Pointy sticks at the ready... and a few choc biscuits and brews too.

[carrotsandcelery]

Still no dog

On a plus note I am so unsettled I have cleared nearly all of the ironing backlog and dd must feel the same as she did more ironing of her own and hoovered the hallway.

We seem to be wishing our day away. I am really worried now that they have changed their minds or had another offer.

hugs to blackcat and kittens* hope you all feel b etter soon.we love chick peas too.

scout one mine hated be cold and wet so short bursts tend to be the key with little ones

carrotshope dog arrives soon...on plus side youve done loads

after we got back from shopping we went to local park and hit the slopes with sledge and made snowmen til we couldnt feel our hands and feet..then made snowangels before returning home

had lunch and in bit bath and hairwash all the kids then its dvd and hot chocolate under a blanket for all!!!!

got nasty case CBA today so am not intending do much today.back on the cleaning wagon tomorrow

I have done washing and hanged to dry. I still need to put away some dry washing and do our dinner. We are going to have quiche then if we still fancy it I might make soup although it is getting a bit late now .
I suspect the DC won't eat quiche or soup so will need to cook something different for them. I can't wait for the day when they are less fussy!

Any sign of the dog yet carrots?

just checking in avoiding doing anything more productive before i start dinner(cheesy potao bake)
any news carrots re new arrival?

i have done a load of washing and hung up and have no alternative but to tidy living room relocate floor

think i have start of a cold-aching and lacking energy
hoping bit treacle tart and custard for pud will perk me up

oh,nearly forgot.had sneak peak for the week and wrote all the missions into control journal/notebook and noted but may ignore detailed cleaning

Bedsheets changed and whew, I'm tired! It's hard work for some reason.

I think MrScout is finally getting it! He moved things out of the living room without being asked and has said "Oh, I'll take TS downstairs and we'll play while you do things up here." YAY!

Boo! to all colds. I hope the BlackCat litter and Zoo feel ok really quickly.

Yay! to MrScout getting "It" a bit. Keep up the good work Scout.

We are now the proud owners of 2 lovely dogs. One is asleep in here on his bed and the other asleep in the lounge with dd.

They don't love each other yet but they ate their tea happily side by side which is a start.

Dd and I took the new dog for a wander up towards school to time how long she will need to get to school in the morning. The answer was A LONG TIME. She is an old girl and very slow.

I have made toad in the hole with healthy roasties for tea and bought an apple pie as a treat to celebrate our new family member.

I still have a wash to hang up but we had a visitor and then went the walk so time was limited.

congratulations carrots whats the new addition called?

Oooh! If I answer that will it out me? I will pm you.

I will obviously pm anyone else who would like to know.

Glad the new doggie is settling in ok carrots

scout I have 1 photo of DD1 in the snow last winter - she is crying in it!
I def need to get them some better cold weather gear, we get it so rarely it seems silly to spend so much money on it, but DD1 defo needs a better coat & some waterproof trousers.

Tonight I need to prep squash soup in the slow cooker ready for tomorrow's lunch, do some laundry & meal plan.

It is a good time of year to buy snow gear in the sales. I buy the padded waterproof trousers that you would wear for skiing in, ski jackets, waterproof gloves, fluffy soft thermals padded fur lined winter boots, hats with ear flaps, earmuffs and buffs for mine. If you have a mountain life near you or an H&M then I can recommend their snow wear.

I make sure the trousers are a neutral colour that can be passed on from dd to ds and then sell them or pass them on to friends when he has outgrown them. They wear their jackets as their school/everyday jackets so they get well used and again, the gloves generally get handed down.

I don't hand the boots down but they do sell on ebay. Dd has woofwear boots which cost a packet but can be worn to ride in if it is REALLY cold, although I prefer her not to, and can be worn round the stables and for dog walking too. I would have a pair myself if I could get my incredible hulk calves in them

Welcome carrotsdog!

bessie Toddler didn't cry actual tears to start with but I do have some pictures of him grizzling. I'm sure AmericanScoutCamp will love them anyway.

Hope you feel better soon, zoo.

I think I need a pointy stick tonight. My energy/enthusiasm has gone out the window.

Morning all,

Glad the dog is here carrots
(At your house)

Zoo do you have a recipe or link for cheesy potato bake? That sounds quite nice!

MrScout has decided to "work from home" rather than attempt the icy roads to the train station and long delays on the train. Smart man. However, it does mean oe MrScout underfoot. He'll "work from home" at the coffee shop in the morning until his conference call (in place of the meeting he was supposed to be going to). That's usually okay but said meeting is four hours long! I'm supposed to keep one Toddler, who loves his Daddy more than anyone, away (out of our bedroom) for four hours. Good thing those four hours are during lunch/nap/Beans time! It does also scupper my plans to start tackling the bedroom during Toddler's nap (in addition to the living room). And I need to figure out the best way to fling with MrScout around.

Ooh yes, I meant to ask for the cheesy potato bake recipe too!

The roads don't look too bad, so I'm going to be taking DD1 to her swimming lesson this morning (the pool is out in the sticks, so I was a bit worried about going yesterday) so prob won't be back here until nap time this afternoon.

uuuuh.im up but dont want be
cheesy potato bake
handful spring onions,fine slice(or onion,lightly fried til softened)
1lb5oz desiree or king edward potatoes
little dried thyme or parsley
1 garlic clove ,crushed
1 red pepper,fine chopped
1tbsp marmite
14floz veg stock
large handful cheese

thinly slice potatoes and lay a 1/3 in an ovenproof dish
top 1/3 onion and 1/3 peppers
sprinkle little dry herbs over
repeat layering x2
mix stock,garlic and mamite and pour over
cover with foil and bake 220oc/425of/gas 7 for 30mins
uncover and bake 30mins more until spuds are tender and most liquid evaporated(i checked after 20 and it was done but guess depends thickness spuds)
sprinkle cheese over and bake another 5-10mins til bubbly and golden
we had it with purple sprouting broccoli and was lovely!

might pop in after schol run.if not def 1o'clock club

Hi Zoo that sounds similar to "Baked French potatoes" that I made but nicer.
Thanks for the recipe

I will join you with a box of tissues on the cold front.

I have "monthly misery" this week which made an appearance with an awful (bent over double) stomach ache this morning. (Sorry if TMI)
I had to have a paracetamol it was so bad anyway that seems to have worked now so I managed to do the school run and feel slightly better.
Will try to soldier on.

Hows everyone else?

im full pmt and growling at everyone and depressed.must be something in the air

just eaten some cereal with sunflowerseeds and blueberries sprinkled on top in hope body will appreciate some goodness and make me feel a bit better!!!

have got kids to school and pit 2days worth washing up to soak-hardly class that as flying mind
watching bit trashy jeremy kyle tv then will make a start
are you in for the 1o'clock club today black?

Pmt is horrible isn't it! I'm always a grumpy cow and get depressed with it.

I am loitering with the telly on too. I thought maybe I would try to do a bit every time the adverts come on. At least then I will be doing something instead of just sitting here!

Yes will try to do 1.00 club too.

cool!
p.s french baked potatoes?how continental posh
i eat mountains junk too.normally i try and contain myself but yesyerday i had chocolatge croissants,iced ring donuts,treacle tart and cream AND my body weight in chocolate and sweets(will have to do some exercise today at some point or will be spill out me clothes
was nice though!!!

carrotshows your "twilight years dog"?

its no good
i must do something(its frezing,icy snow and foggy here) or will end up crawling back to the duvet.i shall be back after 12 to report and to lurk ready for 1o'clock club

Zoo I am doing this:

When an advert comes on I go to the kitchen and set timer for 10 minutes.(sad I know!)
But I have just done put away drying up and 1 x wash up in that time.
Good plan I recon! Will get it done a little at a time!

Can I join in the 1 o'clock clean team today?

Ventured out with Toddler today. An experience given he won't be put down on snow and I don't have proper boots. We just went to Sainsbury's for some supplies for dinner and more plastic boxes for toys. Will do the weekly shop tonight when TS is in bed. Other than that, not much flying done yet.

Will put slow cooker on when TS is having his lunch.

Am determined to still fling/declutter with MrScout lurking in the house.

Do you still have snow?

We have sunshine today. No snow here (might be too near the coast).

Yes Scout anyone can join the 1.00 club.

I will have to get DD in a minute so will try to pop back in between 12.30 and 1.00.

Any sign of Carrots today? [worried emoticon]