Christmas Flylady Thread 21st December 2009

greenbee

Dustykitten wrote: »

Greenbee did the stove make it through the night?

Nope... I need to sort out some decent fuel.

I can't get the drive clear. The snow is too powdery and won't stay on the spade (I don't have a shovel) and if I sweep it, it clogs the brush and I can't get it clear. So I'm giving up and I'm going to hibernate until after christmas!

Mudbath

Kazwookie - it sounds like you've had an amazing experience. Doesn't that just sum things up....I dread to think of how many presents my children will open on Christmas day. We do limit what we give them but they get presents off my clients, neighbours, friends and relatives. They do appreciate what they get but not to the extent that little boy must have appreciated what you gave him. How lovely. If you ever go again let me know and maybe I could send you a few little bits to take over. Hugs to you xx

toochoosey

Things are working differently this week.. 'cos I said so!

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! Nearly done...just DD's and OH's to do......
3. Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
4. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
5. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!....FISH, FISH, FISH.....
6. Dust round the whole downstairs
7. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

1. Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
2. Iron yesterdays wash mountain
3. get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
4. Prepare a list for that last second shopping
5. Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
6. Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
7. Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
8. Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
9. WRAP WRAP WRAP!
10. Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!.....hopefully today....though no sign yet.....
11. Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

My Extras(Thanks to Hollyh xx

1. Elf mischief & letter
2. Buy last presents just vochers to do now.........
3. post 3 to America ( i know it won't get there in time but I want to send it anyway )....can't see it happening now!!!
4. Wrap presents
5. Make snowman soup 3 done 1 to go.....
6. Sort toy corner

OK, HHC at 3:00............please keep me company.............

toochoosey

Here I go..................

Dustykitten

Kaz - thanks for popping in and sharing, life is so humbling sometimes.

Just having a cuppa, then to the wrapping.

greenbee

Leg wax cancelled... CBA to walk to the bottom of the road to get a lift there and I've got too much else to do.

Have called the friend who is coming over later (she drives a small tank, so will be fine) and asked her to see whether she can pick up any salt or grit for me, in return for being fed mince pies!

Better go and get some more done...

ETA - just checked work, and my first research paper was published last night :j:j:j

lil_me

Good afternoon

Been working hard in DS1s room, we have 2 black sacks of little clothes for my nephew so far another box of junk too, we will have to put it all in the garage for now as it would fill a skip! This is what made me so upset reading kaz's post knowing how little some have. Must admit I am feeling guilty as we've spent about 1/5th what we usually do on the boys, it's crazy as they still have 5 gifts each, but suppose I have got into the habit of spending so much. DP not helped, he got out of bed at 1pm & went out in one of his strops, no idea why probably so he doesn't have to help and probably to his Mother's. He is another one I usually spend a lot on, this year about £20 not £2-500 & I think he's a tad upset about it as he'd been hinting about a new model car. I just can't do it. I have asked him to get some gritsalt if he can...doubt he will. Steps outside the door are sheets of ice & I don't even want to risk going to the bin via the front door. Avon order arrived, amazon order arrived just waiting for lieele Ms which is due tomorrow. Of course not a thing wrapped & unsure where most of it is.

Right back to work, we still have no tree, doubt we will now, ((hugs)) to you all xx

gratefulforhelp_2

greenbee if it is no longer freezing, how about pouring hot salty water on it?

I've just been for a sleep, great luxury! DH gone to collect abandoned car.

Dustykitten

HHWrap anyone?

kazmeister

Well I'm back from my little trip out, someone should really stop me going. I did go and visit my friend and then met another on the outskirts of town but then I went into Homebase and bought ANOTHER tree, thats 2 6' and 2 7' I have now but the one I wanted in the middle room DD wanted on the landing :mad:. So now I have to undecorate the tree I started last night and redeocrate the new one. Oh and i got loads of rolls of paper at 29p a roll and tags at 9p a pack, . I have so much in my stash now that I dont actually need any for about 3 years :rotfl: oh and loads of new baubles like a pack of 50 silver ones for 49p :eek: :rotfl:
As I didnt like the drive out this morning although the main roads were clear there was fog and black ice that DH told me about I have decided I am not going over to work tomorrow, just havent let them know yet and I left all my cards and secret santa with my friend who is going to take them to someone who goes in tomorrow. Oh and it didnt get above 0 degrees the whole time I was out and alot of the time was -2.

Greenbee I hope you get home tomorrow (although I cant remember which village you're heading for, the one I thought it was it obviously isnt if you are going via Bircham!)

To anyone else driving home or have families travelling I really hope you all have safe trips xxx

tickb26 wrote: »

ok i know i'm late coming in to this but my house is a mess and i have 8 for xmas day lunch. please can i join i'll try and get as much done from the 2 lists as i can today.

Welcome to the thread and remember its damage militation at this stage but do pop back in the new year so you can start tackling ready for next year

juliejim wrote: »

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I've won a DSi!!! and a magazine subscription, DSi game and beanie. I can't believe it!

Well done

prettypennies wrote: »

Ooo whilst I remember, I need to get the watches I have bought for the twins for Christmas altered. Need to work out how to measure their wrist without looking suspicious:D

You are measuring for new gloves, as you get older remember they come in glove sizes ?

Right I have a list to conquer and a tree to decorate

TTFN

PS great to hear from kaz, sounds amazing and very humbling