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

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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

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pushchair · 21/01/2009 17:58

Well glad thats happening at last. What a crap sounding form.

JustKeepSwimming · 21/01/2009 18:05

Faq - nightmare for her trying to fill out such a form. Hope whatever info she provides is enough.
If it's not, have you got someone else who would tick the boxes?

Dh seemed to improve once other mums turned up
and he had taken a pain killer.
Will prob crash out once the boys are in bed, but i don't care about that!

Phew, parties are hard work! And we only had 4 toddlers + 3 babies.
Not sure i have the stamina for the big older parties.....

today:

  • make DS2 a card, even if it's a bit late! he won't know! err
  • friends coming from 3 DONE
  • tea DONE
  • tidy up mess! started
  • dh can do bath no bath!
  • boys to bed
  • maybe some bubbly to treat myself to getting through an interesting year lol already started
  • bed

ongoing:

  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras in loft - not there?
  • think about accessories for new dress for wedding this weekend still thinking!
  • book restaurant for sunday lunch in london this sunday with friends - choose restaurant first!
  • See if ELC will replace a toy that won't work even after i've changed all the batteries (Wed or weekend)
  • remove stuff from our room to reclaim it and find new homes for it (or get rid....) more done
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff we've cleared out to freecycle/charity shop/rubbish tip
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,9!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • order photos for both boys albums (DS1 2yrs-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)
TeenyTinyToria · 21/01/2009 18:06

Glad you're getting the form sorted out, FAQ, these things are a nightmare to fill in usually.

I've done nothing off my list as I've been at work all day, so off to get started and I'll post again later.

FAQtothefuture · 21/01/2009 18:14

I think if it's enough for them to go on they'll probably ring her and then she can explain to them what information she can give them and which information she simply doesn't have LOL.

I'm sure it'll be fine, her "estimate" of what her stipend is is above the amount that I've seen on other gurantor "requirements" for other no deposit schemes.

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naturalbornmum · 21/01/2009 18:20

Shower DONE
Iron clothes and get dressed *DONE - sort of - shook clthes )
Breakfast DONE
Clean up from breakfast DONE
Remind DH to book car for service HE HAS DONE
Empty dishwasher and fill DONE
Dry washing DONE
Put clothes away DC started
At least 1 load of washing DONE
Shopping list DONE in my head
SM DONE
Lunch DONE
Clean up after lunch DONE
Sort out 0-3 months clothes
Return v overdue library books
Order repeat prescription
Clean hamster
Clean shower cubicle STARTED
Remind DH to do HW with DD
Make dinner DONE Yummy
Clean up after dinner
Text friend to arrange meet up DONE
Reply to DD friend's mum about playdate DONE

Added:

DH l/room lightbulbs DONE
Had a nap DONE

FAQtothefuture · 21/01/2009 19:17

I HAVE THE FORM

I HAVE THE FORM

I HAVE THE FORM

  • she's just dropped it in to me
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ComeWhineWithMe · 21/01/2009 19:18

Oh what a truly crap day this has turned out to be .

Get DC up and ready for school/day. done
School run done
Dress me and DD4 done
Make dd4 a packed lunch for nursery done
Repairman for radiator coming done
General Tidy rounddone
Take DD to nursery.done
Strip DD's bed done
Washing and drying done
Clean bathroom done
Tidy round bedrooms. sortofdone
Sort out packages for mners and email them and apoligise for been such a lazy slattern .
Find christening disc with photos on and upload. done
Sort out ipod.
Something for tea.done
Uniforms .done Hoover.done
Pair up socks .
Dog walk done
Sandwiches.
Make DS have bath
Look on ebay for any wild Thornberry DVD's .done
Clean kitchen after tea.dpdone
Downstairs loo dpdone
Put batteries in baby annabell
Sort out some music for dp started
Ask sister of I can borrow carpet shampoer.

ComeWhineWithMe · 21/01/2009 19:19

YAY FAQ

pushchair · 21/01/2009 19:19
Grin
FAQtothefuture · 21/01/2009 19:20

yes hopefully if he faxes it tomorrow the the checks should be done by Tuesday/Wednesday time (presuming they come back ok which I'm think they should do) so still time to sign tenancy agreement to move next weekend!!

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simpson · 21/01/2009 19:34

FAQ

get dressed done
breakfast then clear away done
put dishwasher on then empty done
sweep floor done
mop floor done
charge up Ds's night light done
empty kitchen bin done
feed goldfish done
hoover whole house DH done
clean DD's high chair done
lunch & clear away done
take DS to pre school done
cook shepherds pie for DD done
put laundry away done
do load of washing (now doing tomorrow)
pick up DS from school DH done
tea & clear away done
bath both DCs DH done
bedtime for DCs done

Things to do tomorrow other than the usual get dressed, eat, pre school etc.

Priority is to speak to DD's pediatrician. Am waiting for them to phone, if I haven't heard by 2pm ish I will stalk ring them!!

JustKeepSwimming · 21/01/2009 19:41

YEY FAQ

today:

  • make DS2 a card um...
  • tidy up mess! more done
  • boys to bed DONE
  • bubbly DOING
  • bed

ongoing:

  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras in loft - not there?
  • think about accessories for new dress for wedding this weekend still thinking!
  • book restaurant for sunday lunch in london this sunday with friends - choose restaurant first!
  • See if ELC will replace a toy that won't work even after i've changed all the batteries (Wed or weekend)
  • remove stuff from our room to reclaim it and find new homes for it (or get rid....) more done
  • ebay lots of stuff, currently in a big box
  • get rid of lots of stuff we've cleared out to freecycle/charity shop/rubbish tip
  • get to 8stone 7lbs (new low of 9,9!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • order photos for both boys albums (DS1 2yrs-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)

tomorrow:

  • usual up, dressed, breakfast, lunch & tea
  • try and get to weigh-in clinic to get a 'birthday' weight for H
  • playgroup if time
  • DS2 naps x 2 (if time with everything else)
  • lazy afternoon methinks!
  • boys bath & bed
  • DH to work early and maybe home early...
  • orchestra committee meeting
  • bed

(possibility of dinner with some other mums if they've organised it, so may have to cry off meeting )

naturalbornmum · 21/01/2009 21:02

Well done FAQ.

Shower DONE
Iron clothes and get dressed *DONE - sort of - shook clthes )
Breakfast DONE
Clean up from breakfast DONE
Remind DH to book car for service HE HAS DONE
Empty dishwasher and fill DONE
Dry washing DONE
Put clothes away DC started
At least 1 load of washing DONE
Shopping list DONE in my head
SM DONE
Lunch DONE
Clean up after lunch DONE
Sort out 0-3 months clothes
Return v overdue library books
Order repeat prescription
Clean hamster
Clean shower cubicle STARTED
Remind DH to do HW with DD
Make dinner DONE Yummy
Clean up after dinner DONE
Text friend to arrange meet up DONE
Reply to DD friend's mum about playdate DONE

Added:

DH l/room lightbulbs DONE
Had a nap DONE
Arrange for friends to take/collect Dc from school and nursery DONE
Paperwork DONE

KingCanuteIAm · 21/01/2009 21:34

Yay FAQ To the Future!!!!

Ok, my list - I am really going to do it this time - honest

Tidy Hall
Sweep Through Downstairs
Mop Through Downstairs
Tidy Landing
Tidy Bedrooms
Hoover through upstairs
Hoover stairs
Clean and mop bathroom
Put clean washing away
Wash bedding

Clearly this is a list for the next few days not just tonight

TeenyTinyToria · 21/01/2009 22:36

Great news FAQ! Hope all goes well now.

JustKeepSwimming · 22/01/2009 08:29

Morning everyone

Knackered after the party yesterday so went to bed early, woke thirsty in the night a few times - guess i'm not used to bubbly

today:

  • usual up DONE, dressed 2, breakfast DONE, lunch & tea
  • try and get to weigh-in clinic to get a 'birthday' weight for H have red books
  • playgroup if time
  • DS2 naps x 2 (if time with everything else)
  • lazy afternoon methinks!
  • boys bath & bed
  • DH to work early and maybe home early...
  • orchestra committee meeting
  • bed

ongoing:

  • still not got disc out of disc drive!
  • find pre-pg-&-bf bras in loft - not there?
  • think about accessories for new dress for wedding this weekend still thinking!
  • book restaurant for sunday lunch-choose one first!
  • See if ELC will replace a toy
  • remove stuff from our room DONE
  • 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 9,9!)
  • look up family tree stuff on new 1911 census site
  • photos for boys albums (DS1 2-2.5yrs & DS2 6mo-1yr)

later:
(possibility of dinner with some other mums if they've organised it, so may have to cry off meeting )

Alibear1 · 22/01/2009 08:37

My earliest list yet I think - this has to be a good sign!!??

Today
Get to baby massage on time
Do Wii fit
Tidy spare room
Clean kitchen
Make DS lunch
Make dinner
Wash kitchen floor
Put away clean laundry
Do one load of washing
Take watch to get new battery
Buy B'day card for BIL

Ongoing
Sew poppers onto duvet cover
Clean and polish sideboard
Lose 1 stone before end of March
Pack up DS too small clothes

phee96 · 22/01/2009 08:38

Hope everything goes well FAQ

I'm really behind as DH has been home for the past couple of days and I always seem to get less done when he's here even though he takes care of DD so technically I have more time

Didn't do anything yesterday as it was my birthday but I think that's a good excuse!

Anyway, here's my list for today and tomorrow. We've got family coming up on Saturday that we don't see too ofter so I want to at least pretend we've got it all together

Put clean sheets on bed and make it
Wash DD's bedding and grobag
Dry DD's bedding and grobag
Finish sorting out DD's clothes
Do a load of laundry
Put away clean laundry
Tidy living room
Dust living room
Clean settee
Sort out wicker baskets in living room
Tidy kitchen
Clean kitchen
Sterilise DD's bottles
Empty dishwasher
Re-load dishwasher
Put flowers in a vase
Clean bathroom
Tidy bedroom
Dust bedroom
Hoover bedroom

There will probably be more to add to this later

naturalbornmum · 22/01/2009 08:54

Phee

Happy Birthday (for yesterday)

I always get less doen when DH is here to I have'nt figured it out yet, prehaps they generate more mess?

alicecrail · 22/01/2009 09:05

Good morning all!
Horrid day here - perfect for housework

Can anyone tell me if there is a way of copying post instead of writing irt all out everyday? Please? I'm really slow!

Everyone up done
Everyone breakfast done
Dressed done
Our bed made done
DD bed stripped (teething, lots of dribble) done
Washing load on done
Feed & muck out horses
Put potatoes in oven for lunch
Empty airer and put clothes away
Hang out washing
Exercise and put horses to bed
Cook dinner
DD bed and bath
Open bottle of wine?

simpson · 22/01/2009 09:17

Better get my list down for the day...

get dressed done
breakfast & clear away done
sweep floor
mop floor
charge up I Pod
Speak to pead
put away laundry
clean bathroom
lunch & clear away
take DS to pre school
into town for wrapping paper, dinner, jars for DD
pick up DS from school
tea & clear away
bath DS only
bathtime for Dcs
dishwasher on then empty

FAQtothefuture · 22/01/2009 09:24

horrid day here too.

Got a shit load of stuff to do today so better make a list and get on I suppose

  • DS1/2 up and out to school Done
  • Dishwasher emptied DONE
  • Ring Robert to come and pick the form up DONE
  • Get DS3 changed and dressed
  • Shower
  • Dry hair and get dressed
  • Load of washing
  • Dry washing (including the rest of yesterdays stuff started
  • Dinner
  • Tidy lounge/diner
  • Hoover (once H has brought mine back)
  • Sort kitchen worktops
  • Load dishwasher
  • Ironing
  • If it stops raining go and get some more boxes
  • Pack at least 2 boxes
  • Bath boys
  • Email MaryBS about move details
  • Ring "piano man" to see how much/when he can move the piano

Will probably add to it later but I've got something to work with LOL

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ComeWhineWithMe · 22/01/2009 10:26

Morning I have really fell behind on everything this week so I need to get some order going ,plus I have dd off school poorly and all I want to do is sit under the quilt with her and watch crap on Tv but I will just get more stressed if it builds up anymore .

Hope everyone is ok . Happy birthday for yesterday Phee.

Check online balance.
Pay ebay seller.
Send grovelling emails to mners and promise to post stuff tomorrow .
Tidy living room.
Tidy Kitchen.
Downstairs loo.
Move all rubbish off stairs.
Tidy round bedrooms and make beds.
Clean bathroom.
Uniforms.
My Clothes for tomorrow .
Sandwiches.
Sort out tea.
Bath girls.
Homework and reading .
Put new songs on shuffle .
Put all clean washing away.
batteries in baby annabell.
Scrub the bloody chocolate stain off my cream carpet .
As much washing as possible .

ComeWhineWithMe · 22/01/2009 10:30

Bloody stuff to add already .

Check online balance.
Pay ebay seller.
Send grovelling emails to mners and promise to post stuff tomorrow .
Tidy living room.
Tidy Kitchen.
Downstairs loo.
Move all rubbish off stairs.
Tidy round bedrooms and make beds.
Clean bathroom.
Uniforms.
My Clothes for tomorrow .
Sandwiches.
Sort out tea.
Bath girls.
Homework and reading .
Put new songs on shuffle .
Put all clean washing away.
batteries in baby annabell.
Scrub the bloody chocolate stain off my cream carpet .
As much washing as possible .
Do menu plan.
order online shop.

FAQtothefuture · 22/01/2009 10:38

I need to shower, but daren't get in until he's been to pick the form up.......

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