Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

helen_jelly

JoJo- take it easy with the back - no lifting or turning

Just having sausage sarnies and then cracking on with it

Helen

Mumof2_2

Sammiell, I really know how you feel and am sending you hugs. Take a deep breath, think what absolutely has to be done and go from there. I don't know how old your kids are but can you delegate to them so you're not doing it all on your own and make sure DH helps? It'll be OK. xx

Mudbath

First of all hugs to everyone.

LL - couldn't agree more, it is only a posh christmas dinner. At least my second turkey (still don't know how I ordered two!!) may come in handy if DH isn't well on Saturday we can just do it all again a few days later.

Thanks for good wishes for DH. He's still pretty bad but will survive. He's slept most of the day apart from when I wake him up for lemsip and soup (not in the same mug!). Not seen him ill before so it's pretty wierd but at least he's 24 hours into it so that's 24 hours closer to being better.

Frrrreeezing here so going to get ready for bed, put dressing gown on and go to bed early. Hugs again xx

kazmeister

Didnt make it on last night as was Wrap wrap wrapping, only the stocking (edit sack) presents to do and DS's which for me is very good.

Havent caught up on the thread since Mon night (apart from a quick sneak while at work) so apologies but looks like some big hugs needed so please help yourself to one


Thank you lovely ladies for your cards which arrived today and a big thank you to Natty for being postie.

Tonight though DH and I are going to chill out with a glass of vino in front of the tv because

The nightmare is finally over

2 months short of 2 years and another day at the HPC in London today but its all over now and we can relax and finally enjoy Christmas. Thank you so very much for all your support it is very much appreciated :A :A :A.

I will be back tomorrow with a mad list so will see you all then

xxx

sammiell

thank for your kind words Dh (13) is trying to finish her xmas pressies Ds(7) is clicking on his lap top Dh is nowhere to be seen he has gone to his new office to paint the walls hes moving in a week today, i think, much smaller as he has had to let all his staff go:( but my stairs arent finished he hasnt got me the tree down he hasnt done any shopping he hasnt written a card and he has invited his parents for lunch:eek:

nattyt

Hi all hope to catch up on the thread tomorrow but in the meantime i am doing quite well. All pressies bought, most wrapped. Food for x-mas eve bought and rest of year. At parents so don't need crimbo day food. Off out now so see you all tomorrow. xxx

fedupandskint

Monday Mayhem..

• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
• Dust round the whole downstairs
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• Iron yesterdays wash mountain
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike

Wednesday Mayhem..

• 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!!!
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• GOBBLY GOBBLY OUT OF THE FREEZER TO DEFROST!!!
• 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!

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

• Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
• Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow.. it is so much better if you leave it to stew.. quick whisk as use as normal
• Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc Make starters before bed.. sneaky but a great idea!
• Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• 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!
• Slice off the remaining meat and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow!
• Save remaining cooked veg for stew! It can be frozen if you don't want to eat it in the next few days.. or sling it in the crock pot with the carcass for stock!
• 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.
• Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
• Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a fewv 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

Sparkles list
Sort drainpipe out and either refit/repair/replace
Clear out guttering and fit gutterpillars
Get some wire netting for draincover
buy paint for kitchen and door
Sow winter salad
Tidy up the garden
Make flavoured coffee
Set up cc repayment plan starting Jan and add in 3mths council tax payments until starts again in 4/11 - WIP

onestep

hi everyone

just a quick one - I've been soo busy trying to get things ready for today, as if it's not done by tonight, it's not going to get done. We leave home at 6am to get to Cardiff airport, which baring any further snow fall, looks like it's open for business
Just got a teeny bit of wrapping to do (DH's presents!) and then the packing, and then I can collapse in a heap.

Just wanted to say that you lot are sooo supportive of each other - it's an honour to be part of a board where everyone is soo lovely, and a bonus that the house gets tidier every week too
Hugs, spoons, sticks for BDs as appropriate. Hope everyone gets the festivities they want. I'll be back on NYE all being well. Take care all

onestep xxxx

sammiell

have a lovely time Onestep

sammiell

OK so lets be positive food shop done
presents boughtmostly wrapped
60% delivered
cakes made but not iced etc
thorough clean done just s/s to do
dining room to do
master bed to do
washing on
samx