Weekly Flylady Thread 25th December 2011

MrsChaos

Morning all

I didn't manage to be back on here on the 24th or all day yesterday. Presents were wrapped just before midnight - a big improvement to build on next year.

Nobody got up early yesterday :eek:, so we ended rushing a bit to get to MIL's. Then back to cook dinner, which we have quite late, followed by playing and eventually tidying up a bit. Kids and I happy with Santa's offerings (DH bought a kindle for me :A), but he's still waiting for his main present. He's very difficult to buy for, so we're going shopping tomorrow and he can look for a coat and/or something else. It's his birthday today, too.

Thanks for the lists, Dusty - I'm in this week. Going to have a look now (and read the end of the last thread).

CHRISTMAS DAY!
[STRIKE]Bag up all the wrapping paper, save any useful bits and check it doesn't contain anything valuable[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Delegate pot washing/DW loading![/STRIKE]
Slice off the remaining meat [STRIKE]and either freeze or refridgerate for tomorrow![/STRIKE]
A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again
Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
[STRIKE]Wipe the table/table cloth[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Go play with the children [/STRIKE]
Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
[STRIKE]Don't forget to feed the pets![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy the tree[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Before children go to bed they must stack their new things nicely![/STRIKE]
Boxing Day
Do your dailies
S&S toilets and sinks
Get somebody to hoover high traffic areas
Write a list of presents that need thank you notes
[STRIKE]Enjoy your gifts[/STRIKE]
Phone somebody you forgot to send to or to thank them for their gift
Keep track of the food in fridge so nothing goes to waste
Relax and enjoy the day whatever you are doing

I know how to make stock, but does anyone have any suggestions for how to turn it into decent turkey soup?

mummyroysof3

spent since 6am ish cleaning up downstairs from yesterday so it can get trashed again today when my mum and stepdad arrive shortly and also have my dad and stepmum joining us for a buffet tea( dont worry both sets of parents get along)

hope everyone is having a lovely christmas

The_Dragon

Dustykitten wrote: »

CHRISTMAS DAY!
[STRIKE]Bag up all the wrapping paper, save any useful bits and check it doesn't contain anything valuable[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Delegate pot washing/DW loading![/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]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![/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again
Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.
Wipe the table/table cloth[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again
Does the breadmaker need to be on for tomorrow?
Don't forget to feed the pets![/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]You've planned so much, enjoy your day[/STRIKE]

Boxing Day

[STRIKE]Do your dailies
S&S toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Get somebody to hoover high traffic areas[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Write a list of presents that need thank you notes
Enjoy your gifts
Phone somebody you forgot to send to or to thank them for their gift[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Keep track of the food in fridge so nothing goes to waste, meal plan if required
Relax and enjoy the day whatever you are doing
[/STRIKE]

First two days and looking good :rotfl:

cat_smith

Happy Christmas all. You would be proud - DH and I spent Friday and Saturday flying and prepping. Everything was ready by about 6pm on Xmas Eve. Lunch yesterday was great and everything was cleared up before we went to bed.:j

Today we are clearing the rest of the house so that we can hit the ground running for work tomorrow. I'm sorting piles (probably about 50) technical magazines I need to read - Yawn.:rotfl:

Hope you are all having a relaxing day

kazmeister

Mini quiches made and 2 joints are roasting. Not sure what to do next. Kids are PS3ing and DH has gone to watch. Really need to get them to tidy their new stuff a bit before i wog all DD's jelly tots

MrsChaos

CHRISTMAS DAY!
[STRIKE]Slice off the remaining meat [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]A quick S&S over the kitchen should see it looking fabulous again[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Put the best crockery/glasses away, or just out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Quick wipe over the hob should see it sparkling again[/STRIKE]
Boxing Day
[STRIKE]Do your dailies[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]S&S toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Get somebody to hoover high traffic areas [/STRIKE]
Write a list of presents that need thank you notes
Phone somebody you forgot to send to or to thank them for their gift
[STRIKE]Keep track of the food in fridge so nothing goes to waste[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Relax and enjoy the day whatever you are doing[/STRIKE]

Dustykitten

Just nipped to Mr S and got a turkey (free range) down from £58 to £5 - now what the h£ll to do with it. It's huge!

toochoosey

Good afternoon all, I hope you all had a good Christmas/ weekend x

All good here, relaxing with the telly and DD, although she is going upsatirs to watch the Simsons in a mo!!! OH gone out for a pint, so chilling with peace and quiet!!!
All dailies done and we've been to visit OH's parents friends who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary!!!

Going to get on the phone to orange tomorrow if the internet is still not on on the laptop!!! ( turned it off on Christmas Eve)
Will catch up soon xx

vanilla

Afternoon all, i hit the next sale this morning. Left here at 5.15 and got into next at 6, didn't get out of there until 7.30 the que was massive but for my efforts DD is sorted for clothes and i'm so happy with what all we got....:D

I shall be back to proper flying tomorrow. I want a very tidy house come New Years Eve.

Piggers Happy Birthday Honey, hope you've had a fab day. :bdaycake:

Pollybear

Afternoon all

Lovely baby seafarer's

Happy Birthday pigpen

I've done some washing, tidied living room and put presents away (DH and I only get a few so it didn't take long). Vacuumed through downstairs and washed the kitchen floor. I've tidied through some kitchen cupboards and drawers that had got trashed over the last couple of days, and now that the presents are out of the little bedroom that has been tidied and straightened up.

Had a little walk this morning just to buy the papers and get some fresh air.

DD2 was here for cold meat, mash and pickles lunch but just DH and I here tonight.

Why do I feel so tired?