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[HalfMumHalfBiscuit]

My first thread .

DS and I have only just made it downstairs . He woke at 7 as normal and then was really tired so went back to sleep! I thought 'ooh I'll just have half an hour' and woke up when I heard DS at gone 10!!
Really need to get on!

Alice - that has made me chuckle because I know that DH and I will be the same in a few months!

JKS - how lovely of your PILs! My parents scoop DS up when we go and stay with them and leave DH and I in bed, it's such a treat.

TODAY
Up showered and dressed - sort of dressed, shower later
DS boobed, changed and dressed - done
Load of washing on - done
Last night's washing into dryer - done
Breakfast x 2 - done
DH to work - done
Tidy kitchen and run dishwasher - done
Fold clean washing
Sort out spare room
Ironing while DS is asleep
Lunch x 2
Hoover upstairs
Make up spare bed
Post pile
Tidy our bedroom
Put away clean clothes pile
Clean mirrors and some window insides
DH and grandma to arrive at some point
Dinner x 4 - take away maybe?
Clear up
DS bath and bed

Hi all! I'm afraid I've got nothing at all done yet today. Feeling all down and demotivated.

I'm going to try and get cracking in a minute.

DAILY:
One thing from 'other stuff' list
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things
Tidy upstairs
Wipe round in bathroom
Wipe round in downstairs loo
Check laundry status
Make beds
Lunch
Clear & tidy up lunch things
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting
Put nappy wash on
Tasks marked * on long list

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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'

Norks - hope you feel better soon, is it sunny where you are? that helps cheer me up

Alice -

Trying to really make the most of having PIL here, they have said they will come every Thurs-Sun/Mon for the next few weeks until we (hopefully) get DS2 sorted out.

Leftover:

• paperwork/filing (maybe)
• book restaurant for tonight! with friends DH DONE

Today:

• PIL here doing most of the jobs Doing
• back to bed with laptop & tea DONE
• out with DH for a cup of tea & a danish (yum!) DONE
• lunch
• send Dh & MIL out with Ds1 to soft play?
• quiet afternoon pottering through small jobs hopefully
• try and start thinking about practical things for hosp stay (poss 12-14 days, any tips?)
• dinner out later

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
• 1 picture frame for nice photo of DS1
• write notes on DLA form before Tues meeting
• take back pumpkin light to Lidl as it's not working grr.

Oh and RainbowDrops - good luck re doc phone call later

Argh I am still sat here. Although I have been helping DS take my sock on and off my foot - he is fascinated with shoes and socks and feet/toes at the moment!

JustBe - it wasn't sunny, but it is now! It definitely helps. Did you send the sun or is it a coincidence?

There's just so unbelievably much stress and worry in our lives ATM. Oh well.

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list DOING
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
Tidy upstairs
Wipe round in bathroom
Wipe round in downstairs loo
Check laundry status
Make beds
Lunch
Clear & tidy up lunch things
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting
Put nappy wash on
Tasks marked * on long list
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHING

Well, it's Friday,so I'm here agin. Well sort of. I am extremely unmotivated today, although I have almost managed to keep on top of what I did last Friday.

Congratulations HMHB
Rainbow - hope the results are okay.

And on with the show...

DONE
Me and Ds up and dressed, ds at school
Eaten
Washing up
1 load of washing, 2nd load in
Called OT to request ds goes on cancellation list for first appt - but need to call back Monday.

NEXT JOBS
Tidy around hallway/stairs/landing
Put clothes away
Have bath
Tidy living room

Well done for managing to keep on top of what you did last Friday! Good work! RE the lack of motivation, try setting an alarm and doing 15 minutes on one of your 'next jobs' lists. That often works a treat for me, it's amazing what you can get done in that time

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list ONE DONE
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo
Check laundry status DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch
Clear & tidy up lunch things
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting
Nappy wash WASHING
Tasks marked * on long list
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan
Put away 3 baskets of clean folded washing

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHED DRYING

DONE
Me and Ds up and dressed, ds at school
Eaten
Washing up
1 load of washing, 2nd load in
Called OT to request ds goes on cancellation list for first appt - but need to call back Monday.
Tidy around hallway/stairs/landing
Put clothes away

NEXT JOBS
Have bath running
Tidy living room started
Cook mass batch of mince to freeze in portions

TO DO
Everyone up DONE
Make Breakfast DONE
Make Lunches DONE
DCS to school DONE
Wash Breakfast Dishes
Clothes moved upstairs
Tidy Kitchen/Dining Area
Make lunch DH NOT COMING HOME
Clean sitting room
Clean Downstairs loo DONE
Hoover Hall DONE
Wash Floors
Collect DDs
Make their dinner
Prepare Tea for this evening MAKING A CURRY

JKS - that is brilliant that you've got such support from them

Norks - sorry you're feeling crap. It's not because of that person telling you your life is a holiday is it?

Hi LRB

I have managed to get off here and do some jobs, feeling quite organised now.

TODAY
Up showered and dressed - sort of dressed, shower later
DS boobed, changed and dressed - done
Load of washing on - done
Last night's washing into dryer - done
Breakfast x 2 - done
DH to work - done
Tidy kitchen and run dishwasher - done
Fold clean washing - done
Sort out spare room - done
Ironing while DS is asleep
Lunch x 2 - done
Hoover upstairs - done
Make up spare bed
Post pile - done
Unload dishwasher
Clear up from lunch
Tidy our bedroom
Strip our bed and re-make
Change cot bedding
Empty upstairs bins
Put away clean clothes pile
Clean mirrors and some window insides
Give DS his tea
DH and grandma to arrive at some point - will be 7 or later
Dinner x 3 - take away maybe
Clear up
DS bath and bed

Ali - I can't say that isn't a factor. It's just the last straw really though, spent all day yesterday on the verge of tears. Which is why I did't want to post on here.

I didn't want to say so on AIBU, but but it's DP who claims I have a permanent holiday. I couldn't be doing with the inevitable over reaction (you know how they are). It's a not a standard situation, he works ridiculously hard (60+ hours a week).

TBH the looming repeatedly bankruptcy is worse . DP runs his own business and we all know how the economy is doing ATM!

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list ONE DONE
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
E*
Check laundry status DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner FISH DEFROSTING
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting
Nappy wash WASHING
Tasks marked * on long list
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan STARTED
Put away 3 baskets of clean folded washing
Left over curry in freezer

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHED DRYING

Glad the sunshine arrived

Going to start a hosp list (we haven't got a date yet) as i feel the need to start planning. Any tips? esp if you've been in hosp with your DC.

Leftover:

• paperwork/filing (maybe)

Today:

• PIL here doing most of the jobs Doing
• back to bed with laptop & tea DONE
• out with DH for a cup of tea & a danish (yum!) DONE
• lunch DONE
• send DH & MIL out with Ds1 to soft play
• quiet afternoon pottering through small jobs hopefully
• try and start thinking about practical things for hosp stay (poss 12-14 days, any tips?)
• dinner out

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
• 1 picture frame for nice photo of DS1
• write notes on DLA form before Tues meeting
• take back pumpkin light to Lidl as it's not working grr

Hosp list/plans/things to collect together:

• takeaway boxes for meals to take into hosp DONE
• big bag of pasta to cook said meals DONE
• pasta sauces to make meals (nearer the time)
• snacks/buttons/etc.
• DS2 hosp pjs Some
• check our pjs too DH DONE
• books from library (easy-read ones!)
• puzzle books for me
• empty camera of photos & recharge

Norks - x-post.
for you
no-one who doesn't do childcare full-time can truly appreciate how much hard work it is. i think anyway.

you are not going to be able to change his mind until he can work fewer hours and look after the kids more on his own.

can he at least take DD out to swimming or something at the weekend?

You lot are sweeties! I can't really talk about it TBH, it just makes me cry like a fool.

This too will pass

Norks, I mised the AIBU, but some very unmumsnetty (((((hugs)))) for you. People often don't see the work that goes in to do that which they have never done. Having worked fulltime with a xp who stayed at home (and did very little, but that is another story), stayed at home full-time (albeit jobhunting) and doing both as a single working mum, they are all bloody hard work and nothing is a holiday (unless your male, witht he initials IJM and were born on 2/5/75, but as I said, another story... bitter me??? Nahhhhhh). In fact, I find the full time SAHM job the hardest! (And I know full well that even though it is on my next jobs list, and I have already started it, there is going to be no point tidying the livingroom once I go get ds, cos all he does (at 7) is move along behind me creating mess in the spot I have just cleared!)

DONE
Me and Ds up and dressed, ds at school
Eaten
Washing up
2 loads of washing, 3rd load in
Called OT to request ds goes on cancellation list for first appt - but need to call back Monday.
Tidy around hallway/stairs/landing
Put clothes away
Have bath

NEXT JOBS
Tidy living room started
Cook mass batch of mince to freeze in portions
Collect ds
Do snack
Do tea
Take ds to ninjas
Tidy playroom

Norks My DH didn't understand fully the work invoved in being a SAHM until he had a spell of being out of work so I continued with my job and he stayed at home, lets just say he was glad when I came home every evening and he certainly didn't do everything that I would do.

Well I phoned for my results and the receptionist said the dr needed to see me and gave me any appointment for today at 4pm. My mum is coming down so I can go to the dr without 4 DC in tow. I just don't seem to be getting over this viral infection and my first blood test came back abnormal. I can't wait for my appointment because wondering about what is happening is driving me crazy.

Run DW done
Run WM
Put away clean clothes mountain done some
Feed the DC 2 meals done
Phone doctors for blood test results done

Rainbow - good luck this afternoon, I hope you're OK.

Thank you all for your kind words It certainly helps not too feel so alone with it all!

Off to have a cuppa then sort the curry for the freezer. Will prep dinner after that.

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list ONE DONE
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner FISH DEFROSTING
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting DONE
Nappy wash WASHING
Tasks marked on long list ONE* DONE
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan STARTED
Put away 3 baskets of clean folded washing DONE
Left over curry in freezer
Sort toys for taking back to toy library DONE

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHED DRYING

Oh Norks sorry, I should have said something on the other thread.
So right though, no-one who hasn't done fulltime childcare and running a house can possibily understand how hard and simply endless a job it is. You are right, it will pass. One day he will realise what an arse he has been.

Norks, I have posted something on your other thread!

No worries Ali, you're only being kind - nowt wrong with that

CC

Tea break went a bit wrong...

Nearly finished my crappy cuppa now though!

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list ONE DONE
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom DONE
Make beds DONE
Lunch DONE
Clear & tidy up lunch things DONE
Cook dinner DOING
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

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting DONE
Nappy wash WASHED DRYING
Tasks marked * on long list ONE DONE
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan STARTED
Put away 3 baskets of clean folded washing DONE
Left over curry in freezer DOING
Sort toys for taking back to toy library DONE

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHED DRYING

Afternoon all

JKS that should be a great help having them there and good idea about the list.

Norks sounds like a particularly crappy day, have a manly pat on the back

Well, DH managed to get a decent length lunchbreak today, so managed to nip upstairs for 5mins......

Get me and DD up done
Get breakfast done
Clear up breakfast stuff done
Put washload on done
Clean the cat bowls and feed cat done
Get DD dressed done
Go to Savers for cleaning stuff
Tidy and sweep hall
Sweep/hoover stairs
Hoover upstairs
Clean bathroom done
Make beds done
Dry washing done
Put second lot of washing on
Lunch and feed cat done
Go to horses and muck out, ride and put to bed again done
Cook dinner and feed cat
DD bed
Tidy all toys up from living room
Load dishwasher
Wipe down kitchen
Shut living room up so cat can't get in
Take clean washing upstairs and put away
Load up dirty clothes in basket to take downstairs in the morning.

Need advice on a 3yr old birthday present. It is her party tomorrow and will need to get her a present. Have just got DD (nearly 2) a giant foam puzzle with numbers that pop out of it, is that too babyish for a 3year old? What would you suggest?

DAILY:
At least one thing from 'other stuff' list ONE DONE
One thing from Master Plan DONE
All up and dressed DONE
Breakfast (inc. me) DONE
clear & tidy up breakfast things DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen DONE
Wipe round in downstairs loo DONE
Check laundry status DONE
Tidy upstairs DONE
Wipe round in bathroom 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 DONE
Dishwasher on
Clean cooker top DONE
Sweep through sitting room/dining room/kitchen
Tidy away toys
Empty dishwasher
Tidy round before bed

FRIDAY:
Washing:
Fold load waiting DONE
Nappy wash WASHED, DRYING
Tasks marked * on long list ONE DONE
Empty dishwasher DONE
Write shopping list + meal plan STARTED
Put away 3 baskets of clean folded washing DONE
Left over curry in freezer DONE
Sort toys for taking back to toy library DONE
Empty dishwasher (again)

ONGOING:
Hand cream is by the sink for a reason...
Weigh self once a month until baby weight is off(ish) DUE ON 5th NOV.
Drink more water

OTHER STUFF:
Implement Master Plan DOING
Sew various buttons back on
Get filing back in order
Finish finance/budget sheet and keep up to date
Damn ironing
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' WASHED DRYING

Alice -
On the present front, I think we got DN something Dora or Peppa Pig when she was 3.

JKS - no advice about hospital I'm afraid . Will you and DS have your own room?

TODAY
Up showered and dressed - sort of dressed, shower later
DS boobed, changed and dressed - done
Load of washing on - done
Last night's washing into dryer - done
Breakfast x 2 - done
DH to work - done
Tidy kitchen and run dishwasher - done
Fold clean washing - done
Sort out spare room - done
Ironing while DS is asleep - done
Lunch x 2 - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Tidy kitchen post lunch - done
Hoover upstairs - done
Make up spare bed
Post pile - done
Tidy our bedroom
Put away clean clothes pile
Clean mirrors and some window insides
Give DS his tea
Do handwashing - done
DH and grandma to arrive at some point - will be 7 or later
Dinner x 3 - take away maybe
Clear up
DS bath and bed