Summer Slatterns - Martha Stewart we are not!

[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

I used your title Alice seeing as the rest of us were to slatternly to even think of anything!!!

[JustKeepSwimming]

Peppa - that sounds like a bad idea, lol! now you'll have to Do Something with it all or chuck it all back at bedtime

Plum - well done good mummy, hope they enjoy them

Pee-ing it down here now, glad we didn't bother trying again for picnic!

Thinking ds1 may be coming down with the dreaded Swine Flu incubation can take 7 days, last thurs he got a sloppy kiss of a friend of his who then was prescribed Tamiflu on the Fri. He seems hot (can't get sodding thermometer to work!), has a runny nose & slight cough, lack of appetite & no energy....

Left from yesterday!:

• make 1 birthday card DONE
• dig out fairy cake recipe
• see if i can get the DVD player working
• dig out Ongoing list DONE

Thurs:

• go to Argos for collection DONE
• online shopping delivery 10-12 DONE
• buy more cat food DONE
• DH day off, yey Doing
• me up first though boo DONE
• breakfast DONE, lunchDONE & tea
• tidy kitchen DONE
• get dressed DONE
• last ironing bits
• ds2 naps x 2 DONW1
• ds2 meds x lots 1stLotDone
• take ds1 out anywhere, just away from the tv! DONE
• lazy time with tv Doing
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner

Ongoing:

• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen - maybe buy a new one?
• get on with friend's family tree
• transfer all family trees over to Mac software
• then go through 1911 census (again)
• write in DS2's book for 18mo entry

[JustKeepSwimming]

The cupcake recipe I've been using for a while is this one

There are loads more on that site too.

• dig out recipe DONE

[ithinkmydaughterispeppapig]

JKS I am seriously considering just chucking it all back in before anyone else notices!! Like a true slattern

[alicecrail]

Afternoon slatterns.

Have just had a text from friend who was supposed to be coming round to say that she has had to work so not able to make it. I am secretely pleased as she has 2 boys (nearly 4yr and 18mo) and it will be easier if they come when the weather is nicer and we can go to the park.

So i will go and put the washing in the tumble then watch my recorded project runway, then get ready to go to other friends - sorted!

Weather is so changable its hard to know what to do

[comewhinewithme]

all been lazy here not even dressed yet except DS who has gine swimming .

Aww PBM I am fine but I hope SB is ok .

Menu plan sortof
online shop done
washing and drying started
dressed x 6
think of something to do with girls
Quick tidy round
Dinner done
Tea
Baths
sort out what ds needs for new term started

[comewhinewithme]

Oh JKS I like that website I like the wedding cake .

[ithinkmydaughterispeppapig]

I love pyjama days CWWM alice you have just reminded me about Eastenders on my Sky+.

JKS I like the cupcake recipe, will print it out later!!

Off out now, just hoping we don't get caught in a shower, one minute it's sunhat weather and the next it's umbrella weather

[claireybee]

Hello everyone
I've been making up for my lazy day yesterday and have been all anthea/martha today. I even got down and bleached the grouting of my kitchen floor tiles with a toothbrush

DD's new carseat has arrived. It's really wide though which means I can no longer use the "but we could fit it in the car" argument for another baby

Trillian the thread moves more slowly without you!

JKS ds was up at 5 this morning, just lay in bed with him for ages though and then made dh take him cos my neck was sore from lying at a funny angle with ds cuddled into me.

Today
All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table - DONE - DONE
Strip dds bed (she wet it)- DONE
Load of washing in - DONE
Hang load of washing on line- DONE
2nd load of washing in - DONE
2nd load on line - DONE
3rd load in - DONE
3rd load on line - DONE
Hoover downstairs -DONE
Tidy sitting room - DONE
Dust/polish in sitting room - DONE
Wipe doors and dado in sitting room - DONE
Bleach grouting of kitchen floor - DONE
Clean oven - DONE
Get all grime from around cooker knobs - DONE
Mop kitchen & dining room - DONE
Clean front windows - DONE
Tidy dd's bookshelves - DONE
Clean loo -
Lunch - DONE
Sort and put away basket of clean clothes x 3 now -
Make baguette -
Bring in washing -
Put sofa covers back on -
Figure out how dd's new carseat works -
Remake dd's bed -
Hoover again -
Cook dinner - I think I am going to make this-got loads of mushrooms for 30p in sainsburys and have all the other ingredients...(apart from baguette but can rustle up a quick loaf)

[claireybee]

Arse was on a real roll this morning but now I've sat down I don't want to do any more!

[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

The weather is really annoying here as well, by the time you get organised to go anywhere the heavens have opened.
I'm not doing very well today, DS has been 'helping' me to fold the washing and it's spread all over the living room

Up and dressed - done
DS boobed, changed and dressed - done
Breakfast x 2 - done
Washing out of machine - done
Hang washing on dryer - done
Fold clean washing
Dust my room - done
DS nap - done
Watch cricket and do ironing
Lunch x 2 - done
Need to wait in for Kiddicare delivery - done
Out for a walk - now it's raining
Do handwashing - done
Lanolise woolly wrap - done
Watch more cricket and do more ironing!
DS nap
Friend over for cuppa later - no, her MIL has broken her shoulder!
Make lamb tagine for dinner
Dinner x 2
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Freeze leftovers for DS
Water plants then lock up
Pamper self
Sleep - hopefully!

[claireybee]

Ah we've been lucky, it poured down all morning until about 11 but has been bright sunshine since then

I've just sorted out all the clean washing (it's not put away yet but is at least in the right rooms!) and folded my towels, fitted sheets etc properly . Now feel strangely compelled to empty out my airing cupboard and do the whole lot (I got in a tangle just with a toddler bed sized fitted sheet mind so a king size one might be the end of me!)

[claireybee]

Today
All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table - DONE - DONE
Strip dds bed (she wet it)- DONE
Load of washing in - DONE
Hang load of washing on line- DONE
2nd load of washing in - DONE
2nd load on line - DONE
3rd load in - DONE
3rd load on line - DONE
Hoover downstairs -DONE
Tidy sitting room - DONE
Dust/polish in sitting room - DONE
Wipe doors and dado in sitting room - DONE
Bleach grouting of kitchen floor - DONE
Clean oven - DONE
Get all grime from around cooker knobs - DONE
Mop kitchen & dining room - DONE
Clean front windows - DONE
Tidy dd's bookshelves - DONE
Call letting agent to get no for handyman - DONE
Clean loo -
Lunch - DONE
Sort and put away basket of clean clothes x 3 now - SORTED
Make baguette - DOUGH MADE
Bring in washing -
Put sofa covers back on - DONE
Figure out how dd's new carseat works - DONE (ISH)
Remake dd's bed -
Hoover again -
Cook dinner - I think I am going to make this-got loads of mushrooms for 30p in sainsburys and have all the other ingredients...(apart from baguette but can rustle up a quick loaf)

[JustKeepSwimming]

Left from yesterday!:

• see if i can get the DVD player working HaveTried

Thurs:

• go to Argos for collection DONE
• online shopping delivery 10-12 DONE
• buy more cat food DONE
• DH day off, yey Doing
• me up first though boo DONE
• breakfast DONE, lunchDONE & tea
• tidy kitchen DONE
• get dressed DONE
• last ironing bits
• ds2 naps x 2 DONE1
• ds2 meds x lots 1stLotDone
• take ds1 out anywhere, just away from the tv! DONE
• lazy time with tv Doing
• go into town for;

birthday voucher for friend's DD (1),
summery trousers that fit (size 8 ) and
collect DH's shoes from the repairer
random bits from 99p shop
new thermometer from Boots ALL DONE

• boys bath & bed
• our dinner

Ongoing:

• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen - maybe buy a new one?
• get on with friend's family tree
• transfer all family trees over to Mac software
• then go through 1911 census (again)
• write in DS2's book for 18mo entry
• buy new (cheap) DVD player

[cikecaka]

Yay, started my hot press (airing cupboard), today, I have filled a black refuse sack full of baby clothes, sheets,pillowcases etc! Have everything in piles on the landing so just need to bring a chair up and sort them back in! (though who is to bet that the piles could still be there tomorrow

[wastingmyejumication]

It was horrid all morning but lovely and sunny now.
I've been brave and hung my washing out.

Hope DS isn't too poorly JKS.

• DS boobed, changed and dressed done
• breakfast done
• wash pots done
• dry pots
• fold dry washing done
• washing on done
• Me showered and dressed done
• baking?
• play guitar done
• lunch done
• walk done
• hung washing out done
• dinner
• DS bath and bed
• clear kitchen
• put milk bottles out

[JustKeepSwimming]

CC - a tenner on it

WME (like the new spelling btw!) - he seems ok really, not very hungry and quite tired but then he was up at 5.25....will give some calpol at bedtime in case then see how he is tomorrow - not convinced it's anything major just the timing fits with friend's DD having it last week.

Thurs:

• DH day off, yey Doing
• breakfast DONE, lunchDONE & tea DONE
• last ironing bits DONE
• ds2 naps x 2 DONE2
• ds2 meds x lots DONE
• lazy time with tv Doing
• boys bath & bed
• our dinner DH doing later

Ongoing:

• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen - maybe buy a new one?
• get on with friend's family tree
• transfer all family trees over to Mac software
• then go through 1911 census (again)
• write in DS2's book for 18mo entry
• try again to see if i can get the DVD player working
• if not, buy new (cheap) DVD player

[claireybee]

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Today
All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table - DONE - DONE
Strip dds bed (she wet it)- DONE
Load of washing in - DONE
Hang load of washing on line- DONE
2nd load of washing in - DONE
2nd load on line - DONE
3rd load in - DONE
3rd load on line - DONE
Hoover downstairs -DONE
Tidy sitting room - DONE
Dust/polish in sitting room - DONE
Wipe doors and dado in sitting room - DONE
Bleach grouting of kitchen floor - DONE
Clean oven - DONE
Get all grime from around cooker knobs - DONE
Mop kitchen & dining room - DONE
Clean front windows - DONE
Tidy dd's bookshelves - DONE
Call letting agent to get no for handyman - DONE
Clean loo - DONE
Lunch - DONE
Sort and put away basket of clean clothes x 3 now - DONE
Make baguette - DONE
Bring in washing - DONE
Put sofa covers back on - DONE
Figure out how dd's new carseat works - DONE (ISH)
Remake dd's bed - DONE
Hoover again - DONE
Cook dinner - DONE

Haven't sorted airing cupboard tho...will try to do tomorrow

[ithinkmydaughterispeppapig]

WOW clairey you have been on a roll!!

[claireybee]

Feeling very pleased with myself now

Sitting down with a large glass of red now, then will have a bath, think I deserve it!

[cikecaka]

Do I owe you a tenner JKS or you owe me , because I have just finished it! . Still trying to do last weeks mission and do my clothes. If I won the lotto I think I would pay someone to wash,dry Iron and put away for me! Definately think putting is the worst thing ever

[cikecaka]

Wow CB, a completed list, you might have to graduate to flylady next!!!!

[JustKeepSwimming]

Clairey - well done you



So, bribery works for you then!?
well done though.

Thurs:

• DH day off, yey DONE
• lazy time with tv DONE
• boys bath DS1Only & bed DONE
• our dinner DH DONE

Left to do:

• finish Midsomer Murders Doing
• go to bed!

Ongoing:

• contact handyman (sort list)
• get photos of family & hang them up
• buy some cheap photo albums
• find correct sized refills for filofax pen - maybe buy a new one
• get on with friend's family tree
• transfer all family trees over to Mac software
• then go through 1911 census (again)
• write in DS2's book for 18mo entry
• try again to see if i can get the DVD player working
• if not, buy new (cheap) DVD player

[cikecaka]

DH always says that JKS! Need to buy a new computer to be able to upload photos to show proof! . You may hold onto the tenner til then

[ithinkmydaughterispeppapig]

I did actually sort the mountian of junk on my bed, JKS I wish I has a bet with you too, I would be a tenner better off for my trouble It wasn't too bad, it only took me about 20 minutes, the thinking about doing was worse than actually doing it, IYSWIM

Stop messing around I did briefly!!
Find money off coupon for local attraction from the paper done
Hang out washing done and rescued from a heavy downpour!!
Think abouts DSs birthday still thinking
Empty bathroom bin and a quick wipe round done
Go out somewhere, call friend to see if she wants to come to the park done*
Go to local hardware shop done
Shop for some supplies done I forgot some stuff
Post letter done
Tape at least 1 camcorder tape onto DVD done 2 to amke up for yesterdays disaster!!
Run WM done
Run DW done
Breakfast done
Lunch done
Dinner done
Keep kitchen clean and tidy after every meal
Online bankng done
Put some stuff into loft done
Phone to register cooker for 5 year parts guarantee done
Phone mum done chatted for far too long
Sterilise bottles done
Clutter clearing, in my bedroom today (I am going to do 15 mins at a time because this is a boring job!!) done
Assist DS2 in cleaning out the rabbit's hutch
Anything else that comes my way!!

[PlumBumMum]

Hi everyone went out to M&S with my mum, got loads of stuff,
ds's trousers were only £3.50, My mum had a shareholders discount voucher as well 12.5% so it worked well,

All I need to do now is go to Clarkes and get them measured for their doodles, got them both BHS versions last year and dd1s lasted 2 weeks, she wore her old Clarkes doodles the rest of the year,

ds lasted longer but then at Easter the teacher said "has Adam not told you about his indoor shoes?"
OMG The insoles were hanging out the front like 2 big toungues

I have never been soo embarrassed, got him another cheap pair to do him until end of year and they were just as bad so I will never buy cheap indoors again!!!

Definitely Clarkes Doodles for me, especially since dd1's effectively did her 2 years!

Have busy day tomorrow need to make chocolate cakes for christening so I can ice them on Saturday
I've decided to reuse dd1s Castle and do pink baby blocks with Beth spelt out

So that will leave baking tins free for cheese cakes[yum]