Tuesday Fly

[scattyspice]

Morning .

mission.

Today:
DC to school (with crisps and party clothes - DS)
WRITE CHRISTMAS CARDS
laundry
wine for friends party
biscuits for work
buy blu tac and batteries and stamps
Feed DC
DS to gymnastics rehearsal (with snack and costumes)
DH and Me to gymnastics display

Have a good day all. .

Morning

Scatty Thanks for the thread.
To do
Dd to school school play tonight.
Town with ds to buy all presents for nieces and nephews (ELC I think, have 20% discount voucher and he will play in their happily for hours!) I always find the quicker I do the present shopping the better presents I walk out with.
More christmas cards - it just seems never ending! The list is definately going into my control journal this year though.

Oops have just looked at the time had better get the lunch box done and dc's and me dressed etc. I definately need to get back into my morning routines properly!

BBL
Have a good day everyone

Morning ALL Thank you Scatty Morning Shannara Long time no see But I can't chat must get some work done.
Back in a mo with a list. I've looked up super cruise and it the same as yesterday she must be having a day off!

Morning again

Just got back from the school run, so must get started.

make beds
S&S loos
Candles for toddler group
Post office
Write cards
Ironing
Whats for dinner - saus casarole
take DS2 swimming
More sewing!!

Hi Shannara - agree about speed presenting
StAnne - well done on yesterday's list
Scatty - thanks for thread

I made a list yesterday - think it might still be valid
Our little alarm clock woke up very late today, so we all slept till 8.15. No time for anyone to get into state before whisked off to school....
ds1 still incredibly coldy so have settled him in bed for the morning - he did lots of walking outside on crutches yesterday.

now I need to have a bath and get dressed properly and then book the MOT[sigh]

Don't mention the Post Office TM please
good morning

Agh! just found my cousin's card for Spain not posted. I'll have to add buying a stamp for that to my list as I can't find the stamp I did buy!
TM Routines can sometimes help.
Agree with Swan & Shannara speed present buying is the only way to go. Now clothes buying for me must take all day!!!!

I'm now waiting for my irritating brother to phone back he said he wasn't wake yet when I phoned at 9.30am. I know it's his day off but he should be over at Mum's helping her with her shopping Mum should have stopped at three.
I'm going to ask him to drop mum off at the Pizza Hut near the Panto so Little Star can spend some extra time with his nanny he misses her. Well we will see he is so unreliable unless you say party!!!!!!!
Back in a mo with a list.

Okay here goes
Empty D/W Done
Empty Dryer Done
Stripped 2 beds done
Loaded and unloaded W/M done
Okay need to get some shopping done
HMV Voucher for godson
4 children's presents
2 books for BF husband & my DH
drinking glasses for kids Not sure were to go to get them !
Buy a feather duster
When you put up decorations you notice the dust. Ds wants to decorate the house so I'll dust before they go on!
Return home
Make beds
clean lights in front room
Get dressed for Panto
Collect ds and GO on time.
on wish list
Phone ds friend's Mum and invite over to make gingerbread house on Friday
Menu for the holidays
Food shopping List
Fill activity calendar
have a good day everyone

I'm dreading rnging my brother StAnne
Just can't face talking to him at moment..and expending emotional energy on him, but I MUST, and invite him and his v.shy wife to dinner. You have reminded me.

Just posted on weightloss thread to stop myself eating any snacks till lunchtime, as I am slightly running to keep still in a manner of speaking...

Right off to the shops with my mobile he can call me while I'm speaking to someone else. That's what he does to me all the time. He is sooooo rude!

rung and left message for brother

Booked MOT for Thurs morning
have already mislaid nephew's cd present which I was about to wrap and post

washing on
more washing hung out

Thanks for the thread Scatty

Great to see you all. Sorry, no nrg for personal Hellos (sorry )

OK, been up since 6:45 and just sat down. I went to Ed's nativity (which was so sweet) and ended up doing the welcome coffees

Done lots of chores, have a few more to tackle. Plus Ed told me he needs his party clothes after he'd got to school

Better take his clothes in, BBL x

This is from LEO Sounds like she's done brilliantly.

Just popping in I have got absolutely nothing done other than ironing but I am bouncing off the walls as I have passed the courses I was doing this year. the last course result has just come out. I am so happy I was really stressed about this last course and now I have completed my diploma.

WELL DONE LEO

Fantastic Leo It was all that revision...

I've done
floors swept
dw loaded and reloaded
supper prepared (stuffed pancakes) just need to do cheese sauce for later (double batch if I can think that far ahead)
further conversation with mum
further conversation with dad

lunch for me and ds1 - leftover sausage and mash from w/e

Grouchy - it would be nice for YOU to be looked after for a change, well done on the welcome coffees - they do wonders

Booked Pantomime (Jack)for 3rd Jan at local theatre. (first time we have EVER been...last year we tried to go skating at Kew but we were all ill so hope our luck holds this year)

afternoon all....

need to do a quick list update for my sake!

Now my Christmas to do list:Updated-again!

Buy squash for DD1 for Christmas party Done
Buy grapes for DD2 for Christmas party Done
Buy DS1 Pj's and slippers
Buy 1 gift box and 1 more basket from Wilkos
Sew up last 2 sock monkeys
Knit scarves for sock monkeys
Order a couple of cheap Christmas DVDs Done
Think of inspirational present for my Mum
Buy Lager for BIL hamper, wine for sis mum and BIL's parents...
Buy glass paint Done
Buy cheap champagne glasses to decorate for DH pressie...Done

Had a productive trip to Morrisons...LOL

Now going to battle on with the washing...Need an early night too...

Quick list for tomorrow to focus the mind!

Up,dress ,Breakfast...me and 6 DC Done
Reboot laundry Done
BATHROOMS S&S - musnt skip!! Done
Walk Dog Done
School run Done
School poetry recital Done-Lovely
Home-snack DD4 and DS2 Done
Laundry reboot Done
Bake MORE Christmas fairy cakefor DS1 bun sale...Tonight
HEALTHY NOURISHING lunch for all INCLUDING me!! (ie must not have cup of tea and mince pie for lunch again!)Done
Load /run DW Done
Kitchen quick clean Done
DD4 to nursery Done
Home- DS2 for nap Done
Sort dinner Done
Wrap DD 3 and 4 pressies
Sort out some stuff for after school crafts!Done
School pick up
Walk dog
Christmassy crafts with dc
Dinner - Tuna Pasta Bake I think...
Baths
hristmassy stories for littlies
Bed for littlies
Knitiing
Read
Bed!

Also Done:
Shower, deep condition hair,waxed eyebrows..ouch!
Mini 5 minute training session with rebelious teenage doggy LOL
Packed up Christmas Eve gift bags

Tuna Pasta Bake made and ready to pop in Oven
Havelocated an assortmentof Christmas craft kits left over from last year for tonight

But also need to:
Write cards aaarrrggghh
Get Dc to write cards...even more aaarrrggghhh!
Buy card for MIL, and "Nanny and Grandpa" card

Also adding my list of items to bake/make for my reference!

Sister: ChocFudgecake with Christmas decs on LOL (she hates Christmas cake, loves choc fudge!)
Mum: Christmas muffins...tbc!
BIL: Christmas pud truffles
Dad: Christmas Pud truffles
BIL's parents: Florentines,Christmas pud truffles,Mint chocs,Maple biscuits
Neice: Santa chocs

right...off for cuppa and to catch up onthread...

TM all your sewing is very impressive.
scattyenjoy gymnastics display - sounds fun!
grouchyglad nativity went well. for party clothes LOL
StAnne looks a busy day. You reminded me I need to do some Holiday Menu planning...
tiger good luck with speed present buying!
leo WELL DONE
swan yay for panto...bet the DC will love it!

everyone-else Hi

need to crack on
BBL

Hi off to the panto. Just trying to control my addiction to this thread when I'm at home Swan We love panto. We are also going skating at Hampton Court on 28th Now must wash hair and shower and dress before pick !!!!!

Leo Well done Yippe! for you

thanks StAnne sorry must really be out of it posted on yesterdays thread with my news.
here it is again, am obviously over excited but am here on m own with the kids and can't stop grinning spoke to DH on the phone but it snot the same
Just popping in I have got absolutely nothing done other than ironing but I am bouncing off the walls as I have passed the courses I was doing this year. the last course result has just come out. I am so happy I was really stressed about this last course and now I have completed my diploma

feel more and more absolutely knackered
have had plenty of sleep so it must be lack of christmas spirit

kids are watching telly after school production [excellent - and ds1 really enjoyed seeing his classmates in action - I think it's fun for him to be audience for once), trying to gear myself up to summon them with a bright smile to scrubbed kitchen table and make collage cards for gps.
Perhaps when I have done some piano to reactivate my brain
zzzzzzzz clang
bbtomorrow

weeelll that was basically a disastrous post school afternoon

still have forced them to make 2 cards each, ds1 had a complete tantrum and had to be practically put under the cold tap

they ate my stuffed pancakes but screamed with revulsion when they first saw them

now tidying up - they seema bit calmer and are listening to a lugubrious recording of their 13 year cousin singing
everyone needs an early night whether they like it not.

hi all
just popping in, making tea atm, lentil spag bol yummy!
Feeling good today, got some bits and pieces done, been to toddlers and saw Santa - got a bit emotional as it's last todders as DD is at nursery mornings after Xmas. Went to Home Bargains for King outfits for christingle for DD and her best friend! Managed to come away with some flashing lights for outside, too - must really rein in this spending after Xmas!
Getting a bit stressed about last few presents, and also about what it happening Xmas day
BBL perhaps

List update:
Up,dress ,Breakfast...me and 6 DC Done
Reboot laundry Done
BATHROOMS S&S - musnt skip!! Done
Walk Dog Done
School run Done
School poetry recital Done-Lovely
Home-snack DD4 and DS2 Done
Laundry reboot Done
Bake MORE Christmas fairy cakefor DS1 bun sale...Tonight
HEALTHY NOURISHING lunch for all INCLUDING me!! (ie must not have cup of tea and mince pie for lunch again!)Done
Load /run DW Done
Kitchen quick clean Done
DD4 to nursery Done
Home- DS2 for nap Done
Sort dinner Done
Wrap DD 3 and 4 pressies tomorrow
Sort out some stuff for after school crafts!Done
School pick up Done
Walk dog
Christmassy crafts with dc postponed!
Dinner - Tuna Pasta Bake I think...eaten
Baths done
hristmassy stories for littlies Done
Bed for littlies Done
Knitting
Read
Bed!

Also Done:
Shower, deep condition hair,waxed eyebrows..ouch!
Mini 5 minute training session with rebelious teenage doggy LOL
Packed up Christmas eve bags

But also need to:
Write cards aaarrrggghh
Get Dc to write cards...even more aaarrrggghhh! Done-yay!
Buy card for MIL, and "Nanny and Grandpa" card Done

well crafts didn't happen as card writing took over...BUT all DC have written their cards with not too much stress...phew!

Now need to go and make DS1 Christmas fairycakes ,although he has now told me he doesn't need them till Thursday...so maydo them tomorrow...

DD1 and 2 have sorted out their party clothes for tomorrow....
Have also paid dinner money...

MUST get either some sewing or knitiing done tonight though...

It so needs to be Friday LOL

Ok...List for tomorrow:

Up,dress,breakfast me and 6 DC
Walk Dog
School drop off:remember party food and clothes for dd1 and 2!
QUICK pop to shops for PJ's and slippers for DS1 Xmas eve bag
Home
Pack DD4 lunch
Nursery drop off
Home-lunch me and ds2
Bake ds1 buns
sort dinner
school pick up
Postponed Christmas crafts with dc
bedtime routines etc....

bbtomorrow