Mums get organised in 2013

iwilldoitthistime

reading your posts has reminded me that I also need to sort the cupboard at the top of the stairs

off to check out how big a job it is going to be......

leimichellecat

I am really enjoying all your organising plans, I am a first time mum to a 3wk old and need to get my head around this planning and running a house hold thing! My OH has been a constant student with work placements, and finally starts a permanent full time job next month, so I will have to take full control of the house and be more organised to wash his work uniforms.

I love writing lists, and get massive satisfaction from crossing things off, can't wait it get started. I have already put all the Xmas presents away and sorted son's clothes into sizes, now I'm going to research junior ISA's ready for when I get him registered.

Ishtar

Haven't managed much today - been out and about - but I have done some general tidying up and chucking out of junk.

I can now see the surface of my desk (although I still have the filing to do!!) and later I will be doing the menu plan for next week. Just now, though, I've got to point the children in the general direction of upstairs and hope that they'll go to bed quietly (and soon :-) ).

Lots more planned for tomorrow...

Spendless

Ok, so the 4 of us went out for a meal this afternoon. I had a cocktail :beer: came home, fell asleep for 1.5 hrs and when I woke up, hubby had done all the ironing and there's no pots to wash as we all went out and are still full. No hubby untidying place either this evening as he's no gone out with a mate for a drink as he was on soft drinks earlier. I like this organising lark.:rotfl::rotfl:

missymoo81

oooh spendless, sounds like the perfect day!

I'm currently writing out my plan/routine whilst chomping through the christmas chocs and drinking tea, OH is getting a taxi home later apparently, not too late I hope as hes gone out without a key, idiot!

Ok managed to wash up, load the the dishwasher, clear and wipe down the surfaces, feed the baby and hang up the second load of washing. So not feeling all that bad. I could do more this evening, but theres a little part of me that says s0d it as OH is out enjoying himself. I know thats not the attitude to have but hey ho, me childish, never

kingfisherblue

janninew wrote: »

Thanks for remembering us - yes you are right she was born last November! You have a great memory! She is doing OK thanks, she had open heart surgery last month at Alder Hey and is recovering well. She is still a little tiddler (still in 0-3 month clothes at 13 months old) and her development is quite delayed, but her Consultant is happy with her progress.

That's intersting about how you Chemist works, I have to call them to order, but they do the rest and delivery the milk 2 days later so not to much hassle, just have to remember to order before it runs out!

If you don't mind me asking which milk is your Son on? My Daughter is on Infatrini for the extra calories, she is expected to be on this for a few years yet to catch her up.

Sorry for going off topic ladies!

Not done much today, had a coffee and breakfast out and we are slobbing this afternoon! Will have a good hoover later, and maybe do some ironing!

Hope all have a nice Saturday.
x

Hi Janninew, it's great that your daughter is doing well. Is the surgery her last operation or are more expected? It's really hard when your child has an op isn't it? I don't know any other feeling like it.

Don't worry about her size, she will probably have a few growth spurts when she is older. My son has been on a few different milks, but in recent years it has been Paediasure Plus. He will be 15 in April, and as he is growing quite well, I am hoping that his milk feeds will finish later this year.

I didn't realise that your daughter was treated at Alder Hey. That's where we go too, so we probably live in the same general area. I am in St. Helens.

Apologies as I have also gone off topic

The washing machine is on again, it seems never ending some days. The dryer is also on, and I am sat watching a film that I recorded weeks ago - a rare event! I think I am going to peel, chop and steam that veg I keep mentioning

I have emptied the dishwasher and started to refill it. My son made pasta for tea

I am also hoping to finish the chunky cross stitch that I started months ago. I don't get much chance to sew, but there isn't much left to do, so I am hoping to finish it this week. I keep saying that, though, so I might need a sharp elbow in the ribs to remind me to get on with it. It is a silhouette of Mickey Mouse on a cream background, and will only take a couple more hours to complete.

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kingfisherblue wrote: »

I am also hoping to finish the chunky cross stitch that I started months ago. I don't get much chance to sew, but there isn't much left to do, so I am hoping to finish it this week. I keep saying that, though, so I might need a sharp elbow in the ribs to remind me to get on with it. It is a silhouette of Mickey Mouse on a cream background, and will only take a couple more hours to complete.

Can I please ask where you got the pattern from? We are huge Disney fans in this house so would be great to stitch Mickey.

kingfisherblue

I bought it as a kit, from Black Sheep Wools in Culcheth. It was reduced to about £12, so a real bargain. If you PM me, I can get a copy in the post to you in the New Year. It is a colour pattern, using only black, cream, grey and red, and can be adapted for ordinary cross stitch. I can't get to a colour copier before Thursday though.

BTW, it also has two red buttons to be stitched on once completed.

I know that you might not want to give me your address for safety reasons, so I understand if you choose not to do this.

Right, I have just searched in case you prefer to buy the kit. Here is the link:

http://www.blacksheepwools.com/mickey-milano-cushion-cover.html

It is very easy to stitch, except for being a bit bulky. I only have some of the stripes to finish.

ETA, there are a few Mickey chunky cross stitch if you google. I might stitch another once this is finished

skyvicky123

Hello all, sounds like everybody is going great guns!

My list is for tomorrow below. Nothing is getting done tonight as am too knackered!

1. Trip to the tip
2. The ironing
3. General tidy up
4. Asda shop, must get thank-you cards
5. Write thank-you cards
6. Actually deliver thank-you cards!
7.(can I include this?) get OH to fix guttering

In the next few days

1. Take down Xmas decs
2. Washing load on
3. Batch cooking of something
4. Buy Present for 4 yo boy
5. Make draught excluders.

Since our heating packed up on 22nd we have got used to living without it so now refusing to put it back on. We are going to 'power through' the rest of the winter!

Guess I need to face up and do the budget on the bank account,see what damage we ave done over Christmas. I am sure we have overspent but kind of lost track...

missymoo81

OK I've finished my plan. well for now, I'm sure it will need some tweaking! Obviously times are very much approximate!! But I think it will really help me, I thought posting it might help someone else too.....

PLAN/ROUTINE

7am
make tea
get clean washing
-drink tea and wake up

7.30 Dailies
Take washing off clothes horse
Put away clothes
Hang up clean clothes
Make bed

8am Shower, dressed and:

Monday Change bed, wash hair
Tuesday Hoover upstairs
Wednesday
Thursday dust upstairs
Friday quick wipe over of main bathroom
Saturday wash hair, pack bag ready to go out

8.40ish feed baby and:
Hoover downstairs
Wash floor
Wipe over bin
Hoover stairs
Wipe worktop used

9.20
Play time
Feed fish

9.50 whilst baby sleeps
Monday Empty bins whilst iron warms up, Ironing
Tuesday Clean downstairs loo, dust downstairs
Wednesday Bake bread and cakes
Thursday Wipe over appliances, fridge and cupboard fronts
Friday clean downstairs loo, hoover stairs and cobwebs
Saturday/Sunday go through cupboards and fridge

10.50 Baby wakeup, get dressed and play,

12.20 give baby lunch, look at emails whilst eating lunch
sweep floor around highchair
wipe over high chair
wipe work tops down
empty and reload dishwasher
sort any veg etc for dinne rand get out meat from freezer

13.00 play time

14.20 baby sleep
quick tidy round
do any pressing jobs likemaking appointments etc
read book and chill if time

15.20 baby awake have drink and snacks

15.45 play, catch up on emails

17.30 Give baby dinner, start our dinner

18.00 bath time for baby
clean bathroom

18.30 bottle and bed, catch up on emails whilst feeding

18.55 get washload and put on

19.00
finish making dinner
clean high chair
run sink full of water

19.00 When OH away
wash up
clean high chair
sweep floor round high chair
clean cooker
clean sink
clean work tops
load dishwasher
tidy toys

19.30
v quickly wash up pan
eat

19.30 when OH away
meal plan
shopping list
assignment
sewing
sorting
decluttering
pampering

20.15
wash up
clean floor round high chair
Clean cooker
Clean sink
Load dishwasher
Clean work tops
Tidy toys

20.45
go through to lounge
When needed
shopping list
meal plan