October Slatterns/Listmakers - clearing cobwebs and scary spiders, join us!

[HalfMumHalfBiscuit]

My first thread .

Glad you like it! Me and your DD share the sleep thing too

Gah! Meant to say, I think it's actually more useful in digital form, can't lose it so easily that way!

I've ground to a near halt and it's all Flame's fault

Have sent e-mail now I won't have to try guessing your real name if I have remembered CC's dds name correctly, see if you can guess mine

Is on it's way Plum! I saw the mail before your post so no chance to guess!

Now sits wondering about everyone elses RL names

Steal Norks Masterplan done I'm so nice I didn't have to steal

Have had a quick look am loving it already, in my early slattern days, we had disscussions about washing windows because I was the only one that seemed to put it on list, even now I don't do that

Plum straightens up, shoulders back , Norks masterplan is the start of whole new plumbum household

Some of the task frequencies are pretty minimal (being based on an elderly person living alone) but it's definitely a damn good starting point

Norks I will e-mail you in a bit.

Plum - I wash my windows, sometimes! I get a man to come and do the outsides though

TODAY
Up and dressed - done
Take DH to station for 7:15am - he took the car
Breakfast x 2 - done
Hang washing on airer - done
Fold clean washing - 2 baskets down, one left
Sweep kitchen floor and hall - kitchen done
Ocado delivery 10-11am - done
Put shopping away - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Post pile
Dust downstairs
Lunch x 2
Hoover and dust upstairs
Sort out airing cupboard
Clean bathroom - done half
Have a shower
Dinner x 3
Clear up
DS bath and bed

DS will not sleep and is growling . He's totally exhausted, poor thing. 6 1/2 hours awake (and counting) is a loooong time with for a 4 month old!

I have a window cleaner (3 monthly ish) for my outside windows too. Am terrified of heights...

Can people hassel me to look after my hands? They are in a sad state [sda]

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Tidy upstairs STARTED
Wipe round in bathroom
Wipe round in downstairs loo
Check laundry status DONE
Make beds
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner
DC in bed
Clear table after dinner
Clean/tidy kitchen
Dishwasher on
Clean cooker top
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen
Tidy away toys
EMPTY THE DISHWASHER BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, FOR ONCE, SLATTERN!
Tidy round before bed

TODAY:
Food shopping DONE
Put away shopping DONE
Quick tidy of pantry DONE
Fold and put away nappies
Washing:
load 1 DRYiNG
Bank stuff 1, 2 & 3
Empty bins DONE
Wheelybin out

TOMORROW:
Recycling out
Re-dye black clothes
Buy new scarf & gloves for DD + winter suit for DS

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason... DONE
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water
Don't be so damn grumpy with DP in the mornings DONE

OTHER STUFF:
Master Plan DONE
Sew various buttons back on
Start getting filing back in order MADE A REALLY GOOD START YESTERDAY
Work on finance/budget sheet LARGELY DONE
DS' clothes - add next size remove too small stuff
Damn ironing
Organise & tidy attic/office/spare room
Clean attic bathroom
Clean laundry area
De-fluff tumble dryer crevices
Toys - organise/cull/swap in sitting room/DD's room/attic
Sort/tidy/organise our wardrobe of doom STARTED
Sort/tidy/organise landing cupboard of doom
Sort/tidy/organise DD's draws + built-in cupboard
Phase 2 Master Plan: monthly/weekly tasks
Sort/organise stationary cupboard
Wash 'George' & 'Ava'

FFS DS is still refusing to sleep. I was supposed to be cooking a batch of stew, no way am I going to be able to. Will have to shuffle the meal plan. Oh well.

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list BUGGER IT, I DID ENOUGH FROM THAT LIST YESTERDAY
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner
DC in bed
Clear table after dinner
Clean/tidy kitchen
Dishwasher on
Clean cooker top
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen
Tidy away toys
EMPTY THE DISHWASHER BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, FOR ONCE, SLATTERN!
Tidy round before bed

TODAY:
Food shopping DONE
Put away shopping DONE
Quick tidy of pantry DONE
Fold and put away nappies
Washing:
load 1 DRYiNG (now I've actually switched it on )
Nappy wash ON
Bank stuff 1, 2 & 3 #1 DONE
Empty bins DONE
Wheelybin out

TOMORROW:
Recycling out
Re-dye black clothes
Buy new scarf & gloves for DD + winter suit for DS

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason... DONE
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water
Don't be so damn grumpy with DP in the mornings DONE

OTHER STUFF:
Master Plan DONE
Sew various buttons back on
Start getting filing back in order MADE A REALLY GOOD START YESTERDAY
Work on finance/budget sheet LARGELY DONE
DS' clothes - add next size remove too small stuff
Damn ironing
Organise & tidy attic/office/spare room
Clean attic bathroom
Clean laundry area
De-fluff tumble dryer crevices
Toys - organise/cull/swap in sitting room/DD's room/attic
Sort/tidy/organise our wardrobe of doom STARTED
Sort/tidy/organise landing cupboard of doom
Sort/tidy/organise DD's draws + built-in cupboard
Phase 2 Master Plan: monthly/weekly tasks
Sort/organise stationary cupboard
Wash 'George' & 'Ava'

Just on for a quick update after toddler group, which had DS crawling round like a mad thing, stopping only to make delighted noises or to flirt with the occasional adult He, like Norks' DS, should now be sleeping, but won't [offers large glass of wine to Norks]

DAILY TASKS
Everyone up DONE
Me & DH breakfast DONE
DS breakfast DONE
DH packed lunch DONE
Unload dishwasher DONE
Reload dishwasher DONE
At least 20 mins exercise bike
Water plants DONE BUT NEEDS DOING AGAIN
Wipe kitchen sides
DS lunch DONE
Me lunch DONE
DS tea
DS bed
Clear toys
Me & DH dinner

TODAY
Washing in machine DONE
Washing out to dry DONE
Go to Lidl for DW tabs & fruit & veg DONE DW TABS ONLY £1.95 FOR 30!
Go to toddler group DONE - GREAT FUN [GRIN]
Change sheet on DS cot (wet) DONE
Washing in from line
2 pairs shoes to go on ebay
Make DS fruit pudding for freezer
Blitz last night's lamb etc for DS

ONGOING
Display Christening cards STRING UP NOW TO HANG CARDS!
Sort bedroom PART DONE
Sort office PART DONE
Sort loft STARTED
Sort recipes folder
Mend clothes (x6 ish) DONE 1 ITEM
Wash 12-18mth clothes IN MACHINE
Find translation clients

Thanks jenduck swigs sips wine. DS has now been awake for 9 hours straight...

Norks/Jen - you poor things, hope they both drop off soon!

JKS - hope today has gone well.

TODAY
Up and dressed - done
Take DH to station for 7:15am - he took the car
Breakfast x 2 - done
Hang washing on airer - done
Fold clean washing - done
Sweep kitchen floor and hall - done
Ocado delivery 10-11am - done
Put shopping away - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Post pile
Dust downstairs
Lunch x 2 - done
Hoover stairs and dust bannisters - done
General tidy upstairs - done
Hoover and dust upstairs - hoovering done
Sort out airing cupboard
Clean bathroom - almost finished
Have a shower
Dinner x 3
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Put away clean clothes mountain
Pack for me and DS going to my parents

ONGOING/AREAS OF DOOM
Organise paperwork/filing
Buy some new bedding for spare room
Clear out old bedding and clothes for charity
Lose 7lbs (2 down)
Organise books
DH to sort out garage
Junk drawers in living room
Sort out photos for DS' room and put them up
Mend my duvet covers
Sort out kitchen pinboard - started
DH to change all the internal door handles
Find a painter to do the kitchen
Wardrobes - started
Sort out recipes
Kitchen cupboard of doom - started!

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list BUGGER IT, I DID ENOUGH FROM THAT LIST YESTERDAY
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner DONE
DC in bed
Clear table after dinner
Clean/tidy kitchen
Dishwasher on
Clean cooker top
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen
Tidy away toys
EMPTY THE DISHWASHER BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, FOR ONCE, SLATTERN!
Tidy round before bed

TODAY:
Food shopping DONE
Put away shopping DONE
Quick tidy of pantry DONE
Fold and put away nappies
Washing:
load 1 WASHED. DRIED. FOLDED
Nappy wash ON
Bank stuff 1, 2 & 3 #1 DONE
Empty bins DONE
Wheelybin out

TOMORROW:
Recycling out
Re-dye black clothes
Buy new scarf & gloves for DD + winter suit for DS

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason... DONE x 1
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water
Don't be so damn grumpy with DP in the mornings DONE

OTHER STUFF:
Master Plan DONE
Sew various buttons back on
Start getting filing back in order MADE A REALLY GOOD START YESTERDAY
Work on finance/budget sheet LARGELY DONE
DS' clothes - add next size remove too small stuff
Damn ironing
Organise & tidy attic/office/spare room
Clean attic bathroom
Clean laundry area
De-fluff tumble dryer crevices
Toys - organise/cull/swap in sitting room/DD's room/attic
Sort/tidy/organise our wardrobe of doom STARTED
Sort/tidy/organise landing cupboard of doom
Sort/tidy/organise DD's draws + built-in cupboard
Phase 2 Master Plan: monthly/weekly tasks
Sort/organise stationary cupboard
Wash 'George' & 'Ava'

I done feck all today, because of watching Flames thread. DD3 has toddler group tomorrow so hopefully will get more done

FLAME HAS HAD A BABY GIRL 9LB 9OZ

Congrats Flame

Yay for Flame!

HMHB - hope you are ok

Congratulations Flame!!!! (no wonder that took so long that is a large baby! )

Norks will have a look at your masterplan at some point, have just been a bit disorganised (imagine!) Also i am really bad at remembering to look after my hands, i have handcream dotted all over the house but still forget.

I am going to abandon my list today and have an evening list as we will all be out all day tomorrow and i want to leave the house looking ok-ish so that i am not stressed when i get home tired tomorrow evening.

Wash sofa throws doing
Dry throws and put back on sofa
Cook dinner (macaroni cheese) doing
Bath DD and put to bed
Tidy kitchen
Sweep kitchen floor
Mop kitchen floor
Tidy hall
Sweep hall
Tidy living room
Hoover living room
Get everything ready and put by front door for tomorrow morning
Get clothes out ready for DD and me
Have bath and wash hair

I have come to a couple of conclusions about HMHB, mainly that she had to have a section and is completely exhausted. Her mam cant post because she turned off the computer and HMHB doesnt want to give her passwords >>>>>>

CC - I think that she has perhaps ended up with a section too. Would explain the long silence, ie. she is still in hospital. Hope she and baby Biscuit are doing well though

I'm hoping HMHB's just too wrapped up in RL newborn bliss to think of updating us. That would be the best scenario, can't help but wonder and worry though.

Flame congratulations! I'm so pleased you got your HB, it really is a wonderful thing Respect for having the control to get such a huuuge baby out without needing stitches! Great name too

DS manged 11 1/2 hours without sleep. 8 am to 7:30 pm. That after messing about between 5 and seven this morning. I am dead. He's sleeping peacefully in his cot ATM

DP is being a git

I think I've done pretty well, all things considered. Just drinking coffee and I'm going to see if I can at least finish the essential stuff.

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list BUGGER IT, I DID ENOUGH FROM THAT LIST YESTERDAY
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner DONE
DC in bed DONE
Clear table after dinner
Clean/tidy kitchen
Dishwasher on
Clean cooker top
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen
Tidy away toys
EMPTY THE DISHWASHER BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, FOR ONCE, SLATTERN!
Tidy round before bed

TODAY:
Food shopping DONE
Put away shopping DONE
Quick tidy of pantry DONE
Fold and put away nappies
Washing:
load 1 WASHED. DRIED. FOLDED
Nappy wash WASHED, DRYING
Bank stuff 1, 2 & 3 #1 DONE 2 WILL BE CALLED BACK TOMORROW
Empty bins DONE
Wheelybin out

TOMORROW:
Recycling out
Re-dye black clothes
Buy new scarf & gloves for DD + winter suit for DS
Bank stuff 2, 3 & ?4

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason... DONE x 1
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water REASONABLE ATTEMPT
Don't be so damn grumpy with DP in the mornings DONE

OTHER STUFF:
Master Plan DONE
Sew various buttons back on
Start getting filing back in order MADE A REALLY GOOD START YESTERDAY
Work on finance/budget sheet LARGELY DONE
DS' clothes - add next size remove too small stuff
Damn ironing
Organise & tidy attic/office/spare room
Clean attic bathroom
Clean laundry area
De-fluff tumble dryer crevices
Toys - organise/cull/swap in sitting room/DD's room/attic
Sort/tidy/organise our wardrobe of doom STARTED
Sort/tidy/organise landing cupboard of doom
Sort/tidy/organise DD's draws + built-in cupboard
Phase 2 Master Plan: monthly/weekly tasks
Sort/organise stationary cupboard
Wash 'George' & 'Ava'

Hi all,

good news about Flame,
dh wants us to wait until dd3 in school so we can really enjoy no4,
I am in agreement, (I'm thinking nursery school)

I have been asked to do a peppa pig cake, so am starting to plan that

I think HMHB is just not as addicted to mn as us lot

Hey all, yey for Flame

hosp trip went ok (i had pen & paper on my list, thanks Plum!)
nothing positive, nothing negative, if that makes any sense.

really want a surgery date and they don't have one yet.

changing drugs, so need to redo drugs chart (again).

Monday:

• all up DONE & dressed Doing
• breakfast DONE
• pack Gosh trip stuff (+lunch stuff?) DONE
• nanny take ds1 to pre-sch & look after him for the rest of the day DONE (she is an angel!)
• us to Gosh for EEG & meeting with surgeon DONE
• us home DONE
• boys to bed 1Done
• dinner TakeawayDone
• collapse...(after updating grandparents1SetDone, FBDONE, and MNDoing!)
• redo drugs chart for ds2

Ongoing:

• 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
• fix my bike (flat tyre)
• sort out security light outside trying
• get rid of bag of stuff to charity shop/freecycle/bin it?
• 1 picture frame for nice photo of DS1
• DLA form for DS

Great news about Flame! Yay! Now waiting for news from HMHB...

Norks, what a pain that your DS would not sleep - I am sure he will give you a great lie-in tomorrow now! My DS eventually dropped off for a longish nap, thankfully.

JustBeBuffy glad hospital went OK, hope they give you a date for surgery soon, can you pester them about it?

Last update on lists for today:

DAILY TASKS
Everyone up DONE
Me & DH breakfast DONE
DS breakfast DONE
DH packed lunch DONE
Unload dishwasher DONE
Reload dishwasher DONE
At least 20 mins exercise bike
Water plants DONE BUT NEEDS DOING AGAIN
Wipe kitchen sides
DS lunch DONE
Me lunch DONE
DS tea DONE
DS bed DH DOING
Clear toys
Me & DH dinner DONE JUST GOT TO EAT IT!

TODAY
Washing in machine DONE
Washing out to dry DONE
Go to Lidl for DW tabs & fruit & veg DONE DW TABS ONLY £1.95 FOR 30!
Go to toddler group DONE - GREAT FUN [GRIN]
Change sheet on DS cot (wet) DONE
Washing in from line
2 pairs shoes to go on ebay DONE
Make DS fruit pudding for freezer SAUCEPAN IN DW
Blitz last night's lamb etc for DS DONE

ONGOING
Display Christening cards DONE
Sort bedroom PART DONE
Sort office PART DONE
Sort loft STARTED
Sort recipes folder
Mend clothes (x6 ish) DONE 1 ITEM
Wash 12-18mth clothes IN MACHINE
Find translation clients

Have a good night all

JustBe I'm glad to hear it went OK, did they even give you a clue when they might be able to give a date?

He may do jenduck, but DD certainly wont To think we planned an 18 month age gap I am pleased we did it though, even if it is bloody hard work at times!

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list BUGGER IT, I DID ENOUGH FROM THAT LIST YESTERDAY
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner DONE
DC in bed DONE
Clear table after dinner DONE
Clean/tidy kitchen DONE
Dishwasher on DONE
Clean cooker top
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE + hall
Tidy away toys DONE
EMPTY THE DISHWASHER BEFORE YOU GO TO BED, FOR ONCE, SLATTERN!
Tidy round before bed

TODAY:
Food shopping DONE
Put away shopping DONE
Quick tidy of pantry DONE
Fold and put away nappies DONE
Washing:
load 1 WASHED. DRIED. FOLDED, AWAY
Nappy wash WASHED, DRYING, FOLDED, AWAY
Bank stuff 1, 2 & 3 #1 DONE 2 WILL BE CALLED BACK TOMORROW
Empty bins DONE
Wheelybin out

TOMORROW:
Recycling out
Re-dye black clothes
Buy new scarf & gloves for DD + winter suit for DS
Bank stuff 2, 3 & ?4

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason... DONE x 1
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water REASONABLE ATTEMPT
Don't be so damn grumpy with DP in the mornings DONE

OTHER STUFF:
Master Plan DONE
Sew various buttons back on
Start getting filing back in order MADE A REALLY GOOD START YESTERDAY
Work on finance/budget sheet LARGELY DONE
DS' clothes - add next size remove too small stuff
Damn ironing
Organise & tidy attic/office/spare room
Clean attic bathroom
Clean laundry area
De-fluff tumble dryer crevices
Toys - organise/cull/swap in sitting room/DD's room/attic
Sort/tidy/organise our wardrobe of doom STARTED
Sort/tidy/organise landing cupboard of doom
Sort/tidy/organise DD's draws + built-in cupboard
Phase 2 Master Plan: monthly/weekly tasks
Sort/organise stationary cupboard
Wash 'George' & 'Ava'