Weekly Flylady Thread 14th December 2009

rosepink1984

Holly what is snowman soup?

Valli

Off shopping now, in the snow,
How Christmassy!

Mudbath

Dusty - I've Pm'ed you - thank you so much xx

DD has made a snowman. I've used the time they were outside to wrap a few more pressies. I've only got to do about 5 stocking fillers each now.

The house is tidy. The table is set though it will be used before Friday so i'll have to set it again. I just wanted to use the tablecloth / placemats etc more than once. Washing basket empty.

We're going to watch a nice cheesy christmas film now xx

Mum_on_a_mission_2

greenbee wrote: »

I suppose I should look at the weather forecast and see whether we should be making contingency plans... what are the chances of not being able to get from Hampshire to Norfolk on either a. wednesday (me) or b. xmas eve (him & SIL)?

My parents didn't make it down this weekend due to snow, and our Christmas visitors leave in deepest Kent. So..know how you are feeling...very hard to know what to do.

Even here, the snow has melted a fair bit but we have lethal black ice now instead. Church was "interesting" to get to even after salting the paths - and this evenings carol service promises to be more slippery. So guess who'll be wearing walking boots, wrapped up like like a barrage baloon to offer a steady arm for any who need it?

Cooking a snacky lunch, then on with Christmas decorations/preparations. So much easier this year, and as I'm less frazzled I'm getting lots of help from both my boys - rather fun.

So a big big thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement - it means a lot.


Moam

boddy

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
CLEAR OUT THE ATTIC!!! PMSL... sorry.. it HAD to be done! No Attic.
[STRIKE]Strip bedding, and wash it.. and get the bed remade.. before bed time! Change duvet cover etc too![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor of all mess and clothes and junk![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Organise presents and cards to bed sent to those for whom they are intended.. [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out all the bins[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Replace any lights bulbs that need it, check smoke alarms, clean out any pets!
[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork[/STRIKE]
3. Dust and deweb
4. [STRIKE]Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there![/STRIKE]

Washing finished so will get that on the airer. Just going to wash the kitchen floor then settle down and watch a film with a cuppa.

greenbee

Mum_on_a_mission wrote: »

Even here, the snow has melted a fair bit but we have lethal black ice now instead.

I won't be going in to the office tomorrow then Thanks for the warning.

Will discuss with my brother this afternoon... I'm a little surprised that they haven't got in touch about the carol service, as I have no idea what time they want me to be there...

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary. It's nearly clear :rolleyes:

Extras

1. Get those last minute cards and presents posted!! Waiting for my brother to text so I can order the last one...
   
2. Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Level Two
Declutter and vacuum/mop floors

Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and Landing
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum floors in bedroom and landing!
Organise presents and cards to be sent to those for whom they are intended..
Level Three

Extras

1. Wipe the bedframe and any paintwork
2. Dust and deweb
3. Clear away any junk on surfaces that shouldn't be there!

Thursday ~ Living room/s, Hall stairs.. and.. and garage! (HA!!)
Level One
Level Two
spend 15 minutes on the filing
Dust/wipe over and fluffy electricals.. you cannot watch the Queens speech if she has a beard!
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can move SAFELY.. I don't want any injuries to lamps or people this time!
Wipe over any paintwork/doors that are grubby
Extras

1. Wipe down 3 radiators

Friday -finale!

Level Two
Level Three
Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understair cupboard or shed.. will have another go at a bit more of the utility room... I'm making progress BUT the boot of my car is full of stuff that needs to go to the charity shop, and the friend who is collecting is suddenly very elusive :rolleyes:. Not sure what to do, as I'll need the space when I pack on Tuesday!
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!! Still trying to finish eating the stuff out of it!
Clear out any grotty cupboard!
Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort. Also sort which bits you want to go in their stockings.. makes it much easier!

Not much more off the list, but things are looking MUCH better. I've tipped all the ash onto the drive, so I'll see how that works! Fire is slowly getting going again (hopefully it hasn't changed since I last looked). Salad for lunch as it needs eating. Will probably roast a whole lot of veg tonight which I can freeze either to have with casseroles or turn into soup. I don't want to have lots of fresh stuff in when I'm going to be away for a week.

Penelope_Penguin

Is there anyone about I'm going to do a HHC starting now, if anyone wants to join in

Penny. x

greenbee

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

Is there anyone about I'm going to do a HHC starting now, if anyone wants to join in

Penny. x

I'm here... just finishing my lunch then back to work... see you in about half an hour!

juliejim

I'm here too Penny so I'll join in.

kazmeister

Not much done in the kaz household.
More overnight snow so in total on the untrodden parts its about 6" deep. Poor DH was away to work on his bicycle again at 6 - I never surfaced until at least 9 :rotfl:. Have spoken to him on the phone and he said the big roads seem fine at the moment but the smaller roads are hell. Luckily today he's driving the Honda CRV instead of a rapid response car so its a little higher off the ground. He said its a nightmare getting to some people, he's had to do into the wilds of Lincs to some patients as they had no cover and last I spoke to him he was in March so theyre really pushing him about today.

Greenbee - was thinking, is it an option to get trains up to Norfolk as at least then not driving too far.

The children and I have had an adventure out this morning and it was lovely. I needed to go to farm foods for a few bits which is on one of the out of town retail parks and still didnt want to dig the car out to go so we walked and brought the shopping home on the sledge. Loads of people were laughing at us but we'd have never carried those bags home and enjoyed ourselves as well as of course the kids had to have a turn in the sledge.

One of my parcels arrived today and I got an unexpected item in it - a box of 10 After Dinner Wi11ies :rotfl:the kids are sure I must have ordered them but I didnt, but to be honest for once I am not going to phone their expensive helpline to inform them and then pay postage to return them so we will have a bit of fun with our coffee when friends come round.

Oh flying - well I have loaded the WM and TD twice, the second time realised I had put 2 acrylic jumpers on a 60 degree wash :eek:. Thats prob them ruined now, will just have to work out what I can recycle them into now. Have updated my order for tomorrow again and realised there is still something I want to add. Never mind will do later.

Think I will now go and finish the wrapping and then only Dh's parcel to wait for.

First find some hand cream as my hands are like sandpaper this time of year,not nice.

See you all later