Stay at home mums getting organised in 2010

SugarSpun

rainbow81 wrote: »

I know, I don't know what's come over me, except a month ago I know I would have never got through my list because there would be so much tidying of rubbish to get through first so I wouldn't have bothered.

How was your dinner? I have't been out for food in aaages.

I'm glad being organised is helping

We just went downstairs to the Indian under our apartment in the end - we were going to get Greek food but OH decided it would be too much for his sore tooth, so no Greek for us before the weekend.

Today:
more paper writing
email re TV pickup
Ikea delivery?
lunch with friend
rubbish out
wash baby's clothes

ragz_2

Triggles wrote: »

ragz - thanks for that link. Honestly, DH & I are a bit torn on whether or not to defer until January. DS2 turns 4 at the end of July. He is quite clever, academically, and I think ready for school in that respect. Socially, I'm not so sure. He's not potty trained (it got derailed a bit by a number of things, including the arrival of DS3) although we are working on it and he is showing fair progress. He seems quite "young" if that makes sense. He is happy to play with others, share, take turns, and such. But he's just still off in that toddler "fantasyland" kind of thing more than really being aware of other things around him. That probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but I'm not sure how else to put it. I realise part of it is probably me just thinking he's too young to go to school all day - I grew up in the states where children start school after their 5th birthday. So we're still contemplating options.....

He also needs to learn to dress himself, and do things for himself, which we're working on, but he just doesn't seem bothered.

I would suggest discussing him with his preschool teacher, they will have been keeping a record of his personal and social development as well as academic and should be able to give you some idea of where he is compared to others who'll be starting with him and can advise you on whther they think it's a good idea to keep him back until January. Obviously no one knows your son better than you but they do have the experience...
With regards to independence isssues, September is still over 8 months away, which is a very long time for a 3 year old and he will have learned a LOT by then. (I taught mine to dress himself by getting him to do his pyjamas, he's so proud of being able to do buttons!) reward charts are great for motivation if he doesn't seem interested and just make a big fuss when he does do something himself...
As for potty training, remember it will only take a week or two when it does happen so you still have ages, my cousin's son wasn't toilet trained until the summer holidays before school started!
You don't have to make a decision about deferring him just yet (have you checked your local school allows January entry as not all do?) anyway so don't stress about it and good luck with whatever you do decide.

I went to school in Wales and started primary full time just 2 weeks after my 4th birthday! I was the youngest in the school but there were only 43 kids and 2 classrooms!

ragz_2

Ragz's to do list for Tuesday

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Dry hair
Midwife at 10.30 (do NOT forget "sample" - hate having to wee on demand!)
Vacuum everywhere
Washing in TD
More washing
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Wash up
S&S kitchen
Make curry
Get rid of curry smell! Oil burner is on and have sprinkled satsuma fragrance oil down all the rads!

Triggles

I would suggest discussing him with his preschool teacher, they will have been keeping a record of his personal and social development as well as academic and should be able to give you some idea of where he is compared to others who'll be starting with him and can advise you on whther they think it's a good idea to keep him back until January. Obviously no one knows your son better than you but they do have the experience...
With regards to independence isssues, September is still over 8 months away, which is a very long time for a 3 year old and he will have learned a LOT by then. (I taught mine to dress himself by getting him to do his pyjamas, he's so proud of being able to do buttons!) reward charts are great for motivation if he doesn't seem interested and just make a big fuss when he does do something himself...
As for potty training, remember it will only take a week or two when it does happen so you still have ages, my cousin's son wasn't toilet trained until the summer holidays before school started!
You don't have to make a decision about deferring him just yet (have you checked your local school allows January entry as not all do?) anyway so don't stress about it and good luck with whatever you do decide.

I went to school in Wales and started primary full time just 2 weeks after my 4th birthday! I was the youngest in the school but there were only 43 kids and 2 classrooms!

Ragz - thanks - it helps to be reminded of that. Our DGS went through a lot of development in about 6 months between 3 and 4, now that I think of it. It's been quite a long time since DS1 & DD were that age for us to remember I think. :rotfl:I won't even know what school he'll be going to for another 2 months, which is 2 more months to work on things anyway. He's not going to preschool at present, as I am a SAHM. DH & I are thinking of taking him for a couple mornings a week, once we find out which school he is going to, as a few of the schools on our list have preschools attached to them. That way he'll get some experience in a class or group of children as well as getting to know the kids he'll most likely be going to school with. I'm sure you're right and it's probably just me being nervous about sending my baby to school. I was the youngest in my class (years and years ago!!) when I started school and did just fine. I might try a reward chart of some sort to work on a few things to see if it sparks some interest. Thanks for the suggestion.

ragz_2

Triggles wrote: »

Ragz - thanks - it helps to be reminded of that. Our DGS went through a lot of development in about 6 months between 3 and 4, now that I think of it. It's been quite a long time since DS1 & DD were that age for us to remember I think. :rotfl:I won't even know what school he'll be going to for another 2 months, which is 2 more months to work on things anyway. He's not going to preschool at present, as I am a SAHM. DH & I are thinking of taking him for a couple mornings a week, once we find out which school he is going to, as a few of the schools on our list have preschools attached to them. That way he'll get some experience in a class or group of children as well as getting to know the kids he'll most likely be going to school with. I'm sure you're right and it's probably just me being nervous about sending my baby to school. I was the youngest in my class (years and years ago!!) when I started school and did just fine. I might try a reward chart of some sort to work on a few things to see if it sparks some interest. Thanks for the suggestion.

In that case I'd definitely recommend getting him into a preschool sooner rather than later (especially as 3 year old's places are free) as most of the other kids starting school with him will have been to one. Also will get you used to not having him around for a few hours a week! I don't work but my boys both go to preschool a few mornings a week and they absolutely love it, DS2 started when he was just 2 and even though I have to pay for him it's still worth it for what he gets from it. He was very clingy and a little slower to develop in certain areas than DS1 so I worried more about sending him but he's definitely learning quicker since he started. Also the time with other kids, even though he and his brother are so close in age, is really good for them.
You should be able to go in with your son for a taster morning and see how you all feel about it.
I'll stop with "advice" now lol

Finished my list - curry is simmering, not going as well as I'd hoped (never really made one from scratch before!) and stinking out the house but never mind...

More jobs have occured to me so new list

To Do List

Put storage boxes back under beds
Washing in TD
Washing away
Covers back on moses basket

ragz_2

Oops! Curry was not hot so I added some chili powder, except rather more came out than I intended and now it's rather hot!

money_saving_diva

ragz wrote: »

Oops! Curry was not hot so I added some chili powder, except rather more came out than I intended and now it's rather hot!

the baby might be coming tonight then

good luck x

ragz_2

Morning all. Have decided baby probably won't be coming until Saturday so better get organised.
I need to do a food shop, I have loads in but it's all stuff that's easy for when baby comes so am saving it for then and need more food for now! Also we usually do the shop at the weekend and if baby is coming then won't be able to so best do it now.
Also then I can visit my Mum!

Strange behaviour from local cats is putting me off leaving the house though as I think they know something I don't!
One has been circling the house all morning and another has climbed the apple tree and has been sat up it for ages, as though standing guard!

To Do List - Wedesday

Moses basket covers
Write shopping list
Food shop

rainbow81

Morning, how is everyone?

Yesterday was pretty much a write off as my mildly obsessive ex has returned and was knocking on the door at 7.45am after landing at Gatwick. So I spent the day at my friend's house and when I got home jumping at every noise. So far so good though and he hasn't returned.

So today:
- [STRIKE]washing on[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]dry washing away and wet washing out to dry[/STRIKE]
- washing up
- [STRIKE]yoga class[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]blackboard to freecycle lady[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]meet new friend for coffee[/STRIKE]
- 15 minutes on paperwork
- [STRIKE]empty bins and put them out[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]clean fish tank[/STRIKE]
- clean out fridge
- clean mouldy stuff from windows in living room

I'd better get on with it!

Have a good day all! x

holliegarson

Hope everyone ok - hope ex leaves you alone Rainbow - that sounds scary for you.

Ragz - I am laughing at mental picture of cats circling your house - can't think what it means but it has defo brought a smile to my face!

I x