Christmas Flylady Thread 24th December 2012

MrsChaos

Currently having a lunch break after keeping going (although not at full speed) since just after 10. Smoked salmon on fresh brown bread. Yum. I'll follow it with a cuppa and one of DH's mince pies in a moment.

The LR looks much better with the cards up and my flylady cards have pride of place around the fireplace. :j
DS1 has gone off to work, DS2 is playing with his friend next door and I have no idea where DH has got to. He was back from work well before lunchtime and then went into town. I suppose he'll just go to sleep in front of the telly when he gets in. Going to attack the kitchen/DR after my break. :T
I'm very pleased with myself because I've finally managed to phone the GP and made appointments for DS2 and myself, although I'd forgotten to put it on the list.

• [STRIKE]phone MIL[/STRIKE]
• more laundry WIP
• wrap
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
• send some Christmas messages via facebook/e-mail/text
• declutter DR of doom so we can at least eat in there
• take some cards/presents to friends
  
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up
• Get out any special christmas crockery and make sure it is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too! Set the table.
• set sky+ to record things
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
  
• Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine!
• Prepare any other bits.. stuffing, salad etc.
• Wash pots before bed!
• Christmas Eve treats for the boys
• Bath time to wear everyone out..
• [STRIKE]Cook the ham [/STRIKE]

Dustykitten

Just back from the cinema, watching Nativity 2 with DS2&3, so funny. Lunch now.

So happy not to have to be travelling anywhere. Take care anybody who is going out.

Dustykitten

kazmeister wrote: »

Ok ladies, DONT WORK TOO HARD TODAY, what really matters is spending quality time with your loved ones and does it really matter if something isnt done, the world didnt end on Friday last week and it isnt going to even if the turkey isnt defrosted so stop fretting and have some fun. Love you all xx

Well said my friend and so true.

Jazee

Flyladies and gents, I'm logging off now. Its still pouring with rain, so I'm going to cuddle the dogs and watch a Xmas film. I may log back in on Boxing day but that depends if DH has to work or not.

The house is tidy and I've prepped everything I can for now, thanks for your encouragement.

Happy Christmas to you all.

dorajar

Dog bathed, and bathroom cleaned. Bedding washed and in TD - dog sulking!
Final bit of shopping done, ham is boiling and I have made a start on delia's panettone trifle - kids sulking too at the lack of jelly, DH NOT sulking as he has spied how much alcohol went in it. Made pavlova (currently in the oven) with the egg whites.
DH and DS currently building haynes engine from last Christmas and not falling out!
House is looking lovely thankyou everyone, going to Christingle soon then may have a little Christmas drinkie :beer:

Linda32

Hello all, Just got back from work and I'm flying until 3.00pm then listerning to a Carol Concert on the radio, when Christmas Eve will start, so here goes.

[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 Wednesday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up into the early hours on Christmas morning wrapping![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]S&S the kitchen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]S&S the bathroom/s and loo's[/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]Spend at least half an hour doing something for
yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.[/STRIKE] - The easy bit Dust round the whole downstairs :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
[STRIKE]Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs[/STRIKE]
Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
[STRIKE]Mop the kitchen floor![/STRIKE]
Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
[STRIKE]Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely
nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!! I know it's
a bit late but if I can do it then you can too [/STRIKE] Already done these.
[STRIKE]Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine![/STRIKE] Will be done later.

If it isn't done now you don't need it to be done it isn't important!

Thanks for the lists and Happy Christmas!

Penelope_Penguin

I've spent the morning cooking and preparing for our party tonight; just mulled cider to make, I think :beer: Just dashing off to help DH stuff the bird, then I'll look at my list - nearly all done, I think

Penelope_Penguin

:xmastree:Christmas Eve - FRANTIC FRENZY:xmastree:

• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up into the early hours on Christmas morning wrapping!
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loos
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
  
• Dust round the whole downstairs
• Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
• Declutter your desk.. or anywhere else that has all your paperwork on.
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

• Wash pots before bed!
• Bath time to wear everyone out..
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom
• Prepare mulled cider
• 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!

skint_breeder_5

[STRIKE]Sugar purchased [/STRIKE]from Co-0p and some reduced items for a quick non cooked lunch

[STRIKE]S&S the bathroom[/STRIKE]/s and loo's - main bathroom done - ensuite and new loo to do
Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? Might have to revise this in light of shortage of spoons today

Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.

Dust round the whole downstairs

Vacuum through downstairs I did this last night.. and the stairs! I might need to find a spoon for this or delegate, but the stairs do need attention

Mop the kitchen floor!

Get out any special christmas crockery and make sure it is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too! - need to delegate DD1 and DD2 bringing plastic garden table in to be washed and sterilised.

Hopefully you have had a skim through the TV guide and decided what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! If not then make 5 minutes to do it today. Don't forget to make time for Queenie!


[STRIKE]Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!! [/STRIKE]I have one hour to get to the dump with the recycling I have sorted to make space for wrapping gibble, plastic bottles etc....as I don't want it all blown round the garden to pick up by me after the event - Made it to the dump with 10 minutes to spare :eek::eek::eek::eek:
Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!


Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc - work in progress
Prepare veg for christmas dinner .. store covered in cold water overnight, it will be fine! remember to put a saucer ontop of veggies - esp potatoes and parsnips to keep them submerged, nothing looks worse than grey potatoes
Mix yorky pud batter for tomorrow and pop in the fridge overnight .. 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!
Bath time to wear everyone out..

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!! - Good idea Natty always forget and end up with 30 seconds phone footage instead
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!

WM fed twice so far


The elephant has had a few chunks removed :D Time to get DS down for his nap before I start doing the veggies

Dustykitten

ironing the table cloths for tomorrow. Kids have been warned not to scrunch them up!