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Welcome to the slatterns thread, where everyone is welcome to share their lists, get motivated and share tips.

ok I have been reading this thread for inspiration and motivation - now I am motivated to do things but dont know where to start!. I started trying to make a list of what needed doing last night which turned out to be a mistake because the list started getting so long with such tight dealines that I gave up and went to sleep instead lol.

but my general things I need to sort are

1. keeping husband on track with work (self employed with depression and just doesnt do anything at all if I dont push him - which is a problem)

1. the house it is disgusting everything needs doing from washing up to the fact someone has spread yoghurt over the living room and many things in between.

1. I am 34 weeks pregnant my last babies were 4 and 5 weeks early (induced) and I have nothing read at all no hospital bag, nothing for the baby although i do have some things left over from the last one - I just dont know what yet.

1. We are supposed to be moving in 2 weeks a long distance move from the south east to the north west - not finalized at the momet we have put in the forms to the agency etc but waitig for references to go through so good chance we will move but cant start having post sent there yet!.

1. try not to overdo it already on medication for high blood pressure and last babied induced early because of preeclampsia so cant go mad!Also have tachycardia and was in hospital a few days ago on ecg with multiple doctors rushing around looking worried - would rather not repeat that wonderful experience!.

1. MIL and BIL coming on 3rd july

7.my sister coming on 19th july.

1. would be good if the children didnt look like street urchins once in a while (actually this is most important to me as I feel liek they have got a bad deal in all of this as I have struggled to deal with everything on my own the last year since my hsuband has been unwell.

can any of you advise me how to start i cant think of the first job!

Ok, i'm back. Less urgency now.

Dr's was to have blood taken by the nurse.

Woke up at about 3am suddenly remembering that my dad is coming over to paint the dining room and that it needs to be cleared.

DONE
Get up and dressed
DD up and dressed
Sort out some washing
Breakfast
Put washload on
Dr's 8.45am
Clear up breakfast
Put dishy on
Phone Dad - not coming til next week
Phone garage about car part
Text friend to see if we are going there for dinner
Empty bathroom as plumber back today

TO DO
Hang washing out once its washed
Tidy kitchen
Put another washload on
Lunch
Hang washing out
Go to town on the way to friends (if going) to get a birthday present and a babyshower present

Might have a lie down.....

Wecome Fernie i am 33+3 wks pg with no2 so i understand a bit. I have got an irritable uterus so doing too much sets off contractions. We are doing well between us!

Tbh, if you don't know where to start, i normally fill the dishwasher and the washing machine and set them going. Go round with a washing basket picking up random items of clothing that need washing, do the same with rubbish/recycling and then toys etc. Then sit down with a drink.

I think your hospital bag needs to be a priority though. Especially as you are moving, it will help knowing that everything is in the one place iyswim?

Hi fernie, that sounds a lot and v v stressful. I am not much use right now as my head is buzzing with everything I need to get done in my house (complete pit) but will do a bit of cleaning here, hopefully unload my head a bit then read your list properly and see if I can help.

Human wee deters cats apparently. I used to tip dds potty out on aflower bed where cats used to poo and it did seem to work... maybe not on your veggies though eh.

So, crisis clean today. That'll teach me to be lazy

DONE
all up etc
dd to preschool
load of washing on
load of washing out
strip bed
2nd load of washing on

NEXT
Washing up
Sides and table
Wipe fridge
Clean microwave
Wipe over cupboard doors
Hang out 2nd load
put 3rd load on

THEN
Hoover downstairs
Put sofa covers back on
Dust sitting room
Hang out 3rd load

Rest of list
dust upstairs
hoover upstairs
clean inside windows and mirrors
pick up dd
lunch
The Pile
deal with stuff from within The Pile
Toddler group
post anything that needs posting
Tidy bookcase
mop downstairs
clean bathroom
washing in off line
ironing
all clothes away
dinner
washing up
tidy
bath and bed dc

Fernie agree with Alice, get that hospital bag sorted. you have a lot on. Hope in-laws are going to help?
Best wishes anyway, we'll cheer you on, though not enough to put blood pressure up

ok have sorted out the huge pile of toys that was all over the living room and got rid of a black bag full of mostly broken toys or toys with peices missing - so whenit comes to packing thats all ready. If we end up staying here for whatever reason at least we have less clutter!

I am going to have a look at the hospital bag a bit too maybe get some pjs etc ready

DONE
all up etc
dd to preschool
load of washing on
load of washing out
strip bed
2nd load of washing on
Washing up
Sides and table
Wipe fridge
Clean microwave
Wipe over cupboard doors
Empty bin
new bag in bin
Hang out 2nd load
put 3rd load on
Hoover downstairs
Put sofa covers back on
Dust sitting room
dust upstairs
hoover upstairs
clean inside windows and mirrors

NEXT
pick up dd
lunch
Hang out 3rd load

THEN
The Pile
deal with stuff from within The Pile
Toddler group
post anything that needs posting

Rest of list
Tidy bookcase
mop downstairs
clean bathroom
washing in off line
ironing
all clothes away
remake bed
dinner
washing up
tidy
bath and bed dc

Right I'm in a terrible funk.

• showered and dressed done
• lunch done

Next -

• tidy up
• clear kitchen
• get ready and get out the house

Oh no wasting, getting out probably do you good then.

Fernie sounds like a good start. I usually start with the surface stuff first and then that helps me calm down and deal with the rest. So for me that means getting the washing up done and the floor and surfaces clearish before even starting to deal with paperwork/decluttering/organising/hardcore cleaning.

So from your list I think I would spend 30mins-1hr each morning getting on top of basic housework eg load of washing on, washing up, sides wiped etc (may take less depends how bad house is!) then add one bigger job each morning eg cleaning bathroom/hoovering/cleaning oven/dusting/decluttering/packing a box/cleaning yoghurt off sitting room. Then in the afternoons you can sit down and do something less heavy eg sorting out paperwork/mn/tv. Before going to bed get kitchen sorted and chuck any toys into a toybox.

That way you shouldn't have to do a manic clean ready for guests!

Oh but get that bag packed pronto! What do you need? Nighty, pants, maternity pads, nappies, outfit for baby, change of clothes for you, moisturiser, lipbalm...

Hope that helps!

Hello Girls,

Went shopping this morning so havent got much done.

Did the cellar yesterday but havent started on the shed. Today (whats left of it)

Pots
Tidy Living room
Tidy bedrooms
Dinner
Pots
Clean windows
Water plants.

Afternoon all

Welcome to fernie3

My trip out this morning took me much longer than I planned, partly because of the traffic and partly because I wasted time browsing at stuff I didn't need or want!!

BTW my exercise didn't happen last night because after I had cleared the floor I just couldn't be bothered so today I will try to make up for it.

wasting give it ago, what have you got to lose? I was a bit self conscious at first.

ali at your big bouncy boobs

Done
Breakfast
All washed and dressed
School run
Made beds
Trip to garden centre
Trip to ASDA
Lunch
Washing on line

To Do
Clear up bombsite kitchen
Run DW
Run WM
Friend over for coffee
Call DS1 paper round manager
Cancel milk delivery (too expensive)
Shred DVD
Run
Dc homework time
Dinner
Bath LO and put to bed
Run

Been on a bit of a go slow (or a no go) this morning.

DONE
Get up and dressed
DD up and dressed
Sort out some washing
Breakfast
Put washload on
Dr's 8.45am
Clear up breakfast
Put dishy on
Phone Dad - not coming til next week
Phone garage about car part
Text friend to see if we are going there for dinner
Empty bathroom as plumber back today
Tidy kitchen
Empty dishy
Sort out plastic plates etc for friend
Lunch

TO DO
Hang washing out once its washed (being lazy, will tumble )
Put another washload on
Hang washing out
Go to town on the way to friends (if going) to get a birthday present and a babyshower present

Well done for getting started Fernie.
Hows it going now Wasting?
Not done any housy things yet, thursday is a worky day for me. Am feeing a bit lethargic (too hot) and have got to go out again later.

LIST
Make a database for Inner Place
front bedroom moth hunt
hoover and re apply mega death for Moths continue repeating untill gone
clean bathroom
weeding
tidy and clean conservatory: keep at it
household filing
find portfolio for artwork
check for clothes moths- empty wardrobes etc
check papers for students
washing
dishy
Bathroom
slug trap
plant radishes
Phone various people

I'm on a no go since getting back from toddlers...I'm trying to tell myself how good I will feel if I get it all done but am largely thinking feck it

DONE
all up etc
dd to preschool
load of washing on
load of washing out
strip bed
2nd load of washing on
Washing up
Sides and table
Wipe fridge
Clean microwave
Wipe over cupboard doors
Empty bin
new bag in bin
Hang out 2nd load
put 3rd load on
Hoover downstairs
Put sofa covers back on
Dust sitting room
dust upstairs
hoover upstairs
clean inside windows and mirrors
pick up dd
lunch
Hang out 3rd load
The Pile
deal with stuff from within The Pile
Toddler group
post anything that needs posting

Still to do
Tidy bookcase
mop downstairs
clean bathroom
washing in off line
ironing
all clothes away
remake bed
dinner
washing up
tidy
bath and bed dc

Ali can you tell me the sort of meals you eat on low carb (in pleb terms-I have no idea of nutritional values etc)I honestly can't think of a single meal that isn't fairly carb heavy!

Ali if it helps, tonight without DH I am having grilled salmon fillet ( could fry it) and stir fry veg, leeks, mushroom and courgette, might add a bit of Mayo as cant be bothered to do a sauce.

I've just found the perfect bedding for the dc's room once the bunkbeds arrive!

It is ££ and a lot more than I would normally spend but you know when you have something in mind and then you find it? Well Mr Mastercard has just had to buy it! This is the first covers I have ever bought them, everything else is my old stuff from when I was younger so I don't feel tooo bad (actually got it somewhere else a bit cheaper than that but the pic is better on that site)

Sorry that was meant for you Freaki. Could also have omlette and salad. Sorry forgotten how to spell. We sometimes have homemade burgeers with various salad stuff, coleslaw etc

Ah so meat/fish and veg without bread/pasta/rice etc then?

Aren't a lot of veggies high carb though? I also use a lot of lentils/beans etc and am guessing they are high carb.

Things like chick peas, baked beans etc are high carb but lowish in the glycemic index so are better than bread etc. green beans and peas are not much carb, also carrots and other roots do have some but not much. It is harder for veggies, beacause it is the meat that staves off hunger. When you feel hungry have a glass of water or cuppa.

Hmm...I was thinking about ali earlier and it occured to me that having always had problems putting on weight suddenly starting to coincided with me going on the poverty diet (eg bulking everything out with pulses, eating more potatoes/carrots etc with a roast to save on meat) so I wondered if cutting down carbs a bit would help. But it could also be that I stopped bf ds around the same time and have not cut down my eating!

I'm okish Mini, ta. I'll be better later I hope.
We went for a walk, and I pegged out wash, tidied a bit and we're having tea now.

I'm so gutted about the cat still crapping on the vegpatch though. Just feel it was a complete waste of time.

V annoying wasting. I love cats but their poo habits are irritating.

Just to make you all laugh. Went to DH's course yesterday. Lovely woods he said, come over. So I did, it was lovely, they were working reasonably hard, it looked like precision work. Then came tea break and they had an axe throwing competition..... as you do..

Running out of thread space warning!!

Busy day here, and i double-booked myself for the afternoon, oops, so hospital visit has to be tomorrow - which is also a busy day! Looking at my list i forgot about the hosp trip anyway!

DS2's sensory corner is looking good now if i say so myself, will try and put a pic up later.

Thurs:
DONE
all up & breakfasted
all dressed
DH to work
DS1 to pre-sch
visiting SN sch with portage worker (9.30)
collecting acrylic mirror afterwards (need chequebook & directions)
collect DS1
lunch & tidy up
DS2 nap
friends + 2 DDs coming for a cuppa/play
ear appt for me (4.40)
boys tea (freezer meals)

TO DO:

• boys to bed
• update wall charts
• read through prospectus for SN school
• DH home/dinner/watch V

Ongoing List:

• contact new dentist & see if we can register; Find another one that is taking on NHS patients
• upload & order online prints Started-Done More
• order door curtain (& rail) for front door - Autumn job really
• clean kitchen cupboard doors Done3More
• put cds onto DH's pc, then they can go into loft with others
• make my playlist
• clear my iPhone of music, reload with just my playlist
• find out about swimming lessons for DS1 - Have Name Of School; HavePhoneNumber
• sort out holiday in August to Jersey; hire car (+ seats)- call Opodo re seats
• put hippo in upstairs toilet cistern
• Nanny's 20th birthday coming up Vouchers&ChocsWrapped - Need card now
• repot sunflowers HaveStakedThem
• review other birthdays coming up DoneSome
• create some tactile panels for DS2; Done 8 - Waiting on astroturf samples
• figure out to attach panels to wall using velcro DONE
• find good acrylic/vinyl mirror for DS2's corner & attach to wall DONE
• pre-sch TQ card & presents ChocsWrapped

Sensory corner photo up

Want to try and add some sort of LED lights or something else hanging down, not sure what yet - have a Christmas slash curtain but DS2 will prob destroy that!