Hello to all. Following on from my brief post the other day I thought I'd have a quick skim through to try to catch up a bit before hopefully being able to come on here a bit more often. It's good to catch up with who is doing what.
Decluttering is continuing here. My au pair has been here nearly 7 months and I can certainly see a difference. I can't remember if I said in my last post that we're having one starting at the end of Aug and she is staying for 6 months. Her main duties will be childcare, teaching the children the two languages she is fluent in that they are learning (one each) in school, hoovering, keeping the kitchen tidy, ironing and walking the dog. Oh, cooking! Apparently she can cook so I'm hoping that she'll make tea a couple of times a week and maybe even proper puddings and cakes now and then! I must write out a list of duties, the priorities and the likely time they'll take.
My current ap and I have had a good go through some kitchen cupboards (a full bag of out of date stuff went to the pharmacy for safe disposal the other day). I just couldn't get far decluttering by myself with work, the kids, the dog etc. Another plan on the agenda is to get blinds sorted for the downstairs to turn the sitting room into a spare bedroom as needed. Dh is working hard and is away a lot atm so things have got to wait until he's around for us to discuss things and then set about buying them, so it takes a while. I also have plans for decorating. Some rooms which are wallpapered haven't been done at all and we've been here 10 yrs! So, that's what I plan to do with the rest of 2008! If I can get on MN without being spotted by the new ap then I'll be doing it alongside you all. If not, I'll be back next spring once she's left!
EV I owe you an e-mail. I'll be in touch soon.