Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

Mazzarati2000

Hi All,

Food shopping sorted now & a few bits done (DW etc), must crack on with the list tomorrow, but I have an interview at 11am!!! :-) so aiming to get up early & do a bit & then leave plenty of time to get ready & there. Trying not to get too excited, (&managing reasonably well), but can't help feeling much more positive as they contacted me when they heard about my current situation (I used to do business with the company).....wish me luck (pls).....that would really make our Christmas. Seriously though, unlikely that I will know anything anytime soon & not even sure they actually have a specific position available, but feel I should go as they asked.....fingers crossed....

Must get letter off tomorrow too......

Hugs to Mumto5, Soappie, Helenjelly, Ishtar, Greenbee, The LW's, Toots, L-L & all who need/want them, hope I haven't missed anyone (& VERY sorry if I have).

Night All xxx

MrsChaos

Evening all

Hugs to everyone in pain or going through a rough patch.

Lil_me - I spoke to a colleague today who had paid extra for an amazon delivery on a specific day. When it didn't arrive on time she let them know that she didn't want it anymore and got the refund process started while the item was still in transit. She'd been to town and bought it herself in the meantime.

Still no Thornton's chocs or DH's ipod. I decluttered 2 hours in M'hell, which was bearable. Another hour or so would have allowed me to finish the lot, but DH is still sulking, so he didn't come with me and wanted me back at half nine. The aim is to be out really early tomorrow, hopefully with the DSs keeping each other company at home. No progress in the house though, as I was shattered when I got back, but the costco stuff is done, at least.

I'll see you all in the morning.
x

nicki_2

Right, last time I'm updating my list before bed. Ironing is well and truly finished until Christmas Eve as is the washing. Just the dishes, decorations, shopping & gifts to finish now :eek: List is written though so I should be able to get tonnes done tomorrow.


Monday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! Shopping Wednesday on my own for basics. DD reminded me that I've not bought her any new PJs for Father Christmas coming :eek: Add that to the list...
  
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping! Need to buy the last couple of bits for the gifts then I can start wrapping.
  
• Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
• Dust round the whole downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good! DD has made a huge dent in it. Just tea dishes & some bits she's not allowed to do :j
  
• WRAP WRAP WRAP! Waiting on the last couple of bits
  

Wednesday Mayhem..

• mop the kitchen
• mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc Friday job, first thing
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs Will consist of putting all the empty Christmas boxes away upstairs

Time for bed now. Night all :wave:

lil_me

Mudders hope your DP is better soon, how lovely to have nice neighbours over too x
Soappie ((hugs)) for the dented dignity....I did a 'Bambi' earlier too. If it was DPs Mother it would be fine by me, but it's his Dad and they look after the oldies
Jojo I find hairspray, the brutal hurts your hair stuff not nicey stuff, works on marker
serena the squabble is part of the fun, I still do it at 32
sockdrawer it does make you thankful for small things doesn't it, my cousin is in a hotel at the minute because of flooding with a baby due. He's being stubborn and refusing family help
Mazzarati very very best of luck!
MrsChaos thanks, I've got them to issue a refund, problem is now it'll be next year when I get it! No Thorntons or reply to email here either, if it's in a container somewhere it'll have been frozen and defrosted multiple times so don't think I will want it
Poohbear I was in your pretty land on Sunday evening, Westgate, Brotherlee, Hill End all signs I remember seeing. Roads weren't as bad as I thought they would be but still not great of course.

I've been and picked up DS1s presents so he's sorted. Did the sainsbugs shop at 11pm too, didn't need loads as I'm using the farm shop for meat so topped up to the £50 to use a £10 off voucher with a present for his Nana...so that cost me £5 for a £14 dressing gown as it's all I needed to add to use £10 off, another ticked off for tomorrows manic shopping spree.

Didn't manage to finish downstairs off but did get 2 bin bags filled and the DW on with collected pots and cups. Just need to rejig everything and clean tomorrow.

So far DPs Dad and Step Mum might be arriving at 1.45am on Thursday morning (leaving tomorrow at 11am), subject to delays, turning into a bit of a nightmare. Just been in touch and they asked us to get the turkey out. !!!!!! I could really do without having his Grandma at Christmas on our own to cope with, she is a real handful and does her 'funny turns' every time anyone is getting more attention. She can't cope spending too long with the boys but I also wouldn't see her on her own. Then of course transpennine have took services off to Durham so they will need to transfer at York if they get a train, I really hope it makes them think twice as last year was hassle but not this bad! DP might end up having to drive to manchester at this rate.

Oh and it's snowing as soon as I went to the bin, it snowed when I left the house and when I came out of the shops earlier, humph! :rotfl:think I need to hibernate

Dippypud

Hi all,

Hugs,spoons and sticks to all iin need.

Keep safe and stay warm.

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• [STRIKE]
  
• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
• [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Iron yesterdays wash mountain [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs! [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Mop the kitchen floor! [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good! [/STRIKE][STRIKE]get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too! [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
  
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
• Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
• Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• [/STRIKE]Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

Wednesday Mayhem..

• [STRIKE]
  
• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• [/STRIKE]Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located sacks for presents? OOOhhhh I forgot them !!!
• mop the kitchen
• mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• [STRIKE]
  
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• [/STRIKE]Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

juliejim

Morning All

Well we've had more snow overnight and I'm supposed to be taking my car to the garage today for 9am. Hopefully that should be a 2 min job providing they've got a couple of bolts as it's a shield that needs putting back on but when I had my car cleaned last week the valeters threw the bolts away when they cleaned the inside. Other than that I've got the Cubs Christmas party at a Wacky Warehouse tonight so I hope the roads are ok.

Mazza - good luck for today - I'm sure you'll be great.

Please can we have no more slips/trips/falls today - everyone stay safe and be careful.

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

juliejim

Let's have a look at the list then.

Monday Mayhem..

• 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.
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Make sure your timetable for christmas EVE is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
• Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
• Dust round the whole downstairsWIP
  

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
• Iron yesterdays wash mountain
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!WIP
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
• Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

Wednesday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• mop the kitchen
• mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• Change any bedding that needs doing
• Spend at least half an hour doing nothing at all!
• HHI
• Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• dust and deweb everywhere
• Binbag dance
• Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• Wipe all the units and appliances
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• Play laundry catch up.. see if you can get it all done!
• Wrap, wrap, wrap

:xmastree: Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRIDAY FRENZY:xmastree:

• Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
• PRESENTS .. nuff said! (stockings with a few bits of fruit and a cereal bar make for a healthy breakfast!)
• Wash pots before bed!
• Bathtime to wear everyone out!
• Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• Get the roll of binbags at the ready
• set up the video & camera!!! Fully charged and ready to roll!!
• Quick whizz over the clutter and carpets..
• Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
• If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done it isn't important!

Saturday - CHRISTMAS DAY!

• Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
• Delegate pot washing/DW loading!
• Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely!
• A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again If you leave it by New year it will be a tip!!
• Prepare any run and grab style food for Boxing day.. I know a lot of families have get togethers on the 26th.
• Wipe the table/table cloth
• Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
• Go play with the children .. eat lots of junk food and delegate as much as possible!!
• Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
• Start thinking of those resolutions you will be breaking by the middle of January! lol
• Don't forget to feed the pets!.. Mine had a bag of turkey giblets they helped themselves to!
• Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones.. I wish you all a happy, joyous, trouble-free fabulous New Year!! Without you lot.. I wouldn't be here either xx[/COLOR]

Okay still quite a bit to do but I'm home alone tomorrow morning as DH and the kids are going to the barbers and then to see his parents while I wait in for Virgin. Going to start off by stripping my bed in a min when I get out of it!

soappie

Morning all,

Mudders - hope DH recovers well enough to cook Christmas dinner xx

lil_me wrote: »

Soappie ((hugs)) for the dented dignity....I did a 'Bambi' earlier too. If it was DPs Mother it would be fine by me, but it's his Dad and they look after the oldies

Ahh, sorry, got the wrong wife! Hope they do make it over in time and hope your Bambi incident has no lasting effect. My hip and thigh are a touch stiff this morning but not parrots worthy. I shall jump in the bath now that should ease it.

Have a good day ladies - don't get too stressed about Christmas - it's only a roast dinner with a couple of gifts on the side after all.

ashia_2

Good morning fellowflyers!

Hugs to all who need them, also spoons, sticks and posi-vibes in necessary quantities!.

weird q's for you, I took a presciption sleeping tablet last night, and today I have the strangest tang in my mouth, now, I know this is a side effect but I wondered if anyone had tips on getting rid of it. Coz I think I might loves them as I feel soooooo good this morning now I've managed a good nights sleep, which has meant DH has slept better coz I'm not tossing and turning.

Right, off to get list, Not done anything til today coz of wotk, so mucho catching up to do, but I actually feel up for it which is a great feeling coz there's not been much of that recently!

kassey

Morning everyone

Wednesday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located sacks for presents?
• mop the kitchen
• mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs