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'September Slatterns/List makers - How clean is your skirting??'

1002 replies

PlumBumMum · 01/09/2009 00:34

Stealing Ali's title as just realised we're out of room, and hopefully all lost slatterns will find us!!!

OP posts:
cikecaka · 03/10/2009 16:02

TO DO
Breakfast DONE
Bath DD3
Tidy over Kitchen DONE
Tidy sitting room
Prepare lunch DONE
Breakfast and Lunch Dishes DONE
Clean Counters DONE
Sweep Floor DONE
Wash Floor DONE
Sweep Dining Area DONE
Washing 3rd Load IN, ABOUT TO HANG OUT 2nd LOAD
Bring DD2 to trumpet lessons DONE
DD3 to musical rascals KATE FELL ASLEEP SHE SLEPT FOR 4 HRS

AFTER LUNCH (depending on energy levels)
Clean DD2s room
Clean bathroom in anticipation of a long hot soak this evening! (need to check time of scd)
Change my bed sheets DONE

JustKeepSwimming · 03/10/2009 16:54

CC - 4hours?!

Flame - don't worry about tmi! hope it works!!

Sat:

  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • tidy kitchen DONE
  • ds2 nap DONE
  • ds1 & Dh to Dad's group DONE
  • adjust security light DONE (will have to see if it works later)
  • finish last bits of laundry DONE
  • long hot bath, lovely DONE
  • poss start more loads of laundry?
  • Dad arriving at some point here
  • lunch & tidy up DONE
  • ds2 nap Doing
  • afternoon - shopping trip + cafe DONE
  • start info file for nanny
  • boys tea cooking, bath & bed
  • dinner
  • DH out
  • X-Factor/SCD evening
  • bed

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
FlameWithTooManyHormones · 03/10/2009 18:08

Still not had the bloody chance.

Enjoying Settlers. We bought a modern version but it is frightening, and the computer crashed so we took it as A Sign and are now playing Settlers 3

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 03/10/2009 18:54

Ah. Seem to be a bit muddled.

DH's work.
DH's mate taking wood burner.

Am a bit tired. Everything annoying me (esp DH). Feel like I have to ask permission to move any furniture / buy new stuff that we need and its really bugging me. I know exactly how I want to arrange the house / baby things for the new arrival. Can't he see that I am right!!!! [always right emoticon].

Today
Gestate 38 doing
Breakfast done
Tidy away breakfast things done
Get dressed done
Go to town again done
Hair cut done
Put dishy on Done
Filing
Add extra bits to hospital bag
Post letter to work
Make dinner
Plant out plants

Tomorrow
Tackle washing mountain

Ongoing
Get bathroom rug
Ring to change birthday present
Send off cheques
Get new book to read done
Buy more school trousers for DS
Think of baby names!
Get some early nights
Pack new changing bag done

Before Baby Arrives

Clear out and defrost the freezer and fill with delicious ready meals
Make space in DS's bedroom for baby clothes and stuff.
Move furniture about upstairs
Put up crib
Get some DVD's to watch whilst breastfeeding
Sort kitchen food cupboards

JustKeepSwimming · 03/10/2009 19:13

HMHB - everything annoying me too and i'm not even pg

This security light is driving me crazy - not coming on at all now, grr. I'm on a mission now!

Sat:

  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • tidy kitchen DONE
  • ds2 nap DONE
  • ds1 & Dh to Dad's group DONE
  • adjust security light DONE
  • finish last bits of laundry DONE
  • long hot bath, lovely DONE
  • poss start more loads of laundry? no
  • Dad arriving at some point DONE
  • lunch & tidy up DONE
  • ds2 nap DONE
  • afternoon - shopping trip + cafe DONE
  • start info file for nanny
  • boys tea, bath & bed DONE
  • dinner ParentsCooking
  • DH out
  • X-Factor/SCD evening
  • bed

Tomorrow:

  • Dh up first
  • breakfast & tidy kitchen
  • Dh out on charity walk thing most of the day
  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 if he behaves....
  • ds2 nap
  • stuff left from today
  • try and see some grand prix?
  • other stuff...

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 04/10/2009 08:43

Morning all.

JKS - security lights are soooo annoying. Especially when they come on AFTER you have got to front door/up steps etc.

Keep waking fairly early due to being uncomfortable / needing to go to the loo. Also strangely keen to get jobs done in preparation for new baby. As many as get done reveals even more that we didn't even think about!!!!

Freezer has defrosted overnight - whoo-hoo

Have made a cuppa and going back to bed for a read. DS/DH still in bed. Result. Less annoyed today but its still early.

Today
Gestate 38
Breakfast
Tidy away breakfast things
Get dressed
Put dishy on
Filing
Add extra bits to hospital bag
Post letter to work
Make dinner
Plant out plants
Tackle washing mountain

Ongoing
Get bathroom rug
Ring to change birthday present
Send off cheques
Get new book to read done
Buy more school trousers for DS
Think of baby names!
Get some early nights
Pack new changing bag done

Before Baby Arrives

Clear out and defrost the freezer and fill with delicious ready meals
Make space in DS's bedroom for baby clothes and stuff.
Move furniture about upstairs
Put up crib
Get some DVD's to watch whilst breastfeeding
Sort kitchen food cupboards

JustKeepSwimming · 04/10/2009 09:12

HMHB - yes early days yet!

Will have to check the instructions for the light and go up a ladder, again, hmph.

Today:

  • Dh up first DONE
  • breakfast DONE & tidy kitchen DH Doing
  • Dh out on charity walk thing most of the day
  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 if he behaves....
  • ds2 nap
  • laundry (start at least)
  • info file for nanny
  • try and see some grand prix?
  • other stuff...

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
PlumBumMum · 04/10/2009 10:27

Morning All

I got awhole load of nothing done yesterday
so

Today I really need to
sort all clean washing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
clean bathroom & ensuite

So I'm off to do something now!

OP posts:
FlameWithTooManyHormones · 04/10/2009 10:31

I got 6 whole hours sleep in a row without waking for a wee!!!!

I can't believe how good it feels.

cikecaka · 04/10/2009 11:08

Well done Flame, Happy Anniversary NaughtyAlice (or is it ScaryAlice). Will be back in a while with a list as I need to bth DD3 and go to mass!

PlumBumMum · 04/10/2009 11:12

Oh Happy anniversary Alice

And I forgot to tell you all dd1 had another app on Friday and got her eyes tested for her new glasses since operation,

she did really well, her left eye reading well but her right eye seeing brilliant from the year befores surgery,
so we went and picked nice new Hannah Montana glasses will get them next week!

OP posts:
JustKeepSwimming · 04/10/2009 12:14

Plum - yey for your DD

Happy anniversary Alice

Today:

  • Dh up first DONE
  • breakfast DONE & tidy kitchen DH DONE
  • Dh out on charity walk thing most of the day out
  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 if he behaves....
  • ds2 nap doing
  • laundry Load1In
  • info file for nanny
  • try and see some grand prix?
  • fix the loo roll holder
  • other stuff...

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
claireybee · 04/10/2009 12:22

Well done Flame, it's more than I got.

I just cleaned my oven using soda crystals and a tablespoon of bio washing powder. Just as effective as Mr muscle/oven pride and I didn't gas myself or melt my hands . Will be using this method from now on, it's far nicer.

JustKeepSwimming · 04/10/2009 13:54

Clairey - well done you! where do you get soda crystals? Not that i'm seriously considering cleaning my oven any time soon!

Today:

  • Dh up first DONE
  • breakfast & tidy kitchen DONE
  • Dh out on charity walk thing DONE
  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 if he behaves....(he is but doesn't want to go out now!)
  • ds2 nap DONE
  • laundry Load1HungOut Load2In
  • lunch DONE
  • info file for nanny
  • try and see some grand prix?
  • fix the loo roll holder
  • other stuff...

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
cikecaka · 04/10/2009 13:55

Oh Clairybee, sounds like you are becoming a domestic goddess.

Absolutely thrilled for your DD Plum, she will be the envy of her peers with those glasses!

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 04/10/2009 15:00

Flame of your decent nights sleep.

Today
Gestate 38 done
Breakfast done
Tidy away breakfast things done
Get dressed done
Put dishy on done
Lunch done
Cleaned bathroom, incl. taking down curtains for washing done
Washing on x2
Washing out x1
More washing
Filing
Add extra bits to hospital bag
Post letter to work
Make dinner
Bath DS

Ongoing
Get new bathroom rug
Ring to change birthday present
Send off cheques
Buy more school trousers for DS
Think of baby names!
Get some early nights
Buy more storage for DS's room
Ring about parking ticket

Before Baby Arrives
Clear out and defrost the freezer done and fill with delicious ready meals and essentials
Make space in DS's bedroom for baby clothes and stuff.
Move furniture about upstairs
Put up crib
Get some DVD's to watch whilst breastfeeding
Sort kitchen food cupboards
Wrap present from baby to DS

JustKeepSwimming · 04/10/2009 15:42

Flame, me too i just don't sleep well at the mo.

Today:

  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 DH Doing
  • laundry Load1HungOut Load2In
  • ds2 nap Doing
  • info file for nanny
  • watch grand prix Doing
  • fix the loo roll holder
  • other stuff...

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
PlumBumMum · 04/10/2009 16:46

JKS I've seen soda crystals in my chemist

OP posts:
HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 04/10/2009 19:41

This day seems like it has gone on forever. Looked after DS whilst DH on mountain bike ride (he wanted to do a long bike ride whilst he still could). DS v well behaved but my back is killing me now and am generally uncomfortable. House mainly trashed too.

Thankfully he is in nursery tomorrow although I will probably be 'nesting' again...

Today
Gestate 38 done
Breakfast done
Tidy away breakfast things done
Get dressed done
Put dishy on done
Empty dishy
Lunch done
Cleaned bathroom, incl. taking down curtains for washing done
Washing on x3 done
Washing out x2 done
Filing
Add extra bits to hospital bag
Post letter to work
Make dinner done
Washing up done
Bath DS done

Ongoing
Get new bathroom rug
Ring to change birthday present
Send off cheques
Buy more school trousers for DS
Think of baby names!
Get some early nights
Buy more storage for DS's room
Ring about parking ticket

Before Baby Arrives
Clear out and defrost the freezer done and fill with delicious ready meals and essentials
Make space in DS's bedroom for baby clothes and stuff.
Move furniture about upstairs
Put up crib
Get some DVD's to watch whilst breastfeeding
Sort kitchen food cupboards
Wrap present from baby to DS

JustKeepSwimming · 04/10/2009 20:22

HMHB - the last few weeks are torture of a sort.

Plum - thanks will keep an eye out....maybe!

Today:

  • trip to buy new docs kit with ds1 DH DONE
  • laundry Load2InTD
  • ds2 nap DONE
  • info file for nanny
  • watch grand prix DONE
  • fix the loo roll holder
  • papers & crosswords DONE

Monday:

  • me up first
  • breakfast
  • DH to work
  • parents go home
  • nanny starts (8.30-12.30)
  • ds1 to pre-sch
  • ds2 nap
  • morning....
  • call GOSH re ds2 having nods again
  • collect ds1
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • ds2 nap
  • friends round for afternoon
  • tidy toys
  • tea for boys (cottage pie leftovers in fridge)
  • boys to bed
  • dinner (as boys tea!)
  • early night (post-x-factor, recorded)

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
cikecaka · 05/10/2009 06:48

Morning, DD3 has me up since half 6. Wouldnt mind but she was asleep til before 11 last night.

TO DO
Everyone up
Breakfast
Make Lunches
DCs to school
Tidy Kitchen
Put clothes away
Washing
Tidy sitting room
DD2 room

cikecaka · 05/10/2009 06:49

OOPs , should read that she wasnt asleep before 11pm last night

JustKeepSwimming · 05/10/2009 07:20

CC - sympathies! DS1 doesn't seem to need much sleep - or not as much as i want him to need, lol! Up at 7 yesterday (DH's day), 6.10 today....

Left from yest:

  • info file for nanny
  • fix the loo roll holder

Monday:

  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast
  • DH to work
  • parents go home
  • nanny starts (8.30-12.30)
  • ds1 to pre-sch
  • ds2 nap
  • morning....(laundry & any jobs out & about while Nanny DS2-sits)
  • call GOSH re ds2 having nods again
  • collect ds1
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • ds2 nap
  • friends round for afternoon
  • tidy toys
  • tea for boys (cottage pie leftovers in fridge)
  • boys to bed
  • dinner (as boys tea!)
  • early night (post-x-factor, recorded)

Ongoing/This Week Hopefully:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree GotFileOut
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • organise (Started), upload & order photos of boys
  • listen to more orch music on youtube
  • fix my bike (flat tyre)
  • sort out security light outside grr
  • get new 10ml syringe for ds2's drugs
  • sort out new scanner
  • clean & return one borrowed highchair
  • drop off present for new baby
  • drop off money I owe a friend for Bob tickets
cikecaka · 05/10/2009 07:28

Oh, good luck with the new nanny JKS, it will be a great help to you with both boys

SpookyAlice · 05/10/2009 08:30

Good morning ladies

Cikecaka i had a crap night too, coffee?

JKS good luck with the Nanny, will be very good for you i'm sure (well for your sanity perhaps )

House is a tip, FIL is coming down for breakfast on thursday, and i haven't got one decent room in the house

Everyone up done
Everyone breakfast doing
Everyone dressed
Make beds
Empty dishy
Put washload on
Turn horses out
Skip field out
Get carrots
Go to look at a church hall for D's birthday party
Dry washing
Pop to Waitrose
Sort mountain of dry washing out
Lunch
Take lunch to DH?
General tidy round the house; pick up all loose paper work - sort, pick up all random clothes,
Muck out horses - ride?
Cook dinner
Hoover downstairs

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