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Managing the mayhem in March - who wants motivation to babystep through the month with us?

986 replies

carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:05

Starting from March 1st lets babystep our way through the month, throwing in the odd mission.

Sign up here if you want to join in.

We have pointy sticks -> to get you off the sofa and chocolate and stickers as rewards.

Let's end our CHAOS and enjoy our sparkly homes.

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 06/03/2012 13:28

1 x washing up done. having a quick Brew break then I will hopefully do some more.

Scout19075 · 06/03/2012 14:06

I've managed to iron three weeks worth of work shirts. Whew! I've also done my presents spreadsheet and done one or two of the emails I needed to do. I'm having a bag of crisps break before packing up the Seniors stuff (the package of craft bits I ordered yesterday arrived today).

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 14:14

sat down with little zoo for 5 min cuddle as had put tigger dvd on...i fell asleep and was woken by her telling me it had finished!Blush

now feel thick headed and queasy

i solomnely vow to fly like the wind for the next 30 mins and WILL make significant progressGrin

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 14:16

back in 30Grin

BlackCatTryingToFly · 06/03/2012 14:23

I have come to a standstill.Blush I'm just too tired!

carrotsandcelery · 06/03/2012 14:31

I'm back, sorry I am late. The tv repairman came at 2 so I was helping him and then I got a phonecall about dd's birthday party.

I have made a lentil shepherd's pie, recleaned the worktops and have partially decluttered our bedroom which still had bits and bobs kicking around from our weekend away and the suitcase on the floor. It is a small room and it doesn't take much to make it feel claustrophobic.

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bessie26 · 06/03/2012 14:42

3 weeks worth of work shirts scout?!!! I don't think we could fit that many in the wardrobe!

I have

  • mopped utility floor
  • had a bath
  • decluttered top of dresser
-.wiped out bathroom cupboard
  • decided what is for tea
  • BBH my hair
  • drunk tea

Just popping out to the shop now to buy bread & stickers, does anyone want anything while I'm there?

bessie26 · 06/03/2012 14:44

Oh, I have also washed, dried & put back on our bed sheets - it has been difficult to resist getting back in bed!

Scout19075 · 06/03/2012 14:48

MrScout will wear each shirt 1-2 times (depends on the time of year, where he's at, etc) so really it's not as many shirts as it sounds (10 opposed to 15+). But they're done!

Ooooh, stickers. I used to LOVE stickers! I might fancy some chocolate though, bessie, if you don't mind?

Managed to fire off a few more emails. Shoud get up and keep going while Toddler's having an extended nap (I'm not going to wake him -- if he's teething, and I think he is (got a feel in the one side and the bottom is rock hard and I can feel a tooth under there) sleeping is the best place for him).

carrotsandcelery · 06/03/2012 14:49

Great lists today everyone. I second the wow and well done on the work shirts Scout as that would have taken me ages!

I have lost all momentum and have only got about 20 mins until the school run and being out until about 6 with ds.

Infact, I have just remembered I have to drop stuff at a friend's house on the way so will need to leave a little bit earlier.

I really fancy some chocolate and there is not a naughty bit of food in sight!

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bessie26 · 06/03/2012 14:52

Ok, I will be awarding stickers later for dullest & yukkiest jobs accomplished today.

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 14:56

quickly checking in while little zoo puts shoes and coat on

ta da
2 bags rubbish out
wiped all cupboard fronts
washed inside kitchen windows amd frames

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 14:57

quickly checking in while little zoo puts shoes and coat on

ta da
2 bags rubbish out
wiped all cupboard fronts
washed inside kitchen windows amd frames

Scout19075 · 06/03/2012 14:58

Diaper pail cleaning and removal of nappies?

carrotsandcelery · 06/03/2012 15:01

Thanks zoo. I hope your ds has had a happy day and forgotten his wibble this morning.

I will see you all at 6 ish.

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bessie26 · 06/03/2012 15:14

hmmm... I thought cleaning out all the wrappers & tissues from both cars this morning was fairly yukky, but I think your nappy stuff sounds worse scout!

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 16:02

oooh pepea pigGrin

i have had to abandon idea cleaning outside kitchen windows as felt terrible walking to and from school-light headed and nauseous..couple times thought i was going to faint i theplayground when i stopped movingSad

on thesse grounds standing outside on a chair is not something i fancy doing
,sits here sucking a barley sugar>

am now going to print a couple colouring pictures for dsthen will pop back and decide will do anything onther than just sit quietly/sort dinner

bessie26 · 06/03/2012 16:05
BlackCatTryingToFly · 06/03/2012 16:08
liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 17:10
liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 17:11

so bc why are you hiding in here?

BlackCatTryingToFly · 06/03/2012 17:21

I have a bad case of CBA. We are having chip shop for tea and I just feel like "Crap mum" Sad

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 17:35

why?

bessie26 · 06/03/2012 17:37

mmmmmm chipshop chips Grin

liveinazoo · 06/03/2012 17:45

exactly bessie