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Wednesday Fly-Kind think of a catchy title sorry!

61 replies

EHM · 05/03/2008 06:39

Morning All

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scattyspice · 05/03/2008 12:01

Good for you Sleepycat.

Minkus · 05/03/2008 12:04

Hello everyone

Makes me feel better to hear I'm, not the only one having a rubbishy day today housework wise:

Done
DS DH cat me breakfasted
DS to nursery

Notdone*
DW unloaded
WM on/washing hung
Surfaces cleared
Kitchen hotspot tidied
Conservatory tidied
Dinner sorted

Feeling really sick again today and so so tired- seems to be that when I have an icky day I just want to sleep too. Plus DH had a bit of a moan at me when he got in from work last night for not being a superhouseworkgoddess and so I feel less inclined to do it- stuff him! Childish I know. I fell asleep on the sofa and when he woke me at 11.30 to come to bed as he was going the kitchen still had all the dinner things scattered around- so I did it then and he wouldn't help. Was a bit annoyed, he could at least have stacked the pots and pans etc, I am pg for goodness sake! (Yes hormones are raging ) Grrrrr men!

scattyspice · 05/03/2008 12:15

Minkus. Men just don't see mess, they really don't.

BiancaCastafiore · 05/03/2008 12:17

I am very of trinitys cleaner, I hope she helps you feel more on top of everything

Luda that's good, glad it arrived Huge excitement at work this week - Keira Knightly came into the shop on MOnday (after I'd left - typical!) and then came back twice yesterday (again, between my being there!) and bought some cushions

Sleepycat hope the scan goes well, will you find out what you're having?

I mustn't sit here long (just having a sandwich). Driving back into work in a minute....

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 05/03/2008 12:28

Afternoon everyone. I am late today joining in and tbh I am not in the mood for cleaning today. Feel a bit down but don't know why.

Done list

Emtied and reloaded the dishwasher.
3 wash loads
Mini shop
Fed DS2 but not me
Parcelled up two lots of clothes to send off to Mnetters.
Small tidy up in DS2's room.
Put away DD's clothes.

To do

Pets water
Last wash load
Empty dishwasher
Prep veg for tea
Fold up laundry
Sweep and mop kitchen
Eat

BiancaCastafiore · 05/03/2008 12:34

Hope you're OK NAB? it sounds as though you've had a productive morning despite feeling low, well done

BiancaCastafiore · 05/03/2008 12:36

I've just booked this guy to come and do dds party next month - very exciting!

Can't be bothered with work really but know I have to go in....just want to sit on the sofa for a while...

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 05/03/2008 12:39

Just going to make some mince pies for the kids and then have something to eat. Wy is it you do your list and then think of loads of other things that need doing as well????

Ludaloo · 05/03/2008 12:54

Keira Knightly!!! Wow! Well she has good taste! What is she doing in your neck of the woods I wonder?

I love your cushions...I have my eye on the grey fruit of love cushion cover...and obviously the pad to go in it. (I think I know your whole stock range by name!!! )
I have hung the hanger and basket, with my two baby spiderplants in it, in the bathroom

Right gotta go....carpets are a state! Need a good vac!

Ludaloo · 05/03/2008 12:55

P.s the entertainer is quite cute! (in a strange entertainer like way!)

BiancaCastafiore · 05/03/2008 13:02

lol Luda We had the brother of this entertainer last year and he was great. This guy is supposed to be even better so I'm looking forward to it. Dd has already been warned not to expect too much present-wise if she wants a magic show too! He makes a table float and could saw a child in half but I think that might be too scarey for some this age (mind you, I'd happily volunteer the little sod who's been picking on dd!) You'll have to come and visit us that weekend (seriously, you're always welcome )

Apparently Keiras boyfriend lives/comes from in a local village (and went to school with me...a year or two below...) so I guess that's why she's here or perhaps filming something...there's often things going on round here...

BiancaCastafiore · 05/03/2008 13:03

Make me go to work or I'll have do it all in super-quick time and will be stressed and grumpy....

TheMadHouse · 05/03/2008 13:19

Bianca Wow how cool - Oh to be a child again. DS1 is 3 on 16 March, but we are just hiving a famil;y tea - er could not face a mass of three year olds TBH.

Luda Hope all goes well for the cawl

Waves to eveyone else.

Both boys are in bed, but my get up and go has got up and left.

I have done a general tidy of the conservatory/playroom
Mission
TD on
Pots washed
Cat fed
Sorted Dinner for the boys

DSw2 is under the weather somewhat - teething and coughing. He was good for MIL, but she didnt really speak to me. Daft old bag

I really must crack on as DS1 is no longer at nursery on a Thursday, I am going to have to split the jobs over the week

sagacious · 05/03/2008 13:21

Hi all !
sleepy hope the scan goes ok

Have been out shopping with dd
Bought some new underwear and dd a new pair of trainers

Resisted urge to eat a cake at the cafe so feeling very pleased with myself!

Better get on, ds has a friend over after school and dh has just phoned to say he'll be back from work early so it'll be a full house soon and i've not yet cleared the breakfast dishes away

to do
Everything

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 05/03/2008 13:48

Done list
Done
Emptied and reloaded the dishwasher.
3 wash loads
Mini shop
Fed DS2 but not me
Parcelled up two lots of clothes to send off to Mnetters.
Small tidy up in DS2's room.
Put away DD's clothes.

To do

Pets water done
Last wash load done
Empty dishwasher done
Prep veg for tea done
Fold up laundry done
Sweep and mop kitchen done
Eat done

Also made mince pies and about to order name tapes so that will do for today. Well, until the kids get up/come home from school!

Ludaloo · 05/03/2008 13:58

Oh bianca it sounds brilliant! and thank you for the invite

Thanks too TMH DS is very excited about having cawl this evening (I'm less excited about it!!)
I am looking forward to the entertainment and raffle and stuff though, don't know how well I'll do at waitressing either!

House is looking ok... have done:
~3 Loads of washing (If I use a 40 degree wash, it doesn't seem to smell!?)
~Put several loads away
~Made bolognese for supper (will have to eat before we go, as its only DS who wants to eat Cawl!)
~Hoovered uptairs and down
~Tidied Kitchen
~Tidied Living Room
~Made all the beds
~S&S Bathroom

So its looking fairly respectable really

sushistar · 05/03/2008 14:23

Wow, you've all done loads, you super fly-ers!
Got home from my friend's house, have eaten lunch. JUst goin to have a cuppa, then to work!

Bewilderbeast · 05/03/2008 14:26

afternoon all

done

wm unloaded, reloaded and on
some of yesterday's veg box put away
toys in bedroom tidied away (again) - think I'm going to add this job to my morning routine permanently
bed made
ds taken to granny's

To do when I get home
go to supermarket for a few bits
clean kitchen
hang washing up
contemplate ironing and dusting

TheMadHouse · 05/03/2008 14:29

Well I found some motivation from some where

I have:

Swept the ground floor
Mopped the ground floor
Mission

Was going to do more but DS2 has woke up coughing - poor mite

sagacious · 05/03/2008 14:49

Well done motivation finders !

I Have

Hotspotted living room
Tided dd's room
s/s kitchen
Loaded/unloaded d/w
Cleaned coffee table
Put out/sorted recycling
Half culled downstairs toy box
Cleaned upstairs loo
Tided away clothes/books in bedroom
Sorted and put away dried clothes from airer

Its looking much better
Finishing my tea then off to pick up dc;s (who'll mess it all up again)

babyjjbaby · 05/03/2008 15:16

i still haven't doen anything i am going to do it after dinner i think just put him down for a sllep so i may lie down on the sette as i am really tired then blitz the house after dinner i have been out tho and walked the dogs in my defence but i have been lazy today but am shattered bbl

EHM · 05/03/2008 15:33

WOW busy thread today. I took Ellie to Mini Moovers this morning, usually Thursday. We missed last weeks class for Clinic Appointment Lady said I could take Ellie to all 3 classes this week. Drop of Cheque to local Theatre for tickets booked yesterday. Taking Ellie to see 'ShadowPlay" recommended by a new writer friend I have.
shann Thanks I hope you enjoy 'sign & Play'. We did Baby Signing with Ellie.She still watches the dvd's & can do a few signs.
luda congrats on weight loss you must feel fab! You go girl Hope it goes well tonight.Welsh Cakes sound lovely..yum.
dreamwhat a nightmare for your friends selling.I thought people did more research before they viewed properties.
bianca Keira K..wow. Jonnie looks fab I am sure dd is very excited.
FGSenjoy your lunch with friends
trinity thanks.you've done better than me today dont be to hard on yourself.
scattyhope dd isok.
sleepycatgood for you resting.good luck with scan.
babyat your long sleep this morning.
sushihave a great day.
minkus I agree men dont see mess.You rest when you need too.
TMHhope ds2 is brighter.maybe try smacking MIL on the wrist very hard see how she likes it.
coffee we could be the same person today.dh up during night being sick.dd awake at..then awake & up ta 530.dh up at 6 for work.hope you had a better day.
NABhope you are feeling brighter
sage good for you resisting the urge to eat cake.

phew i think thats everybody..i'll just check

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EHM · 05/03/2008 15:36

yep thats everyone..no its notbewilder hope you are having a good day.

Ellie is having a late nap. just finished putting away my monthly online order before I started my posts, forgot it was being delivered today.

Off to put my feet up & have a cuppa.

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FunkyGoldStar · 05/03/2008 16:27

Hi Guys, I'm back. Just working through my zone list :

Hall:
CLEAN RADIATOR
CLEAN SHELF IN HALLWAY
CLEAR STAIRS
CLEAN CUPBOARD DOOR
CLEAN WINDOWS & DOORS
DUST SKIRTING BOARDS
STRAIGHTEN COAT RACK

Downstairs Loo:
CLEAN LOO & SINK
CLEAN WINDOW SILLS
CLEAN WINDOWS & DOORS
DUST SKIRTING BOARDS

Dining Room:
CLEAN WINDOW SILLS done
WATER PLANTS done
CLEAN DINING TABLE done
CLEAN WINDOWS & DOORS done
DUST SKIRTING BOARDS done

WIPE BANISTERS, DOOR HANDLES & LIGHT FIXTURES
DUST COBWEBS
MOP FLOORS
WIPE HANDPRINTS OF WALLS

Off to do the downstairs loo now...

FunkyGoldStar · 05/03/2008 16:38

Update:

Hall:
CLEAN RADIATOR done
CLEAN SHELF IN HALLWAY
CLEAR STAIRS
CLEAN CUPBOARD DOOR done
CLEAN WINDOWS & DOORS
DUST SKIRTING BOARDS
STRAIGHTEN COAT RACK

Downstairs Loo:
CLEAN LOO & SINK done
CLEAN WINDOW SILLS done
CLEAN WINDOWS & DOORS done door, cant be bothered to do window
DUST SKIRTING BOARDS done

WIPE BANISTERS, DOOR HANDLES & LIGHT FIXTURES done
DUST COBWEBS
MOP FLOORS
WIPE HANDPRINTS OF WALLS

Amazing what can be done with windolene and microfibre cloth