Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

greenbee

Florist didn't have anything I liked - only huge expensive wreaths and no interesting greenery. Village shop wasn't overly inspiring either, so suspect I need to go out unless I can come up with something creative for SIL's dad - she suggested jam, chutney, marmalade etc. I have some chutney, hot chocolate, chocolate, honey, but as I'm also doing stockings for everyone (well parents are sharing, as are SIL and DB as I CBA to do them one each this year!) I need to make sure it doesn't look too similar. I have a horrible feeling I may have to go to Tesco :eek:Town is bound to be heaving and unpleasant so I guess I should go soon to get it over with.

On the plus side, both my parcels have arrived... the postman has an annoying habit of not bothering to separate the parcels, so if one can't be delivered due to size/signature, he takes them ALL back. Not sure why... surely its more for him to carry???

cyclingyorkie

Parcel from my mum has arrived, as has one from Amazon - but not the one they tell me is coming today! So I must still wait in cos it is a big prezzie for the kids!

Triker

I've stopped for a bit, decluttered coffee and pancakes and released the chickaroonies, other than than feel a bit frozen by inaction due to overwhelmedness.

Must get my essentials done.

Must wrap remaining pressies.

Must pack up bedroom in readiness for moving into other.

Must then help DD2 move into our old bedroom and then DD1 into DD2's old room.

Must make some work related phone calls.

Must pick up shopping.

Must take chicken sacks of food/straw out of car and round back of house.

Must get some petrol.

Must take turkey out of freezer.

Must attempt to premake my roasts again, last lot got eaten.

Must make a list, need gravy etc, etc.

Must pick DD1 up.


I would also like to do some blooming baking.

greenbee

I am going to have to go into town, as the laptop sleeve I ordered for my dad is too big... its for 14" laptops and his is 13". I checked, and I do need to try to get a smaller one. At least the present ex-OH ordered for him has arrived OK, but I need to try to get hold of him today to ask him to sort out some photos - I can do prints here for the moment, and we can order proper ones after christmas.

So one more lot of chocs filled, and I'm now off out to brave the crowds... hopefully I'll come back with SOMETHING suitable.

Parents have left home and will be here by 3pm, so need to be superficially ready (i.e. clean, tidy and decorated!) by then.

Mudbath

Just walked dogs and met my mum half way with the children. I am getting some VERY funny looks.

Anyone who is scared of slipping on the ice wintertrax are amazing. A friend got me some for my birthday and they just slip on over your shoe and you just don't slip. They are so good with having to walk the dogs regardless of weather - i think there are several makes but well worth investing in.

Client arriving at one so just going to rest for an hour before I think about wrapping the last few pressies.

Sending 'parcels will arrive vibes' to everyone waiting xx

Triker

I feel like just buying everything prepacked and premade for ease, which is terribly non moneysaving but I need to save my sanity.

Maxonian

Monday Mayhem..

* Clean the oven

* Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

* Iron yesterdays wash mountain
* get out any special christmas crockery and make sur eit is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
* 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!

Wednesday Mayhem..

* Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
* Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
* Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
* Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!

Thursday ~ Almost done?

* Change any bedding that needs doing
* HHI
* Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
* Binbag dance
* Play laundry catch up.. see if you can get it all done!
* Wrap, wrap, wrap

Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRIDAY FRENZY

* 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!
* Final clean out of pets/litter trays etc
* S&S the kitchen
* S&S the bathroom
* Relax, enjoy yourselves and have a lovely time with your family!!
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.
* 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
* 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


My list

Iron
sew button on coat
book dentist
put carp away in our bedroom
put carp away in study
repair DH trousers
volunteer forms
carry on with rota for next year
thoroughly clean cat litter corner
clean candle thing

AnW'sMum

Argh just lost a post, gist was busy busy busy here.

Hugs to Mudders but nice one on the new straight bonce

Toots is about but busy getting organised, will pass on your thoughts Natty

lil_me

Cyclingyorkie if they are large presents, I've mentioned on the thread earlier that my parcels are say in a city link depot in a container since 13th December that they refuse to open until after Christmas as the backlog is too great if I track it it still says out for delivery on 14th December so I hope your depot is better than ours, the of course they don't open boxing day etc so I've requested a refund and been to buy them

Triker if it helps you enjoy Christmas, why not?

Morning folks! Yes we have more snow, argh! DPs Dad is back however, got back at 8.30am. DSs are being a pest, DS2 keeps swearing which is not like him and extremely annoying. The bin men have been amazed and pleased! Truth be known they cash in for their bonuses people give them the week before so didn't think they would miss it.

Got mince in the slow cooker with some lentils & quorn mince I found so that can be bubbling away as I need to collect vouchers from the castle, pop to the shop for chocolates, get a headlight bulb and collect some prescriptions. I can't go until DP drags his !!!! out of bed but he's currently not moaning (keeps saying he has flu but he's fine when he is asleep or nothing to do)

HHC 11.30-12 for me

juliejim

DR table nearly sorted now ready for tomorrow
All recycling sorted and taken out
WM emptied and reloaded
TD loaded and now on

I'm sort of getting there.