Christmas Flylady Thread 21st December 2009

toottifrootti

Morning everyone

no more snow ....yet...but its jolly cold in fact its freezing!!

pigpen wrote: »

Tooch.. Go wake her up... .. if she's no at school it won't matter... but she will be so excited.. I love doing things like that..

Well.. KH has his papers through fromthe solicitor.. and while he says he doesn't agree with the 'terms' he is currently saying he won't contest it.. so.. it should.. in theory.. all be sorted by Easter.. providing the mediation stuff goes ok and he doesn't turn into the biggest twerp the land has ever lain eyes upon!!

I have had a hormonal offended moment.. or I'm not sure if I am actually justified.. OH's mum wrote a christmas card for me and family... and a separate one for OH.. does that say to you lot that she 'disapproves'? Or that she has negative feelings towards me or my family? OH is upset I am offended by that.. it is like denying our relationship IMO.. but he just shrugged it off saying his maybe has money in etc.. so what! It isn't like I'll run off with it.. or she could have put a smaller envelope in with money for him.. I'm not so sure I am being silly.

thats good news piggers that KH is not going to contest the divorce - fingers crossed that it all goes to plan.
with regard to the Christmas card I do think you are being silly ....sorry....but I think IMHO that you are reading too much into it......you had a horrible weekend with the hassle with KH and were probably feeling a bit 'fragile' generally....... I am guessing the lady is in her 50's and most probably quite accepts the relationship but since you are still married doesnt feel she can quite make you a proper couple yet IYSWIM.......I dont think its disapproval at all (she just wouldnt have given you a card) or negative feelings either just that she maybe thinks its early days to put you all on the same card - its the sort of thing my mother would do:rotfl:- has she met the children?
If she hasn't then i would certainly be thinking that she will wait until she knows them before she makes you all into one big happy family.
Maybe OH is right about there being money in his - look at it from her point of view - she doesnt know that you wouldnt take it - even though her son is living with you and will have told her that you are the greatest thing since sliced bread she doesnt know you that well does she?
I dont think she means any offence by it .... if it were me i would be pleased she actually gave me a card for me and my family as this is the first Christmas she has known you.
Maybe I am too trusting and always looking for the good in people but I wouldnt worry about it - not unless she has given you other cause for concern of course - I would just forget about it - you dont want a silly thing like a Christmas card come between you and OH. And anyway you dont live with her!!!!

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Can I also just say a big thank you to you all for keeping me sane and sharing the good and the bad in my life this year. You're a fantastic bunch of people who really do make the mundane things in life more doable!

Hugs to each and everyone of you ....old and new xx

Mudders.....that was a lovely thing to say and very sensible for you!!!!
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natty its lovely to 'hear' you so chirpy today - good luck with the toxic meeting!
Ishtar hope LO's rash disappears quickly
TAG check out ebay and see if there have been any similar sold recently to start with
:bdaycake:Happy Birthday 3tabbycats :bdaycake:
- hope you have a lovely day

soappie *BG to be there today* vibes and hope you find a cosy spot at work.

toots xx

rach

Morning all

So far this morning I've chopped up all the rocky road and fudge I made yesterday and put into boxes, S&S kitchen & bathroom including hoovering and mopping floors.

Friends have just arrived so will check in later!

Poppytime

Morning All

Happy Birthday 3tabbycats :bdaycake:
Well my oven man has arrived and it is looking good apart from the fact that he has taken all the shelving outside at the front of the house :eek: Didnt really want it to be a public viewing :rotfl:

Pigpen - I wouldnt be worried about OH having a separate card. Could be a case of Mums and their little boys :rolleyes: The fact that you have also had a card is a good sign imo

Thanks to Pigpen, Toots and Soappie for a job well done :T You have certainly motivated me. A big thank you

With a bit of luck and a conscious effort I should get through todays list

Hope everybody else is feeling festive - hugs to all x

Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping! Everything bought has been wrapped and will now wrap as I buy anymore
3. Have we located stockings? Hanging up
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast! In the process of being restored to its former glory
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? Will prepare veg xmas eve and am highly unlikely to have help with anything
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them... All sent on time but have a couple of ecards to send
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too. Hair appt this afternoon so 2 hours
13. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

smartie12

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! Going shopping weds:eek:
2. [STRIKE]Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping! [/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Have we located stockings? [/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]S&S the kitchen [/STRIKE]
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? Not having a timetable... just gonna chill and go with the flow:cool::rotfl:
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. [STRIKE]do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs[/STRIKE]

Morning ladies

Was AWOL last week... sorry:o Hope everyone is ok?:A

We had a little snow on Saturday (DH's bday and it was 1st time he's had snow on his bday:D) but no more since then I hope all you snow sufferers are keeping warm and not too fed up!

Off to give pressies to a friend and her 4month old baby girl in a mo then I shall get on with some washing and bits when I get back

Hugs if you need them... especially if you're cold:A

TAG

Phew that took a bit longer than expected.
If it's not there it's been done!!
Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
4. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
5. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
6. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
7. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
8. Dust round the whole downstairs
9. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Normal Daily Household Chores!!!!
S+S downstairs toilet + mop floor.
Mop front doorstep.
Wipe over PC desk + keep free from clutter.
Tidy bedrooms and make beds.
Tidy and S+S bathroom.
Mop bathroom floor.
Hoover d/s toilet/hallway/kitchen/living room/dining room + stairs
Hoover bedrooms/landing and bathroom.
Sort clean washing + put clothes away.
Keep ironing together (x15)

Plus I've put a load of washing too soak in the bath.

jinky67

Happy Birthday 3tabbycats:bdaycake:

been out in the snow to the PO to post cards:j:j
and the docs for test results, appointment tomorrow to see about my thyroid results:cool:
I love being proved right...I should have been a doctor:D

Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. [STRIKE]S&S the kitchen[/STRIKE]
4. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
5. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
6. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
7. [STRIKE]Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc[/STRIKE]:D
8. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
9. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
10. [STRIKE]Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them.[/STRIKE]..
11. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
12. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
13. Dust round the whole downstairs
14. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

skintscotslass

Morning all :wave:

Happy Birthday 3tabbycats :bdaycake:

DD and I both off sick, but I'm hoping to get some off the list done. Loads more snow over night and its still blooming snowing!

piggers - I think toots is speaking a lot of sense as usual

FFP - hope DH got home OK. I dont think I'm going to drive until 5 Jan now :rolleyes:

Right...think I will have a shower and stick the WM on.

Choccybix

Morning everyone :santa2:

I'm in this week. Thanks for re-adding me Piggers, and thanks to Toots and Soappie for looking after us :A

toochoosey wrote: »

Quote:
Originally Posted by toochoosey
I love it!!!!!
What was the film.....was it Forrest?

It was Dumb and Dumber:D

QUOTE]

This was also on a brilliantly funny film called A Christmas Story. Very nostalgic, set in the 1930s about a boy who wants a bb gun for xmas. One of my faves and one I'm watching this week


:bdaycake: Happy birthday 3tabbycats!


Wow, the list looks fun this week .




Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are. Finishing Mr T order tonight, delivered tomoz
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. [STRIKE]Have we located stockings?[/STRIKE] DONE AND ALREADY FILLED
4. S&S the kitchen
5. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
6. Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
7. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
8. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
9. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
10. Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
11. [STRIKE]Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...[/STRIKE]
12. Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
13. [STRIKE]Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts![/STRIKE]
14. Dust round the whole downstairs
15. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Re the stockings. The reason they're already filled is because as the kids got older we found it more and more difficult to fill them without waking them on xmas eve. Last year, we bought new stockings but doubled up without the kids seeing. Now they hang theirs up, but I keep the other 3 out of sight already filled and, hey presto, a quick swap over xmas eve :T;):T

TAG

Oh forgot to say Happy Birthday 3tabbycats:bdaycake:

Thanks for that Toots I'll have a peep. And Pigpen I agree with what Toots has said. I wanted to reply but she's put it so much better than I could!

Question - If I make a cauliflower cheese. Can I freeze it afterwards?

jinky67

TAG wrote: »

Question - If I make a cauliflower cheese. Can I freeze it afterwards?

yes you can:D