Christmas is coming and the dust bunnies are getting fat.... slatterns and list-makers , all are welcome!

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If you need to write down lists and have a friendly chat, please feel free to join us!

HMHB - very exciting!

Ali - hmm dilemma, i'll have to think about coming off the ADs at some point i suppose....

Tues:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• rubbish out DONE
• library DONE
• take ds2 to bf group (to show him off!) DONE
• collect ds1 DONE
• lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
• afternoon plan? DS1+MumPlay MeNap!
• DS2 nap DONE
• boys tea & to bed DS2Done
• meeting up with old teacher of mine for a curry! (Mum babysitting)
• not too late a night hopefully

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 (get someone in?)
• contact new dentist & see if we can register
• carry on reading book from library about 'brain plasticity'
• contact handyman re new list of jobs for him
• clear email inbox BackTo18 argh
• clear kitchen counters of extra food/biscuits/etc.!NearlyDone
• thank you cards for boys presents
• write Big List (big toy sort out, kitchen cupboards sort out, boys clothes sort out...) Started

Plum, Desperate Housewives is starting on RTe 2, this evening.

I am so , that this thread went off threads Im on. so am posting a list for tomorrow

TO DO
Everyone up
DH to work
DD3 to toddler group
Wash Breakfast Dishes
Clear Junk on top of microwave
Pack away Christmas DEcs from Kitchen
Clean Counters
Sweep Floors
Clear Junk at side of computer
Sweep Dining room floor
Tidy over sitting room
Give Mammy her tablets
DD2 to doctor to up her prescription
Chemist
Collect DD3
Make Lunch
Tidy up after it
Maybe visit a friend?????

Thank u CC just happened upon it there and came on to tell you incase you hadn't realised

I am drained (AF here)I took all decorations down today, and tidied away all dcs christmas presents rearranged furniture
somehow hoovered abit desperately need hoover bags!!!

I think I could sleep, but I am going to relax and watch desp housewives with a packet of tayto Cheese n onion(putting ideas of dieting somewhere else)

AND I must not catch up on thread by reading back up through posts as I thought Ali was pg not talking about TTC

I would like to TTC this year dh wants to wait until the following but I think if I wait any longer I might not want to as age gap will get too big between dd2 and next one

Ali, what are u supposed to do if u go on the preg ADs when u give birth and start BF?

So DH came home, so I got more stuff done, made some soup for 2moro lunch.
DS didn't nap so was in bed before 7!

Ali - that does sound like a dilemma. Hard to say what the best thing to do is? You could see how you get on without them and try some counselling or something if still feeling down??? I know everyone is different as to whether this would work for you. It did work for me when I had PND.

JKS - the excitement continues as the heating stopped working this evening. DH has got it working again fortunately .

CC - welcome back

Plum - HAve done similar to you today with decs and stuff. Have a nice relaxing evening.

Today
Recycling
Bins out
Lunch done
Bring logs in done
Sort washing
tidy kitchen done
reload dishy done
bath dd done
dinner - leftovers! done
put washing on done
washing folded done
tidy bedroom
put toys away done
take decs down! done!

also
thank you cards
put ds's xmas toys away done
more stuff to charity shop/ebay
stuff to laundry

TODAY
Me and DH up - done
DH run and me pilates - no, too little sleep
Shower and dressed - done
Get DS up and dressed
Spatone + vitamins - done
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom
Leave at 11.15am for Music with Mummy - done
Lunch with friends - done
Drs app 3.10pm - done
Dinner x 3 fish and chips from freezer - done
Clear up - done
DS bath and bed - done asleep at 9pm, woohoo!
Post DS-to-bed tidy - done
Kitchen clear before bed - no
Take ADs - done

KITCHEN + UTILITY
Clear area of doom that is building up - nearlyfinished!
Wipe cupboard fronts - halfdone
Clean top of fridge
Pull out everything on worktops and clean behind

LAUNDRY
Wash nappies - done
Dry nappies - done
Check laundry basket - done not enough for a load
Put away clean things from airing cupboard

HMHB - I did have some counselling a few months ago which did help a lot, and I have the option to go back for more with the same guy which I plan to take up when the time feels right IYKWIM?
Yay for DH getting the heating going!

Wasting - I don't know what happens wrt giving birth and wanting to BF. Tbh that's one of the reasons I want to get off the tablets altogether.
at DS sleeping so early! DS had a 10 minute nap today, that's all and it took me until 9pm to get him settled. He's only 17 months fgs, he should be napping during the day for another year!!

Plum - no not pg yet, or at least I don't think so

JKS - it does make you think doesn't it? My GP was v.nice about it, she is lovely and very supportive of me still BFing DS. I know she will give me all possible info so that is very reassuring.

Well we are well on the way to being snowed in here, got about 7cms and it's pelting down.

TOMORROW
Me and DH up
Wiifit for both of us if we get some sleep tonight!
Shower and dressed
Get DS up and dressed
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen
Make beds and tidy upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Hoover upstairs
Dust upstairs
Lunch and tidy kitchen
Dinner x 3
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Have a check for upcoming birthdays etc
Kitchen clear before bed
Take ADs

KITCHEN + UTILITY
Clear area of doom that is building up - nearlyfinished!
Wipe cupboard fronts - halfdone
Clean top of fridge
Pull out everything on worktops and clean behind

LAUNDRY
One load
Put away clean things from airing cupboard

JOBS THIS WEEK
Thank you cards
Sort out DS CTF!!!
Send new baby parcel to friend
Photos and pictures

Morning all!

Snow was v. bad here yesterday so bins weren't collected. I actuallee though I was going to get on top of the rubbish this week.

DH made it to work, to his dismay. He is not feeling good. I don't feel too good either. Bah!

DS woke a 6.22, so not too bad.

Ali, I think DS needs to get more exercise, in order to fit in his nap. He can' do without it, but isn' tired enough some dais. hence me planning the 'show walks' in to the dai.

• all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
• beds made, windows and curtains open done
• condensation patrol done
• spatone + OJ done
• breakfast done
• laundry - folded done load sored done
• wash pots done
• coffee and internets doing

Next -

• planning and researching (on internet)
• plai wih DS

DIY jobs -

• paint front door - 1 coat inside, 1 coat outside
• pictures and clocks up DSroomdone
• rehang bedroom curtains
• open painted-shut window in bedroom
• shelves and rails up in kitchen
• cabinet up in bathroom (tricky - partition wall)
• mirror up in bathroom
• polyfilla holes in landing window frame
• fix wardrobe door
• get new curains for front room

To Do -

• CTF paperwork
• mend my winter coat
• order compost bin
• book council to collect old bed
• filing - new folder/dividers etc.?
• can I buy another shelf for oven?
• need new bedding
• plan Christmas 2010

shoe not show. doh!

Morning!

Ali hate to tell you but dd went from a 2 hour nap to none at about 19 months with no warning! DS has never had a regular napping schedule but only has one about 50% of the time (just turned 2). Difficult about the ADs

Lots of snow here overnight. All schools closed but dd's preschool is open (hooray!). They only have a few children in though so will probably close at lunchtime, poor dd is gutted cos it was meant to be her first full day today.

All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table ? DONE
Bins out - DONE
New bags in bins - DONE
DD to preschool - DONE
Check bank acc ? DONE
Put away yesterdays washing ?
Try to unjam dvd player (yep, ds again)- STLL HAVENT MANAGED
Find numbers for fencing companies and ask them to contact landlord with a quote ? DONE
DD from preschool -
Hoover downstairs -
Clean loo -
Lunch ?
Mop floors ?
Cook dinner ?
Wash up -
Bath and bed dc?s-
Tidy kitchen and sitting room -
DC thank you cards -

Well we're unusual, hardly any snow here.
Pre-sch open thankfully

DS2 got his stitches out this morning, yey another thing done.

Wed:

• all up, dressed & breakfasted DONE
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• ds2 stitches out DONE
• kitchen corner of doom DONE ;
• hinge covers on Maclaren DONE
• banking paperwork DONE
• sort out DS1's 'artwork' DONE
• cup of tea & shortbread (yum) Doing
• other jobs?
• collect ds1
• friend coming back with her DS for lunch
• ds2 nap
• play in the snow? (more forecast)
• boys tea, bath & bed
• our dinner & bed (maybe a bath for me)

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 (get someone in?)
• contact new dentist & see if we can register
• carry on reading book from library about 'brain plasticity'
• contact handyman re new list of jobs for him
• clear email inbox BackTo18 argh
• clear kitchen counters of extra food/biscuits/etc.!NearlyDone
• thank you cards for boys presents
• write Big List (big toy sort out, kitchen cupboards sort out, boys clothes sort out, takeaway boxes sort out!, check cats dates for jabs...) Started

We are completely snowed in here, I think we've got almost 20cms. I have declared a 'snow day' for myself, so no jobs this morning. DH is working from home, DS is in his cot looking at books quietly so I've retreated to bed and am thinking about having a sleep!
DS was awake early for him today, 7.15 - I think because he only woke twice in the night (yay!) - so he is looking ready for a nap. V. happy for him to have one this early in the day, should affect bedtime

Clairey - gah don't say that!

TODAY
Me and DH up - done
Shower and dressed - pj day
Get DS up and dressed - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Run dishwasher - done
Unload dishwasher
Make beds and tidy upstairs
Wipe over bathroom
Hoover upstairs
Dust upstairs
Lunch and tidy kitchen
Dinner x 3
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Have a check for upcoming birthdays etc
Kitchen clear before bed
Take ADs

KITCHEN + UTILITY
Clear area of doom that is building up - nearlyfinished!
Wipe cupboard fronts - halfdone
Clean top of fridge
Pull out everything on worktops and clean behind

LAUNDRY
One load
Put away clean things from airing cupboard

Ali - liking the sound of snow day declaration.

Roads are clear here. DH gone to work and DS to school though I think he will be sent home early.

DD and I are going to be brave and take a trip out for provisions soon as I think it is going to get much worse this eve / tomorrow.

Today
Recycling
Bins out
Lunch
Bring logs in
Sort washing
tidy kitchen
reload dishy
bath dd
dinner
put washing on
washing folded
tidy bedroom done
put toys away

also
thank you cards
more stuff to charity shop/ebay
stuff to laundry

Now I have a dillemma, when I took dd to school they said they were probably closing at lunch but they'd review and call me at 11 to let me know if I needed to come and pick her up. If they don't call do I assume they are closing or staying open?

I really must come back on this thread. My house is a disaster zone

So this is the list of what needs doing desparately:

Clear table in kitchen
Sort washing up
Sweep kitchen floor
Mop kitchen floor
Clean out cat tray + food bowls
Put away food
Sort clothes from holiday (Christmas )
Sort dirty clothes in bedroom
Do a load of washing
Hoover living room
Do DS some lunch
Try to sort out some food for the next few days (thinking a giant chilli in slow cooker!)
Get rid of rubbish piling up everywhere

I have got no TV signal as well so DS (15m) will be "helping"..!

Clairey can you not just ring them, they should know by now surely?

Hello Bertie. :-)

• all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
• beds made, windows and curtains open done
• condensation patrol done
• spatone + OJ done
• breakfast done
• laundry - folded done load sorted done load in done
• wash pots done
• coffee and internets doing

• planning and researching (on internet) stated
• plai wih DS done

+ hang calendar done + clean mud ou of change bag done + lunch done

NExt -

• clear up lunch
• change nappee
• go outside!

DIY jobs -

• paint front door - 1 coat inside, 1 coat outside
• pictures and clocks up DSroomdone
• rehang bedroom curtains
• open painted-shut window in bedroom
• shelves and rails up in kitchen
• cabinet up in bathroom (tricky - partition wall)
• mirror up in bathroom
• polyfilla holes in landing window frame
• fix wardrobe door
• get new curains for front room

To Do -

• CTF paperwork
• mend my winter coat
• order compost bin
• book council to collect old bed
• filing - new folder/dividers etc.?
• can I buy another shelf for oven?
• need new bedding
• plan Christmas 2010

Bertie sensible idea (I hate using the phone so the idea of actually picking it up and calling someone never occurs to me!)

DS was asking to go out and throw snowballs (like the teenagers who have been throwing them at my windows making me jump all morning) so we wandered along to preschool to check and they were closing.

Am being so slack with the housework atm

Hi Bertie

Snow Day declared nationwide then?

Has started coming down here, not heavy enough yet for snowballs or snowmen though....yet.

Wed:

• all up, dressed & breakfasted DONE
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• ds2 stitches out DONE
• kitchen corner of doom DONE ;
• hinge covers on Maclaren DONE
• banking paperwork DONE
• sort out DS1's 'artwork' DONE
• cup of tea & shortbread (yum) DONE
• other jobs?
• collect ds1 DONE
• friend coming back with her DS for lunch DONE
• ds2 nap Doing
• play in the snow? (more forecast)
• boys tea, bath & bed
• our dinner & bed (maybe a bath for me)

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 (get someone in?)
• contact new dentist & see if we can register
• carry on reading book from library about 'brain plasticity'
• contact handyman re new list of jobs for him
• clear email inbox BackTo18 argh
• clear kitchen counters of extra food/biscuits/etc.!NearlyDone
• thank you cards for boys presents
• write Big List (big toy sort out, kitchen cupboards sort out, boys clothes sort out, takeaway boxes sort out!, check cats dates for jabs...) Started

JKS dd had a really cute pic to bring home of her and the other 3 kids who turned up at preschool all wrapped up in hats, scarves etc standing next to the snowman they'd made. They all look so dinky and proud of themselves

WHSmith order arrived today inc a letter rack to help sort one of my areas of doom (the incoming post area). Annoyed though as there was meant to be a pack of files in the order (to file said incoming post once dealt with)and they are missing. Also ordered family atlas and encyclopedia for £5 each but got 2 copies of atlas and none of encyclopedia

All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table ? DONE
Bins out - DONE
New bags in bins - DONE
DD to preschool - DONE
Check bank acc ? DONE
Put away yesterdays washing ?
Try to unjam dvd player (yep, ds again)- STLL HAVENT MANAGED
Find numbers for fencing companies and ask them to contact landlord with a quote ? DONE
DD from preschool - DONE
Hoover downstairs - DONE
Clean loo - DONE
Lunch ? DONE
Mop floors ?
Cook dinner ?
Wash up -
Bath and bed dc?s-
Tidy kitchen and sitting room -
DC thank you cards -

Need a kick

That sounds a bit rubbish Clairey. They've messed everything up there! So annoying esp when you have a plan to use the items to stream-line your home.

Can report that on snowday Tesco is full of people 'stocking up' and lots of kids due to school closure.

DD and I survived the mission and are back with the essential crisps food to tide us over if it snows again.

Today
Recycling
Bins out
Lunch done
Bring logs in
Sort washing
tidy kitchen done
reload dishy Done
bath dd
dinner
put washing on
washing folded
tidy bedroom done
put toys away
Food shop done

also
thank you cards
more stuff to charity shop/ebay
stuff to laundry

Our local Tesco always grinds to a halt at Christmas/New Year and when it snows - it's silly, you'd think they would know to pre empt it with a load more stock.

Clear table in kitchen
Sort washing up
Sweep kitchen floor
Mop kitchen floor
Clean out cat tray + food bowls
Put away food
Sort clothes from holiday
Move dirty clothes from bedroom
Do a load of washing
Hoover living room
Do DS some lunch done
Dort out some food for the next few days in slowcooker - making kitchen nice and warm
Get rid of rubbish piling up everywhere

DS has had a sleep so you would think I'd have got more done... Must make a start on the rest. I had to walk to the shop with him in a wilkinet on my back which was not comfortable at all, he is too big for it and fell asleep so was all floppy. I am getting a Patapum with some Christmas money, just have to wait for the cheque to arrive!

How old is your DS Bertie?
My DD is 11 weeks now - currently napping.

Today
Recycling done
Bins out done
Lunch done
Bring logs in
Sort washing
tidy kitchen done
reload dishy Done
bath dd
dinner doing
washing dried done - phew as had babygro crisis
put washing on
washing folded
tidy bedroom done
put toys away
Food shop done
Put shopping away done
Clean dining room done

also
thank you cards
more stuff to charity shop/ebay
stuff to laundry
Pay nursery

No school for mine til Monday, Was pleased but now they are wet and cold after being out in the snow and fighting with each other
TO DO
Everyone up DONE
DH to work DONE
DD3 to toddler group DIDNT SEND HER
Wash Breakfast Dishes DONE
Clear Junk on top of microwave
Pack away Christmas DEcs from Kitchen
Clean Counters
Sweep Floors
Clear Junk at side of computer
Sweep Dining room floor
Tidy over sitting room
Give Mammy her tablets DONE
DD2 to doctor to up her prescription DONE
Chemist
Collect DD3
Make Lunch
Tidy up after it
Maybe visit a friend????? SNOWING HEAVILY

Hello Bertie How are you doing today, I was on your thread the other day when DS was having a bit of a meltdown!

HMHB - Well done for completing your mission for food! People are venturing out here, some silly mare was slipping and stumbling along in high-heeled boots earlier

Wasting - what are you researching and planning?

Still snowing, our road is completely impassable!
My brother and his DF are moving house today, their new place is about 40 mins away from here on a good day. I've just had my Dad on the phone saying 'ooh maybe they could stay with you tonight if they can't get into their new house'. AAARRRGGHHH - this is the brother I've been rowing with. We kind of patched things up a bit over Christmas but I'm definitely not ready to have them to stay here - his DF wouldn't come to my parents house over Christmas because I was there!
Now I feel angry with my Dad, and guilty that I don't want them here. Am supposed to be dieting and I just want to eat an enormous cake now to cheer myself up.

TODAY
Me and DH up - done
Shower and dressed - pj day
Get DS up and dressed - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Run dishwasher - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done
Hoover upstairs - done
Dust upstairs - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Clean upstairs mirrors - done
Clean insides of DS' windows - done
Empty upstairs bins - done
Dinner x 3
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Have a check for upcoming birthdays etc
Kitchen clear before bed
Take ADs

KITCHEN + UTILITY
Clear area of doom that is building up - nearlyfinished!
Wipe cupboard fronts - halfdone
Clean top of fridge
Pull out everything on worktops and clean behind

LAUNDRY
One load - done
Put away clean things from airing cupboard