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Slatterns are steaming ahead in the new year ,come and join and get yourself organised -----well sort of anyway------.

992 replies

FAQtothefuture · 19/01/2009 09:22

Here we are - a new thread, post away with your lists and remember - no more than 3 completed "full" dailys lists a week or you're out

OP posts:
pushchair · 28/01/2009 13:24

looks in, slaps KINGC and pops out again. Done nothing else except go and collect DD1 from school because she is feeling ill again.

naturalbornmum · 28/01/2009 14:23

To do:

Get DC up and dressed DONE
Iron my clothes and get dressed DONE
Find DD tights to match outfit DONE
Breakfast DONE
School run DONE
Go to shop for flowers
Nursery run DONE
Tidy up from breakfast
Drop flowers at friends
Empty dishwasher and fill DONE
Ring plaster
Dry washing
At least 1 load of washing in and dry
Do a bulk load of cooking for freezer 4 MEALS MADE/2 TO GO
Clean kitchen after bulk cook
Put washing away house now looks like a laundry
Pick up from nursery DONE
Pick up from school
Listen to relaxing music cd - birth DONE
Order prizes for DD2

Add:
Get bread DONE
Go to bank
Have a nap - might do after collect DD from school (yawn)

TeenyTinyToria · 28/01/2009 15:38

Glad you've got the phone stuff sorted out JKS.

-buy some bigger bras none in my size
-ring hairdresser done
-ring work to request day off done
-ironing
-tidy up carnage of toys in living room

ComeWhineWithMe · 28/01/2009 16:45

I have done nothing all afternoon apart from slob with sister ,I am now looking after her ds for a while and it is a bit manic here .

Older Dc up and ready for school DONE
School run DONE
Get me and dd4 washed and dressed DONE
General tidy round DONE
DD4 lunchbox DONE
Peel pots DONE
Downstairs loo
Make Beds DONE
Washing and Drying DRYINGDONE
Find my earphones
Hoover everywhere DONE
Pick up Dc DONE
Tea INOVEN
Kitchen after tea
uniforms DONE
Sandwiches
Folders
Reading
Bedtime
List for ebay

alicecrail · 28/01/2009 17:05

Everyone breakfast done
Dressed done
Make beds done
Washing load on
Stay and play done
Lunch done
Put dry washing away
Hang out washing
Clean bathroom (still need to do a decent clean
Exercise, muck out and put horses to bed done
Cook dinner
Put dd toys away done
Shake out sofa throws and general tidy of sitting room done
Hoover sitting room done
DD bed and bath
Wash up
Sewing??

I also washed my car yesterday and made a fish pie for dinner so feeling a little bit smug, but feel today has evened things out somewhat

JustKeepSwimming · 28/01/2009 17:53

Have we overdone it KingC?

Today:

  • DS2 nap no 2nd day running
  • friends coming round to play & for tea DONE
  • Doc appt at 4.10 for DS2 DONE
  • tea x 4 DONE
  • boys bath & bed
  • DH home (not sure what time)
  • dinner x 2?
  • me bed

Ongoing:

  • take back clothes i didn't wear to wedding (weekend maybe)
  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,7!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • photos for boys albums (DS1 2-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)
  • contact Potterton re boiler
  • write thank-yous from DS2's birthday
  • write in DS2's book about his party/presents
  • fix porch door handle, think the postman broke it!
pushchair · 28/01/2009 19:57

A long dull day.
Up and at em-sort of
Packed lunch-yes
DDs sorted-yes
Dishwasher-on, finished and emptied and stuff in there again
Washing-in machine-and out again
Deal with dry washing-yes
Mopping-YES!
Tidying-constantly
Photograph for ebay-DP took camera to work
List on ebay-see above
Dare I put Look In Loft-I looked into the loft and then shut the door again. I'm not ready yet.
Recycling-I doubt it, DD2 is coughing away and it's pissing down outside.
Dinner-yes
Beds-yes

Tomorrow's list:
Up and shower/bath
Dressed
Hair dried
Make up!
DDs sorted
Recycling
Curtains altered
Mending
Lunch
Dinner
Beds

probably add more

JustKeepSwimming · 28/01/2009 20:33

But you looked - surely that's all that matters???

Today:

  • boys bath & bed DONE
  • DH home soon
  • dinner x 2 cooking
  • bed

Ongoing:

  • take back clothes i didn't wear to wedding (weekend maybe)
  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,7!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • photos for boys albums (DS1 2-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)
  • contact Potterton re boiler
  • write thank-yous from DS2's birthday
  • write in DS2's book about his party/presents
  • fix porch door handle, think the postman broke it!
  • email sister thanking her re ds2's presents (helium balloon and sweets)
  • email friend re table he 'loaned' to us years ago about whether he wants it back as we want to get rid/ebay/freecycle it.

Tomorrow:

  • all up and dressed
  • DH to work early
  • breakfast x 3
  • quick ds2 nap (maybe)
  • playgroup
  • lunch x 3
  • supermarket shop (maybe) write list
  • ds2 nap (maybe )
  • tea x 3
  • boys to bed
  • me to bed early (DH not coming home)
KingCanuteIAm · 28/01/2009 20:50

Thanks everyone I am back in my place

Daily List

load washer Done
load dryer Done
fold and put away clean washing done
load dishwasher Done
empty dishwasher
tidy round before bed
Feed children at least twice done
get club kits ready Done
do lunchboxes Done

Brill - 15 mins before bed and I will be sorted

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 28/01/2009 21:40

I have name-changed - was Alibear!

Today I've done nothing in house, went out and had lunch with DS's godmother - ate pizza and drank wine, it was fab

Tomorrow's list

Up dressed etc
Baby Massage
DS lunch
Hoover downstairs
Bathroom
2 loads of washing
Make dinner

naturalbornmum · 28/01/2009 21:42

To do:

Get DC up and dressed DONE
Iron my clothes and get dressed DONE
Find DD tights to match outfit DONE
Breakfast DONE
School run DONE
Go to shop for flowers
Nursery run DONE
Tidy up from breakfast DONE
Drop flowers at friends
Empty dishwasher and fill DONE
Ring plaster
Dry washing DONE
At least 1 load of washing in and dry
Do a bulk load of cooking for freezer 4 MEALS MADE/2 TO GO
Clean kitchen after bulk cook
Put washing away house now looks like a laundry
Pick up from nursery DONE
Pick up from school DONE
Listen to relaxing music cd - birth DONE
Order prizes for DD2

Add:
Get bread DONE
Go to bank
Have a nap - might do after collect DD from school (yawn) DONE briefly
Cleaned medicine cupboard out and shelf in kitchen DONE There was medicine which went off in '06

naturalbornmum · 28/01/2009 21:47

List for tommorrow:

Find clothes and iron them
Get dressed
Have breakfast
Clean up from breakfast
Empty dishwasher and refill
Wash up
Put at least 1 load of washing in
Put clothes away
Dust/hoover/tidy all around (friend coming)
Wipe bathroom over
Empty catlitter
Put recycling and rubbish out
Mop ktchen floor
Pick DC up from school
Go out for lunch
Ring plaster
Work out menu for week as have no room in freezer for last 2 meals wanted to make
Make dinner
C;ean up from dinner
Put cover back on pram
Sort out ebay problem

pushchair · 28/01/2009 21:55

Yes I looked-done

ComeWhineWithMe · 29/01/2009 08:43

Ali the new name is great .

Morning all.

All dc at school and nursery today I am quite glad it has been a nightmare morning the two older girls were in very bad moods this morning .

Not planning on doing too much housework today I am going for a nice bath in a minute and may go back to bed and read for an hour .
I am going babysitting my baby nephew this afternoon but he is not that much hard work hopefully .

Have a great day slatterns .

TODAY

Get Dc up and ready DONE
Schoolrun DPDOING
Hoover living room
Washing and drying STARTED
Menu plan
Online shop.
Make quiche
Apple crumble
Uniforms
Sandwiches
Pick dc up
Ds at sports academy
Make beds
Schoolrun
Feed
Folders
Reading
Bedtimes.

ComeWhineWithMe · 29/01/2009 08:44

I am babysitting ,not going babysitting !!!!!! .

JustKeepSwimming · 29/01/2009 08:45

Morning all

FAQ - how many days till Moving Day? Get those boxes packed!

Today:

  • all up and dressed DONE
except for ds2 who is still asleep
  • DH to work early DONE
  • breakfast dh & ds1 done
  • quick ds2 nap (maybe) erm
  • playgroup
  • lunch x 3
  • supermarket shop (maybe) write list
  • ds2 nap (maybe )
  • tea x 3
  • boys to bed
  • me to bed early (DH not coming home)

Ongoing:

  • take back clothes i didn't wear to wedding (weekend maybe)
  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,7!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • photos for boys albums (DS1 2-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)
  • contact Potterton re boiler
  • write thank-yous from DS2's birthday must get on with this!
  • write in DS2's book about his party/presents and this
  • fix porch door handle, think the postman broke it!
  • email sister thanking her re ds2's presents (helium balloon and sweets)
  • email friend re table he 'loaned' to us years ago about whether he wants it back as we want to get rid/ebay/freecycle it.
ComeWhineWithMe · 29/01/2009 09:14
Angry
JustKeepSwimming · 29/01/2009 09:19

What's up?

ComeWhineWithMe · 29/01/2009 09:21

My day of peace just went tits up will explain later .

TeenyTinyToria · 29/01/2009 09:59

Hi everyone! Hope you're ok CWWM.

Today I have to -

-wash dishes
-clean kitchen surfaces
-sweep kitchen floor
-take out recycling
-clean fridge
-clean appliances
-vacuum downstairs
-dry last load of wet washing
-deal with ironing once and for all
-go to hairdresser

naturalbornmum · 29/01/2009 11:24

Hello,

Todays list:

Find clothes and iron them DONE
Get dressed DONE
Have breakfast DONE
Clean up from breakfast DONE
Empty dishwasher and refill DONE
Wash up
Put at least 1 load of washing in
Put clothes away
Dust/hoover/tidy all around (friend coming) DONE sort of
Wipe bathroom over
Empty catlitter DONE
Put recycling and rubbish out DONE
Mop ktchen floor
Pick DC up from school
Go out for lunch
Ring plaster
Work out menu for week as have no room in freezer for last 2 meals wanted to make DONE
Make dinner
C;ean up from dinner
Put cover back on pram
Sort out ebay problem

Added:

I a breaking ths down as it is actually quite alot.

Hoover stairs and landing DONE
Hoover l/room DONE
Hoover rug in front room DONE
Polish l/room DONE
Polish bannister DONE
Polish skirting boards DONE
Tidy l/room and take masses of toys upstairs DONE
Hoover hall and skirting done
Text reply to b'day party invite
Think how much most of house needs repainting

JustKeepSwimming · 29/01/2009 11:49

Hope you're OK CWWM?

Today:

  • all up and dressed DONE
  • DH to work early DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • quick ds2 nap (maybe) not needed
  • playgroup DONE
  • lunch x 3
  • supermarket shop (maybe); write list
  • ds2 nap (maybe )
  • tea x 3
  • boys to bed
  • me to bed early (DH not coming home)

Ongoing:

  • take back clothes i didn't wear to wedding (weekend maybe)
  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,7!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • photos for boys albums (DS1 2-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)
  • contact Potterton re boiler
  • write thank-yous from DS2's birthday must get on with this!
  • write in DS2's book about his party/presents and this
  • fix porch door handle, think the postman broke it!
  • email sister thanking her re ds2's presents DONE
  • email friend re table he 'loaned' to us years ago about whether he wants it back as we want to get rid/ebay/freecycle it.
  • take some door handles back to B&Q
alicecrail · 29/01/2009 11:52

Everyone breakfast done
Dressed done
Make beds (not done as was first up this morning and dh still in bed!)
Feed & turnout horses done
Clear hayshed for hay delivery done
Hay delivery done
Wash sofa throw (dd smeared plum cake on -nice)
Lunch
Put dry washing away
Hang out washing
Clean bathroom (still need to do a decent clean
Exercise, muck out and put horses to bed
Farrier coming at 4pm
Cook dinner
Put dd toys away done
Shake out sofa throws and general tidy of sitting room
Sweep hall and kitchen done
Hoover sitting room done
DD bed and bath
Wash up
Sewing??

pushchair · 29/01/2009 12:22

Ok CWWM?

Up and shower/bath-yay Dressed-WhooHoo
Hair dried-yes
Make up!-Took a look at my face and felt fed up
DDs sorted-Yes
Recycling
Curtains altered
Mending
Lunch
Dinner
Beds

probably add more:

Made fairy cakes with DDs
Washing in

I can see the bottom of my laundry basket but keep finding dirty clothes lying around too. Fighting to reach the bottom and aim to wash the liner

KingCanuteIAm · 29/01/2009 12:52

Daily List

load washer Done
load dryer Done
fold and put away clean washing
load dishwasher Done
empty dishwasher Done
tidy round before bed
Feed children at least twice Doneonce
get club kits ready Done
do lunchboxes Done

How organised are you FAQ?

CWWM, hope all is ok?