Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

cyclingyorkie

Well I broke the back of the wrapping last night (so I will get to bed at a decent time on Christmas Eve) but i gave up when I lost the sellotape.

So today I need to find the tape or buy a new one!

Keep missing the soap and glory big offer in Boots - DD2 texted to say that they were back in yesterday - but by the time I got there they'd all gone!:mad::mad::mad:

Still awaiting 4 Amazon parcels and one from my mum!:(:(:( Thank goodness the kids are old enough to understand!

My sister was supposed to be coming today but she's cancelled due to flu, so I have an extra day to get stuff sorted!

Many hugs and spoons where needed!

soappie

Morning all

Hope the poorlies are feeling better. The arnica cream seems to have helped my bruised hip and thigh. I shall slap some more on before I go to work shortly.

Have a great day ladies

helen_jelly

Morning all

Mudders - hope you're feeling better
Soappie - ouch - bruises like that hurt
Kazm - glad to hear your news

Off to see what can be done

Helen

Natty68

Morning everyone, hope we are all doing okay.

Mudders I do hope you're feeling better
Soappie what are you like? Bruises like that can hurt so much.
Kazm so pleased to hear your news, now you can really enjoy Christmas

Have been up since 6.30am watching Chris Evans do his Radio 2 Breakfast Show from York - it is being broadcast live via the red button on the t.v. Yep I know I'm sad..lol. I did do some productive things though, while watching/listening. I wrapped up the "Thursday Girls" presents all nicely and have put them in a gold bag to transport into town today. I'm also burning a lovely Yankee candle next to me on the table, Hot Buttered Rum - mmm very christmassy Ooooh reindeer on the t.v. - they look lovely

Love and hugs to everyone especially poorlies, injured, LL, LW and Toots.

Ooh talking of Toots is she okay? Haven't seen a post. Are you in hospital honey or are you staying with your Aunt/cousins.?
Hmm have got a bit to do today so I think I better make a list..

Natty's List:

• Dailies - shower/get dressed/do hair
• Wash up breakfast things
• Put up Christmas cards that are stacked on the dresser
• Bring Brown Bin round to the garden when emptied
• Make bed
• Put bed throw in the wash so it smells all scrummy for Christmas
• Change Christmas earrings to another pair, think I might wear candy cane ones
• Pay bills online
• Check there is enough money to cover food shopping later, if not transfer some over - ooh notice I have been paid early
• Wrap some presents
• Towel wash load
• Phone neighbour to see if she is okay as haven't spoken to her since Friday of last week..
• Organise dropping presents off to various places for Christmas Eve.
• Make mince pies and mince pinwheels
• Hunt out receipe for pinwheels.
• Continue with my challenge
  

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

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Triker

Morning, awoken feeling slightly nauseous, hoping it'll pass.

Today is D Day really because I don't want to be working and fretting about stuff tomorrow. So I best get a wriggle on and start my list, it'll involve, work, shops, food shopping and bedroom moving oh and wrapping things up.

hex2

I want the big fat ginger in PPs post for Christmas :j

Today is d-day for me as well. MIL may or may not be arriving first thing tomorrow so I want everything finished tonight. The house isn't too bad after my efforts at the weekend but our room and the kitchen still require more than an S&S. Lots of HHCs today.

I wrapped most of DS1s presents last night so just DS2 left to do, after a subtle enquiry into who wanted ninja and who wanted special forces hamsters.

Hugs for the poorlies, especially Mudbath

hex2

Monday Mayhem..

• 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!
• Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
• Dust round the whole downstairs

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!
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up

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!!!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• GOBBLY GOBBLY OUT OF THE FREEZER TO DEFROST!!!
• 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!
• Bring in the logs and coal you might be needing the next couple of days
• Wrap, wrap, wrap

Looks like I need to master the art of delegation! I shall get dressed, feed the birds and then get the turkey out (freezer is in the garage) before starting a HHC at 9.15.

cyclingyorkie

Natty - your comment about Chris Evans broadcasting from York helped me make sense of a text on my phone from a mate who went to see Johnny Saunders last night!

Maxonian

Morning all,

Am feeling a little better but not right.....

Guests arrived on time, and had a pleasant evening. They have now gone to catch a ferry to Ireland. It just means I need to change the bed and wash their towels ho hum.
Cat no3 has just brought a bird in.....i managed to shoo her into the conservatory and open the door. Then the bird started to move. She has come back in, so I've just abandoned it in the conservatory still with the door open. I hope it finds its way out. I'll go back later when I'm feeling brave, and hope there isnt too much poo.

Off to find a list.....

patricia50

Hi everyone,
Went shopping yesterday and was in M & S getting a few last minute bits. I saw some crackers that said they were on offer at half price. When I got to the till as the assistant got to my crackers (wallace and Grommit ones for the grandkids) I said "are they coming up at half price" as I had had issues with offers before ironically it was with the same chap on the till. He said "they are £12". I said "No, the're half price" which addmitedly it did say £12 on the till. When he asked did I want them I said "No not at £12. It was busy and I was feeling stressed so I did not pursue this but later on thinking about it the penny dropped that this meant they would have been £24 full price. lol. I checked on line and they should have been £6. Wish M & S would get their act together sometimes.