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post #181 of 401
10/16/09 at 1:37pm
Here are mine:

Get out of the computer chair (lol)
Take laundry out of the dryer, fold/hang it up
Put clean dishes away in cabinet
Go to the store

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post #182 of 401
10/16/09 at 2:01pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Mom View Post
Here are mine:

Get out of the computer chair (lol)
Take laundry out of the dryer, fold/hang it up
Put clean dishes away in cabinet
Go to the store
LOL! I think getting out of the computer chair is the hardest part!
post #183 of 401
10/16/09 at 3:58pm
How is everyone doing today? I've got about 3/4 of the kitchen cleaned, 3/4 of the dining room table cleaned, 1/2 of daughter's room cleaned and a load of wash unfolded, a load waiting to go to the dryer and about 5 loads to be done. Still I made an amazing amount of progress this morning. DD (5 years old) heard the timer going off and joined in helping me pick up and clean for about an hour. She thought it was HUGE fun. We're keeping this game!

Off to do another 15 minutes and then run some errands. Keep up the 15 minutes, y'all!
post #184 of 401
10/16/09 at 4:49pm
lol yep. Got everything done except the laundry (that was still damp when I went to do it, so its drying again) - HALF DONE 7:15 pm kiddos just went to bed, 8:09 pm DONE!

Adding cleaning the bathroom to the 15 minute list - HALF DONE 7:15 pm, picked up the clothes off the floor (was bath night) and sprayed down the commode, letting it soak! 8:09 pm DONE!

My big project today is scrubbing the floors, and that has to wait until later this afternoon (definitely more than 15 minutes). MAYBE NOT TODAY... 8:09 Scrubbed bathroom floor, playroom floor, and part of the hall - thats it for tonight!! =)
post #185 of 401
10/16/09 at 4:50pm
Its great when the kiddos jump in! =)
post #186 of 401
10/16/09 at 5:06pm
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1) DONE! Fold/put away two loads of laundry (the second will be coming out of the dryer).

2) DONE! Put leaf back in kitchen table (in preparation for company).

3) Organize Control Journal (Household SOP).

4) IN PROCESS Clean kitchen garbage can.

5) Sweep and mop if I have time.


I think my greatest accomplishment today was that I took a much needed nap.
post #187 of 401
10/17/09 at 3:10pm
okay I am off to pick up, recycle, throw out, etc 100 things...or as many as I can get done in 30 minutes....I will report back with my count....time to go!!!
post #188 of 401
10/17/09 at 3:26pm
okay I got my 100.

Now I will spend the remaining time taking pictures of my girls clothes that I am giving away...... I would love to have 100 items to give away but we will see.....
post #189 of 401
10/17/09 at 3:52pm

10-17-09

My tasks for today: (Saturday is my major cleaning day)

Clean playroom - DONE!
Clean computer - DONE!
Sort desk basket - DONE!
Sort cart basket - DONE!
Sort laundry room basket - DONE!
Straighten kids room - DONE
Scrub floor in kids room -DONE!
Restart laundry - DONE!
Wash dishes - DONE!
Straighten up kitchen - DONE!
Vacuum rugs - DONE!
Scrub floor in laundry room - DONE
Scrub floor in rest of hallway - DONE
Take out trash - DONE!
post #190 of 401
10/17/09 at 3:53pm
I got 41 pieces of clothing together....which is huge for me....

Okay next 15 minutes....cleaning counters and wiping stuff down.....
post #191 of 401
10/19/09 at 1:07am
Ok, Tomorrow I actually have to clean. My in-laws just moved in so Im going to clean some since they don't really have time (both work full time, insane hours). I figure since they are being nice enough to give me a place to crash and food for the girls and me this is the least I could do for them. Heres the list of things I want to get done tomorrow(basically Im cleaning the bedroom and area I use so its not so messy and disorganized as well as common areas the girls like to play in):
1) laundry- clothes and bedding-
2)Clean the bedroom Im sleeping in with the girls
3)Vaccuum bedroom
4) Remake bed
5) Clean window
6)organize closet (living out of suitcases isn't a strong point of mine)
7)Sweep front walkway
8) Fold up tent/put away
9) Appointment to get ID at 9am
10) try to stop by Walmart and get a costume for DD2- the one I thought I had didn't fit her. Also pick up a memory card reader so I can load pictures.
11) load and post pictures if I can get a memory card reader. not going to happen today, works to busy for my inlaws (and I don't trust myself to drive yet since Im not use to driving over here any longer)

Thats it, it seems a lot but the areas are really small and their washing machine is really big (it can do all the clothes I brought with me in one load, of course I didn't bring much). Im guessing it will take me less than 2 hours to do it all.
post #192 of 401
10/19/09 at 1:02pm
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It's good to see you back on the thread for a bit, OkiMom! Sending productivity Vibes your way and wishing you to get your tasks done in 2 hours without distractions. I often encounter distractions. LOL.

Okay, my first session is for administrative tasks. (YUCK!)
post #193 of 401
10/19/09 at 1:48pm
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I finished 2 administrative tasks I've been putting off.

Next up: Make bed, throw in load of laundry & put away dishes in the strainer. :-)
post #194 of 401
10/19/09 at 2:16pm
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Dish Washing is my next session, followed by (3) 5 Minute Room Rescues. Then I'm on to cleaning the bathroom. SO YUCK!!!!!
post #195 of 401
10/19/09 at 2:59pm
Thanks Poetry. With two kids two and under, 2 dogs, a cat, a ferret, tons of reptiles and a bunch of inlaws distractions are a given. Luckily Im almost done.
post #196 of 401
10/19/09 at 5:07pm
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OkiMom, congrats on your productivity.

Bathroom cleaned: Check.
Apartment relatively straightened: Check.
Dishes washed: Check.
Laundry in dryer: Check.

Next up: I'm putting a pot of lentil barley soup on the stove, folding and putting away a load of laundry and relaxing in a warm BUBBLE BATH!!!!!!
post #197 of 401
10/19/09 at 10:06pm
The amazing progress that I made on Friday has completely been undone. I'm going up and down with an upper respiratory infection - thought I was better end of last week, crashed over the weekend. Let's see if in the next 15 minutes I can get a load of laundry put away, 2 loads folded, one started and the clothes from the washer to the dryer.
post #198 of 401
10/19/09 at 10:17pm
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Originally Posted by zmom View Post
The amazing progress that I made on Friday has completely been undone. I'm going up and down with an upper respiratory infection - thought I was better end of last week, crashed over the weekend. Let's see if in the next 15 minutes I can get a load of laundry put away, 2 loads folded, one started and the clothes from the washer to the dryer.
either Master Tonic or a roast beef sandwich with LOTS of horseradish
hope you're better soon
post #199 of 401
10/19/09 at 11:01pm
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Originally Posted by zmom View Post
The amazing progress that I made on Friday has completely been undone. I'm going up and down with an upper respiratory infection - thought I was better end of last week, crashed over the weekend. Let's see if in the next 15 minutes I can get a load of laundry put away, 2 loads folded, one started and the clothes from the washer to the dryer.
I wouldn't push yourself too hard. After all, there will always be laundry and chores to do. I would just rest up and catch up when you are feeling well enough.

I hope you feel better soon...
post #200 of 401
10/19/09 at 11:15pm
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My goals for the morning:

1) Make bed, swish and swipe, toss in load of laundry, put away/wash dishes.
2) Write Morning Pages.
3) Sweep and mop floor.
4) Organize Control Journal.
5) Gather necessary paperwork.
6) Do homework.
7) Clip and file coupons.

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