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November Slatterns/Listmakers - one year on and still taking baby steps.........

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alwayslookingforanswers · 31/10/2009 23:39

Yes - Slatterns (now Slatterns and Listmakers) is now a year old.

Come and join us if you're a slattern, or simply like making lists for jobs you want to get done each day/week/month.

Never thought 12 months ago that a thread I started to help me get the bare minimum done at home when I was feeling shite would still be going strong 12 months later - even with me frequently AWOL in recent months.

Everyone is welcome, we're a friendly bunch.

OP posts:
simpson · 02/12/2009 08:03

Can I join??

Have so much to do

kids breakfast & clear away
DS school run
quick food shop
laundry
sort out clutter at bottom of stairs
load & turn on dishwasher done
DD lunch & clear away
buggy fit
DS school run
kids tea & clear away
sweep floor
mop floor
Dcs bedtime
Me time!!!

Will probably think of more as day goes on

MadameMoe · 02/12/2009 08:28

Morning all

Excellent work yesterday evening wasting!

TODAY

Everyone dressed DONE
Breakfast DOING
Clean up after breakfast
Supplies for nursery...
Pay bills
Paperwork
Jobs for business
Tidy bedrooms
Make beds AIRING
Clean bathroom
Lunch
Clean up after lunch
Tidy living room
Tidy hall / stairs / landing
Cook dinner
Tidy up after cooking
Lay table
Tidy up after dinner
Tidy away toys
Sweep downstairs
Empty dishwasher
Tidy up before bed

Work on Sinterklaas presents NEARLY FINISHED
Electronics to attic

Washing:
Put dryer on
Put away clean washing
Nappy wash

MadameMoe · 02/12/2009 08:45

Simpson x posts! Hello and welcome

JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 08:59

Morning all

Simpson - hi there!

Wed:

  • All up together as Ds1 slept in, yey! DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • all dressed 2done
  • DH to work DONE
  • DS1 to pre-sch (N) Doing
  • DS2 nap
  • collect AD prescription from chemist
  • something 'productive' - get Christmas decorations down from loft?
  • seasonal flu jab (11.30)
  • talk to nurse about flu jabs for boys/chase SF jab appts
  • collect DS1 (N)
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • DS2 nap
  • soft play with DS1 & friends
  • DS1 tea out
  • DS2 fish fingers & waffles (N can do if we're out late)
  • torching walk?
  • boys to bed
  • DH home (late?)
  • dinner

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
*- book massage! Tried! *- chemist for more ADs
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
SparklyAlice · 02/12/2009 09:00

Good Morning

Plum we seem to have been very unlucky with our car, rather than the make/model iyswim? There don't seem to be many old ones for sale, but you see lots being driven about (if that makes sense) When we bought the car i was 8 months pg, and getting desperate. We went to what we thought was a dealer, but turned out to be one bloke with a load of cars in his garden so no warranty. Pwer steering broke 4 weeks later this time going through a proper dealership.

Everyone up done
Everyone dressed done
Everyone breakfast doing
Make beds done
Load the dishwasher done
Put washload on done
Tidy DD's room done
Go to stay and play
Phone garage about picking stuff up out of car
Find a scrap yard that will pick car up
Sort out with tax and insurance
Clean kitchen
Clean hob
Dry washing
Try out some sweet recipes
Do the ironing
Do horses
Cook dinner
DD bed
Write christmas cards

JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 10:22

Sounds sensible Alice

Wed:

  • All up together as Ds1 slept in, yey! DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • all dressed AllButDS2
  • DH to work DONE
  • DS1 to pre-sch (N) DONE
  • DS2 nap Doing
  • collect AD prescription from chemist
  • something 'productive' - get Christmas decorations down from loft DONE (OMG we have too much!)
  • list some stuff on Freecycle DONE
  • seasonal flu jab (11.30)
  • talk to nurse about flu jabs for boys/chase SF jab appts
  • collect DS1 (N)
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • DS2 nap
  • soft play with DS1 & friends
  • DS1 tea out
  • DS2 fish fingers & waffles (N can do if we're out late)
  • torching walk?
  • boys to bed
  • DH home (late?)
  • dinner

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
*- book massage! Tried! *- chemist for more ADs
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
  • put decorations & tree up (THURS with DH)
PlumBumMum · 02/12/2009 10:29

Good luck Alice, I'm funny about cars I get very attached so can understand wanting to get the same one too.

Madamemoo I am working on an elephant engagement cake, PICS ON PROFILE, not entirely happy with elephants but dh says thats the perfectionist in me, so I have put them in the cupboard out of the way so I don't touch them
Also another of the castle cakes and a camping one for dhs cousin that I haven't really put too much thought to yet so hope it works out

Hi everyone else & welcome Simpson

JKS are you still on course for hospital and early Xmas?

I have soo much to do, need to do my "christmas Clean" before dcs start to torture me about the tree!

And We need to start thinking of a nice new thread title polishing our balls and dusting our stockings

JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 11:02

Plum - i like that thread title
The elephants are fab!

Yes we are on course for an early Christmas. I'm not cleaning before decorations, though will def need it afterwards, they always seem to gather dust

Though i do need to dustbust the landing where the dust from the attic made a mess!

Going to finish tea then postbox, chemist & doc trip.

Wed:

  • All up together as Ds1 slept in, yey! DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • all dressed AllButDS2
  • DH to work DONE
  • DS1 to pre-sch (N) DONE
  • DS2 nap Doing
  • collect AD prescription from chemist
  • get Christmas decorations down from loft DONE (OMG we have too much!)
  • list some stuff on Freecycle DONE
  • fill out form for counselling referral DONE
  • post form
  • seasonal flu jab (11.30)
  • talk to nurse about flu jabs for boys/chase SF jab appts
  • collect DS1 (N)
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • DS2 nap
  • soft play with DS1 & friends
  • DS1 tea out
  • DS2 fish fingers & waffles (N can do if we're out late)
  • torching walk?
  • boys to bed
  • DH home (late?)
  • dinner

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
*- book massage! Tried! *- chemist for more ADs
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
  • put decorations & tree up (THURS with DH)
JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 11:50

I'm such a wuss, but normal flu jab done!

Need to find out when DH is coming home as i could have chips tea at the soft play place with DS1 is he's home too late.

Wed:

  • All up together as Ds1 slept in, yey! DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • all dressed AllButDS2
  • DH to work DONE
  • DS1 to pre-sch (N) DONE
  • DS2 nap Doing
  • collect AD prescription from chemist DONE
  • Christmas decorations down DONE (OMG we have too much!)
  • list some stuff on Freecycle DONE
  • fill out form for counselling referral DONE
  • post form DONE
  • seasonal flu jab (11.30) DONE
  • talk to nurse about flu jabs for boys/chase SF jab appts DONE (sort of, think it will be too late for DS2 now anyway)
  • collect DS1 (N)
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • DS2 nap
  • soft play with DS1 & friends
  • DS1 tea out
  • DS2 fish fingers & waffles (N can do if we're out late)
  • torching walk?
  • boys to bed
  • DH home (late?)
  • dinner

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
*- book massage! Tried! - chemist for more ADs DONE*
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
  • put decorations & tree up (THURS with DH)
awastingamanger · 02/12/2009 11:51

Morning all! Welcome simpson.

Having another good day so far. Lie-ins are lovely, but you can't get as much done in the morning.

Today -

  • all up, dressed and teeth-brushed done
  • make beds, open windows and tidy upstairs done
  • clean bathroom done
  • breakfast, clear up done
  • condensation patrol done
  • hoover downstairs
  • laundry - dry washing folded
  • ring Council Tax
  • lunch, clear up
  • go out (weather dependent)
  • tea
  • DS bath and bed
  • is the kitchen cleared?
  • is everything ready for the morning?
  • cut my hair
  • block knitted vest
  • watch True Blood

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 2 coats inside 1 done, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up
  • rehang bedroom curtains
  • put condensation strips on single-glazed windows front room done
  • open painted-shut windows 1 in frontroom
  • shelves and rails up in kitchen
  • cabinet up in bathroom (tricky - partition wall)
  • polyfilla holes in landing window frame

To Do -

  • finish raking grass
  • CTF paperwork
  • Christmas! - present shopping, cards?, anything else
  • change inner tube on pram and pump up all tyres
simpson · 02/12/2009 12:16

ok doing very badly here

kids breakfast & clear away done
Ds school run done
quick food shop done
laundry
sort out clutter on bottom of stairs
load & turn on dishwasher done
DD lunch & clear away doing
buggy fit
Ds school run
kids tea & clear away
sweep floor
mop floor Dcs bedtime
Me time!!

Have also been informed its DS's parents evening at 3.40 today so have to do that too.

(In my defence DS been off school mon & tues and teacher sick last wk, so first time I have seen his teacher )

SparklyAlice · 02/12/2009 12:50

Feeling a little bit more chilled today, as the christmas presents are starting to come together. Have managed to get most of my sister's family done (the biggest lot) Have got quite a few left to do apart from that but i'm getting there.

Also managed to get the citric acid to make my bathbombs, so going to give those a try this afternoon.

Everyone up done
Everyone dressed done
Everyone breakfast done
Make beds done
Load the dishwasher done
Put washload on done
Tidy DD's room done
Go to stay and play done
Put second lot of washing on done
Lunch
Empty dishwasher
Phone garage about picking stuff up out of car
Find a scrap yard that will pick car up
Sort out with tax and insurance
Clean kitchen
Clean hob
Dry washing
Try out some sweet recipes
Do the ironing
Do horses
Cook dinner
DD bed
Write christmas cards

PlumBumMum · 02/12/2009 12:58

Well obviously someone didn't like girl elephant because I couldn't help myself lifted them to have another look and...................DROPPED both elephants on floor
When I got over shock only thing that got damaged was girl elephants trunk so she now has a new slightly smaller head and trunk and I'm alot happier with her

but I think I'm just getting over the shock of them both hitting the floor!!!

mumof2rugrats · 02/12/2009 13:14

oh alice what have you got your sister for xmas

SparklyAlice · 02/12/2009 13:16

Plum i think i would have had a bit of a hissy fit over that. You sound so calm!

MumRugrat that would be telling

awastingamanger · 02/12/2009 13:17

Oh dear Plum! All to the good if you're happier though.

Today -

  • all up, dressed and teeth-brushed done
  • make beds, open windows and tidy upstairs done
  • clean bathroom done
  • breakfast, clear up done
  • condensation patrol done
  • hoover downstairs later toys everywhere now
  • laundry - dry washing folded load washing
  • ring Council Tax done
+ write checque for ccrd done DON'T FORGET TO POST IT
  • lunch, clear up done
  • go out (weather dependent)
  • tea
  • DS bath and bed
  • is the kitchen cleared?
  • is everything ready for the morning?
  • cut my hair
  • block knitted vest
  • watch True Blood

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 2 coats inside 1 done, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up
  • rehang bedroom curtains
  • put condensation strips on single-glazed windows front room done
  • open painted-shut windows 1 in frontroom
  • shelves and rails up in kitchen
  • cabinet up in bathroom (tricky - partition wall)
  • polyfilla holes in landing window frame

To Do -

  • finish raking grass
  • CTF paperwork
  • Christmas! - present shopping, cards?, anything else
  • change inner tube on pram and pump up all tyres
PlumBumMum · 02/12/2009 13:23

I'm too tired to get in a tizz tbh Af has arrived and I think I've been drained of all energy I am just about awake

mumof2rugrats · 02/12/2009 13:25

alice il tell you what i got my sister

JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 13:35

I've only got presents for the boys & DH. DH hasn't decided if he's getting present for anyone other than me, so he's had it easy so far!

Plum - ouch, well done on staying calm though!

Wed:

  • All up together as Ds1 slept in, yey! DONE
  • breakfast DONE
  • all dressed AllButDS2
  • DH to work DONE
  • DS1 to pre-sch (N) DONE
  • DS2 nap DONE
  • collect AD prescription from chemist DONE
  • Christmas decorations down from loft DONE
  • list some stuff on Freecycle DONE
  • fill out form for counselling referral DONE
  • post form DONE
  • seasonal flu jab (11.30) DONE
  • talk to nurse about flu jabs for boys/chase SF jab appts DONE (sort of, think it will be too late for DS2 now anyway)
  • collect DS1 (N) DONE
  • lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
  • DS2 nap
  • soft play with DS1 & friends
  • DS1 tea out
  • DS2 pasta (his fave)
  • torching walk?
  • boys to bed
  • DH home (late?)
  • dinner

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
*- book massage! Tried!
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
  • put decorations & tree up (THURS with DH)
SparklyAlice · 02/12/2009 13:42

MumRugrat it is something you asked for....

mumof2rugrats · 02/12/2009 13:45

ohh i like getting what i want
dd2 sung at mum and tots today so i didnt look stupid singing on my own

SparklyAlice · 02/12/2009 13:52

When i take DD to TotRock it is usually me sat singing nicely with all the other mums while all the kids run riot.

Trying to get DD to have a nap in her room, which isn't going great, but at least i get a bit of peace downstairs while she empties the draws of every item of clothing she owns

simpson · 02/12/2009 14:15

well, I am definately doing the bare minimum today

Buggy fit in the rain has finished me

awastingamanger · 02/12/2009 17:25

simpson, buggy fit in the rain?! That's more than enough!

Today -

  • all up, dressed and teeth-brushed done
  • make beds, open windows and tidy upstairs done
  • clean bathroom done
  • breakfast, clear up done
  • condensation patrol done
  • hoover downstairs later toys everywhere now
  • laundry - dry washing folded load done
  • ring Council Tax done
+ write checque for ccrd done DON'T FORGET TO POST IT forgot
  • lunch, clear up done
  • go out (weather dependent) done good shopping
  • tea
  • DS bath and bed
  • is the kitchen cleared?
  • is everything ready for the morning?
  • cut my hair
  • block knitted vest
  • watch True Blood

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 2 coats inside 1 done, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up
  • rehang bedroom curtains
  • put condensation strips on single-glazed windows front room done
  • open painted-shut windows 1 in frontroom
  • shelves and rails up in kitchen
  • cabinet up in bathroom (tricky - partition wall)
  • polyfilla holes in landing window frame

To Do -

  • finish raking grass
  • CTF paperwork
  • Christmas! - present shopping, cards?, anything else
  • change inner tube on pram and pump up all tyres
JustKeepSparkling · 02/12/2009 18:39

Yes well done Simps! I don't go out for walks in the rain unless truly desperate for fresh air!

Wed:

  • DS2 nap DONE
  • soft play with DS1 & friends DONE
  • DS1 tea out DONE
  • DS2 pasta (his fave) DONE
  • torching walkNoRaining
  • boys to bed DS2GoneEarly
  • book massage DONE (next Tues)
  • DH home late
  • dinner MineDone

Ongoing:

  • get photos of family & hang them up
  • get on with friend's family tree
  • transfer all family trees over to Mac software
  • then go through 1911 census
  • sort out security light outside
  • clean carpets (living room & playroom)
  • find new dentist
  • maybe make mobile out of ITNG pics for DS2 in hosp
  • sort out iPhone
- book massage DONE*
  • read new book from library about 'brain plasticity' Started (very interesting)
  • put decorations & tree up (THURS with DH)
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