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

[FAQtothefuture]

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

Today:
my birthday

• all up & dressed DONE
• lie-in bed for me hopefully with cup of tea DONE
• breakfast x 4 DONE
• DH to work (half day)
• playgroup
• lunch x 4 (birthday cake?)
• DS2 nap
• me haircut (if i can get an appt tomorrow morning)
• maybe go out with the boys & DH somewhere
• tea x 2
• boys to bed
• us out to dinner
• bed

Ongoing:

• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• 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; emailed, chased
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George

JKS - happy birthday Glad you got a lie in!!

get dressed done
breakfast & clear away done
sweep floor done
mop floor done
load dishwasher & turn on done
update DD's food diary done
write journal for last 2 days
lunch & clear away
unload dishwasher
take DS to pre school
tescos
post Ds's school acceptance form
pick up DS from pre school
tea & clear away
bath both Dcs
bedtime for Dcs

Happy Birthay JKS Hope you have a good day
Right! Am in a better mood today and completely over yesterdays wobble (mostly)

Get up done
Get dressed done (dd can stay in her pjs today)
Get breakfast done
Put washload on done
Feed, hay and water horses done
Eat crumpets and hot choc DONE
Unload washing machine and hang out clothes
Lunch
Muck out horses and put them to bed
Tidy hall
Tidy up kitchen, dishes etc
Sweep hall and kitchen
Cook dinner (sausage, mash and cabbage)
Bath dd, cut her nails and hair!!!
Wash up
Collapse on sofa

happy birthday JKS

Done list

• DS's up and dressed DONE
• Washing up DONE
• Load of washing on DONE
• Dry clothes in progress

Happy birthday JKS

FAQ - sounds like you are getting settled in nicely there!

alice - glad you're feeling better, sounds like a horrid trip yesterday!

I STILL have DH underfoot!!

Need to get my act together today - my parents are coming to stay tomorrow and although my Mum has undergone a personality transplant since I had DS and become totally uncritical of me, I still want the place to look respectable

Today
Up, showered and dressed - done
DS dressed - done twice due to puking
Unload dishwasher
Change sheets
Wash bedding
Sheets onto spare bed
Wash nappies
Dust upstairs
DS lunch
Dust downstairs
Quick hoover through whole house
Make cake
Bathroom sink
Tidy and dust shelf unit in bathroom
Make dinner

Ongoing
Sew poppers onto duvet cover
Clean and polish sideboard
Lose 1 stone before end of March (2 lbs down woohoo!!!)
Open DS child trust fund
Send invites for DS party
Research and book summer holiday

woohoo - between DS1, DS2 and myself we've just moved a (heavy) single wardrobe upstairs

Woohoo FAQ

Alibaba - you're lucky it's that way round with your mum!

thanks for all the birthday wishes - mostly a normal so far, guess with young ones it's not quite the same....

Today:

• all up & dressed DONE
• lie-in bed for me hopefully with cup of tea DONE
• breakfast x 4 DONE
• DH to work (half day) doing
• playgroup DONE
• lunch x 3 DONE
• DS2 nap doing
• me haircut (didn't sort out an appt)
• maybe go out with the boys & DH somewhere
• tea x 2 (cake? no sign from DH so think not )
• boys to bed
• us out to dinner
• bed

Ongoing:

• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• 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; emailed, chased
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George

JKS I'm really lucky. To be honest it's been a total revalation to both of us and we are loving our new calm relationship. We have always loved each other, had lots of hugs etc - just been a bit volatile!!

Today
Up, showered and dressed - done
DS dressed - done twice due to puking
Unload dishwasher - done
Change sheets - in progress
Wash bedding
Sheets onto spare bed
Wash nappies
Dust upstairs
DS lunch
Dust downstairs
Quick hoover through whole house
Make cake
Bathroom sink
Tidy and dust shelf unit in bathroom
Make dinner

Happy Birthday JKS. {grin]

I am having an easyish day today. DH has been away, I did'nt sleep well and woke up at 5.30 with a sore throat and feeling like I was getting a cold. GRRRR.
Tommorow's list:

Find and iron clothes (make sure DD1's uniform is dry) DONE
Get DC dressed DONE
Make breakfast DONE
School and nursery run DONE
Clean up from breakfast DONE
Hoover lounge esp rug as has plaster dust on it Started
Check ebay sales DONE
Make a shopping list for batch cook freezer
SM
Pick DC up from nursery DONE
Big cooking session
Pick Dc up from school
Shower
Make dinner
Clean up from dinner
Do as much washing and drying as possible STARTED
Empty and load DW
Try out sling and cover
Ring hairdresser

Added:

Take DD2 to get shoes DONE
Buy recycling bins DONE
Nap DONE might have to do again.blush

FAQ - well done on the wardrobe

get dressed done
breakfast & clear away done
sweep floor done
mop floor done
load dishwasher & turn on done
update DD's food diary done ish
write journal for last 2 days
unload dishwasher done
take DS to pre school done
tescos done
post DS's school acceptance form done
pick up DS from pre school done
tea & clear away about to do
bath both DCs
bedtime for DCs

Today
Up, showered and dressed - done
DS dressed - done twice due to puking
Unload dishwasher - done
Change sheets - done
Wash bedding - done
Sheets onto spare bed
Wash nappies
Dust upstairs
DS lunch - done
Dust downstairs
Quick hoover through whole house
Make cake - done
Bathroom sink - done
Tidy and dust shelf unit in bathroom
Make dinner

Have high hopes for jobs getting done this weekend....

Today:

• all up & dressed DONE
• lie-in bed for me hopefully with cup of tea DONE
• breakfast x 4 DONE
• DH to work (half day) DONE
• playgroup DONE
• lunch x 3 DONE
• DS2 nap DONE
• me haircut (didn't sort out an appt)
• go out with the boys & DH to play place DONE
• tea x 2 (cake - yes!)
• boys to bed
• us out to dinner
• bed

Ongoing:

• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• 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; they are going to ring me
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George

Happy birthday JKS,hope you have a good day

Happy birthday JKS .

Thanks all

Today:

• tea x 2 (cake - yes!) DONE
• tidy kitchen after tea DONE
• dw unloaded, reloaded & on DONE
• boys to bed
• us out to dinner
• bed

Ongoing:

• haircut
• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• 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; they are going to ring me
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George

Today:

• boys to bed DONE
• us out to dinner
• bed

Ongoing:

• haircut
• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
• get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,6!)
• 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; they are going to ring me
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George
• exchange a birthday toy in ELC

Sorry I missed your birthday JKS, hope it was a good one!

Ok, so, posting after a late night out, sorry for any typos!

tidy front room done
sweep downstairs done
topntail kitchen done
clean bathroom done
sweep stairs done
tidy hall done
sort hall "dump zones" done
Have lots of fun and not a little beer erm done done done [drunken ]

and Mum was impressed to!

ok made some progress today, have a bookcase and another chair "in place" downstairs now.

DS1 and 2 helped me shift a large single wardrobe upstairs, and between DH and I we got DS1's bed up and he's sleeping in it tonight.

SO..................

I'm going to do a list for tomorrow.

• DS's up and dressed/breakfasted etc
• Have a bath
• Dry hair and get dressed
• Wash dishes
• Load of washing
• Make space in living room (ie restack boxes lol)
• Set the Wii up
• Pop to Tesco Express for a few bits
• Dry clothes
• Ironing
• Take DS2's chest of drawers upstairs
• Empty more kitchen boxes
• Dinner
• Bath boys

Will probably add more as the day goes on

Morning all

FAQ - you are getting organised!

From yesterday:

• us out to dinner DONE
• quick visit to casino to play roulette DONE

(didn't win!)

• bed DONE too late!

Today:

• all up & dressed (2 up so far)
• breakfast x 4
• laundry
• DS2 nap
• ds1's toenails!
• me jobs while DH looks after DS1
• lunch x 4
• ds2 nap
• DH bike ride with ds1 (depending on weather!)
• tea x 2
• boys bath & bed
• dinner x 2
• early night

Ongoing:

• haircut
• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report'
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
• get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,6!)
• 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; they are going to ring me
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower
• library (drop off & collect)
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George
• exchange a birthday toy in ELC

Morning all, yesterday not great either despite quite a promising start. Today however the sun is shining - its bloody cold, but the sun IS shining!!!!

Everyone up done
Everyone dressed done
Everyone breakfast done
Make beds done
Hang out washing done
Feed and turnout horses
Put jacket potatoes in oven
Lunch
Muck out horses and put them to bed
Tidy hall
Tidy up kitchen, dishes etc
Sweep hall and kitchen
Cook dinner
Bath dd, and bed
Wash up
Collapse on sofa

sun shining here too.

Unfortuantely not started that great so far with DS1 giving me quite a lot of attitude......but we'll get there.

Just having a coffee and fag before I finish sorting them out and have a quick bath.

FAQ - like the name change btw

Today:

• all up & dressed DONE
• breakfast x 4 DONE
• laundry started
• DS2 nap refused
• ds1's toenails!
• me jobs while DH looks after DS1 (want to go into town but not sure how to manage with a grumpy ds2)
• lunch x 4
• ds2 nap
• DH bike ride with ds1 (depending on weather!)
• tea x 2
• boys bath & bed
• dinner x 2
• early night

Ongoing:

• haircut
• carry on listing on Ebay
• feedback for ds1's nursery 'report' DONE
• get disc out of disc drive!
• find pre-pg-&-bf bras
• get rid of lots of stuff to freecycle/charity shop/bin
• get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,6!)
• 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; they are going to ring me
• post last thank-you from DS2's birthday
• take some door handles back to B&Q (can't find them!)
• buy some red dye for a tablecloth i want to dye
• use drain unblocker for shower DONE
• library (drop off & collect)
• get some more bird seed
• take back some DS2 birthday clothes to George
• exchange a birthday toy in ELC

• DS's up and dressed/breakfasted etc DONE
• Have a bath DONE
• Dry hair and get dressed DONE
• Wash dishes
• Load of washing
• Make space in living room (ie restack boxes lol)
• Set the Wii up
• Pop to Tesco Express for a few bits
• Dry clothes
• Ironing
• Take DS2's chest of drawers upstairs
• Empty more kitchen boxes
• Dinner
• Bath boys

Ebay listing DONE for now

Hello Everyone,

To do:

Have breakfast DONE
Iron clothes and get dressed DONE
Strip beds DONE, DC helped
Take DD1 to dancing DONE
SM DONE
Buy arnica, lavender, heat pack, raspberry leaf tea mostly done
Sweep l/room DD did
Lunch DONE
As much washing as possible Started
As much drying as possible
Put all washing away
Sort out ironing to be done
Make beds
Pack hospital bag - see what still need
Ask DH to start decorating baby's room doing
Carlitter DH done
Hamster - clean
Check if have teapot