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Dusting off our lists, scrubbing up our slattern ways, you won't find any April Fools here!

999 replies

PlumBumMum · 01/04/2010 20:40

Everyone is welcome,
we are a friendly bunch,
we post our lists big or small,
tick jobs off as we go along.

We give each other a kick up the bum when needed or shoulder to cry moan on,
and a pat on the back.

Cake & Coffee Alcohol always welcomed

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PlumBumMum · 10/04/2010 15:28

forgot it was grand national day, we normally all buy 1 or 2 horses 20p each and then whos ever horse wins/finishes highest wins the money,
but dcs are outside washing caravan and don't really want to interupt their fun to remind them how to gamble
Although they do love shouting at the tv too!

DONE
Breakfast
hang out wet washing
Everyone showered & dressed
clean sink
Breakfast dishes in dishwasher
ds to Gaelic
pop to shops bread,milk etc
bring washing in x1
strip dcs beds & wash
strip my bed & wash
load dishwasher & on
lunch
hoover hall
hoover living room
clean out hoover
wash hoover filter
clean bathroom
clean ensuite

TO DO

put on wash (3rd load on)
make dcs beds
make bed
put away any dishes on drainer
clear & clean work tops (cluttered again)esp one corner of doom
brush kitchen floor
mop kitchen floor

clean windows in lounge door
clean windows in dining room doors

Iron
put away dry ironed clothes
sort smalls & put away
sort out cloakroom
-shoes
-coats

Clean dcs bedroom windows
clean my bedroom windows

This week
deliver easter eggs to twins (oops)
measure dd1 for show costumes, fill out form done
money for show costumes
money for Judo
renew ds Judo licence
birthday presents for twins
birthday present for SIL(to be)

lots more but that will do for now

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PlumBumMum · 10/04/2010 20:15

DONE
Breakfast
hang out wet washing
Everyone showered & dressed
clean sink
Breakfast dishes in dishwasher
ds to Gaelic
pop to shops bread,milk etc
bring washing in x1
strip dcs beds & wash
strip my bed & wash
load dishwasher & on
lunch
hoover hall
hoover living room
clean out hoover
wash hoover filter
clean bathroom
clean ensuite
make dcs beds
make bed
dinner
empty dishwasher & reload
put away any dishes on drainer
clear & clean work tops
brush kitchen floor
Ironed all the dcs bed clothes that I washed today and put away, now to start making a hole in the mountain of clean ironing (actually 2 , one in dinning room and one in Lounge
washed ds football boots

TO DO
put on wash (4th load on)
corner of doom on work top
mop kitchen floor

clean windows in lounge door
clean windows in dining room doors

Iron
put away dry ironed clothes
sort smalls & put away
sort out cloakroom
-shoes
-coats

Clean dcs bedroom windows
clean my bedroom windows

This week
deliver easter eggs to twins (oops)
money for show costumes
money for Judo
renew ds Judo licence
birthday presents for twins
birthday present for SIL(to be)

lots more but that will do for now

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Alicetheinvisible · 10/04/2010 20:32

Plum that is a great idea

DONE
Get up!
Strip beds
Put washload on
Load dishy and put on
Have breakfast
Get dressed
Delete a load of emails
Hang washing out
Put more washing on
Get DD creamed and dressed
Empty dishy
Reload dishy
Lunch
Meal plan/write shopping list
Hang second lot of washing out
Do horses
Go shopping
Cook dinner
DD bed

TO DO
Fold washing that is in tumble and take upstairs
Clean the front of kitchen units
Clean kitchen sides
Sort my nails out!

wastingaway · 10/04/2010 20:33

Evening. We did have a snooze on the sofa, so I didn't get to the shop. Going to have to go as soon as they're open in the morning.

  • Me up, showered and dressed done
  • beds made, windows and curtains open done
  • DS up, nappy changed and dressed, then downstairs for boob done
  • spatone, oj and vitamins done
  • breakfast done
  • laundry - fold dry washing done, sort and put away dry washing
  • coffee + check email and online banking doing
  • MILs with her present done
  • walk to town - market, continental market, sunhat for DS done
  • Morrisons for few bits nap
  • plant seeds and strawberry plants done
+ hoovered done
  • 15 minutes gardening more
  • feed the birds
  • take rubbish, recycling and compost caddy out
  • pack bag
  • tea done
  • put breadmaker on?
  • tidy downstairs done
  • DS bath and bed done
  • wipe round bathroom and clean face and teeth done
  • is the kitchen cleared? yes
  • write list for tomorrow done
  • craft time

DS daily -

  • messy activity - gardening done
  • shoe walk done
  • garden done

Tomorrow -

  • MIL bringing garden furniture?
  • Morrisons
  • make cakes
  • out for lunch

Doom -

  • Back room

To Do -

  • plan Christmas 2010, next - decide on gifts to make, use what I?ve got for now
  • sort digital photos and order any I want prints of
  • finish writing cv
  • mirrors - put mirror tiles up above bathroom sink, other mirror up above dressing table
  • get garden chairs from MILs garage
  • Birthdays - GM - chocs, step-MIL - cross-stitch bookmark?, DS! - buggy, books, DVDs, paddling pool
  • dye hair
  • dig blackout blind out and adjust to window
  • work out what?s wrong with breadmaker
JustKeepSwimming · 10/04/2010 20:39

Wasting - thanks

done some strange cleaning today

Sat:

  • lots of laundry Load1HungOut (yey!) Load2InTD Load3On LotsPutAway
  • DH up first DONE
  • neurofen DONE
  • shower & dressed DONE
  • lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
  • DS2 nap DONE
  • gardening, esp at the front, very overgrown! DoneFront
  • papers & crosswords Doing
  • clean stairgates DONE
  • clean banisters & skirting on stairs DONE
  • boys tea, bath & bed DONE
  • our dinner DONE
  • something off other list

Sun:

  • all up & breakfasted
  • all dressed
  • collect ebay purchase
  • finish laundry
  • ironing & put away
  • lunch & tidy kitchen
  • DS2 nap
  • DH out with DS1
  • tidy up DH's suits (he hangs them all on the picture rail)
  • some work if time
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed
  • early night

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed DVD
  • upload & order online prints Started-Done More
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 - Have Name Of School; HavePhoneNumber
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas; PIL definitely away
  • sort out date for next pizza night
  • sort out holiday in August to Jersey; hire car (+ seats)
  • change over to reusables nappies for DS2 in the day - MustDoSoon
  • library; soon, nearly finished last book + need to find DS's 2 books
  • my underwear massive sort out & throw away old bits Started
  • get oven hood lights repaired
  • find a good bathroom radio researching
  • more tape on broken shower handle
Alibabaandthe40nappies · 10/04/2010 23:46

Evening everyone. Odd day here today. Took DH to the station late afternoon because he's away with work for a week to Malaysia, has left me feeling a bit sorry for myself
Also got an invite to the dreaded wedding of arsehole brother and his bridezilla. Really, really don't want to go but I know my Mum will never forgive me if I don't. Ho hum. So that has put me in a foul mood!

On the positive side, DS went down to sleep at 8.30pm like a little lamb and is still fast asleep now. We have had 4 sleepings through in a row now so really hoping for another tonight!

JKS - Poor DS2, and you. Don't be too hard on yourself, it's so scary when children are poorly, and your little chap has been through so much.

Wasting - afternoon nap, how lovely

No list, but I'm off down to my parents for a couple of days tomorrow because we've got a funeral to go to, and then I'm going to go and see MIL for a few days and come home again on Friday. Will do a packing and house sorting list in the morning.

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 11/04/2010 08:59

Morning DS slept through, yay!

SUNDAY
All up and dressed - up
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - doing
Unload dishwasher
Reload and run dishwasher
Make beds and tidy upstairs
Put away all clean clothes
Pack some toys and books for DS
Wipe over bathroom
Hoover and sweep downstairs
Empty all bins and take out recycling and compost caddy
Pack clothes
Load car
Lunch here? Maybe, depends on time
Drive to parents

Alicetheinvisible · 11/04/2010 10:06

Morning Ali

Wasn't sure what to do today, but do need to do some housework as i just feel bleugh if slobbing all day. DD is a bit tired and grumpy and her eczema is up again.

Will do a short list, then after that i can do what i want, think that is a fair bargain, seeing as it is sunday...

Put a washload on
Clean kitchen (isn't too bad really)
Take dry washing upstairs
Put dishwasher on
Make a banana loaf
Hang washing out

Then, maybe take a packed lunch to the yard for DD while i muck the horses out? then go and see DH at the competition he is working at today. Maybe?

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 11/04/2010 10:25

Morning Alice That sounds like a nice day you have planned.

I really need to get on, had planned to leave at 12 but I think I will need to give DS some lunch here and then leave afterwards so will be more like 1.30.

SUNDAY
All up and dressed
Spatone + vitamins
Breakfast and tidy kitchen - done
Unload dishwasher - done
Reload and run dishwasher - loaded
Make beds and tidy upstairs - done
Put away all clean clothes - done
Pack some toys and books for DS
Wipe over bathroom
Hoover and sweep downstairs
Empty all bins and take out recycling and compost caddy
Pack clothes
Load car
Lunch here? Maybe, depends on time
Drive to parents

Alicetheinvisible · 11/04/2010 11:00

Could you give him an early lunch?

Put a washload on done
Clean kitchen done (sides and washing up)
Take dry washing upstairs
Put dishwasher on (waiting for cake tin)
Make a banana loaf done (in oven)
Hang washing out (waiting for machine to finish)

PlumBumMum · 11/04/2010 11:31

Morning all

dd1 won the money again her horse came 2nd, theats every bloody year, think I night get go to the bookies next year with which ever horse she picks

Ali thats brilliant, dd2 woke me up at 2.30am last night screaming there was a snake in her bed, poor thing was terrified, I thought she must be getting sick but when I looked there was a pen with a big fluffy attachement in her bed,, although in the dark with just their night light on it would have been scary to a 3 year old

Ali the whole wedding thing is a PITA, did I tell you BIL wants a foreign stag weekend aswell as foreign wedding and now SIL to be wants to go away to Edinbougrh for night, so I am sure they weren't to pleased I said no I wasn't going, as they are already peeved I'm not going to wedding but I just think they are taking the p*.

Well my list for the day has changed it is sooo lovely outside I am going to go out and work on caravan or we might as well have not bought the thing

I have hung out a wash, that I put on last night so I think 1 more wash and basket is empty, JUST A MOUNTAIN OF IRONING & SORTING to do

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FreakoidOrganisoid · 11/04/2010 11:37

Oh my god oh my god oh my god!

Everybody grab a cuppa, long story coming up.

So, on friday my cousin was texting me and annoying me asking if I was seeing anyone yet. I started to reply but my phone crashed then I had to start a new message, can't remember exactly what I said but something along the lines of not really looking yet, he'd have to be x y z, though I suppose men have their uses

Scrolled through phone to find my cousin, hit send OH SHIT I've scrolled one too far and sent it to WC whose name starts with the same first two letters. Frantically hit cancel but it was too late! Oh the shame, I nearly died! Immediately sent him another message saying sorry it wasn't meant for him and how embarrased I was etc and he replied with lol ok Was thinking thank god I don't have to see him for 8 weeks, went to bed feeling like a right idiot!

Yesterday my parents came up and it was late morning before I checked my phone, when I did I had two messages from him!!

First one said 'by the way if I was single I'd definitely ask you out'

Second suggested if I was home and not busy I could put the kettle on and he'd pop round

Had to say sorry but parents were there etc and he text me 'another time if you want'

THEN in the afternoon he called me and asked did I want to take the dc round to his nan's (on my road) to see his ferrets. We were out but agreed he'd come over later with his dc and then take us to his nan's.

So he did . His dc are 10 and 6 (and gorgeous)and he split with their mum last year but alas he is seeing someone else now. So that explains the 'not single at the moment' and 'isn't he living with e' confusion from before.

So obviously nothing going to happen due to girlfriend but I had a fit man in my house and it was a nice ego boost to have him say he would if he was single. And maybe I have a new friend

Alicetheinvisible · 11/04/2010 11:56

Oh My God!!!!!!!! Freak!!! I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is obviously not serious with his gf, and it does give you a bit more time. YAYYYYYYY!!!

Sorry, can you tell i'm excited?

DD has been a bit 'trying' this morning, but has just devoured a dippy egg and soldiers. Was sat here typing this post when i heard crunching. Thought "Dippy eggs don't crunch" then realised that DD had picked up the egg and was eating all of it feel a bit peculieur (sp?) at the thought of eating egg shell

Anyway, going to get ready and go out to see DH. Have a good afternoon

FreakoidOrganisoid · 11/04/2010 12:11

I'm excited too alice!

I got the impression he was kind of sussing me out and like you say not very serious with his gf.

DD has a big crush on him too!

My dc do that with eggs too, and chicken bones

tusker · 11/04/2010 12:14

hi everyone went out last night and got it at 5am only went for a drink and a chinese at friends sat talking. My neice babysat she is laughing at me as i keep saying i want to do my ironing now. {i was being sacastic lol}
but i must do my ironing
thats my main job for today

JustKeepSwimming · 11/04/2010 12:18

OMG Freak!!!

I feel so bad this morning, have been pootling around doing stuff feeling motivated and 'with it' then decided to turn on laptop and remember i'd said between 10-12 was ok to collect ebay thing (toy for DS1 bday), they'd replied with 11am, it was 12 when i checked
i have apologised profusely but think they are peed off with me.

Sun:

  • all up & breakfasted DONE
  • all dressed DONE
  • collect ebay purchase TotallyForgot!
  • finish laundry Doing
  • ironing DoneAllDryStuff & put away
  • garden time DONE
  • papers DONE
  • crosswords Started
  • lunch & tidy kitchen Doing
  • DS2 nap
  • DH out with DS1
  • tidy up DH's suits (he hangs them all on the picture rail)
  • some work if time
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed
  • early night

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed DVD
  • upload & order online prints Started-Done More
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 - Have Name Of School; HavePhoneNumber
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas; PIL definitely away
  • sort out date for next pizza night
  • sort out holiday in August to Jersey; hire car (+ seats)
  • change over to reusables nappies for DS2 in the day - MustDoSoon
  • library; soon, nearly finished last book + need to find DS's 2 books
  • my underwear massive sort out & throw away old bits Started
  • get oven hood lights repaired
  • find a good bathroom radio - Researching - so much choice argh!
  • more tape on broken shower handle GotTapeFromShed
PlumBumMum · 11/04/2010 15:11

OOOPS JKS

FREAK He sounds like he's checking you out, maybe he has fancied you for ages!!!

Tusker that is my main job for today but it is too nice a day

Alice (yuck) hate even crunching into a tiny piece of egg shell

Well went out to clean caravan and pull out carpet etc, and found one of the windows has been leaking and lots of mould etc
serves us right for not buying a cover, anyway dh said we bought a fixer upper so thats what we have

Right I am going to bring in dry washing and hang very last wash, is it sad I am going to look see if anything else needs washed because it is so lovely outside

OH AND ALMOST FORGOT while I was cleaning caravan dh taught ds how to ride his bike, YEY!!!!!!!!! Just to master starting on his own now,
but of course it brings more expense as his bike is so little he will need a bigger one, don't know wiether we can hold off until his birthday in August!

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FreakoidOrganisoid · 11/04/2010 15:19

I only he was single eh?

Although I quite like getting to know him without the pressure in a way...

he put a kiss on the end of the last message last night...but no kisses today

FreakoidOrganisoid · 11/04/2010 15:21

JKS I'm sure they didn't mind too much, they must realise that people don't have their computers on all day to check those things...

JustMyTwoPenceWorth · 11/04/2010 15:23

Hi folks. Can I pop on to get a kick up the arse?

Today is ironing day and I've done half, but made the mistake of breaking off to come and have lunch. Now I can't seem to get motivated.

I still have 11 of my husband's shirts/tops/jumpers to iron, plus the kids uniform.

Then I've got to tidy the kids room, put clean sheets on their beds and clean the upstairs bathroom.

Then handpick the living room, clean the kitchen surfaces and the downstairs shower-room.

I cannot seem to drag myself off the computer.

JustKeepSwimming · 11/04/2010 15:45

JMTW - will this help?

I hope they're ok re the ebay thing, they said they would text me later about a good time 'when i'm about'...

Sun:

  • all up & breakfasted DONE
  • all dressed DONE
  • collect ebay purchase TotallyForgot!
  • finish laundry LastLoadOn
  • ironing DoneAllDryStuff & put away DoneAllIroned
  • garden time DONE
  • papers DONE
  • crosswords Started
  • lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
  • DS2 nap Doing
  • DH out with DS1 Doing
  • tidy up DH's suits (he hangs them all on the picture rail) DONE
  • some work if time Doing
  • tea x 4
  • boys to bed
  • early night

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed DVD
  • upload & order online prints Started-Done More
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 - Have Name Of School; HavePhoneNumber
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas; PIL definitely away
  • sort out date for next pizza night
  • sort out holiday in August to Jersey; hire car (+ seats)
  • change over to reusables nappies for DS2 in the day - MustDoSoon
  • library; soon, nearly finished last book + need to find DS's 2 books
  • my underwear massive sort out & throw away old bits Started
  • get oven hood lights repaired
  • find a good bathroom radio - Researching - so much choice argh!
  • more tape on broken shower handle GotTapeFromShed
JustKeepSwimming · 11/04/2010 18:08

Sun:

  • all up & breakfasted DONE
  • all dressed DONE
  • collect ebay purchase TotallyForgot!
  • finish laundry LastBitsInTD&OnAirer
  • ironing DoneAllDryStuff & put away DoneAllIroned
  • garden time DONE
  • papers DONE
  • crosswords Started
  • lunch & tidy kitchen DONE
  • DS2 nap DONE
  • DH out with DS1 DONE
  • tidy up DH's suits (he hangs them all on the picture rail) DONE
  • some work if time DONE
  • tea x 4 DONE
  • text friends re meeting up this week x 2 DONE
  • boys to bed
  • iron & put away last lots
  • early night

Ongoing List:

  • contact new dentist & see if we can register
  • return borrowed DVD
  • upload & order online prints Started-Done More
  • order door curtain (& rail) for front door
  • clean kitchen cupboard doors (Started)
  • put cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
  • find out about swimming lessons for DS1 - Have Name Of School; HavePhoneNumber
  • copy Wasting and think about Christmas; PIL definitely away
  • sort out date for next pizza night
  • sort out holiday in August to Jersey; hire car (+ seats)
  • change over to reusables nappies for DS2 in the day - MustDoSoon
  • library; soon, nearly finished last book + need to find DS's 2 books
  • my underwear massive sort out & throw away old bits Started
  • get oven hood lights repaired
  • find a good bathroom radio - Researching - so much choice argh!
  • more tape on broken shower handle DONE
JustMyTwoPenceWorth · 11/04/2010 19:27

it did indeed help, JKS thanks. I got my arse off mn and did the lot.

And made pancakes for the kids.

And now I'm back and likely to growl at anyone who tries to take puter away from me.

tusker · 11/04/2010 20:00

well so much for ironing dh pesuaded me to go horse racing instead didnt take much persuading lol going to iron now maybe lol
JMPTW did u get your ironing finished got loads here if u need anymore lol

HalfMumHalfBiscuit · 11/04/2010 20:07

JKS - hope you are feeling more relaxed after the scare with DS.

Freak - chuffed for you. Nice to have a bit of excitement .

Had an ok day. Bit fed up with DD who

a) will NOT take a bottle. DH and I have tried 2 different kinds of bottles with formula or ebm. She just will not suck and seems to gag, then spit it out.

b) will NOT eat any solids. I have tried baby rice with formula, pear puree, sweet potato puree and apple puree on separate occasions at different times of day. I put the spoon in, she makes a face and rolls it about in her mouth and spits it out.

She is 6 months this week. She does seem hungry and wanted a feed at 10pm, 3am and 6.30am last night. I am sooo tired and just want to be able to get someone else to feed her for once. I feel like I have lost my life. Actually I might put this on the Weaning/Bottle talk boards see if they have any ideas.

Tomorrow
All up, dressed and breakfasted
Clear away breakfast things
Pilates or walk or gardening
Vitamins
Rubbish out
Recycling out/plastic to school
Lunch
Light woodburner
Open windows
put washing on
put washing to dry
Washing in, folded and put away
tidy kitchen
empty dishy
dishy filled and on
admin/filing/post
dinner
bath DD/DS
DD/DS to bed
tidy bedroom
put toys away in lounge
feed cat

Try to do
Clear paperwork off table
Plan food for christening

also
Plant some more seeds done
Arrange holiday
Write meithrin nursery donation letters
Buy new address book and fill in
Pay meithrin nursery, doc, debs done
Test more paint for decorating hall and bathroom done
Ring estate agent again and write letter. Also speak to builder again
Write letter to work
Buy dress to wear at wedding/christening!
See head of DS's school for chat