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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, December 21, 2007 - 1:18 pm
Not too much scrambling going on in this thread. It's nice to be fairly well organised, isn't it? We gave the place a good going-over when we set up the tree and other decorations, which just leaves the wrapping of one or two more presents, finishing up the annual torte present for friends, a moist lick and a promise for the floor and a few fresh groceries on Monday, and we are all set. So if I don't see y'all again before the big guy visits... Happy Holidays, Flubbers!!!

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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, December 21, 2007 - 2:33 pm
Darren will be home in a while and we're going to finish up our shopping today/tonight (both food and presents.) I have done absolutely zilch today! I was wide awake til 4:30 this morning (made the mistake of taking midol a wee bit too late last night I think) and crawled out of bed at 7:30 for my nephew. The kids were awesome though. After seeing how exhausted I was they told me they'd take care of the baby. I laid down on the couch and slept for a bit, woke up to find them feeding him breakfast, slept a bit, and woke to find Dakota changing his diaper, etc etc. He finally escaped from them around 11 and I felt something tickling my face. Opened my eyes to find the baby standing over me giggling and running a little paint brush over my face, lol. Luckily he couldn't find the paint! Since I slept the morning away I've decided I'm doing nothing in the house today. I'm going to focus on the shopping and wrapping, having some time with hubby alone. Then sometimes this weekend, I'm going to do a (Shhhhh) go through the house and clean clean clean until it's all done and ready for Christmas. I am feeling very good about the fact that we don't have much rushing around to do. We just have a bit on the shopping to do, most of the wrappign is done and so is the decorating. The only thing I'm really worried about is that we're having trouble finding a second controller for the Wii. We can find the classic controllers, the nunchucks, and uh, the sports stuff, but the controller that came with the game is the one we can't find anywhere. Not too worried about it though, if we don't find it we'll just have to share and take turns with the one we do have. My biggest problem is that I'm suffering from the pre-Christmas boredom I always go through. We'll be sitting here watching tv and I'll be thinking about all the cool stuff under the tree to play with or the board games to play and knowing I have to wait, lol. Worse than a kid, I am!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, December 21, 2007 - 6:31 pm
well 95% of the house is clean clean clean. I am exhausted tonight and my legs/hips are making me pay for it now...dh and I are sitting with our feet up, a brown pop and watching The Santa Clause 2 on TV. What is left to clean is my OFFICE. The room I always leave to the end. lol Tomorrow morning I have some errands to do and then in the afternoon, I have food preparation to start.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, December 21, 2007 - 10:27 pm
Yay Skootz! Though not on being exhausted and sore. Darren got off work at 2 and we took the kids to my sisters. We went and finished most the shopping we had to do pretty quickly. Decided to wait til tomorrow to finish the last of it (my aunts shopping for my sister, and we need to get a couple things for each other and that's it.)
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, December 21, 2007 - 10:29 pm
I just have wrapping left to do. I am tired and just a little irritated, as I am every year, that I had to do all the shopping for everyone and Kelly will go tomorrow for an hour and buy my presents and only wrap those. It somehow just isn't fair.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 5:42 am
I hear ya Mamie.
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 7:43 am
Mamie, so many women have to sing the same song. Why are holiday arrangements considered women's work in so many households? As far as men go, Kelly might not even register how much work it actually is. Next year....how about making him a list of *his* half of the the preparations.....better make it out in August, though. Luckily, my better half is always willing to help. However, since I don't enjoy the everything-at-the-last-minute stresses, I get organised early. He picked up a few presents in hte last few weeks and went grocery shopping for me yesterday, though and will gain on Monday, which is a great help. Meme, how are you feeling? Is it smelling of baking at your house? War, good luck at the stores today. I wonder how businesses are doing this year. The last few weeks really weren't all that busy around here, at least not at the times that I was trolling for presents.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 8:05 am
Today is all about last minute grocery shopping and getting the house cleaned. Oh and did I mention my .. fully decorated, six foot tall tree has fallen over twice now .. I'm about ready to throw it out the door. It's the stand, I think I'll have to pick up a new one today. Bah humbug!! lol! Happy Holidays Everyone! 
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 8:12 am
Vacanic, when our son was little, dh tied some fishing line around the tree trunk about 1/3 down and fastened it to a small hook in the corner. It was a precautionary measure that worked like a charm.
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Meme9
Member
07-30-2001
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 9:16 am
Oh Lum, not smelling like cookies here! Last night at 7:30 I set out the cookies making stuff. I needed to lay down for a bit. Then the real estate man stopped by to pick-up our bid on another biz property. I'm not sure if I'm sick or the stress of the biz bid. I just couldn't fix the cookies. Toss and turned and throw up for hours. So, I'm sure some of the meds came back up. This morning is slow going. Dh, leaves in a few hours to go pick-up son at the airport, that means I will need to work and with the weak stomach, I'm not sure how that is going to go! I still need to stash and dash some items before son gets home. Vac, I remember going thur that one Christmas...NOT FUN!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 9:40 am
Meme, just stuff the stash-and-dash stuff under the bed, hang loose, give the ds a hug when he walks in - and the recipes for the cookies. He won't even have to dig for the ingredients. Hope you'll feel better soon!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 1:01 am
Lum, from what I read (MSN maybe?) sales are down this year compared to last, even online and gift card sales. Wonder if that'll change much this weekend? Yesterday wasn't too horrible. Well, I'll take that back a bit...the traffic was just terrible. Stores were kinda busy but not too bad. We went, though, about 2:30 or so in the afternoon and were done by 5 so we may have missed the bigger crowds getting off work. Today we went shopping for my sister's jeans. This is from our aunt but I knew the one thing sis wanted was jeans and after searching for her style, I finally gave in and called her and told her she had to pretend she didn't know on Christmas morning, but...I was going to need her to go with so she could try jeans on. Sis weighs 102 and has legs up to her nose, she's freaking impossible to buy clothes for, lol. We'll be doing that in the morning. Darren and I went to the grocery store and got everything we needed to last through the week. Or so I thought! Got home and was putting stuff away and realized I forgot Christmas dinner, lol. I've been planning on cooking a whole meal for aunt and her companion since they most likely won't go to our Uncles for Christmas dinner. Then went out to get the kids from my sisters and we decided to run to Target to do some shopping. Other than her jeans, I am done done done! Everything is wrapped and under the tree. I feel great, lol! Got the kids and came home and Darren went out to finish shopping for me, so now he's done too. Then after dinner I ran to the grocery store and picked up what I'd finished. I really didn't run into any major crowds. Target was kinda busy, but not too bad, we got what we wanted and were in and out in no time. I am very very happy to say I won't have to set foot into another store until late next week at least!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 9:33 am
Whoo hoo ... my tree didn't fall down again last night. Lum, I did the 'fishing line' trick. Thanks! 
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Meme9
Member
07-30-2001
| Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 8:14 pm
Our son is home!!! DD and SIL are baking the snickerdoodles to bring tomorrow with the pumpkin pie, and cheesy bars. Bless their hearts. Tomorrow, I'll tidy up a bit and prepare Christmas Eve dinner. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, may your day be full of joy.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 10:44 pm
Woo hoo Meme! I hope you have a great day tomorrow and on Christmas with your kidlets home. We got a lot done today but not nearly what I wanted done. The house is clean, front to back, top to almost bottom (all the floors still need done.) Couple loads of laundry are done, meals planned for the next week. Sis and I didn't have time to go shopping for her jeans so we will be doing that first thing in the morning. I also told my aunt I was going to be over to clean tomorrow and she threw an absolute fit! Doesn't want me doing it Christmas Eve. I told her it's a great day for it, lol, the kids will have some pent up energy they'll need to get rid of and I always find the day rather boring (just waiting to get into all the neat new toys and games!) if I don't have enough to keep me busy. I've also got to make some macadameia nut bark, but it's pretty easy and won't take long. And then cook for Christmas Eve dinner (we're going simple, spaghetti, spinach salad, and zuccini.) I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with lots of family and friends and fun!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, December 24, 2007 - 5:33 am
Mondays Mission My Mission for today...a run through the house with the vacuum, get the turkey out of the fridge and help it out with defrosting, make the stuffing. I am also planning on making a couple of crustless quiches for Christmas morning and boxing day morning brunches. I will also do a quick vacuum through the downstairs. The kids have did such a great job at keeping the house clean, we haven't been home much, but still, it is awesome to have a clean house - and since Friday mind you lol. We have mass at 5pm tonight and kids have to be there at 4:15 - so will have a late lunch today. Have a great day all, love and best wishes to all thoughout this wonderful Christmas season.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 7:11 am
Wednesdays Mission Hey, the fly is putting us back to work lol - Today, well it is clean up from yesterday and get ready to go to our last Christmas celebration. This time it is with Dh's family. Christmas eve we went to Mass, dinner at mil's place, very nice. Yesterday was busy from 7am to 11pm or so....but it was nice. to celebrate the day with friends. Today...just have to cut and cook the ham..well the crock pot will do that lol. The master bedroom will have to wait, bed is made and that is all I am doing in our bedroom today lol Have a wonderful boxing day all!
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 8:00 pm
OK so it's almost 9pm and I haven't made my bed today. I think I have a good excuse.
I just couldn't move them, and they were there most of the day. On the plus side my night stand is almost clutter free. Only thing on there I don't really need is the Rolaids but hubby threw them at me last night - jokingly - and I never put them back in his night stand drawer. What's so plus about it is that I cleaned it off before Thanksgiving and besides a dusting when needed I've not had to take anything off! Just don't ask me to turn the camera around and show you the dresser! *L*
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 9:52 pm
Pfft on the bedroom, I've been too busy cleaning up after yesterday to worry about anything else, lol. Because I got a whole bunch of kitchen stuff (pots and pans, plates, silverware, knives, etc etc etc) I went through cabinets and drawers and got rid of a bunch of stuff. Then washed the new stuff and put it all away. Next was on to the living room where I put away movies, games, books and clothes. I need to vacuum but ran out of time. I left the den alone, the kids have some of their new toys out and I didn't have the heart to tell them to pick them up right away. I'll give them a couple days to play and then it'll all go to their rooms. They've been very good about picking up when they're done (don't want little nephew getting a hold of their new stuff!)
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 6:11 am
Thursday Mission Well, I will make my bed, but did the linens last week, so it will have to wait until the New Year to do that job. Even if I did get new sheets for Christmas. I hate having to change the sheets. So I will make the effort to at least make the bed up, and then put away all my clothes that I have tried on and they didn't fit and they got tossed in a pile because of that {sigh} We have no more Christmas dinners, only 4 in a row lol - my friend and her husband are coming over tonight for a short visit, but that is all that is planned for today. I will continue to put away stuff from Christmas - although it is mostly gone, and get some office work done. There are so many sales going on right now at the stores, it is so tempting, however with no funds and nothing needed, I will stay home
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 10:52 am
Skootz, I am with you, I hate changing sheets. . .but I am going to go ahead and do them tonight. Last night I cleaned the bathroom floor! Got the kitchen cleaned up and all the stuff I used for Christmas put away. I guess tonight I will put away the few presents that are still sitting out. Oh, and I guess I need to figure out what I am doing for New Years, food wise, I am thinking shrimp cocktail, and of course I must have some black-eyed peas, but that is all I have so far.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Friday, December 28, 2007 - 6:20 am
Friday Mission Now this is a mission, I can handle lol - of course, need to find the time for it. My mission for today is more year end stuff in the office and laundry.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, December 31, 2007 - 6:52 am
Monday Mission
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:01 pm
Happy New Year everyone! I have been a slug for two days, it was glorious! Today I have washed four loads of laundry, finally changed the sheets (that is why I have an extra load of laundry)and once the dryer is done, I am off to Trader Joe's to pick up a couple of things. I need some Key Lime Pie, I don't have a sweet thing for tonight and tomorrow, and I need some spinach to cook as my "greens" for tomorrow to go with my Blackeyed Peas. Think I will be dusting and vac'ing the bedroom now that I have all the laudry up and gone! Have a great night!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 3:35 am
Pfft, I got almost nothing done today. Some laundry was about it. We went out tonight, first time in years we have on New Years Eve. Took the Wii and Dragonology (board game) to my sisters and had a fun filled night playing games. It was pretty fun! Kinda nice too that it was a kid friendly night, there was some drinking, but not all that much and just everyone having a good time. Dakota ended up staying there for the night but Caleb wanted to come home.
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