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

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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.

Afternoon I have been really busy and upstairs looks loike a palace but downstairs looks like a bombsite. My living room only looks tidy between 8pm and 7am, when DD and DS3 are in bed!!

Welcome steph I was just like you a couple of months ago, until I joined this thread and the lovely people on here helped me sort out my house, and now even my deep cleaning doesn't take that long because I have decluttered. I agree with clairy started by decluttering. I don't know about you but I find decluttering utterly boring so I used CC method of doing 15 mins at at a time, it's actually quite amazing how much can be done in that time because it becomes a challange. Also I had to be ruthless and stop being so sentimental over silly things.

Today
Run DW done
Run WM timer set
Hang out washing done
Fold clean clothes and put away done
Wipe round bathroom
Contact mum about bonfire night and make a list of things we need for it.
Write christmas cake list
Do anything from my mission list done some
Remake beds

To Do in the next 2 weeks;
Scrub cooker
Clean kitchen tiles
Clean kitchen cupboard frints
Clear and clean cupboard tops
Clean fridge
Sort inside kitchen cupboards
Clean microwave
De-crumb toaster
Bleach bins
Sort cutlery drawer
Sort cleaning cupboard
Clean coffee machine
Clean bathroom tiles
Limescale spray bathroom taps
Sort through bathroom cabinets
Tidy airing cupboard
Sort hall cupboard
Clean bedsteads done
Dust/clean doors and frames done
Dust windowsills and frames done
Clean windows
Clean skirtings upstairs done
Dust lights and ceilings done
Clean picture frames done
Dust speakers done
Wipe over blinds
Polish mirrors
Clean sofa
Sort through toy boxes
Pull out sofas and clean underneath
Sort through drawers and wardrobes done
Clean fireplace
Starting selling on Ebay

JKS Glad the dr's visit was beneficial.

Hi Steph, I agree with JKS put it all on here and then make shorter lists form it, You can go back to your big list and see all your dones, I do this from time to time

JKS well done!

I'm not a fan of flylady (having tried it MANY times in the past and failed miserably) however one thing I do still occasionall use when I'm REALLY behind on the housework is

her crisis cleaning (minus the shoes - I can't get my head around the shoes thing) - just to get a basic grip on thing again.

Welcome Steph I would make a list room by room of all the things that needed doing. Try and start with something that would make day to day stuff quicker - for me always wardrobes and clothes drawers because it makes getting dressed quicker and makes putting away all the clean washing faster.

JKS - glad the Dr prescribed you something. Don't know if you remember but I was weird about starting ADs too, took me a couple of days to work up to it once I had the prescription. I hope they work for you

TODAY
All up and dressed - all but me
Orange juice and Spatone
Breakfast x 3 - done
Unload dishwasher and tidy kitchen - done
2 loads of washing - 1st in
Wipe over loo and basin and windowsill in bathroom - done
Clean mirrors and glass doors - done
Hoover downstairs
Sweep kitchen and hall - done
Tidy our room and DS' room - done
Lunch x 3 - done
Mop kitchen floor - done
Clean inside patio doors - done
Clean windows in bathroom, our bedroom and DS' room - done
De-cobweb ceilings and behind blind/curtain tops
Dust upstairs
DS nap
Have lovely bath and pamper while DS is asleep
Dinner x 3 - chilli, didn't have it last night as it hadn't defrosted
Clear up
DS bath and bed
WATCH SPOOKS - YAY!!
Tidy round before bed

Wow this thread has moved fast today!
No worries about the nappy wasting if anyone else wants it let me know before I offer it in the for free section it looks all lonely sat on it's own .

Nina I think we did chat on a thread we had a good old moan about been fat and uncomfortable DD is 6 months old this Friday.

Sorry about the house Clairey .

I have not tidied up downstairs all afternoon and had some lovely cuddles with L instead .

Well done for today JKS.

Waves to everyone will read through properly later dp has just texted me that he is doing overtime so it will be hectic here this evening.

Tidy up
Me and LO's dressed done
dd luchbox done
Load of washing in done
Nursery run done
washing pile
prep tea done
school run
make beds done
clean bathroom done
Tea
uniforms
baths
Reading
dd2 homework

Welcome Steph .

Me me me! I'll have it CWWM! (will it fit either of mine?)

Where has the day gone? Going to get DS and do some kind of indoor activity until DH comes home. Wish me luck.

Everyones' doing really well today. Good work slatterns.

Today's List
DS up and dressed done
Feed DD done
Vitamins
Breakfast done
DS to school done!
DD Nap - done
Get dressed - done
Find baby groups to go to - done a few
Lunch done
Tidy up lounge done
Dishy on done
Washing on
Write thank you cards / get pics of DD printed to send out.
Food shop done
Dinner - potatoes pie and veg
Bath DD
DD/DS to bed

Ring re bilton cott

OMG CWWM 6 months I think your telling porkies, she still only a little baby, no?

Wonder how Smallblessings is getting on?

It is this one Clairey so I think it will fit I think you are on my facebook I am Rachael B with the poppy profile photo. (I get confused with the real names and usernames). If not I will give you my email.

PBM Yes she is 6 months I am in shock too.
She tries to roll now she can say Momma and gives kisses out .

I hope Sb is ok aswell.

The always fly by, especially with a newborn, HMHB Are you going to have a early night to try and catch up on some sleep.

CWWM they do grow so quickly!! I can't believe DS3 is 1 and DS1 is 13 (he wil always be my baby though). He has just asked me if he can join Army Cadets, I find it really scary that one day he may be in the real Army!!

Today
Run DW done
Run WM timer set
Hang out washing done
Fold clean clothes and put away done
Wipe round bathroom
Contact mum about bonfire night and make a list of things we need for it.
Write christmas cake list done
Do anything from my mission list done some
Remake beds

To Do in the next 2 weeks;
Scrub cooker
Clean kitchen tiles
Clean kitchen cupboard frints
Clear and clean cupboard tops
Clean fridge
Sort inside kitchen cupboards
Clean microwave
De-crumb toaster
Bleach bins
Sort cutlery drawer
Sort cleaning cupboard
Clean coffee machine
Clean bathroom tiles
Limescale spray bathroom taps done
Sort through bathroom cabinets
Tidy airing cupboard
Sort hall cupboard
Clean bedsteads done
Dust/clean doors and frames done
Dust windowsills and frames done
Clean windows
Clean skirtings upstairs done
Dust lights and ceilings done
Clean picture frames done done
Dust speakers done
Wipe over blinds
Polish mirrors
Clean sofa
Sort through toy boxes
Pull out sofas and clean underneath
Sort through drawers and wardrobes done
Clean fireplace
Starting selling on Ebay

Wow thanks CWWM, are you sure you don't want anything for it? Have mailed you on FB.

I know Ali - i do feel weird but have taken the first one so here goes....
(was prescribed Metformin too to try and sort hormones out but it does say on their packet to check with doc if taking meds for depression, the pharmacist didn't say anything though ? also last time i had metformin i worked up but this time i have no instructions, weird.)

Wed:

• all up & breakfasted DONE
• all dressed AllButDS2
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• text friend re birthday DONE
• text SNHV re hosp date DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• pop out for wrapping paper DONE
• sort all presents DONE, & wrap DONE
• off to doc DONE

*- tidy mine & DH's wardrobe *- sort lots of cheapo old tshirts to recycle *- check birthdays coming up & make cards * MOVE TO ONGOING LIST!

• something off other list? nope!
• collect ds1 DONE
• lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
• online shopping DONE
• baking DONE
• afternoon; meet friends at playground with DS1 DONE
• boys tea cooking & bed
• my dinner
• DH home late (I think)

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
• filing
• tidy mine & DH's wardrobe
• sort lots of cheapo old tshirts to recycle
• check birthdays coming up & make cards

Wow the thread is flying today, had loads more to say, but had to go back a couple of pages to find my list So waves to everyone and hope you are all ok

Welcome back Norks >>>>>>

Welcome Steph

Glad you went to the doctor JKS

Rainbow I could copy most of your long list as my clean up for christmas list

TO DO
Stew on low heat DONE
Tidy Kitchen DONE
Washing ! LOAD DONE
Tidy Dining Area
Clean over sitting room DONE
Dress DD3 DONE
Go to computer class DONE
Make dinner DONE
Clean up after it ABOUT TO DO
I am out tonight,I am becoming a leader for the scouts . Decided to try and do something to get me out of the house

CWWM - aww bless her Cuddles sounds lovely.

Had a lovely bath and read a book. 2 more things to do and then dinner.

TODAY
All up and dressed - done!!
Orange juice and Spatone
Breakfast x 3 - done
Unload dishwasher and tidy kitchen - done
2 loads of washing - 1st in
Wipe over loo and basin and windowsill in bathroom - done
Clean mirrors and glass doors - done
Hoover downstairs
Sweep kitchen and hall - done
Tidy our room and DS' room - done
Lunch x 3 - done
Mop kitchen floor - done
Clean inside patio doors - done
Clean windows in bathroom, our bedroom and DS' room - done
De-cobweb ceilings and behind blind/curtain tops
Dust upstairs - done
DS nap - doing
Have lovely bath and pamper while DS is asleep - done
Empty bins
Dinner x 3 - chilli, didn't have it last night as it hadn't defrosted
Clear up
DS bath and bed
WATCH SPOOKS - YAY!!
Tidy round before bed

Loads of x-posts.

JKS - well done . I'm sure if you rang the surgery you could speak to your Dr just to check you are ok to take them together.

CC - that is a brilliant thing to do. I used to help run a group before I went to Uni and it was such a laugh and so rewarding. I will def be getting involved again when DS is bigger. Hope you enjoy it!

Evening lovelies

JKS i am very proud of you for going and getting some help. It is a big step, well done

Welcome new slatterns

AlwaysLooking thanks for linking that, i need to do a bit of crisis cleaning this evening. We are at totrock tomorrow morning, doing horses and then onto family bonfire party in the eve and FIL and new woman are coming over friday morning

Crisis list:

Clean hob
Put more washing on
Wipe kitchen sides down
Wipe down front of fridge
Put dinner on at some point
Sweep kitchen
Tidy hall
Sweep hall
Sweep stairs
Hoover upstairs
Clean bathroom
Hoover bathroom floor
Tidy living room
Chuck old papers out
Bicarb living room floor
Spray sofa with febreeze/bicarb
Hoover living room
Dust

Just finishing my cup of tea

Crisis list:

Clean hob done
Put more washing on
Wipe kitchen sides down done
Wipe down front of fridge done
Put dinner on at some point started
Sweep kitchen
Tidy hall
Sweep hall
Sweep stairs
Hoover upstairs
Clean bathroom
Hoover bathroom floor
Tidy living room
Chuck old papers out
Bicarb living room floor
Spray sofa with febreeze/bicarb
Hoover living room
Dust

I have got the Ting Tings playing which is helping me keep going

Crisis list:

Clean hob done
Put more washing on
Wipe kitchen sides down done
Wipe down front of fridge done
Put dinner on at some point started
Sweep kitchen
Tidy hall done
Sweep hall done
Sweep stairs
Hoover upstairs
Clean bathroom
Hoover bathroom floor
Tidy living room
Chuck old papers out
Bicarb living room floor
Spray sofa with febreeze/bicarb
Hoover living room
Dust

Hi Alice Totrocks sounds like fun!! We are fans of the Ting Tings!!

CC I am hoping that once have have done the list, I will keep on top of it all and not have to do it before christmas

We are having a bonfire do tomorrow evening, with some family and friends coming over, so I have a busy day tomorrow with the preparations. Also I am taking my nan to a hospital appt in the morning.

I have still got the put clean bedding on the beds. I am going to do a deal with my DH when he gets out of the shower. He can either do the beds or clear up the kitchen,

I will be back later to add tomorrows list as I won't have time in the morning.

The house is worse than it was this morning! Had a long, fruitful and cheering trip to town though, so not too bothered.
I've got the evening to myself and a very busy day tomorrow, so I'll be joining you in the crisis clean Alice.

Well done on taking that step JKS.

• make beds done
• DS boobed, changed and dressed done
• Me showered and dressed done
• breakfast done
• fold dry washing done
• wash pots 1st lot
• dry pots done

+ playing lots + MNing lots + philosophizing some

• sorted washing done
• washing - 3 loads 1 done
• tidy kitchen bit
• sweep and clean kitchen floor swept once
• take rubbish and recycling out
• tidy downstairs
• hoover downstairs
• town done
• lunch done
• tidying in backroom bit
• tea done
• clear kitchen and wash pots
• DS bath and bed
• crisis clean!

CC - hope the scouts went well

Wed:

• boys tea DONE & bed DONE
• my dinner DONE
• DH home here

Thurs:
not sure about most of day except:

• Dentist 9.40

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
• filing
• tidy mine & DH's wardrobe
• sort lots of cheapo old tshirts to recycle
• check birthdays coming up & make cards

Just the dones for now.

• DS bath and bed done
• take rubbish and recycling out done
• put nappies in to wash on new regime (rinse cycle, wash cycle, rinse in the morning) started
• take clean washing up done