worse today as well, so far we are both tucked up in my bed and I think we will stay here for a while. DH is working late tonight which is typical Sod's Law when I am feeling so crappy.

LIST
Have cold
Keep warm
Try and persuade DS to eat and drink something
Make bolognese later if I feel up to it
Wish I temporarily wasn't pregnant so that I could have some Lemsip!

Plum - how much do you charge? For example I paid over £300 for my wedding cake, and had several quotes that were significantly higher than that.

Morning all. Still about -6 out, I have to stay home today, at least morning, waiting a delivery for DH. So no doubt I will spend the morning trying not to go into the office, (stares fixedly at madam PLUM)However I do not have a VAT return to do, send you vibes for that one Plum.

Hoping clip frames arrive today so that I can get on with framing. That will distract me for a bit.
Kitchen floor swept needs mopping
Beds
dishy
washing
sort drawings and mount them for frames.getting there
vacuum gone somewhere, came home, went again.
brush cat
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 try again today
DGS pres. explore toy shop

• up done
• sort clean washing done
• washing in done
• breakfast doing

• Kitchen is a bit , Lets Get It !!! more like now, but nearly
• Scrub The Tub done!
• shower and dress done!

+ cd copying continuing

Next -

• coffee
• whatever it is the DS is pestering me to do

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

I seem to be steaming through this list. I still haven't cleaned the bathroom yet the thought of it makes me

Hello all. JKS - read your other post. It's a tough one, but it's a good thought about whether they have unpacked etc. It is incredible what difference even a sofa and chair make to the sound resonating... we had no curtains at our place, never noticed the echo until we removed the furniture... I am sure it will settle down. Also, it is amazing what you can learn to blank out/ignore. We have gone from a completely silent location to living on a main road. I was quite worried about the noise levels, but after just a couple of weeks I hardly notice it now. Having the windows shut and rarely venturing out helps of course!!

DD is at forest school today - despite the fact that it is still minus 5 here, the teachers did not postpone it. I know it's good not to be dictated to by the weather but MINUS FIVE!!!!! FGS, they are only in Reception! Hope she is ok. She had so many clothes on today.. bit like the michelin man!

Just seen DS (6) dressed as a mouse for the school play, sooooooo sweet. A couple of tears in the corner of my eye

Ok, so, it's nearly 11.30 and I've done.... NOTHING!

• Up, showered and dressed DONE
• DC to school DONE
• Watch DS in Christmas Play DONE
• General tidy, make beds etc DONE
• Fill DW; Run DW;
• Empty dehumidifier
• One wash load
• Go see builders
• On line banking DONE
• Chickens
• Dog
• Reading
• Hoover
• Get fire going
• Book "Ladies" Christmas Lunch !!!

Christmas

• Advent calendars DONE
• Cards - have some, need to buy more
• Names/address list - get this up to date
• Stamps
• Present list - who and what well under way
• Tree - buy next week, small one this year.
• Find decs in the loft
• Outside Lights DONE
• Food generally - meal planning, drinks, treats etc etc.
• Work on Ocado order/butcher order/wine order (following from above!)
• Find DC's stockings DONE
• Christmassy outings - DONE carol singing x 2; children's party at DH's office; special children's cinema showing all sorted/booked.

Next few days

• New specs for DS
• Decide re New Year
• Clean DH's car
• Names and addresses onto computer
• Flights for next year?s holiday
• Find Maths worksheets for DS and phonics for DD
• Check photo printing
• Organise some more tea dates for DC
• Start Recipe diary/log
• Fix up lunch at school
• Book car in for MOT
• Waiting to hear from structural engineer
• List more eBay
• Go and see carpet people

Thanks all, i'm sure i'll be fine, things seem to be getting to me more than normal atm too so i can't tell if i'm being rational or crazy-lady.

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• DS1 to sch DONE
• DS2 to speech therapy DONE
• library DONE
• bf group DONE

• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• jobs; ring electrician; ring DLA; others?
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (pasta)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra (cash for sitter needed)

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 DONE
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician

JKS - you are pregnant, so there is potential for a bit of crazy-ladyness in there but it is not unjustified

I burst into tears last night because DH hadn't cleaned the kitchen sink out after he did the clearing up. And yes I did apologise

Feeling a bit more human, have had to take some paracetamol though. So wish I could just have a lemsip and go to bed.
DS is seeming a bit better, which is good - but also bad because he is now demanding to be entertained rather than just snuggle up on my lap. :)

Ali - i fantasise about Day Nurse when i have a cold & am pg/bf, it's great stuff!
I will see what DH think nest time he's here in the evening & there is noise, right now i can't hear anything, maybe it's just the Dad who is a noisy bugger so-and-so :)
And it doesn't matter really if i hear them, though it makes me aware they can hear us.

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• DS1 to sch DONE
• DS2 to speech therapy DONE
• library DONE
• bf group DONE

• lunch & tidy up
• DS2 nap?
• jobs; ring electrician; ring DLA; others?
• collect DS1
• chill out time
• tea x 3 (pasta)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra (cash for sitter needed)

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
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician
• buy cat food

Christmas:


• new tree; DONE

• vest with pictures for DS1; DONE

• cupboard stock up; Started

• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started

• confirm parents coming; DONE {DB now not coming}
• check sister's plans

• present for parents; DONE
• presents for DB (& his gf) (maybe afternoon tea?); Emailed; hat for DB; Wrapped

• check what presents i've got for boys; DONE

• get any missing presents
; Bidding on ebay
• glitter for reindeer food DONE
- presents for DH DONE

• new pjs for me & DH; DONE

• remind DH re presents for his family; DONE
• DH to buy presents DONE


- Christmas cards; find posting dates; DONE


• list for DS1 to give; DONE

• get little things from DS1; DONE
• presents for DS1's teachers?
• Nanny present; Vouchers Ordered
• extra lights up; Done some
• other decorations up; Done some
• boxes away
• string up for Christmas cards

Blimey JKS what a list.
Spacehoppa you are speeding through yours.
HMHB is having a screaming morning with baby biscuit, she has earache, poor mite. send vibes.
Clip frames not arriving until friday, but that will give me the weekend on it.
Kitchen floor swept needs mopping
Beds
dishy
washing
sort drawings waiting for frames
vacuum gone somewhere, came home, went again.
brush cat
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 done
DH admindone
Futile trip to shop done try again today done
DGS pres. explore toy shop
student portfolio
tidy kitchen done

HMHB.

Mini - it is! i don't know why it gets all those weird bits when i c&p from my notepad thing. Have tidied it up now.

Tues:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed DONE
• strip beds & find clean bedding DONE
• swap bathmats & towels DONE
• DS1 to sch DONE
• DS2 to speech therapy DONE
• library DONE
• bf group DONE
• lunch & tidy up DONE
• jobs; ring electrician Shut after 12(; ring DLA DONE*
• collect DS1 DONE
• chill out time Doing

• tea x 3 (pasta)
• boys bath & bed
• orchestra (cash DONE)

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
• charity shop trip
• bathroom light; New Switch Ordered ; Ring Electrician
• buy cat food

Christmas:

• cupboard stock up; Started
• get DH to sort specific food (turkey, etc.); Started
• check sister's plans
• presents for DB (& his gf?); hat for DB;
• check what presents i've got for boys;
• get any missing presents;; Bidding on ebay
• Christmas cards; posting dates found
• presents for DS1's teachers?
• Nanny present; Vouchers Ordered
• extra lights up; Done some
• other decorations up; Done some
• boxes away
• string up for Christmas cards

Have had a lovely day today

Went to toddlers this morning, then back to host card party at mine, then inpromtu visit to pizza hut for lunch with the remaining 5 mums and their dc, then had friend's dc here to play while she went to buy a couple of xmas pressies, then she came back in for a cup of tea and has only just left I love being surrounded with people

And it was dd's xmas play last night which was mega cute

Poor HMHB and baby biscuit Hope she feels better soon

Trying to think of christmas name...
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