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

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Sorry WME just read that back and it sounded all "ooh just you wait" ey and that's not how I meant it!

Also forgot to add to list:

EXERCISE

Have started a new regime

Alternate days I'll do a run 2 mins/walk 2 mins repeat x 6 type thing (aiming to build up the running time) then the other days I'll use my abslider thingy to try to get some stomach muscles back. Am on day 3 so we'll see how long I last!

:-D It's hard to imagine him being old enough to go to school, he's asleep on mi lap right now. :-)

Just realised I have my 24 name on

JKS plenty of paper screwed up, then plenty of sticks on top, once the sticks are def lit, start placing on the coal (I am an expert now)
Although I used one of those stupid firelog things today, utter rubbish, have a proper fire going now, gggrrrr at those wasted couple of hours no heat off it at all

we've had lunch haven't got anything else done as I have been hovering over fire because of stupid log thingy!!

Thanks Renee (who are you normally?!)

HMHB - i know, and presumably i should come off the ADs first? think i have just the month packet i've just started to will finish those and aim for a GP appt near the end to talk about coming off i think.
winging it sounds fun

Thurs:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• bath DONE (lovely)
• jobs...TQ cards starting
• collect ds1 DONE
• lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
• ds2 nap Doing
• walk round corner to shops DONE
• check on elderly neighbour DONE
• sweep our drive & bit of pavement DONE
• salt our drive DONE
• afternoon; DS1 playing with Nanny
• light fire....
• boys tea (pasta) & bed
• dh home at some point
• dinner x 3

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 (16)
• clear kitchen counters of extra food/biscuits/etc.!NearlyDone
• thank you cards for boys presents (23 to do...!)
• 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
• DS1's book re Christmas
• DS2's book re Christms DONE

JKS - 'tis Plum! Who else spends hours playing with her new fire

I had a productive morning but I have ground to a halt and am watching the cricket with a cup of coffee. DS is asleep, really need to go and wake him else we will have carnage later.

hi all
i hate snow i had just come round to enjoying it with the dds sledging when dd1 decided after 2 goes shes cold and wants to go in so she moaned and cryed and made such a noisy baby fuss when ever anyone went past. she has a habbit of ruining anything we do together it really winds me up
i would never consider HE i dont know how old your dc are but i could not handle dd1 24/7 i really struggle in the holiday not only does school give you respite but also you have RL convo.
sorry to rant a bit feweling a bit down as dd1 playing up its cold and im board and feel like i have cabin fever

Plum, I can see thru ur disguise!

DS slept on me for 1 1/2 hours earlier!

We've had Radio Four on all dai, so I'm feeling stimulated.

First time roasting chicken in rubbish oven, hope it turns ou ok.

• all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
• beds made, windows and curtains open done
• condensation patrol done
• spatone + OJ done
• breakfast done
• laundry folded done load in done
• wash pots most
• coffee and internets doing
• tidee frontroom some
• tidee backroom somemore
• hoover downstairs
• kitchen floor

• lunch done

+ hang up laundree

Next -

• take more stuff up
• nappee
• sort clean washing and put awai
• put decs into cupboard (?)
• get bedroom tidied

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

sorry was going to add what ages are all your dcs
mine are dd1 6 going on 14 and dd2 2 going on 6

to do
everyone up done
everyone feed DONE
everyone washed DONE
dds wrapped up for snow DONE
sledging DONE
washing up DONE
lunch DONE
washing
toys DONE waste of time
hover
dinner
dds bath
dds bed

DS is 19 months.
DH is 29, going on 28 apparenlee and he's nearlee as much trouble.

yeah my dp is 27 going on 13 sometimes

Found more mould in bedroom. :-(
Nothing is damaged yet, but I daren' look in the big cupboard that is full of craft material and books. :-(

• all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
• beds made, windows and curtains open done
• condensation patrol done
• spatone + OJ done
• breakfast done
• laundry folded done load in done
• wash pots most
• coffee and internets doing
• tidee frontroom some
• tidee backroom somemore
• hoover downstairs
• kitchen floor

• lunch done

+ hang up laundree

• take more stuff up done
• nappee done
• sort clean washing and put awai
• put decs into cupboard (?)
• get bedroom tidied

Next -

• mope
• coffee
• more downstairs tiding

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

Heehee I'm not a very good secret agent

Yes it is I Plum

I really haven't got much done at all.

bathroom & ensuite cleaned

I have a pork fillet defrosted, so now I need to go see what I can make that everyone, meaning ds & dd2 will eat

My dcs love school, I think I would manage well with home ed, but I think school provides that little bit of independence children need from their parents
Brain gym[sticks out tongue]never heard of it we don't do that at our school

Never mind dcs I will be 33 on the 24th, I really haven't taken kindly to turning 30 and I was always a person who didn't care about age!!

its my dirthday on 8th of feb and i will be 24

oh mumof2 I loved being 24, I was expecting dd1

wasting - I love R4 but kitchen radio only does longwave therefore have to listen to ruddy cricket most of the day. HAve been moaning at DH so setting the seeds for him to buy super dooper new radio. Although may have scuppered my chances as spilt an entire pint of water on fairly new bedside (DAB ready) radio at 2.30am the other night when DD woke for a feed. Radio ok after a stint on the radiator.

JKS - The HMHB logburner lighting method goes thusly... pop in 1 firelighter with 3 sticks on top, light firelighter, put 2 logs on top, shut door, open vent and sit back and admire your handiwork.

Clairey - impressed with your ambitious excercise regime
mumof2 - I know what you mean about school holidays. DS off school tomorrow. What am I going to do with him! I hope your day picks up. Start again tomorrow!

Not done much so far. Best crack on...

Today
Recycling
Bins out
Lunch done
Bring logs in
Sort washing
tidy kitchen
reload dishy
bath dd
dinner
washing dried
put washing on done
washing folded
tidy bedroom
put toys away in lounge done
Put shopping away
Clean dining room

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

Renee I knew twas you as soon as you mentioned the fire!

mumof2 dd is 3.5(ish) and ds is just 2. I am 28 (30 next year now )
All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table ? DONE
Wipe microwave ?DONE
Wipe bin top - DONE
Load of washing in ? DONE
Load of washing hung up ? DONE
Handwash snow white dress-
DD to preschool ? CANCELLED
Throw away dead flowers ? DONE
Wash vase -
Put away clean washing ? DONE
Try to unjam dvd player (yep, ds again)- STLL HAVENT MANAGED
Text landlord fence co details ?
Change hoover bag - DONE
Hoover downstairs ? DONE
Hoover upstairs - DONE
Clean loo ?DONE
Clean bathroom sink ? DONE
Look up cleaning tips for brass taps ?
Book window cleaner -
COA for laithwaites and boots card ? DONE
Register new nectar card - DONE
Lunch ? DONE
Mop floors ? DONE
EXERCISE ? DONE (though only 4 reps)
Toddler group?? - CANCELLED
File the pile ?
Recycling pile into box- DONE
Tidy top of chest of drawers in my room -
Cook dinner ? DOING
Wash up -
Bath and bed dc?s-
Tidy kitchen and sitting room -

I have spent the afternoon cleaning, DD1 and DD2s rooms. Also cleaned the main bathroom. . Have found room for DD2s sylvanian families and her music stand so she is quite happy

I must be the eldest here I will be 39 next month! So very at 24

TO DO
Everyone up DONE
DH to workDONE
DD3 to toddler group DONE
Wash Breakfast Dishes DONE
Clear Junk on top of microwave DONE
Pack away Christmas DEcs from Kitchen DONE
Clean Counters DONE
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 DONE
Collect DD3 DONE
Make Lunch DONE
Tidy up after it DONE
Washing 3 Washes DONE
DD1s room DONE
DD2 room DONE
Bathroom DONE
Make Tea DOING

settles back into PBM

We've just had dinner and dh is off out to work
will have to get dcs to bed early tonight as dd1 has eye app tomorrow

oh just checked my profile I think I'm coming up to my first anniversary on MN

V. quick post as we are about to eat, will read through later.

TODAY
Me and DH up - done
Exercise - some
Shower and dressed - done
Get DS up and dressed - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Run dishwasher - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Hoover downstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done
Tidy drawers in our bedroom - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Do some batch cooking? - done
Dinner x 3 - next
Clear up
DS bath and bed
Post DS-to-bed tidy
Kitchen clear before bed
Take ADs

KITCHEN + UTILITY
Wipe cupboard fronts - halfdone
Clean top of fridge
Pull out everything on worktops and clean behind - done
Fridge clear out - done

LAUNDRY
One load
Fold clean laundry

JOBS THIS WEEK
Thank you cards
Send new baby parcel to friend
Photos and pictures

Nightmare Wasting!

Rugrats - sorry you're having a bad day

Plum, thought so! but didn't want to say in case i was wrong!
Well you would be proud of me - i've done it!
It keeps blowing smoke back into the living room which it doesn't normally do but otherwise is fab

My birthday is 6th Feb and i'll be 35.
(how did that happen???!)
DS1 is 3.5, DS2 is nearly 2

Thurs:

• all up, breakfasted & dressed DONE
• ds1 to pre-sch DONE
• bath DONE (lovely)
• jobs...TQ cards started
• collect ds1 DONE
• lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
• ds2 nap DONE
• walk round corner to shops DONE
• check on elderly neighbour DONE
• sweep our drive & bit of pavement DONE
• salt our drive DONE
• afternoon; DS1 playing with Nanny DONE
• light fire.... DONE
• boys tea (pasta) DONE & bed DS2Done
• DS1 watch Incredibles Doing
• dh home at some point
• dinner x 3

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
• read book from library about 'brain plasticity'
• contact handyman re new list of jobs for him
• clear email inbox (16)
• clear kitchen counters of extra food/biscuits/etc.!NearlyDone
• thank you cards for boys presents (23 to do...!)
• 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
• DS1's book re Christmas DONE

HMHB glad you are impressed, it's not much but has to be better than sitting on my arse feelng crap about myself

PBM did I see AF was with you? we used to be at the same time but now we are 2 weeks out, have been having bad ov pains today.

All up, dressed, breakfasted - DONE
Washing up - DONE
Wipe kitchen sides and dining table ? DONE
Wipe microwave ?DONE
Wipe bin top - DONE
Load of washing in ? DONE
Load of washing hung up ? DONE
Handwash snow white dress-
DD to preschool ? CANCELLED
Throw away dead flowers ? DONE
Wash vase - DONE
Put away clean washing ? DONE
Try to unjam dvd player (yep, ds again)- STLL HAVENT MANAGED
Text landlord fence co details ?
Change hoover bag - DONE
Hoover downstairs ? DONE
Hoover upstairs - DONE
Clean loo ?DONE
Clean bathroom sink ? DONE
Look up cleaning tips for brass taps ? DONE
Book window cleaner -
COA for laithwaites and boots card ? DONE
Register new nectar card - DONE
Lunch ? DONE
Mop floors ? DONE
EXERCISE ? DONE (though only 4 reps)
Toddler group?? - CANCELLED
File the pile ?
Recycling pile into box- DONE
Tidy top of chest of drawers in my room -
Cook dinner ? DONE
Wash up - DONE
Bath and bed dc?s- BATHED
Tidy kitchen and sitting room - DONE

dd1 school has just text and there open tomorrow
my day got a bit better dp got chippy for dinner i put dds to bed had a nice hot bath and dropped my mag in it opps i just had to smile at that
new day tomorrow