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Slattern, list makers and procrastinators, fudging our way into Feb - ..........

999 replies

ToccataAndFudge · 28/01/2010 08:59

everyone welcome (and yes I'm taking a flipping liberty starting the new thread )

OP posts:
AmazingBouncingFerret · 19/02/2010 19:46

To whoever said about keeping the message written down in message screen thank you, I shall be trying that!

Im going to come back on monday and try this properly, this week (half term) was awful.

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 19/02/2010 20:01

CC - well done on your area of doom! Feels so good to do a big area like that.

JKS - DS had sf jab and was absolutely fine. Hope you are better soon. Keep taking the tablets as they say.

I have put a new thread in style as I am feeling lost in fashion, feel free to add your ideas.

Breakfast done
All up and dressed done
Clear away breakfast things done
Pilates or walk or gardening
Vitamins done
Rubbish out done
Recycling done
Lunch done at friends
Bring logs in
Light woodburner done
put washing on done
put washing to dry done
Washing folded and put away
tidy kitchen
empty dishy
dishy on
admin/filing/post
dinner done
bath DD/DS done
DD/DS to bed done
tidy bedroom
put toys away in lounge
feed cat

also
Write meithrin nursery donation letters
Buy new address book and fill in
Pay cheque in
Arrange DD's christening
Pay cheque for boiler/accountant
Shopping for Sun lunch
Wash DS's coat done

DH halfterm jobs
change lightbulbs in kitchen, porch and outside light
make logshed and insert logs done!
trip to garden centre

TrinityIsFallingApart · 19/02/2010 20:14

how is everyone?
I'm pretty chuffed with my list and how much I've done
I'm knackered now though

FairyLightsForever · 19/02/2010 20:25

make DS shower done
hang out washing done
Put a second load in done
Tidy and hoover the living room
Try to reorganise the toy boxes (scared emoticon!)
Hang out second washing load done
Go food shopping done
Buy gas and electric
Hoover stairs
Hoover landing, DD's room and spare room
Peep into DS's room, see full scale lego battle across entire floor and quietly close door again, to deal with another day done

sit, drinking tea and chatting to friend, while ignoring the hoovering done

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 19/02/2010 20:26

well done Trinity, give yourself a well earned rest / G and T etc.

I'm watching people fall over on the skiing which is mildly amusing.

TrinityIsFallingApart · 19/02/2010 20:29

lol I'm knackerejust want to curl up in my fresh bed

and watch big bang theory

FairyLightsForever · 19/02/2010 20:34

Trinity, you deserve to curl up in your nice clean bed and revel in your achievements today- enjoy!

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 19/02/2010 20:35

mmmm nice clean bed. enjoy.

Must add change bed to list...

PlumBumMum · 19/02/2010 20:45

TRINITY Posted stuff today first class although you might not get it tomorrow, not much but Lewisfan give me your address and Name so I addressed it to
The Yoursurname Girls so hope they enjoy opening it

Had a lovely day visiting my nannie although she is abit nuts, I was bringing dcs to adventure play and she said
no you don't want to bring them there, bring them to the machines(2p slot machines)

Ok so instead of getting fit we'll teach them how to gamble

and my dd thinks its hilarious I told her when I was wee my nannie kept her crisps in the fridge, so dd1 went to the fridge today to check, of course there they were, ahh old people

wastingaway · 19/02/2010 20:54

Evening!

Plum, bless her! Crisps in fridge though.

Some excellent dones today.

of clean bed sheets too. Not enough to go and change them right now though.

Welcome Butterpie, love your list!

I still have important things to do tonight.
Shout at me if you don't see me.

  • all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
  • beds made, windows and curtains open done
  • condensation patrol done
  • spatone + OJ + vitamins done
  • breakfast done
  • check email and online banking doing
  • laundry - fold dry washing done, load in done, put clean clothes away
  • dry pots done
  • continue shredding donesomemore
  • declutter and clean kitchen drawers done
+ tidied a few other bits in kitchen done + playdough done
  • lunch done
  • town - card and wrapping paper bought, leather gloves? no
  • feed the birds done
  • take rubbish and recycling out done
  • wave DH off on night round Shef done
  • tea done
  • tidy downstairs done
  • DS bath and bed done
  • OCM done
  • is the kitchen cleared?
  • ready for the morning? bag packed yes
  • pedicure and manicure
  • wrap presents and write card

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 1 coat inside, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up DSroomdone
  • open painted-shut window in bedroom ? Not sure it can be done
  • mirror up in bathroom - going to get a different mirror
  • big mirror up in bedroom
  • fix wardrobe door need correct screw ikea can provide spares (I think) need to find instructions to get part number found phone store done! should be here within a week.
  • get new curtains for front room
  • shelves in cupboard + clean and anti-mildew paint (project for next Dad visit)

To Do -

  • make compost bin - empty old dustbin, find online instructions again done,
  • filing - new folder/dividers etc.? progressing
  • Birthday - card, wrap presents
  • plan Christmas 2010 next - decide on one or two gifts I?d like to make, find patterns, instructions etc. and buy materials
  • mould mission - bedroom window done , hallway, front room window, back room wall
  • sort out random ornament box in bedroom that?s been there since we moved!
  • Barclaycard
  • Return Jamie Oliver cookbook to SIL
  • stitch card for Mother?s Day
JustKeepSwimming · 19/02/2010 21:01

Well done Trinity

SCORE: Pants 2 Toilet 2
Fri:

  • our dinner DONE (pizza)
  • quiet night Doing

Sat:

  • toilet training (not sure about when out though?)
  • me up first
  • breakfast & tidy up
  • handyman here (check what jobs on his list)
  • DH has to decide what pics he wants up and where
  • DH + 2 boys to Dad's Group
  • me to town (see below)
  • home for lunch & tidy up
  • DS2 nap
  • DH & DS1 out for show
  • friend maybe popping round (her soon-to-be-exH maybe be coming to hers to see the DC)
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed (bath?)
  • tv evening

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed stuff (2 x DVDs)
  • upload & order online prints
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put pile of cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 (Have tip about nearby place with spaces)
  • make 1 birthday card
  • fix airer if possible DONE
  • sort out spare room properly as too much junk in there Started
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas! (maybe)
  • town for ELC, M'care, Hawkins Bazaar, anything else (maybe tomorrow morning)
  • put shelf bits in loft
ButterPie · 19/02/2010 21:17

OK, kept getting distracted and the children seem to be conspiring against me and taking a tag team approach, but they are both sleeping now...touch wood.

URGENT (tbd today or else disaster of some kind)

Sort out burned on fruit crumble on tray half done (leaving to soak before another attempt)
Do rest of dishes half done
Tidy up DDs room (the destruction a not-quite-3 year old can create is amazing)
Tidy up front room
Put laundry on/around oven to dry done
Put new lot of laundry on done
Put away baskets of laundry that are bloody everywhere
Express and freeze some milk done
Wash and sterilise pump done
Reclaim DD1 from ils and give her tea if she hasn't yet eaten done
Put out binbag from kitchen
Wash my hair
Get a birthday card sorted out and sent to sister (17 on Monday) done (although shocked that a card ordered from moonpig at 5.30pm on a friday will only be there on Tuesday. Ordered her a present from amazon and that will be there tomorrow.

SEMI URGENT (would be nice if it could be done today, but can wait)
Mop kitchen floor
Hoover heavily used areas (front room, hallway)
Change bedsheets on master bed
Change sheets and blankets on cotbed and moses basket
Empty secondary bins (DDs room, front room, bathroom, my bedroom)
Do "stocktake" of kitchen cupboards and compile shopping list
Plan next weeks menus and add to shopping list if needed
Find nappy bucket (has DD1 put it somewhere?)
Organise diary and calendar so they match
Do an online shop if list is long enough. If not, go shopping.
Do a bit of work with DD1 on the idea of adding up/taking away.

TBD at some point soon
Sort out horror that is front room windowsill
Mop and hoover less used areas (bedrooms, garden room, dining room, stairs, bathrooms)
Work out whether plants in garden room are dead or somehow hibernating
Try and get some idea of what is in the shed/garage
Do DD1 fresh copies of her CDs as the ones she has are starting to skip
Sort out DD2s old clothes and send them to friend who is expecting a baby
Take bag of stuff to charity- DO NOT come back with more junk
Sort out a veg delivery and a milk delivery
Give Guardian vouchers to newsagent
Send wedding invites to parents so they can pass them to extended family
Pin sister down on when she is visiting

TO BE DOMESTIC GODDESS/SUPER MUMMY/DP FANTASY WOMAN
Bake bread
Read "the well-trained mind"
Read "living dolls"
Work out how to use lillypadz
Work out how to use sewing machine
Pair up socks
Chuck out horrid old underwear and buy some new
Take children for educational walk to look at plants and that
Read the entire Guardian, including the bits that aren't funny or about children
Do gentle exercise

Well, progress has been made at least. DD2 had her evening mad breastfeeding session, so didn't get too much done. I must get around to mastering feeding in a sling.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 19/02/2010 21:23

Trinity there is calm radiating from you even through the computer, have a lovely night's sleep, and a brilliant day with the MNers tomorrow

Plum - lol at crisps in the fridge!

I have got loads done today, really pleased.

TODAY
Me and DH up - done
Shower and dressed - done
Get DS up and dressed - done
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
DH into office - done
Take chicken out for dinner - change of plan
Unload dishwasher - done
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Wipe over bathroom - done
De-cluttering upstairs - done
Lunch and tidy kitchen - done
Mop up handwash spillage courtesy of DS! - done
Wrap DN's present and write card ready to take when we visit tomorrow
DH home 4pm-ish - here
Change cot bedding - done
Change our bedding - tomorrow
Dinner x 3 - done
Clear up - done
DS bath and bed - done
Post DS-to-bed tidy - done
Kitchen clear before bed - done
Sweep kitchen floor - done
Drink wine and watch skiing etc - doing
Before bed, unscrew shower head and put it to soak in vinegar and water
Take ADs

LAUNDRY
Handwashing!!!!!
Towels - washing
Bedding
Fold dry washing
Put away clean things from airing cupboard

CLEANING THIS WEEK
Mop kitchen and hall
Tidy utility in preparation for cleaning! - done
Utility surfaces and sink - done
Clear and clean utility windowsill - done yay, this was a major Area of Doom!
Hoover upstairs - done
Dust upstairs - done
Mirrors and glass doors - done
Inside of DS windows - done
Stairs and bannisters - done
Polish dining table - done
Empty bins - done
Clean ceiling light in dining room - done
De-limescale shower screen - done

Ongoing/Areas of Doom/Extras
Organise paperwork/filing
Organise books
Hang photo frames in DS' room
Find a painter to do the kitchen
Put up extra hooks in utility
Send new baby parcel to friend
Find out how to get my passport changed to married name (only 2.4 years since the wedding!!)
Find the next size up dungarees that I bought for DS a few months ago...
Sideboard (this is a mega task)
Sort through glass cupboard in the kitchen
Sort through cupboard under utility sink - done
Call furniture donation scheme about stuff in garage

wastingaway · 19/02/2010 22:24

Forgot I'd put the breadmaker on earlier. First time since we moved in.

  • all up, dressed, teethbrushed done
  • beds made, windows and curtains open done
  • condensation patrol done
  • spatone + OJ + vitamins done
  • breakfast done
  • check email and online banking doing
  • laundry - fold dry washing done, load in done, put clean clothes away
  • dry pots done
  • continue shredding donesomemore
  • declutter and clean kitchen drawers done
+ tidied a few other bits in kitchen done + playdough done
  • lunch done
  • town - card and wrapping paper bought, leather gloves? no
  • feed the birds done
  • take rubbish and recycling out done
  • wave DH off on night round Shef done
  • tea done
+ put breadmaker on done
  • tidy downstairs done
  • DS bath and bed done
  • OCM done
  • is the kitchen cleared? nearly
  • ready for the morning? bag packed yes
  • pedicure and manicure doing
  • wrap presents and write card done

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 1 coat inside, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up DSroomdone
  • open painted-shut window in bedroom ? Not sure it can be done
  • mirror up in bathroom - going to get a different mirror
  • big mirror up in bedroom
  • fix wardrobe door need correct screw ikea can provide spares (I think) need to find instructions to get part number found phone store done! should be here within a week.
  • get new curtains for front room
  • shelves in cupboard + clean and anti-mildew paint (project for next Dad visit)

To Do -

  • make compost bin - empty old dustbin, find online instructions again done,
  • filing - new folder/dividers etc.? progressing
  • Birthday - card, wrap presents done
  • plan Christmas 2010 next - decide on one or two gifts I?d like to make, find patterns, instructions etc. and buy materials
  • mould mission - bedroom window done , hallway, front room window, back room wall
  • sort out random ornament box in bedroom that?s been there since we moved!
  • Barclaycard
  • Return Jamie Oliver cookbook to SIL
  • stitch card for Mother?s Day started
PlumBumMum · 19/02/2010 22:33

Welcome butterpie love your list might steal some of it

Wasting & Ali can you give me some of what you 2 took today I need loads of dones tomorrow

CC I've been avoiding my utility room, well done you

cikecaka · 20/02/2010 06:39

Morning everyone, My baby is 3 today, cant believe how quick the time has gone.

JKS, My eldest 2 daughters got SF jab on Thurs, DD1 still feels rough, I had to take her out of school on Thurs, She was coming through a bit yesterday evening. DD2 was fine, out playing and didnt want to miss school because of Tag Rugby.

Dont know why I am up this early, Know I need to go get bread for Breakfast. Then I am going to set my timer and see what I get done

DCs also have Trumpet and Baby Music this morning

JustKeepSwimming · 20/02/2010 07:13

Morning CC - I'm up as both boys are up though DS1 waited until 7 to come in which is the rule atm.

I feel ok so far - though not truly awake yet!

SCORE: Pants Toilet
Sat:

  • toilet training (not sure about when out though?)
  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast & tidy up
  • handyman here (check what jobs are on his list)
  • DH has to decide what pics he wants up and where
  • DH + 2 boys to Dad's Group
  • me to town (see below)
  • home for lunch & tidy up
  • DS2 nap
  • DH & DS1 out for show
  • friend maybe popping round (her soon-to-be-exH maybe be coming to hers to see the DC)
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed (bath?)
  • tv evening

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed stuff (2 x DVDs)
  • upload & order online prints
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put pile of cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 (Have tip about nearby place with spaces)
  • make 1 birthday card
  • sort out spare room properly as too much junk in there Started
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas! (maybe)
  • town for ELC, M'care, Hawkins Bazaar, anything else?
(check if I've got a 20% off voucher for elc)
  • put shelf bits in loft
wastingaway · 20/02/2010 08:18

Morning!

Happy Birthday little CC!

JKS, did you mention Expedit?

Plum, I've no idea where it's come from. Sunny day probably helped, I hate post-Christmas winter. It should skip straight to Spring imo.

DH birthday today! He's v. grumpy about it though. As if 30 is old! [31]

  • all up, dressed, teethbrushed up
  • beds made, windows and curtains open
  • condensation patrol
  • spatone + OJ + vitamins done
  • breakfast done
  • check email and online banking doing
  • laundry - fold dry washing, put clean clothes away
  • continue shredding
  • tidying and decluttering downstairs
  • tidying and decluttering upstairs
  • lunch
  • bake cupcakes
  • walk?
  • feed the birds
  • take rubbish and recycling out
  • When DH gets back - open his pressies.
  • DS tea
  • put breadmaker on
  • tidy downstairs
  • DS bath and bed
  • get freshened up
  • is the kitchen cleared?
  • ready for the morning? bag packed
  • me and DH out for meal - 8.30 booking

DIY jobs -

  • paint front door - 1 coat inside, 1 coat outside
  • pictures and clocks up DSroomdone
  • open painted-shut window in bedroom ? Not sure it can be done
  • mirror up in bathroom - going to get a different mirror
  • big mirror up in bedroom
  • fix wardrobe door need correct screw ikea can provide spares (I think) need to find instructions to get part number found phone store done! should be here within a week.
  • get new curtains for front room
  • shelves in cupboard + clean and anti-mildew paint (project for next Dad visit)

To Do -

  • make compost bin - empty old dustbin, find online instructions again done,
  • filing - new folder/dividers etc.? progressing
  • plan Christmas 2010, next - decide on one or two gifts I?d like to make, find patterns, instructions etc. and buy materials
  • mould mission - bedroom window done , hallway, front room window, back room wall
  • sort out random ornament box in bedroom that?s been there since we moved!
  • Barclaycard
  • Return Jamie Oliver cookbook to SIL
  • stitch card for Mother?s Day started
FairyLightsForever · 20/02/2010 09:24

JKS, I just wanted to sympathise with you over the potty training... dd does well in the house, because she has no trousers on. As soon as we put trousers on her she forgets and thinks she's still wearing a nappy.

She wears training pants and has a pampers changing mat in the pushchair or carseat for short trips out. She still wears a pull up for longer trips as she won't ask to go

JustKeepSwimming · 20/02/2010 09:32

FairyLights - it's frustrating isn't it? thing is Dh is taking them out this morning and he doesn't want to face the accidents so DS1 is back in pullups for outings. Sure that's not the advised plan. Hey ho, pretty sure he can go to pre-sch next week in pants and will just have wee accidents which are manageable at least.

Wasting - yes, a big (5x5) expedit unit, with just shelves not the space for a tv. Have got 5 boxes to put along the bottom, may decide to get some doors at some point but not yet.
Handyman is putting them together for me as although i could do it, they would prob end up wobbly!

SCORE: Pants Toilet
Sat:

  • toilet training (not sure about when out though?)
  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast & tidy up DONE
  • handyman Here
  • DH has to decide what pics he wants up and where
  • DH + 2 boys to Dad's Group
  • me to town (see below)
  • home for lunch & tidy up
  • DS2 nap
  • DH & DS1 out for show
  • friend maybe popping round (her soon-to-be-exH maybe be coming to hers to see the DC)
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed (bath?)
  • tv evening

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed stuff (2 x DVDs)
  • upload & order online prints
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put pile of cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 (Have tip about nearby place with spaces)
  • make 1 birthday card
  • sort out spare room properly as too much junk in there Started
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas! (maybe)
  • town for ELC, M'care, Hawkins Bazaar, Boots (potette liners) anything else?
(check if I've got a 20% off voucher for elc)
  • put shelf bits in loft + some other bits
wastingaway · 20/02/2010 10:09

I'm thinking one of those might fit in the backroom. I'm going to need something new soonish as the bookcase in their atm is held together with nostalgia.

I've done loads of decluttering in the back room, but that's all, so I won't post my enormous list again yet.

JustKeepSwimming · 20/02/2010 11:08

Well there's all the different sizes, so far i love them, handyman doing them now so will let you know!
Am dreaming of totally organised toys....

Think I have about an hour before the boys come back, may do the loft stuff - once i've farmed, etc!

SCORE: Pants Toilet
Sat:

  • toilet training (not sure about when out though?)
  • me up first DONE
  • breakfast & tidy up DONE
  • handyman Here
  • DH has to decide what pics he wants up and where DONE
  • DH + 2 boys to Dad's Group Doing
  • me to town (see below) DONE
  • home for lunch & tidy up
  • DS2 nap
  • DH & DS1 out for show
  • friend maybe popping round (her soon-to-be-exH maybe be coming to hers to see the DC)
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed (bath?)
  • tv evening

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed stuff (2 x DVDs)
  • upload & order online prints
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put pile of cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 (Have tip about nearby place with spaces)
  • make 1 birthday card
  • sort out spare room properly as too much junk in there Started
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas! (maybe)
  • town for ELC, M'care, Hawkins Bazaar, Boots (potette liners) DONE AlsoGotKeysCutForNanny
(check if I've got a 20% off voucher for elc - did & had £30 Christmas vouchers!)
  • put shelf bits in loft + some other bits
PlumBumMum · 20/02/2010 12:30

Afternoon all

Happy Birthday to all girls & boys

Well I went to Sainsburys while ds was ata gaelic and don't know what I just spent £40 on as I will still have to go my shopping next week well £7 went on water balloons as dh calls them and alittle surprise he may or may not like

Right need to get on

PlumBumMum · 20/02/2010 12:33

TO DO
lunch
load dishwasher & on
clean out fire & light
strip & change dcs beds
wash & dry dcs bed clothes
clean bathroom
mop bathroom
clean ensuite
mop ensuite
unload dishwasher
clean down kitchen cupboard doors
Sort & put away smalls

ONGOING
turn up dd1s Jazz pants before exams
pick colour for bedroom
measure for curtains properly!!!
sort out ds & dd2s bedroom
find bookshelves for dcs rooms

bronze · 20/02/2010 12:51

I've been rubbish recently I blame halfterm

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