SAHM's getting organised in 2009!

fernliebee

Ooops! missed me off the list!

I have done absolutely nothing today, we had a big family get together at my mums so I've been out all day. maybe tomorrow will be better

Well done everyone else.

Girl_least_likely_to

morganb - thanks for the reminder about taking the xmas tree down, although it's not as if it's not starring me in the face every time I walk into the lounge :rolleyes: . I rope in DD to help and DH can obviously untangle the lights .

DD is off to MIL's for a sleep over tonight so will see if I can get a head start on something off my next week to do list. Top of the fridge is probably the easiest option, will see how I get on.

morganb

Hmm, have not done too well yet as have only just got out of bed!

Never mind, at least I now have the energy to tackle some of the things on my (somewhat adventurous) list!

keelykat

Hey, i'd like to join....not sure where to start though!

oliver2008

Im up and semi organised , I have made the boys beds and sorted washing!! I actually cant wait till Monday and the kids return to school which gives more of a routine than these lazy mornings.

Hi Keelykat I would start with the things that bother you the most, whether its clutter or time organisation, theres plenty of tips on here!!

kippers

Ok, i've started well today...i've put all the decorations and tree away. Dusted and hoovered lounge. Made cobs, washed and tumble dried (before 8am on economy 7) a coloured load of dirty washing and gave the toilet a quick wipe round.

This is my plan for next week:

Monday: Lounge & Dining room (it's actually play/computer/junk and dining room)

Tuesday: College - no cleaning (i'm being realistic)

Weds: Kitchen, Hall, stairs, paintwork outside around front door.

Thurs: Landing, bathroom and toilet

Friday: Bedrooms incl. changing beds

Sat: Shopping (i go really early to avoid crowds)

Everyday: Dust dark furniture in lounge (it shows the dust), washing, ironing, clean sink, empty/fill dishwasher, make bread and lunches and dinner and any other jobs that i have tried to put off for as long as possible. Also i must fit in my allotment and garden, meal planning and my college work......i'm feeling tired just thinking about it all.

Maybe i should think of it as if i am employed to be a housekeeper...if i was i know i wouldn't be so lazy!

rippedoff3

Hi Girls

i am about to do my plan but need some help with DD who is 2, i need to find a way to plan the jobs around her as she doesn't go to nursery yet or any groups. I am going to see if i can find a toddler group i can bare for her sake, and we will do park/soft play trips. But..i still don't know how i will fit everything else in without feeling guilty for not doing things with her, how do you all do it?

Ishtar

Afternoon all.

I've resisted the PC until now, and as a consequence have done loads this morning....DDs room is still mid-sort, but I think this will probably be another hour at the most.... All my 'daily' things have been done today (first time in six months!) - this is a list of about a dozen things that I'm 'supposed' to do each day and includes things like bins, dishwasher, bread, washing, etc (the kind of things that if they were forgotten would make life a bit more messy....)

I tried to do the Tesco shop today, but the car wasn't having any of it. Just waiting for the battery to charge then we'll be off....

There's a huge pile of paper on my desk (I think the fairies must bring it in the night!), so I'll have a go a filing some of it, then off to cook some lunch.

Hope you are all having a great day and managing to get through it all...

Take care
D

Girl_least_likely_to

rippedoff3 wrote: »

Hi Girls

i am about to do my plan but need some help with DD who is 2, i need to find a way to plan the jobs around her as she doesn't go to nursery yet or any groups. I am going to see if i can find a toddler group i can bare for her sake, and we will do park/soft play trips. But..i still don't know how i will fit everything else in without feeling guilty for not doing things with her, how do you all do it?

My DD only started a playschool group in Feb last year so the way I got the housework done was to do it whilst she was watching telly/doing crafty things/playing with toys up to about 10am when then we would go out. I had a routine of things I wanted to get done, anything that didn't get done I didn't stress over. Some chores I got DD to "help" with, giving her a duster and let her dust the telly or get her to take pillow cases off. If she didn't manage it it didn't matter, it got some jobs done albeit a bit slower than normal, better than not at all. Remember that not everything gets done and it doesn't matter, it can get done tomorow .

Meanwhile, I have cleaned the bathroom and kitchen floor, my must do's but I'm not bothering to clean the outside porch and door as we are supposed to be having a new driveway, not sure when, it keeps being put off, but you can bl**dy well count on them starting in as soon as I've cleaned out there :rolleyes: .

kippers

rippedoff3 wrote: »

Hi Girls

i am about to do my plan but need some help with DD who is 2, i need to find a way to plan the jobs around her as she doesn't go to nursery yet or any groups. But..i still don't know how i will fit everything else in without feeling guilty for not doing things with her, how do you all do it?

...you can't have a perfect house with a toddler so pls don't feel guilty about it when you can't do jobs. Remember, you DD will remember a mother that has time for her, she won't remember that you have a house that is super clean...and they grow up so quickly. I would give anything to have my DD's at toddler age again.