Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

pigpen

The lady who delivers mine brought it because it was me but she said they usually go with DHL here.. and they have no idea where they are but DHL are absolutely snowed under as they have depots in the worst affected parts of the country and cannot get to deliver so are way behind. Chocolate is not classed as perishable so doesn't take priority.. flowers and fresh fruit/veg does however.

I got my 2 Thorntons orders in 3 parcels over 3 weeks.. I didn't think one of them was coming at all. Thankfully I know my delivery people well so they will leave parcels at a neighbours house.. we agreed to take in each others deliveries.. so it isn't too bad.

I am just 2 things short.. a game for DS3 and a book for Sis's OH.. but I have a back up for the latter and enough for the former with his birthday in 10 weeks.

lil_me

I'm back only to go again 9-9.30pm as DS2 had another stonker of a nose bleed again so I will be back in again, going to bimble a little first

Soappie thanks for the reminder, I need some more arnica when I am flying round tomorrow

I should have gone to the farm today, I'm regretting not having the ham ready to do tonight in the SC then bake in the morning like I usually do. Someone kick me' next year to go the day before please

Right, bimble to get DW emptied then HHC to get dining/living room FINISHED!

Ishtar

Hi all
Just popping in to say hello...hope everyone is OK? Sending hugs to anyone who needs one...

Have hardly done anything today apart from the present run to my parents, helped next door shift their car - long story, but basically one wheel was stuck in a pothole on a slope and with no traction they couldn't get the car moving - and mopped up several vomiting events from DD. It started on the way home from my parents, thought it was just a result of excitement and chocolate, but seems not. She's not well at all. I've done 2 x WM and hoping that it'll be dry.

All house-related things are on hold until tomorrow afternoon (when we get back from the other set of grandparents - if we end up going, that is).

But, thanks to this thread, I'm not stressing about it...if it isn't done, then the world won't end. The place is fairly tidy.

I'll stop rambling and head off to bed, I think...
Have a good evening
Take care
D
x

soappie

LameWolf wrote: »

I don't know...... either the onset of dementia, or at the very least, a really bad Lupie moment.:D Probably didn't help that it was hidden behind the doors that are still waiting to be hung.;)

Then to stave off the dementia, I'm sending you a virtual handkerchief across the super-internet-highway so's you can tie a knot in it to remind you about important things like that :D

mummyroysof3

my 1st post in this thread, i have been following it a little bit though

just wanted to say thankyou for the list, i took some stuff off and added some things but its keeping me on track

if i dont get chance to post again, i hope you all have a great christmas and dont spend all of it tidying, cooking and cleaning xx

Penelope_Penguin

Mumof2 wrote: »

I'm so chilled it's unbelievable and it's all thanks to you guys for helping me to get organised.

Dustykitten wrote: »

Thank You to Piggers for the lists, to Soappie for support over the past 2 Christmases this is the most organised and thus relaxed and well I have been at christmas since before I had the boys

I'd like to echo these sentiments :T We're well enough organised that we should have a few bits to do tomorrow, then go out as a family tomorrow :j

:A Thank you all; I'm honoured to be part of the Flylady Crew :A

artichoke

hi all

well - this is just a note to myself to remind me of where i am up too...

not as organised as i would like to be this year ..

another note to self to try and post on this thread every week next year to try and keep motivated and on top of things...





Monday Mayhem..

• [STRIKE]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.[/STRIKE]
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• [STRIKE]Have we located stockings?[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
[/STRIKE]

• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!

[STRIKE]Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
[/STRIKE]

• [STRIKE]Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job![/STRIKE]
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• [STRIKE]Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.[/STRIKE]
• Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!

[STRIKE]Dust round the whole downstairs
do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
[/STRIKE]

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!
• brush through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• [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!
Prepare a list for that last second shopping
[/STRIKE]

• Declutter your desk.. if it is anything like mine it is full of receipts and invoices!
• [STRIKE]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![/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Toy boxes can be banished upstairs![/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]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!

[STRIKE]Have we located sacks for presents?
[/STRIKE]

• mop the kitchen

[STRIKE]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[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job![/STRIKE]
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• [STRIKE]Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.[/STRIKE]
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Thursday ~ Almost done?

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

[STRIKE]Change any bedding that needs doing
Spend at least half an hour doing nothing at all!
Check when payments need to be made, if possible set them up to go on the right date through the bank.
HHI
Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
Is your cake iced?
dust and deweb everywhere
Binbag dance
Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
Wipe all the units and appliances
[/STRIKE]

• 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

: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!
• 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
• Straighten the tree
• Prepare eggnog, mulled wine or other festive beverage
• 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!

have a great one everyone

art

Mudbath

Welcome to mummyroyof3 - believe me, they'll be no flying at all over christmas (and don't anyone say that won't be a change then!!).

I'd also like to thank piggers, tootles and soapsuds for organisng us and of course to everyone for their support and laughter over the year.

My nose is still owwwwey!!!! I've just done a do it yourself fringe cut because it was too long and I kept trying to flick it out of my eyes and hitting my nose. It's pathetic I tell you!!

DH marginally better. We'll see how he is tomorrow.

Everything is done. I could do with s/s ing but it won't kill us if I don't. Still don't know how many are coming on Christmas day though I know at least one set of neighbours have gone early and arrived at their destination.

Only thing I have to do tomorrow is help dd deliver some cakes she's made for neighbours and friends and go to the village carol concert. All good stuff. Going to try and get some sleep now so see you on Christmas Eve!!!! XX

Mumof2_2

Just getting ready for tomorrow so doing my list now:

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

• 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!
• S&S the kitchen
• Straighten the tree
• 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!

My list:
Walk Pip/clean out chooks
CBT online
Get DH to call David re timing for Saturday
Candlelit carol service at 6.00

Night night everyone xx

soappie

mummyroysof3 wrote: »

my 1st post in this thread, i have been following it a little bit though

just wanted to say thankyou for the list, i took some stuff off and added some things but its keeping me on track

if i dont get chance to post again, i hope you all have a great christmas and dont spend all of it tidying, cooking and cleaning xx

Welcome mroys I'm pleased to hear you found Pigpen's lists useful. Adaptation really is the key at times like these. Have a great Christmas yourself