Slatterns getting Sorted for Summer!

[PlumBumMum]

Here it is a new thread for June, and to motivate us for the Summer

Good morning everyone
Iwent to my MIL last night and think I managed to drink a bottle of wine, it was lovely and no sore head this morn!(even better)

Guess what a package arrived this morning with my name on the front
I WON............ a philidelphia cheese cookery book!

Anyway on with my list

Its Saturday so everyone up, but will get washed and dressed in time!

KITCHEN
wash, dry & put away all dishes
declutter worktop
declutter medicine cupboard
brush & mop floor
clean kitchen table
clean out fridge
empty bins

Morning!

I forgot to put the milk bottles out before bed. There's loads.

That's a v. cool prize PBM!

Trillian, that's how chilli is supposed to be cooked isn't it. I've never tried it, but think I'll find some recipes, DH loooooves chilli and all things tex-mex.

Not sure what to do today, but the kitchen is slipping so I need to get that up to scratch.
It's raining, but I do need to go out later to buy a card.

• bring in milk done
• breakfast done
• clean sink done
• wash some pots done
• fold dry washing done
• watch episode of In betweeners with DH before he headed off done
• wash nappies
• finish washing up
• wipe surfaces
• sweep and mop floor
• Me dressed
• DS dressed
• DS snack
• DS nap
• lunch
• hang up washing
• walk
• play
• tidy living room
• dinner
• DS bath and bed
• clear kitchen!

Wasting Dh and i love the Inbetweeners.

Plum how exciting! What are you going to cook for us next then?

Have done nothing since my last post except mn I need to go out and get bread before lunch and run the hoover round, but am feeling a bit meh today. Can anyone inspire me?

(might just have a little look at Housetohome website, that sometimes works )

Morning all.

Raining here loads so going to catch up with a few jobs. DS going round to friends house later to watch a DVD so hopefully won't trash the house too much.

Sort dining room doneish
Tidy lounge
Clean kitchen
Dishy emptied done
Dishy on done
Get dressed
Tidy bedroom
Put a load of washing on
Make some lunch
DS to friends
Make tea
Finish up in Kitchen
Jar up honey
Try on maternity clothes - done
Package up clothes that are horrid/don't fit and send back.

Plus
Check bank account
Post birthday cards!
Update phone
Buy massive bag of compost and sort patio pots
Do some exercise x 3 times - done x1
Go see head of DS's new school
Buy new bathmat
Home facial
Buy 2 more presents for friends with bdays

Not feeling up to much here either but trying to get on with stuff.
(time flies when ds1 is away.....)

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing
• put away baby toys in the loft
• tidy kitchen Started
• filing Started
• bag of stuff to charity shop
• check ds1 & Dh doing ok
• up late with just ds2 DONE (7.10 )
• breakfast DONE
• brother go home DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• get dressed DONE
• some gardening whilst not raining DONE
• some laundry on DONE
• lunch
• out for fresh air
• ds2 nap
• me lie down maybe?
• ds2 tea
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• dinner, tv & bed

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• go through all websites i've bought stuff off recently and change passwords
• research epilepsy PlentyMoreToDo
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.
• find out dates for neighbours holiday as i've agreed to feed their cats
• download Skype onto new laptop DONE

Not feeling up to much here either but trying to get on with stuff.
(time flies when ds1 is away.....)

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing
• put away baby toys in the loft
• tidy kitchen Started
• filing Started
• bag of stuff to charity shop
• check ds1 & Dh doing ok
• up late with just ds2 DONE (7.10 )
• breakfast DONE
• brother go home DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• get dressed DONE
• some gardening whilst not raining DONE
• some laundry on DONE
• lunch
• out for fresh air
• ds2 nap
• me lie down maybe?
• ds2 tea
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• dinner, tv & bed

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• go through all websites i've bought stuff off recently and change passwords
• research epilepsy PlentyMoreToDo
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.
• find out dates for neighbours holiday as i've agreed to feed their cats
• download Skype onto new laptop DONE

Right I haven't done anything this morning yet either but I am determined to get kitchen done
Some of the recipes do look lovel, and quick pasta ones the dcs will love

Think chilli made with steak pieces sounds yum Trillian!

It probably is how you're supposed to cook it, but I always make it with mince (when I am allowed, as DP is anti-pulses so won't eat kidney beans)

Not feeling up to runnign so revised schedule for today:

get up DONE
shower + dress DONE
lunch DOING
buy DVD remote control
find cake tins
decide what to make for dinner DONE
supermarket
make cakes
make dinner
have friends round
drink wine

Ah, so nice to be messing about at home after being at work all week and having visitors last weekend. Although keep coming across jobs/ massive piles of washing and paperwork etc.

In fact seem to be adding more to list than taking off!

Sort dining room doneish
Tidy lounge - give up until DS gone to bed
Clean kitchen
Dishy emptied done
Dishy on done
Get dressed done
Tidy bedroom done
Put a load of washing on
Make some lunch
DS to friends
Make tea
Finish up in Kitchen
Jar up honey
Try on maternity clothes - done
Package up clothes that are horrid/don't fit and send back.
Food shop online

Plus
Check bank account
Post birthday cards!
Update phone
Buy massive bag of compost and sort patio pots
Do some exercise x 3 times - done x1
Go see head of DS's new school
Buy new bathmat
Home facial
Buy 2 more presents for friends with bdays

Lol HMHB, isn't that always the way?!

TA - i'm not a kidney bean fan either, so with your DP on this one

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing
• put away baby toys in the loft
• tidy kitchen Started
• filing Started
• bag of stuff to charity shop
• check ds1 & Dh doing ok DONE
• up late with just ds2 DONE (7.10)
• breakfast DONE
• brother go home DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• get dressed DONE
• some gardening whilst not raining DONE
• some laundry onMoreOn
• lunch DONE
• out for fresh air & an ice-cream DONE
• ds2 nap
• me lie down maybe? - too much to do!!!
• read paper & start on crossword Started
• ds2 tea
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• dinner, tv & bed

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• go through all websites i've bought stuff off recently and change passwords
• research epilepsy PlentyMoreToDo
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.
• find out dates for neighbours holiday as i've agreed to feed their cats DONE
• make birthday cards for next week

I think DH would like it if we had chilli every day.

• bring in milk done
• breakfast done
• clean sink done
• wash some pots done
• fold dry washing done
• watch episode of In betweeners with DH before he headed off done
• wash nappies washing
• finish washing up most
• wipe surfaces
• sweep and mop floor
• wipe round bathroom done
• Me dressed done
• DS dressed done
• DS snack
• DS nap
• lunch
• hang up washing
• walk
• play
• tidy living room
• dinner
• DS bath and bed
• clear kitchen!

I love anything spicy and savoury

Its Saturday so everyone up, but will get washed and dressed in time!

KITCHEN
wash, dry & put away all dishes done
declutter worktop
declutter medicine cupboard done
brush & mop floor
clean kitchen table
clean out fridge
empty bins
lunch
more dishes

I didn't think I had anything to do today but I really want to come on here more, it felt great the other day having completed a whole list!

Up & dressed & breakfast (Me & DS) Done
Order shopping
Have lunch Unsuccessful (So I am eating cake & DS is chasing the cat)
1/2-full load of washing
Clear dinner things from last night (Really need this to be done the night before)
Go out for a walk? It's raining, but DS is getting cabin fever.
Wrap DB's birthday presents

Its Saturday so everyone up, but will get washed and dressed in time!

KITCHEN
wash, dry & put away all dishes done
declutter worktop
declutter medicine cupboard done
brush & mop floor
clean kitchen table
clean out fridge
empty bins
lunch done
more dishes done

Sort dining room doneish
Tidy lounge - give up until DS gone to bed
Clean kitchen
Dishy emptied
Dishy on again
Get dressed done
Tidy bedroom done
Put a load of washing on
Make some lunch done
DS nap doing
DS to friends
Make tea
Finish up in Kitchen
Jar up honey done
Try on maternity clothes - done
Package up clothes that are horrid/don't fit and send back. doing
Food shop online done

Plus
Check bank account
Post birthday cards!
Update phone
Buy massive bag of compost and sort patio pots
Do some exercise x 3 times - done x1
Go see head of DS's new school
Buy new bathmat
Home facial
Buy 2 more presents for friends with bdays

get up DONE
shower + dress DONE
lunch DONE
buy DVD remote control DONE
find cake tins NOPE
decide what to make for dinner DONE
supermarket DONE
find out if remote control works
make cakes
make dinner
have friends round
drink wine

HHB - did you get any good clothes? determined to have nice mat clothes next time!

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing
• put away baby toys in the loft
• tidy kitchen Started
• filing Started
• bag of stuff to charity shop
• check ds1 & Dh doing ok DONE
• up late with just ds2 DONE (7.10)
• breakfast DONE
• brother go home DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• get dressed DONE
• some gardening whilst not raining DONE
• some laundry LastLoadOn
• lunch DONE
• out for fresh air & an ice-cream DONE
• ds2 nap Doing
• me lie down HadHalfHour
• read paper & start on crossword DONE
• ds2 tea
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• dinner, tv & bed

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• go through all websites i've bought stuff off recently and change passwords DoneMainOnes
• research epilepsy LeavingForNow
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.
• make birthday cards for next week DONE

Right all dcs are showered and dressed (about time) so getting back to some housework!

Everyone up done
Everyone breakfast done
Everyone dressed done
Make beds done
Empty dishwasher done
Put washload on done
Dry washing done
Hoover hall
Hoover kitchen
Go to shop for bread done
lunch done
Tidy living room done
Sort out DD toy box done
Hoover living room
Hoover upstairs
Do horses/ride done
Cook dinner
Make bolognese to freeze
Make fishcakes to freeze
DD bath and bed
Mop hall and kitchen floor

Ongoing:

Sort out clothes (i really am working on it, i just do not have any room!)
Sort bathroom shelves
Get living room finished (half painted)

Plum, lol, is there any point so late on, will be going back to bed soon

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing ReadyForWhenDSWakesUp
• put away baby toys in the loft
• tidy kitchen Started
• filing DONE
• bag of stuff to charity shop NextWeekNow
• some laundry LastLoadOn 2LoadsHungOut

[MUST remember to bring in tonight!]

• ds2 nap Doing
• ds2 tea
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• dinner, tv & bed

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.

Okay chilli is bubbling, cakes are in oven, need to figure out how to work the DVD player and get it to talk to the new remote.

DS slept for hours this afternoon! I've been surfing around looking at future career options. I need plans!

• bring in milk done
• breakfast done
• clean sink done
• wash some pots done
• fold dry washing done
• watch episode of In betweeners with DH before he headed off done
• wash nappies washing
• finish washing up most
• wipe surfaces
• sweep and mop floor
• Me dressed done
• DS dressed done
• DS snack done
• DS nap done
• lunch done
• hang up washing
• walk notime
• play done
• tidy living room
• dinner
• DS bath and bed
• clear kitchen!

TA - i can almost smell delicious cooking smells from here! (wish someone was cooking me dinner tonight but i have had 2 takeaways/meals out in a row so best settle for something smaller at home!)

WME - my ds2 did too (2-5.30 when i woke him up!) hadn't realised the time. who knows when he'll go to bed tonight now! (never know with him, could be 7 still ... or not....)

Right, tomorrow i need to try a test run of some yummy-looking strawberry cake things. got the recipe from the newspaper weeks ago and want to make some for a Strawberry Tea in July. need to test them first though

Today (+stuff from yesterday):

• put away washing DONE (all that is dry & ironed)
• put away baby toys in the loft HavePutInABetterBox!
• tidy kitchen Ongoing
• some laundry AllHungUp SomeBroughtInAlready

[MUST remember to bring in the rest tonight!]

• ds2 nap DONE
• ds2 tea DONE
• ds2 bed
• Wii Fit again
• BRING IN WASHING!
• ironing & put away our clothes
• dinner, tv & bed

Tomorrow:

• wake up late again hopefully
• breakfast
• get dressed & ds2 dressed
• post letter/walk round block

(weather dependent)

• put away last bits of clothes
• ds2 nap
• test run of strawberry cake/biscuit things
• DH & DS1 home
• DH has to go out for lunch
• lunch x 3
• ds2 nap
• unpack for ds1 & dh (more laundry)
• DH home
• tea
• boys bath & bed
• papers & crosswords
• dinner & bed
• catch up with dh

Ongoing:

• rediscover favourites to save on new laptop DoneMore
• get to 8stone 7lbs (currently 8,9)
• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen EmailedFilofaxForHelp
• upload & order more photos of boys (DS1; 2.5-3 & DS2;1-1.5)
• get on with friend's family tree Restarted
• buy some Apple-friendly family tree software & then transfer all family tree stuff over
• then go through 1911 census (again) for research
• buy the Apple versions of Word, Excel, etc.
• charity shop trip

Hello Slatterns

Muppets - hope you are ok today, thinking of you.

Alice - it's a meh kind of day today. I started well with exercise and cleaning the kitchen but then went back to bed!!

DONE
Up, showered and dressed
DS dressed
Pilates AND Wiifit
Breakfast x 3
Unbload dishwasher
Reload and tidy kitchen
Extra nap
Lunch x 3
Trip into town
Slob on sofa

TO DO
2 loads of washing
Strip our bed
Re-make our bed
DS dinner
Story
DS bath and bed
Me and DH dinner, sausage and bean casserole
Clear up
Relax
Sleep

Dh is first on call this evening and had to go out and see a poorly horse, so i am doing a sneaky bit of mumsnetting updating my list

Everyone up done
Everyone breakfast done
Everyone dressed done
Make beds done
Empty dishwasher done
Put washload on done
Dry washing done
Hoover hall
Hoover kitchen
Go to shop for bread done
lunch done
Tidy living room done
Sort out DD toy box done
Hoover living room
Hoover upstairs
Do horses/ride done
Cook dinner done
Make bolognese to freeze done
Make fishcakes to freeze
DD bath and bed done
Mop hall and kitchen floor

Ongoing:

Sort out clothes (i really am working on it, i just do not have any room!)
Sort bathroom shelves
Get living room finished (half painted)

Yet again the hoovering has not been done. What does anyone think of a natural sawdust floor, inspired by medieval taverns?