Weekly Flylady Thread 20th December 2010

Craftyscholar

Glad your dad has a diagnosis, Helen. Hopefully treatment will follow swiftly.
Well I need to take the Christmas cake down to my friend (then only got the presents to carry tomorrow) and get to the shop for milk, but the snow has just started again:eek:

saver-j

Merry christmas eve everyone :santa2:

Jobs for today:

Wrap, wrap, wrapping (am happy to be doing this while watching TV/ festive films)
Clean kitchen again! Managed to make a right mess while baking yesterday.
Get the last lot of laundry for the week out of the machine and onto airers/into TD as necessary.
More ironing...I will make the new year target, I will.
Hoover everywhere...DH has been saying he would do this since last weekend, I've been leaving it for him, but it's starting to get on my nerves now. I'll leave it until I've done everything else though as I know he's leaving work early and it may get done by him then.

Hugs spoons and sticks for those in need, and an echo to the thanks to Pigpen, Toots and Soappie, for getting us all going, and thanks as well to all the other lovely flyladies for keeping us all going.

WM just finished so I'll run off and join the back end of the HHC.

froddington

Morning! How has there been nearly 3 pages of the thread since I went to bed at gone midnight?!!

Toots - lovely to hear from you; sorry yourplans have changed but have a lovely quiet day and look after yourself. Love and hugs x

Helen - great news; so pleased for you

Juliejim - brilliant!

I'm off to the cinema now but will be back for an HHC or 3 this afternoon x

toochoosey

Ok, lets have another looksee....


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 bathroom/s and loo's

Tuesday - Time's nearly 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 bathroom/s and loo's
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• dust and deweb everywhere
• Binbag dance
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• 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
• 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
• S&S the bathroom
• 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!

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!!
• 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
• 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

Right going to mop down here then move upstairs while the floors dry and then it's wrap, wrap,and wrap some more.........

How did you do JJ and Penpen?

hex2

Monday Mayhem..


Done

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

Done

Wednesday Mayhem..

• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!

Thursday ~ Almost done?
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!
• 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!

We walked to the shops to get nuts for the bird feeder. Hoping the woodpecker will come back. We had a redwing on the firethorn yesterday too which was lovely, had to look it up in my RSPB guide to be sure, but Dustys comments helped. I spent my birthday money on a couple of those poles with multiple feeders on, Aldi have them fairly cheap in Spring.

Penelope_Penguin

Nearly all done tooch


Thursday ~ Almost done?

• [STRIKE]Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• [/STRIKE]Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• [STRIKE]Wipe all the units and appliances
• [/STRIKE]Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• [STRIKE]Wrap, wrap, wrap
• [/STRIKE]Clean the hob ready for your feast!
• stuff turkey - stuffing is made and awaiting DH to help me stuff
• [STRIKE]
  
• locate pudding and steamer
• [/STRIKE]pick sprouts
  
• make Florentines -we might postpone this, as DD has no time in her busy social schedule

Friday!!!

• [STRIKE]clean out bunny we're sitting
  
• put box in the porch for glass and other recycling
• [/STRIKE]ditch old oven gloves and get out new ones
• tea towels to the wash
• wash all bath towels
• clean bed linen - my Christmas Eve treat
• make granary bread
• defrost croissants, cranberries and [STRIKE]pigs in blankets[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
• [/STRIKE]chill champagne; bring out red wine :beer:

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

• [STRIKE]PRESENTS .. nuff said! (stockings with a few bits of fruit and a cereal bar make for a healthy breakfast!)
  
• [/STRIKE]Wash pots before bed!
• [STRIKE]Bathtime to wear everyone out!
  
• [/STRIKE]S&S the kitchen
• [STRIKE]S&S the bathroom
  
• [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Get the roll of binbags at the ready[/STRIKE]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!

juliejim

DR and hall are now done and the tablecoth is on the table so I can start putting things on there.
Kids' presents are down from the loft as they have gone to visit my grandparents with my mum so they are stashed in our BR and the door will stay closed.
WM and TD are both on the go.

Hopefully DH is going to hoover the stairs in a min - if he can tear himself away from his paper - although he has washed dishes and made breakfast this morning.

I think the kitchen's next on the agenda.

ETA Better make the crumble first - not much point cleaning the kitchen to make more mess again!

greenbee

Ex/OH/not sure what to call him right now called so didn't get the chocolates done before my call. Postman came while I was on the call ... so I've done the shells for the chocolates, they're in the fridge and now I need to go and pick something up from the post office. I'm not expecting anything... but the dog will be happy with the extra walk!

Might make the florentines when I get back ... after I've had a shower though. And I need to hoover, wash floors and start packing up.

juliejim

We're getting there!

• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents! Can't see this being done now - they've done a bit - I think this will be a job for next week!
  
• Vacuum the stairs!
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!

• HHI
• Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• Wipe all the units and appliances
• Sweep and mop the kitchen
• Play laundry catch up.. see if you can get it all done!

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

• 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!
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• 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!

Saturday - CHRISTMAS DAY!

• Bag up all the wrapping paper and put it outside!
• 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!!
• 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
• 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!

toottifrootti

Morning everyone
there is absolutely no chance that i will be ready by lunchtime - not even lunchtime tomorrow at this rate!

Dusty hope your tum has improved - you will be shattered later. I will go to Church Sunday - havent decided about tomorrow - there is a christening - I doubt I will see A as both her daughters are home.
helen jelly thats great news about your dad - I hope he gets to stay home and I am sure being at home will help him come on in leaps and bounds ETA what a wonderful present - I am so pleased for you (and your Dadd of course!) you now know its sortable - fantastic news (((hugs)))
juliejim well done finding the keys:T
soappie yes went shopping yest and got food in thanks - put your heating on thats an order!
Aunty Crafty was out with carer yesterday and got some bits - need to remember to cook them though!xx hope the snow doesnt come to much - I think we are to get some about sunday at least it will be milder!
hex its a shame MiL wont be there but relieves the pressure on you - you need a chilled break after your hectic time recently and the pain you have had - have they found a cause yet?
Mudders - I hope you all recover before the new Year - Stripes can def come but she will need a fur coat its to be minus 12 here all day:eek: my boiler is doing overtime!

have braved the cold and been out with the recycling before they empty it.
prescription has been delivered so drugs cupboard re-organised to fit it all in!
washing on - nearly caught up
need to tidy LR just in case celia does pop in as mentioned last night!
toots xx


think I might go for a HHc at 11.00 - anyone care to join me?