Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

juliejim

Mudders that doesn't sound good - sit down and take it easy for a bit.

Mudbath

Thanks Juliejim - I was just going to bed but now i've popped on the computer to take my mind off it whilst the painkillers kick in. What a prize ***** (insert any rude word) I am! xx

soappie

Mudders - poor you! Brings tears to your eyes doesn't it.... <pollyanna mode on> at least it's not your wrist like last time...

Get some ice (or a bag of peas or something) and slap it on your nose immediately whilst sitting in an armchair, head back and feet up! That's an order.... A medicinal brandy or glass of something alcoholic is prescribed as well xxxx

Having caught up with the thread (mostly) after a busy evening I am now having a little snifter before hitting the hay. My thigh that bore the brunt of my bruised dignity yesterday has been protesting all day (purely muscular) particularly where stairs are involved (curiously the "down" action more than the "up" action).

I dread to think what it's going to be like tomorrow. I had to go into my little loft on the hunt of a document (still not found!) this evening. As I positioned the ladder, I managed to dead leg the bottom of that very same thigh by failing to see the corner of a small cupboard in time. I have a beautiful bruise developing there now as well.

I discovered some arnica cream in the first aid drawer (left over from my sprained ankle last year) so I am going to liberally apply it before turning off the light.

Sleep well ladies, be careful out there xxx

Mudbath

Soappie - I wonder if there is something in the air tonight....so many accidents. Hope you're ok soon xx I've got a friend who works in a&e so i'm going to pop and see her in the morning and see if I need to do anything. Top lip now numb! And yes, it's not my wrist so i'll join you in the pollyanna moment! xx

Natty68

Have done half of the christmas food shopping, have the final bits to do tomorrow after my meet up with "The Thursday Girls". Then make mince pies and tidy up the rest of the house. Oh and wrap DH's presents..

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. - it's half done!!
• 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 day 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!
• Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
• 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!
• 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!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!

Wednesday Mayhem..

• 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
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• 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
• 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 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!
• 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
• Straighten the tree
• Get the roll of binbags at the ready
• 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!
• 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!!
• Wipe the table/table cloth
• 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
• Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
• 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 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

pigpen

I am hungry.. I have headache.. Freja is screaming and teething.. and I have 5 boxes of guff to wrap... I am done shopping though..

juliejim

Just thought I'd say a quick Happy Birthday to Notso in case she pokes her head round the door!

mummyyof5

OUCH Mudbath,hope you are ok...I have broken my nose twice so know how you are feeling..not helpful but very little you can do apart from the painkillers...hope the pain eases soon xx

All food shopping done aaarrgghh £36 for a turkey???......I did buy it as everyone loves turkey but will be having a rethink for next year as we will have considerably less money then.

Fridge,microwave and all small appliances cleaned, DW still working...a miracle in itself.

Xmas cake iced.

Tomorrow will mostly be spent wrapping...OH working 2.30am till 6pm:mad: Very glad we did the shopping today.

Have posted DB and sis in laws xmas presents a week ago but totally forgot about her birthday on Xmas eve ( i got her card craft stampers and her fav chocs but not sure if safe to post these or not???? they live on Bournemouth so they will be late anyway...If I was to put them in a shoebox and wrap in brown paper would that be ok ???????...I will ring to let her know either way.
IF anyone can advise as I can nip to town to post tomorrow if thats ok.

Still need to make more mince pies as LO has been asking for more...may do that after wrapping.

Still waiting for 8 presents to arrive ..1 ebay and 7 from Amazon :(

Kazm graet news.

Onestep..have a great time

One more thing Can I apologise for not participating in the xmas cards this year :(:( Just didnt get organised in time ....sooo busy.... sooo sorry.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL xxxxxx

Craftyscholar

Just realised that this lot of snow only started last Thursday - so not a week yet - feels as if it has been like this for ever!

Hugs to all the poorlies/injured.

Triker

All I've managed today is work, chicken corn, pellets and straw bought and the rest of the evening helping hubby fix the new door on the bedroom, we were hoping to move in tonight but too tred and it's too late to move furniture.

I may mooch up to the 24 hour asda now to get some bits and pieces, then its done and hopefully no crowds.

Oh and its been snowing more.


Huge hugs to all the poorlies, Mumof 5, Mudders, Soappie, JoJo, and everyone I've missed.


Special hello's to Lady Liberty and Toots, hope you guys are doing ok and can manage the festivities, thinking of you two. xx


Thanks as well Soappie re the 'roast dinner' comment, loved it, put it in perspective.


Oh and my newly discovered Uncle wants to visit but I don't think over the christmas period, possibly new year.