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Lists for the Slatternly - May edition

1002 replies

TrillianAstra · 05/05/2009 09:33

Okay, I am clearly worrying way too much about this but there are only a few spaces left in the old thread!

(What do I think will happen if we finish without a new list? We'll just make a new one. Relax woman!)

Thanks to alicecrail for the title.

Please finish the old thread before starting on this one - there could be a prize if you are number 1000.

OP posts:
HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 16/05/2009 16:35

Jobs
Filing ongoing done
Tidy kitchen done
Empty dishy done
Dishy on
Make tea
Tidy dining room doneabit
Tidy bedrooms
Tidy bathroom
Tidy lounge
Washing on done
Take DS to shops done
Food shop done
Do some exercise x 3 times a weekdone walk on beach
Go see head of DS's new school
Take parcels to PO done1 - got ready
Take gift round to new baby / proud parents
Cooking with DS

More jobs
Buy new bathmat and basket for bathroom toys got basket
Get some decent maternity clothes for work
Buy toiletries
Still haven't had a facial - my skin is really bad, must be hormones
Buy new mugs

wastingmyeducation · 16/05/2009 16:45
  • breakfast done
  • sort filing started
  • bathmat etc. in to wash done
  • clean bathroom (again!) done
  • DS dressed done
  • MNing doingagain
  • DS nap done
  • lunch, clear up done
  • Me dressed done
  • walk ranoutoftime
  • DS snack aboutto
  • continue filing aboutto
  • 16.00-18.00 Tesco delivery waiting
  • dinner
  • DS bath and bed
  • clear kitchen
  • mop floor
  • relax
PlumBumMum · 16/05/2009 17:00

Looks like lots of dones but not really, I am avoiding the overflowing baskets of cleaning washing

Everyone up,washed & dressed done
breakfast done
unload dishwasher done using it as a drainer now
wash breakfast dishes done
wipe round kitchen done
lunch done
wash lunch dishes done
load washing machine done
take clothes off clothes horse done
unload & dry washing done
Iron (really need to do)
check uniforms
hoover
bring dd1 to dance show practice done
buy communion card for dh cousins ds done
Make a start on dds thank you cards
collect dd from dancing done
make yummy dinner indian
Buy hoover bags

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 16/05/2009 17:37

Afternoon!

JKS - happy birthday to DS1

CWWM - bum I was so hoping to see you'd had your baby!

Plum - thank you, you've reminded me I need to do thank yous for DS' presents.

We're having a nice lazy day here today, bit of a lie in, DH brought me a bacon sarnie in bed. Been watching the cricket and now the rugby is on, and I'm about to have a glass of wine.

Today
All up and dressed - done
Breakfast x 3 - done
Washing - third load in
Watch cricket - done
Tidy round upstairs - done
DS lunch - done
Me and DH lunch - done
Dishwasher on - done
Hoover downstairs - done
Wine?
DS dinner
Make cauliflower cheese for dinner
DS bath and bed
Eat dinner
Clear up
Tidy round before bed
Sleep

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 16/05/2009 17:38

Something else to add to list!

Watch DS crawling forward for the first time - done

Cocodrillo · 16/05/2009 17:41

Is this the thread for people who can't be arsed to Fly properly then? A year or two ago I was a regular Flyer but it all got a bit much.

Cocodrillo · 16/05/2009 17:43

And well done to the crawling DS!

The only drawback of course is that he'll be all over everywhere now

PlumBumMum · 16/05/2009 17:54

Yeap cocodrillo we list everything we would like to do/should do, includung getting up dressed etc, so that if you can still feel like you have done something that day

TrillianAstra · 16/05/2009 17:55

We don't even slightly Fly Coco - if you get caught cleaning your skirting board you're kicked out. And sink-shining? Nah. Sink-clearing-of-pots-left-there-to-"soak"-and-then-forgotten? Yes

OP posts:
TrillianAstra · 16/05/2009 17:59

Done (not quite in this order):
get up
be hungover
get dressed
lunch
MN
worry about where StercusAccidit is
go to shop to get paper
drink coffee
water chilli plants
attempt to remove aphids from chilli plants
text people about having chilli plants
empty bin
take out stuff for compost bin
wash towels
hang towels to dry
plan to go to cinema
abort plans for cinema as DP is asleep on sofa
start making naan bread (rising)
see baby bird hit its head on our window

To do:
hope naan bread works
make veg curry
make fat curry
eat the above
watch TV (is anything on?)

OP posts:
HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 16/05/2009 18:41

JKS - sounds like you had a lovely birthday for DS. I noticed that you were taking rescue remedy yesterday, was that for the stress of party preparation?

TA - like the sounds of your day so far. Nice and laid back. And you AliBaba!

Jobs
Filing ongoing done
Tidy kitchen done probably needs doing again tho
Empty dishy done
Dishy on
Make tea done
Tidy dining room doneabit
Tidy bedrooms
Tidy bathroom done
Tidy lounge
Washing on done
Washing hung out
Take DS to shops done
Food shop done
Shopping away done
Do some exercise x 3 times a week done walk on beach
Go see head of DS's new school
Take parcels to PO done1 - got ready
Take gift round to new baby / proud parents
Cooking with DS done - made buns with raisins in and lemon icing on top, going down well. DH and I have eaten 2 each already!
Burn arm on oven done
Bath for DS
Bed for DS
Stop DS watching Ice Age 2 and hide it
Stop DS having a bath with his digger

More jobs
Buy new bathmat and basket for bathroom toys got basket
Get some decent maternity clothes for work
Buy toiletries
Still haven't had a facial - my skin is really bad, must be hormones
Buy new mugs

PlumBumMum · 16/05/2009 19:09

Oh God I still haven't went near clean washing but have done all dishes as soon as finished eating so am very proud of myself as normally I would put those off

Everyone up,washed & dressed done
breakfast done
unload dishwasher done using it as a drainer now
wash breakfast dishes done
wipe round kitchen done
lunch done
wash lunch dishes done
load washing machine done
take clothes off clothes horse done
unload & dry washing done
Iron (really need to do)
check uniforms
hoover
bring dd1 to dance show practice done
buy communion card for dh cousins ds done
Make a start on dds thank you cards
collect dd from dancing done
make yummy dinner indian done
wash dinner dishes donepots-n-all
Buy hoover bags

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 16/05/2009 19:18

Well done PBM. Doing well. Have a nice Indian.

JustKeepSwimming · 16/05/2009 20:41

HMHB - yes, not cos the party was stressful in itself, i just had lots to do in limited time and knew i would get wound up by silly things.

it works for me. Have got Dh onto it now for medical appointments

Ali - yey for DS!!!

LIST:

  • enjoy ds1's birthday DONE
  • enjoy having PIL here to occupy DS1 DONE
  • some gardening no
  • robot cake at teatime DONE appreciated!
  • DH & I to sort out some paperwork DH DONE
  • get things ready for tues trip to GOSH PaperworkTogether&FilledOut
  • all usual stuff, getting dressed, meals, etc. DONE
  • more birthday cards made DONE
  • tidy toys DONE
  • more work Doing
MuppetsMuggle · 17/05/2009 09:13

Morning everyone,

I haven't read through yet but hope everyone is okay?

CWWM has baby girl made an appearance yet?

Well I painted my entire flat yesterday, with a little help LOL! I over did it tho, I hurt like hell last night.

My lovely DP yesterday brought carpets for every room that I needed them, a cooker & washing machine. I couldn't afford them on my own, so I only had to ask once and he said fine my cooker and washing machine are being delivered today, and carpets are being laid by my dad and DP today. Its all coming together YAY!

wastingmyeducation · 17/05/2009 10:09

Good morning everyone!

Muppets, that's fab! You rest up as much you can today though.

I am in serious need of a list!

  • Breakfast done clear up
  • get DH to change lightbulbs in kitchen
  • Washing - nappies
  • fold dry washing
  • dry pots
  • wash pots
  • clean sides down
  • take down birthday banners
  • take out rubbish, recycling and composting
  • take boxes out to garage
  • pack change bag
  • sweep and mop floor
  • put battery in DS clock
  • DS dressed
  • me dressed
  • go out for lunch

Not sure what we're doing afterwards. But that is more than enough for now!

JustKeepSwimming · 17/05/2009 10:29

Muppets - that's brilliant! hope you can recover today.

DS2 had another big seizure this morning well, not long till tuesday i guess.

Not much of a list for today really:

  • all up DONE
  • all dressed Me&DS2StillInPjs!
  • breakfast DONE
  • DS2 nap Doing
  • PIL home GONE
  • DH out for a meeting Gone
  • lunch
  • DH taking ds1 out for afternoon hopefully
  • nap for me possibly
  • ds2 nap
  • roast maybe for tea?
  • boys bath and bed
  • finish DaVinciCode film & bed
  • try and get anything at all done on top of that!
TrillianAstra · 17/05/2009 10:49

Well done Muppets, that's fantastic!

Sorry about DS2 JKS.

OP posts:
alicecrail · 17/05/2009 12:00

Good morning all

muppets i'm so glad your flat is nearly sorted, you must be so excited! Today you need to supervise and drink tea - a very important job

jks sorry to hear about ds2 what happens on tuesday?

I am not doing a list today, but wanted to pop in and say hi to everyone
Dh has taken DD off to work with him for a couple of hours, so i am on my own. I have finally managed to make my bag that i have been thinking about for weeks, just have to get some handles and a nice strip of velvet ribbon to finish it. Very proud of myself

Have a good day all

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 17/05/2009 12:22

JKS - Oh no! Sounds very scary.

Muppets - your flat sounds like its going to look fab!

Chucked it down this morning but now lovely out and DH and DS have just gone swimming so should be able to do a load of jobs (unless decide to have a brew and a chocci biccy

Jobs
Tidy kitchen
Empty dishy
Dishy on
Tidy dining room
Gardening
Tidy lounge
Washing on done - DS switched off the spin cycle so not ready yet.....grr
Washing hung out
More washing on
Make soup for lunch
Make dinner
Clear up kitchen after dinner
Bath for DS
Bed for DS

More jobs
Buy new bathmat and basket for bathroom toys got basket
Get some decent maternity clothes for work
Buy toiletries done
Do facial
Buy new mugs
Do some exercise x 3 times a week
Go see head of DS's new school
Take parcels to PO done1 - got ready
Take gift round to new baby / proud parents

wastingmyeducation · 17/05/2009 15:03

Oh dear JKS , hope they can help on Tuesday.

Well done alice!

Pass the biscuits HMHB!

Well I over-estimated how much I could get done this morning, and I'm soggy from walking back from lunch in the rain, but after a cuppa I shall get galvanised.

  • Breakfast done clear up done
  • get DH to change lightbulbs in kitchen no
  • Washing - nappies washed
  • fold dry washing wet
  • dry pots done
  • wash pots donemost
  • clean sides down
  • take down birthday banners can'treach
  • take out rubbish, recycling and composting done
  • take boxes out to garage rainingnow
  • pack change bag done
  • sweep and mop floor
  • put battery in DS clock donebutnotworking
  • DS dressed done
  • me dressed done
  • go out for lunch done
  • drink tea and MN doing
  • DS nap doing
  • finish pots and wipe sides down
  • sweep
  • mop
  • DS snack
  • change DS
  • look at clock and see why it's not working
  • sort washing into piles
  • tidy living room
  • tea
  • DS bath and bed
  • clear kitchen
  • put milk bottles out
  • relax
JustKeepSwimming · 17/05/2009 15:19

HMHB - snap! Dh taken ds1 swimming so i should be doing stuff.
instead i am lying down with laptop and papers.

Tues is our appt at Great Ormond Street with the specialists there.
will hopefully be helpful.

Not much of a list for today really:

  • all up DONE
  • all dressed JustDS2InPjs not bothering to dress him now!
  • breakfast DONE
  • DS2 nap DONE
  • PIL home DONE
  • DH out for a meeting DONE
  • lunch DONE
  • DH taking ds1 out swimming gone
  • nap for me possibly
  • ds2 nap Doing
  • roast maybe for tea? NoChicken&Sauce
  • boys bath and bed
  • finish DaVinciCode film & bed
  • try and get anything at all done on top of that!
HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 17/05/2009 16:21

Argh, raining again. Managed to save washing though.
DS exhausted after swimming so didn't eat his lunch bless.

Managed to sneak in a cuppa and afew choc digestives while they were out.

Jobs
Tidy kitchen done
Empty dishy done
Dishy on
Tidy dining room done
Gardening - raining
Tidy lounge done
Washing on done
Washing hung out done and brought in.
More washing on done
Make soup for lunch *done
Make dinner
Clear up kitchen after dinner
Bath for DS
Bed for DS

More jobs
Buy new bathmat and basket for bathroom toys got basket
Get some decent maternity clothes for work
Buy toiletries done
Do facial
Buy new mugs
Do some exercise x 3 times a week
Go see head of DS's new school
Take parcels to PO done1 - got ready
Take gift round to new baby / proud parents

JustKeepSwimming · 17/05/2009 17:21

DS1 'zhausted' he says from swimming!
think DH is too

Today:

  • all up DONE
  • all dressed JustDS2InPjs not bothering to dress him now!
  • breakfast DONE
  • DS2 nap DONE
  • PIL home DONE
  • DH out for a meeting DONE
  • lunch DONE
  • DH taking ds1 out swimming DONE
  • nap for me DONE
  • ds2 nap Doing
  • tea Cooking
  • boys bath and bed
  • finish DaVinciCode film & bed
  • try and get anything at all done on top of that:
  • papers & crosswords DONE
  • online shopping Here&MostlyPutAway
  • replace several lightbulbs (why do they all go at once???)
  • sort birthday card & voucher for friend's DD tomorrow
JustKeepSwimming · 17/05/2009 17:27

Oh, must add:

  • measure DS1's height for wall & weight for chart for his birthday
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