November 8th-14th

[sweetpumkinpye]

Wow, are the weeks really flying by now? I am a little panicked about all that I have to still do to be prepared for Christmas next month.
I am so pleased that I have kept on track through most of the year with the help of the Weekly Wonders thread, I think I would be in a much worse position without it and the support of you all......on to this weeks list.

Moisturise morning,
Water throughout day,
Shower/bath at night,
Cleanse,
Moisturise,
Brush teeth,
Lip balm,
Hand cream,
Clean kitchen and DW on before bed.
Read and sleep at reasonable time,

Weekly:
*make work lunches for Monday (X) Tuesday (X)
*wash hair (X)
*shave legs ( )
*self tanner ( )
*washing (X)(X)
*fold washing (X)
*ironing (X)
*vacuum floors ( )
*mop floors ( )
*clean bathrooms (X)
*meal plan ( )
*clean fridge ( )
*tidy pantry ( )
*tidy freezer ( )
*shopping list (fortnightly) ( ) grocery shopping (fortnightly) ( )

Fun/ Christmas prep:
*start/continue/finish one craft project ( )
*start/continue/finish one book ( )
*books back to library if needed ( )
*pick up books ( )
*update planner (X)
*tidy gift closet (X)
*DrillDance training plan (X)
*DrillDance training (X)
*Speak to kids about their plans, lock them in (X)

Extras:
*5 small maintenance chores ( ) not now, doing HGP
*Work on DrillDance routine (X)
*order memorials for DD wedding (X)
*Work on Household binder/meal plan/ HGP (X)
*Dr's appointment Wednesday (X)
*Wrapping gifts here Thursday (X)
*Dinner with a friend Thursday night (X)
*Quick trip to hardware warehouse Thursday ( )
*Lunch with dear friends Friday (X)
*Day trip to farm Saturday (X)

Word of the Year:
Appreciate

 

[MrsSoup]

I just realized that I didn't post a list last week. Oops!

[X] Botox injections for migraines (Wed)

[X] Submit revisions for Task 1 to college
[ ] Work on Task 2
[X] Talk to HT about teaching full time for two weeks soon (starting with next math lesson)

[X] Get Eli ready for school on Tuesday (his first week back on campus two days a week-i'm not ready or okay with it)
[ ] Menu plan
[ ] Grocery shop

[X] Start ordering more presents- work on lists
[ ] Finish decorating
[ ] Schedule appointment for ankle/leg
[X] Check on dermatology referral
[X] Put in med refill request

[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Wash face nightly, floss, moisturize (getting bad about self-care)
[ ] [X] [ ] [X] [X] [X] [ ] Drink two tumblers of water each day (working up to three)
[ ] Figure out a workout that i'll do
[X] Pre-make new combinations with my work clothes in closet so they are ready to grab and throw on

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Katrina, I was feeling the same way. We'll get through this. Writing out a list of all the things going on in my mind really freed me up. I set a plan and it just helped me to feel better about things. This week I'm just really focusing on the essentials for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Weekly:

• Clean Bathrooms.
• Pay bills:
• Call:
• Weed one flower bed.
• Make a grocery list.
• Buy groceries.
• HHP
• FlyLady: Kitchen

To do this week:

• Sit down and work on making a list for this week’s early Black Friday sales.
• Finish the November and December menu planning.
• Make at least one side dish and freeze.
• Finish shopping for stocking stuffers. 0ne item left
• Pick up extra groceries for food bank Thanksgiving dinners.
• Check wish lists again and see if there are any updates. Buy items if possible.
• Work on wrapping service people's gift: bus drivers, trash crew, recycling crew, postal carrier and teachers.

Still to do:

• Go through holiday magazines for inspiration.
• Write out Christmas cards.

Projects to work on as time permits:

• Make ornaments.
• Wrap family gifts as they are delivered.

UPDATE: With the possibility that we will have to quarantine, I have some serious shopping to do. I'm rethinking how life will look around here for the next month. I knew time was of the essence but it has a whole new meaning to me now.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Pre-make new combinations with my work clothes in closet so they are ready to grab and throw on

A great idea. I have a work "uniform" so wear the same clothes all the time. Makes it so much easier on a work day to just grab and get dressed

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

This week I'm just really focusing on the essentials for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

One of the big things that I was worried about was when we were going to catch up with DD and DFSIL. DFSIL grandfather is not well and this could be the last Christmas with him and they would like to be able to spend the time with his family. Totally get it. So we will get together here on the Saturday before Christmas, exchange our gifts, have dinner and maybe look at Christmas lights. If they happen to get to us on Christmas morning, great. If not all will be OK too. I am happy with this arrangement.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

If they happen to get to us on Christmas morning, great. If not all will be OK too. I am happy with this arrangement.

I think that is a wonderful approach! It's really spending time with family and making great memories that's important.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

Jess, I love your signature quote!

"In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to."
- Dave Hollis

 

[MrsSoup]

Jess, I love your signature quote!

"In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to."
- Dave Hollis

Thank you! I've had it up since the spring.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to."
- Dave Hollis

I will admit that there are a few things that I have enjoyed during this year. I like that the crowds are less when I go out, I like that for the most part people are more aware of others around them. I feel the pace is a little slower. I have gone back to basics with a few things.
Not all doom and gloom, there has been a few light moments.