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post #201 of 401
10/20/09 at 12:59pm
Thanks PoetryLover and JacquelineR! I did actually get like 90% of the dishes done last night. I also got a load of clothes folded and put away, a load folded and 2 loads waiting to be folded. My daughter (she's 5) is really enjoying beating the timer, so I'm hoping we can finish the kitchen and the clothes this afternoon. Maybe I can throw some food in the crockpot and hubs can help with the rest of the house when he gets home from work. Have a great day everyone!
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post #202 of 401
10/20/09 at 5:12pm
Thread Starter 
My goals for the morning:

1) DONE! Make bed, swish and swipe, toss in load of laundry, put away/wash dishes. Laundry is in the dryer.
2) DONE! Write Morning Pages.
3) DONE!Sweep and mop floor.
4) Organize Control Journal.
5) IN PROGRESS Gather necessary paperwork.
6) Do homework.
7) Clip and file coupons.
post #203 of 401
10/21/09 at 12:06am
Thread Starter 
These are my carry-overs from today (plus a few extras). :-)

1) Organize Control Journal.
2) DONE! Finish gathering necessary paperwork.
3) IN PROGRESS Do homework.
4) Clip and file coupons.
5) DONE! Go to 2 appointments.
6) Wash Dishes.
7) Fold laundry.
8) Make Bed.
9) Swish and swipe bathroom.
10)Start Supper.
11)Make Banana Bread.
post #204 of 401
10/21/09 at 3:51pm
For today, I had...

1 - wash diapers (IN PROGRESS)
2 - fold laundry (IN PROGRESS)
3- dishes
4 - prep dinner (DONE)
5 - organize and fax some paperwork (DONE)
6 - make Dr. appointment
7 - dust (DONE)
8 - vacuum
9 - clean kitchen counters

Gettin' there, slowly but surely. Oh yeah, and this doesn't really fall under chores, OR something that can be done in 15 minutes, but I can do parts of it as children allow... got to do two homework assignments. One is a 5-page rough draft. Good thing I type fast.
post #205 of 401
10/21/09 at 4:51pm
Thread Starter 
1) Organize Control Journal.
2) DONE! Finish gathering necessary paperwork.
3) IN PROGRESS Do homework.
4) Clip and file coupons.
5) DONE! Go to 2 appointments.
6) IN PROGRESS Wash Dishes.
7) IN PROGRESS Fold laundry.
8) DONE! Make Bed.
9) DONE! Swish and swipe bathroom.
10)Start Supper.
11)Make Banana Bread.

SeekingSerenity, a lot of my "organizing chores/administrative tasks" aren't technically cleaning, but they're things I need to get done. I find that if I focus on them 15 minutes at a time, I can chip away at them until they're complete. I bet you could get your paper written in a number of 15 minute sessions.
post #206 of 401
10/21/09 at 5:31pm
Today:

1. Organize living room table (also known as where the mail goes to die)
2. Unload/load dishwasher
3. Pick up living room
4. Sweep living room
5. Sweep/mop dining room/kitchen (my apartment is so tiny, I can probably clean the baseboards in the same 15 minutes!)
6. Do English assignments
7. Clean out fridge
8. Gather library books to be returned
9. Clear dining room table
10. Organize entertainment center
11. Fill out homeschool planner for the week
post #207 of 401
10/21/09 at 11:00pm
Thread Starter 
1) DO TOMORROW Organize Control Journal.
2) DONE! Finish gathering necessary paperwork.
3) FINISH TOMORROW Do homework.
4) DO TOMORROW Clip and file coupons.
5) DONE! Go to 2 appointments.
6) DONE! Wash Dishes.
7) DONE! Fold laundry.
8) DONE! Make Bed.
9) DONE! Swish and swipe bathroom.
10)DONE! Start Supper.
11)DONE! Make Banana Bread.
post #208 of 401
10/22/09 at 10:06am
Thread Starter 
Today's list divided into 15 minute sessions:

1) DONE! Brew coffee, make bed, toss a load of laundry in the washer, swish and swipe the bathroom.

2) DONE! Wash Dishes.

3) DONE! Clean counters and table. 5 minute room rescue in kitchen. Transfer laundry to dryer.

4) Organize Control Journal (this will take a few sessions).

5) Vacuum bedroom and living room carpets.

6) Fold and put away laundry.

7) Clip and file coupons. (2-3 Sessions)

8) Exercise.

9) Finish Homework.
post #209 of 401
10/22/09 at 11:29pm
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Originally Posted by PoetryLover View Post
SeekingSerenity...I bet you could get your paper written in a number of 15 minute sessions.


That's exactly what I ended up doing! I had to do five pages and it didn't get done until after midnight, but darnit, I got it done on time!

My "yesterday" list...
1 - wash diapers (DONE)
2 - fold laundry (IN PROGRESS... this never actually ends)
3- dishes (DONE)
4 - prep dinner (DONE).. tonight it's Make Lunch for DH, which is IN PROGRESS
5 - organize and fax some paperwork (DONE)
6 - make Dr. appointment (DONE, and attended, and grrr, now have to find new doctor as this one informed me he does not see non- or selective-vaxing patients!!! )
7 - dust (DONE)
8 - vacuum (DONE, need to do again!)
9 - clean kitchen counters (DONE)

Tomorrow...

1 - clean front bathroom
2 - mop kitchen
3 - more laundry
4 - more homework
5 - pay bills
6 - clean out fridge

Whee!!! Round and round we go!
post #210 of 401
10/23/09 at 10:12am
Anyone mind if I jump on the bandwagon? I've been working FT for the past three months, and have let the house get completely out of control once again.

Today is my last day before my temporary layoff, and I'd like to get the following done before I go into work at noon EST:

1) Clear kitchen table and counters
2) Wash kitchen floor
3) Clear clutter in living room
4) Vacuum and dust living room
5) Start a load of laundry
6) Clean bathroom

I've already gotten a lot of clutter picked up already, in 15-minute bursts, but my next goal is to finish picking up the living room in the next one.

It's nice to be back! I can always count on you wonderful decluttering folks to help me get my head back on straight after a long absence!
post #211 of 401
10/23/09 at 11:53am
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Welcome Conteuse! I hope you get a lot accomplished this morning.

For myself, I got a little done yesterday until I began not to feel so well. I've been sleeping horribly lately and think it's catching up with me. Today I will take it slow & easy, listing one goal at a time until they are each complete. I will likely do the usual (make bed, wash dishes, fold laundry) and maybe tackle something larger (my Control Journal).

Anyone who desires to join in, feel free. These sessions really do work.
post #212 of 401
10/23/09 at 3:47pm
I feel like cr@p today. Fibro fog, fatigue, tummy ache, the whole 9 yards. Not getting much done.

Working on it, though...

1 - clean front bathroom
2 - mop kitchen
3 - more laundry (IN PROGRESS)
4 - more homework
5 - pay bills
6 - clean out fridge (DONE)
post #213 of 401
10/23/09 at 4:16pm
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In the first session I made the bed and washed the dishes. The next session I will quickly wipe down the bathroom (also known as the swish and swipe) and fold/put away a load of laundry.

SeekingSerenity, I'm sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.
post #214 of 401
10/23/09 at 7:10pm
Well, out of my list, I accomplished a surprising amount. It helped that my cousin, the professional house-cleaner, came over for a couple of hours. Hired help can sometimes be a very good thing!

1) Clear kitchen table and counters <--Table is cleared, counters are wiped but still have a few things on them. I ran out of time. It will be done tomorrow, though!

2) Wash kitchen floor <--I don't think this got done, but happily, there was so much utter junk on the floor that it didn't get that dirty!

3) Clear clutter in living room <-- Done, except for some things that DH faithfully assures me he will put out into his shed tomorrow.

4) Vacuum and dust living room <-- Done, done, done! I could sing!

5) Start a load of laundry <-- Alas, not done. Planning to do it tonight. At least the laundry is caught up, so we only have one load to do!

6) Clean bathroom <-- Done, done, done! All right, I AM singing now!

Thank you for your encouragement. It helped simply to post my goals.
post #215 of 401
10/23/09 at 7:21pm
Loving this thread!

Well this morning my 15 was to wipe down all the counters and appliances, clean the table, then I mopped the kitchen floor. It looked so clean all I wanted to do was go bake in there, but I don't want to have to do another 15 in there tonight
post #216 of 401
10/24/09 at 10:26am
i'm joining you! lots of house guests making the rounds, post jet-lag, post a bad cold, and two months of my partner being a bachelor in the house (he really did rather well) and the place needs some serious attention.

DONE 1. laundry folded away
STARTED 2. guest bedlinens reset to GO
3. cloth napkins washed (i'll hang some on our radiators so we can actually use them at dinner, hopefully)
DONE 4. one more round of dishes
5. hot spot number 1 (desk)
DONE 6. hot spot number 2 (bedroom chair)

i've just gone through ALL of our art production + scrap papers from the last year, and sorted out our favourites, organised arts + crafts shelves according to media, and it looks great

(okay, that's 1, 2, 4 + 6 done, 45 minutes til my fil arrives!!) and i forgot #7. put suitcases in the loft.
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post #217 of 401
10/24/09 at 3:42pm
Ok, joining!!! Here is my list for today:

Wash dishes
Clean off table top
Pick up DS's toys
Sweep
Mop
Clean toilet and sink
Clean shower
Scrub bathroom floor

I can do it! Off to start on the dishes!
post #218 of 401
10/24/09 at 10:17pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pumpkin_Pie View Post
Ok, joining!!! Here is my list for today:

Wash dishes Done!
Clean off table top Done!
Pick up DS's toys Done!
Sweep Done!
Mop
Clean toilet and sink Done!
Clean shower
Scrub bathroom floor Done!

I can do it! Off to start on the dishes!
Woo Hoo! I was hoping to get it all done, but I think I made a pretty decent dent. I need to get on it every single day for at least an hour to get ahead of everything. I definitely love setting my timer on the stove and knowing I can move on to something else once that timer goes off.
post #219 of 401
10/24/09 at 11:58pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pumpkin_Pie View Post
Woo Hoo! I was hoping to get it all done, but I think I made a pretty decent dent. I need to get on it every single day for at least an hour to get ahead of everything. I definitely love setting my timer on the stove and knowing I can move on to something else once that timer goes off.
Welcome to the thread and congratulations on your progress! It does feel good to see what you accomplish and 15 minute sessions make the whole process less intimidating.

Kudos to you!!!!!
post #220 of 401
10/25/09 at 1:29am
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I also wanted to take a moment to welcome Mommabean and muttix2 to the thread.

Today was my lazy day. I did absolutely nothing and I don't feel guilty. LOL. I did carve jack-o-lanterns with my husband and that was fun.

Tomorrow I'll jump back on the thread with some fifteen minute sessions.
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