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post #121 of 401
10/7/09 at 8:31pm
Jennifer and Jacqueline- Im learning that by small steps you can get things done. Doing a little is better than not doing anything.
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post #122 of 401
10/7/09 at 8:47pm
Im going to post my to do list from now until Sunday. I haven't been very good at getting things done but hopefully I get this stuff done. If not Im still going on my trip and having a lot of fun, no guilt about not getting things done. Im stressing out to much and Ive just decided to let whatever happens happen.

Thursday
- Car seat bag-
- Passport Holder (Im terrible at losing my boarding pass and having to have it reprinted at the gate so Im hoping someplace to put it and the passports in will help me from losing anything)
- Passport covers
- finish doll clothes (it actually turned out really cute but a lot smaller than I wanted) About 1/2 done, Im almost done with the shirt then I have to make the pants
- If time permits: 6 reusable bags (three done, three to go. All are cut up and ready to be sewn)
- 3 weeks of FHE lessons
- list of websites I visit (they are only saved on our desktop and obviously I can't take that with me, wouldn't fit in my luggage )
- Print out calanders for October, November, December and January
- Print out reservations (did it once and it got colored on)
- put all trip stuff in my notebook so it doesn't get ruined (again)

Friday
Sew
-Skirt for DD2-pattern made
- Skirt for me- pattern made
- 2 aprons- One done one to go
- crayon wallet
Do
- 3 FHE lessons
- information card for DD1 to carry on her (in case she gets separated from me)
- phone number list (in laws house phone and cell phones, SILs cell phone)
- Packing list

Saturday
I just remembered this morning we have meetings all morning at church that I need to be at and then I have some personal stuff to deal with after.
Sew
- Nursing top
- my purple dress
Plan
- 3 FHE lessons
- Book list of books to read next year so I can look for them while over in the states-almost done
- List of things to put in carry on
- Make cake for DD2s party next day
- Make snacks for plane

Sunday
DD2s first birthday party (she doesn't turn one until November but we are having it now since DH will miss her birthday)
Sew-
- Red dress
Plan
- 3 FHE lessons
- finish off trip notebook
- pack my luggage
- pack the girls luggage
- pack all carry ons
- load the car

If time permits:
- Felt animals
- Halloween keychain
-start blog
-post pictures of everything I made this week
post #123 of 401
10/8/09 at 11:08am
So my best friend is coming for the weekend.
I LOVE when she comes but she's allergic to cats so I have to kick my cleaning into overdrive for the next 2 days.

So for today:

1. Can 100 quarts of grape juice. DONE
2. Dry cleaners pickup/drop off. DONE
3. Wash loveseat. DONE
4. Bathe 3 cats. DONE
5. Charge air mattress battery. DONE
6. Wash ceiling fans in office and bedroom.
7. Clean master bedroom. DONE
8. Vacuum air mattress.
9. Plant garlic. DONE
10. Wash bedroom window and AC at least. DONE
11. Clean playroom up again.
12. Scoop litterboxes. DONE
13. Laundry. Pending...
14. Dishes. DONE
15. Clean guest bathroom.
16. Recycle.


Tomorrow:

1. Bathe Vader and Pooper.
2. Wash couch.
3. Wash kitchen side windows.
4. Clean master bathroom.
5. Clean guest bedroom top to bottom.
6. Clean playroom.

I want to go back to bed.

I got the garlic in!!! i was beginning to worry I'd have to eat it instead.
post #124 of 401
10/8/09 at 2:23pm
I forgot garlic is supposed to be planted in fall...

1. Take DS1 to get his drain out. Done
2. Dishes Done
3. Towels laundered Done
4. Sink Done
5. Tub Done
6. Shower Done
7. Toilet Done
8. Pick up living areas! Done
9. Take garbage out Done
10. Take recycling out Pending

I'll worry about that stuff before anything else. If I manage to get that done, we'll see what else I can do.
post #125 of 401
10/8/09 at 2:27pm
Thread Starter 
First Session: Make bed & wash dishes. If time, throw a load of laundry in the washer.
post #126 of 401
10/8/09 at 3:30pm
Thread Starter 
2nd Session:

Transfer laundry from the washer to the dryer & Fold/Put away the load currently in the dryer.
post #127 of 401
10/8/09 at 3:34pm
Its 330am and so far this morning Ive been pucked on and peed on by the same kid. I have a feeling Im in for a long done. Time to go do something and get going.
post #128 of 401
10/8/09 at 3:48pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by OkiMom View Post
Its 330am and so far this morning Ive been pucked on and peed on by the same kid. I have a feeling Im in for a long done. Time to go do something and get going.
Oh, I'm so sorry that you're awake so early! I hope your little one feels better, as well.
post #129 of 401
10/8/09 at 5:46pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SimpleLittleThings View Post
My least favorite job in the house. Can you come do mine too?



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Yeah, I've always hated cleaning the oven, too! But knowing I can use the oven cleaning cycle and no harsh chemicals makes it a lot easier and less daunting. :-)

I'm tossing some rice into the rice cooker and starting supper soon...
post #130 of 401
10/9/09 at 2:50am
Oh crud. I hate days when I have to clean both bathrooms at once.

For Friday:

1. Bathe Vader and Pooper. DONE
2. Wash couch. DONE
3. Wash kitchen side windows. Not going to happen today. Brrr....
4. Clean master bathroom. DONE
5. Clean guest bedroom top to bottom and set up air mattress. DONE
6. Clean playroom. DONE (by the kids, nonetheless!)
7. Clean guest bathroom. DONE
8. Wash fans in office and guest bedroom. DONE
9. Vacuum house. DONE
10. Clean guest bathroom. DONE
11. Recycle.
post #131 of 401
10/9/09 at 2:52am
Cleaning the bathroom is actually my favorite job. I know. I'm strange.
post #132 of 401
10/9/09 at 7:49am
Quote:
Originally Posted by JacquelineR View Post
Cleaning the bathroom is actually my favorite job. I know. I'm strange.
Cleaning the bathroom is better than doing laundry for me. I don't really mind it. Maybe its because I dislike a dirty bathroom so much I don't mind making it clean again.

I didn't get as much done as I wanted to today. I did get most the bags packed. Just have a few odds and ends to throw in.
post #133 of 401
10/9/09 at 12:43pm
Actually, cleaning the bathrooms are my favorite household chores too. But I hate doing them both on the same day because I like them to really look clean and with a 4 & 5 year old, they don't stay nice looking for long.
post #134 of 401
10/9/09 at 12:54pm
Okay, I am gonna jump in here. Hopefully you ladies can help me get a little more motivated. Between the teething toddler and the homeschoolers, I don't get as much cleaning done as I'd like. We're not hugely out of control or anything, but I've got a few trouble spots that keep getting overlooked, and I tend to get behind on stuff like laundry and mopping, etc.

So.... wish me luck! I'm off to do the dishes...
post #135 of 401
10/9/09 at 2:07pm
Thread Starter 
SeekingSerenity,

Okay, first session:
1) Toss load of laundry in washer.
2) Put away clothing in bedroom/bring bags of clothing items to donate to spare room for Saturday. (This may take a couple sessions. I'm just going to chip away at it. I need to try a few things on to see if I can still wear them with my Bella Band before packing them away.)

I think today I'm going to rotate my 15 minute sessions between cleaning/decluttering and administrative tasks.
post #136 of 401
10/9/09 at 2:20pm
Hope the dishes got done, Seeking!! They never end, do they??

I am down to the easy stuff.
I've got a babysitter coming at 2:00 for 3 hours and she's going to take the kids down to the playroom and they can pick up a bit while they are there.
post #137 of 401
10/9/09 at 2:52pm
Thread Starter 
# 2 from my previous session is ongoing.

This 15 minutes is for administrative tasks.
post #138 of 401
10/9/09 at 4:54pm
Thread Starter 
Why do I allow family drama to upset me and slow me down?

Now I am going to fold a load of towels and transfer the first load to the dryer. I will toss another load in the washer. And I will put away the dishes in the strainer.
post #139 of 401
10/9/09 at 5:15pm
Poetry.
Not getting much done today but still trying. I'm sick now and my brain's not functioning too well.
I need to:

Get shopping list made for tomorrow's city trip
Do one load of laundry
Prep tomorrow's take-along lunch (bunch of intolerances and allergies here)
post #140 of 401
10/9/09 at 5:39pm
My house looks awesome!! But this is one of those days when I wish I had 4 washing machines.
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