~The Daily Grind~ 11/6/09

[ddavis860]

“Housework done incorrectly still blesses your family.” ~ FlyLady
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This month's Habit is: November Habit - Menu Planning http://www.flylady.net/pages/focus_nov.a
Zone of the week - Zone 1 - The Front Porch/Entrance/Dining Room

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It's Christmas Countdown Time!!!


~The Daily Grind~ 11/6/09

It's Friday!! I'm so ready for this work week to be over!!!

Mouse update: DH has some traps out... nothing yet, but I'm grossed out to say the least!

Tonight DH and I are going to the wedding of a very dear friend of mine. She has been a widow for as long as I've known her, and now is starting a new life with her soon to be DH. Even though it's an evening wedding, I'm still not sure how dressy it's all going to be. I have a very dressy outfit, and a semi dressy one that I can spruce up with really nice jewelry. I just don't want to overdo... DH likes the semi dressy one the best... I'm so undecided!


My list for today:

Caffeinate

This repeats every day!!

Work till 3p

Wedding at 7p

Have a Great Day Everyone!!

 

[ZeroToHero]

Deb- I say semi-dressy....especially if it can be spruced up. But other people who have been to weddings can chime in too....

I'm guessing people aren't going to remember what you were wearing unless it's a miniskirt... my mom still complains about the people who wore miniskirts to her wedding!

Today:
Up
Dis
Breakfast
Homework
Meeting at noon
Home?
Work at 3
Home again
More homework
Pack stuff for crop
Sleep

Someone at my work is swining..... meaning I have to cover for him now, since they gave him Tamiflu and told him not to leave his house.

And I start my seasonal job next week! Woohoo!

And a funny story:
I have to write a thesis proposal for class... I gave my teacher my ideas:
1) Elizabeth the I's speech to the troops before the Spanish Armada
2) Disney World and its effects on Florida (or at least the surrounding part) in terms of social, political, economic, and environmental impacts.

Guess what he said I should do?
Yep. Disney.

I love my professor!

 

[ddavis860]

Z2H- That paper sounds like it's going to be FUN! It's good that you prof "gets it"!!

The first time we were at Disney, DH made a wrong turn and we ended up in the parts where you aren't supposed to go or see... We call it "Dad's Backlot Tour" now. We got so far into the workings of WDW, it was really cool, till we were stopped by security What we found so interesting was the HUGE recycle area, and the trash disposal area, also huge... And it was all so clean, even the parts you aren't supposed to see

And thanks for the semi-formal advice! I was

about the miniskirt!

Mouse update- He left a thank you note for DH for the nice peanut butter that was loaded in the traps...all the traps are clean and UNSPRUNG!! WHAT'S UP WITH DAT!!!

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Good morning, everyone!! Hallelujah for FRIDAY!!! This week, it's been a long time coming!!

Deb--that mouse has some serious skills!! And I'm with Z2H, I vote for the semi-dressy! An evening wedding sounds like so much fun!!

Z2H--woohoo! A Disney paper!! That sounds awesome to write!!

So last night, I was a wimp and went to sleep at 8:15. Bless DH--he said, "I'll take care of DS after his bath, you just go on to sleep!" I feel better than last week, but the coughing and stuff is still wearing me out!! It's Friday, though, so no stress!!

Here's my list for today:

1. Up
2. Caffeinate
3. Journal some Disney pages?
4. DS up
5. DS to mom's
6. Work 1/2 day--LOTS to do!!
7. Pick up DS early
8. Try to get DS to nap
9. DS's 15 month ped appt--I really don't like these appts!!
10. DH & DS to grocery store if DS is feeling ok
11. I SCRAP WHILE THEY'RE GONE!!!! Woohoooooooo!!
12. Make grocery list (perhaps that should be before #10)
13. Watch DVR'd show
14. Dinner--?? We ate at Chili's last night, and it didn't love me.
15. Go to sleep sort of early--we don't have a lot to do this weekend, and I'm ready to relax!!

Everyone have a terrific Friday!!

 

[DisneyIsTerrific]

it's Friday!!!!! I'm not used to working 5 days straight and I'm tired! I'm so happy to only be on the schedule for 3 days next week!!!!!!

Debbie, I agree on the semi-formal. I'm sure it'll be a lovely wedding. Your mouse does sound really smart. I'm sure he enjoyed his peanut butter!

ZTH, what fun to write about Disney!! Gold star for your professor!!!!!

SIOH, I'm glad you got some extra rest. Hopefully you'll get rid of that cough and feel back to normal soon.

My day:
Make DH's lunch
DS up and off to school
Label and package Newbie swap
Mail Newbie swap and package to bff
Gather supplies and start working on AR's cj and surprise swap
Make WDW dining reservations for January trip
Buy camera for DS's birthday
Go to Target
Work
Dinner - ??

Have a great day everyone!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Deb, that means you either have tiny little mouse that doesn't trip the weight limit OR you have huge honking mouse that reach over not touch the trigger.

Oh and if DH likes the semi-dressy, you should go with it.


Dogs got skunked last night. My house smells - BAD. I can't escape the smell in any room - except - ready for it - the LAUNDRY room. How did the skunk know I haven't done laundry all week?

Sneaking off to Archivers to get my free stuff with a coupon and use my 30% off and then I guess I'll be going to Sams for a LOT of tomato juice.

 

[morgansmom2000]

Now that's a smart rodent! I'm laughing because we've gone through it too. Have fun at the wedding, another vote for semi-dressy glammed up a bit

Yay! It's Friday! Booo! It's Friday! I'm glad it's Friday because it's the day before the weekend, I'm not glad cuz I have to work. Bah...

So, my list is:
PrincessM up, dressed, fed, watered, on bus
Work
Get ground turkey for meatballs - ooops, forgot to do this yesterday and some rolls for subs.
Dinner? No clue, I'll grab something while I'm at S&S
Dishes
Pack for tomorrow! Still no idea what I'm going to do.

Oh, I got an email from Creative Xpress, they are going to price match Black Friday ads for a week! All it says now is watch for more details (free shipping over $100, BTW).

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[joyah]

morning all

still waiting on the phone...............................
have to :
get eggs @ walmart (stupid chickens gonna have to have a talk with them)
Make brownies
make zucchinni bread
vac 1st floor

figure if I make it through that I'll be good.

Deb Mouse is tricky guess he has a good life ind policy
ZTH yay for disney paper
SIOH what a good DH can he come give mine lessons?
Ann somewhere I have a skunk wash that uses Hydrogen peroxide let me look for it and get back to you
Jennifer packing for crops yipee still wish i was coming

 

[rlovew]

Good Morning!

Good luck with the skunk smell Ann!
ZTH- paper sounds fun!
Deb- I would go with semi-dressy 1 with jewlery

Today:
bike
children's service
roll silverware
get ready for church dinner
spaghetti dinner
work on swaps
work on Christmas presents

Rebecca

 

[party of 3]

morning all!

deb- i agree with everyone else. have a super time.
sorry about your tricky mouse. have you ever seen the mouse movie with nathan lane? it's awesome. one of my fav's.
brooke-hope you are feeling better real soon!
christy-----it has to ring TODAY!
stephanie only 3 days next week!
jennifer- i have not a clue at to what to pack. i want to work on a million things. ???
awm-skunky smell? YUCK. good luck.


i have a zillion things to do today. UGH. i've been keeping my list next to my mouse pad at work and trying to cross off as i do them and add more as i think of them.

have a great friday everyone!


have any of you seen the google home page today? it burt and ernie! love it!


and jennifer-matching black friday ads? YIKES. that could be dangerous!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ann somewhere I have a skunk wash that uses Hydrogen peroxide let me look for it and get back to you

That would be awesome. I like the smell of Hydrogen peroxide more than the smell of tomatoes.
I can get that at Sams too.

 

[morgansmom2000]

Cookie Monster was yesterday and Big Bird was Wednesday. Is it Sesame Street's birthday?

I think I figured out what I'm going to to tomorrow. First, I'm going to work on the CJ I have so I can leave it with Rhonda. Then I'm going to work on DN's baby album, or make cozies. So, I guess I haven't figured out what I'm doing.

I'm not going to survive the tween/teen years. OMflippingG. She cried this morning because I wouldn't let her bring CANDY for a "second" snack while they watch a movie (they earned it though good behavior). I cut up an apple and gave her peanut butter to dip it in. I said she could bring 1 piece of candy. She lost it. I just don't know what to do! Why do we have to fight about stupid things? She can't eat popcorn because of the palette expander, I can't wait until that thing comes off! It will make life soooo much easier!

Sorry for the rant...

 

[rlovew]

It is the start of Sesame Street 40th season I believe.

Rebecca

 

[PinballFamily]

Whew - finally getting to post. Our Internet access has been down all morning and we just got it back.

Ugh - AYM - we had the skunking last year. The hydrogen peroxide baths/rinses do work (turned our black dog kinda blonde!) - but boy, getting the smell out of the house took awhile. My condolences...!

Christy - the call HAS to come today, right? We're pulling for you!

Today - quiet and easy, I hope!

Kids up and out (TGIF!!!)
Walk dog - woo woo! For the *first time* since the car crash, we did our usual route of six miles! It is a gorgeous day and we just kept walking. I may need a nap later, though!
Return some calls and emails
Pick up DSs prescription that the drugstore refused to give me last night (I was a day "early" and they wouldn't give it to me, despite telling me during the day it was ready for pickup last night. Sheesh!)
Scrub grubby bathroom
Pay/mail a couple of bills
Keep chasing down Girl Scout folks to credit my Visa for the double-billing of our troop's December trip - ggggrrrrr
Get scrappy stuff ready (really, now!) for TBs crop tomorrow
Dinner - bourbon hot dogs, cornbread, salad
Meds and watch StarWars movie with family (?) or collapse in bed early like I did last night?

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Mornin'... it's a drive by posting.. I have to get ready and get DD ready for her photo session this morning... I despise the nasty school photos so I have my kids done at a later time....on my own...much better quality!


Celebrate w/ DD for her grades.. 3.9 on a 4.0.
Check Boys' grades
get ready
everyone loaded (full house today)
DD's photos
target run
lunch
home
movies for the gang
I'm going to scrap



Let's see:
Debbie, has dh tried the glue traps? We use those because they think they are running across the floor.. The other reason is I had the little ones and they could get hidden behind and under furniture that was off the ground...but the kids couldn't get them...

Ann, good luck w/ the skunk smell.. that is AWFUL! I remember when I was about 9.. my late Uncle was in his late teens and my youngest aunt was 19... well, we were reading...and he brought in a skunk and dangled it over our heads... Icky! First time I had ever scene my Granny swat at my Uncle w/ a broom stick.. LOL She was so mad at him... He got away but she was running behind him w/ the stick!

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Way to go, PJ!!!!!

Ok, y'all, I'm SO excited, and I had to post here just to share!! We hit the 7-month window today for our June trip, so we were calling to switch resorts under our DVC. We were planning to switch it to OKW, even though DH & I don't love that resort. It's fine, but we didn't have the best experience there the one time we stayed there and it's a little sprawling to try to do with DS. We were basically doing it because of points. ANYWAY (sorry, I'm rambling!), DH called just a little while ago, and he had a brainstorm (like the Imagination Movers!!) and we are booked at BOARDWALK!!!!! It is right at the same number of points (just a few more--we just got the standard view). We've never stayed there, but I love when we visit it! And DS'll be almost 2, so he'll be able to run around and everything. DHS is DS's favorite park, so riding the boat there will be exciting, too!

Ok, I should do some work now, but I just had to share my excitement!!!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

It is simply amazing how bad it smells INSIDE the house. They were outside when they got skunked. I walked in from the garage from shopping and just about fell over. It is really bad. The Yankee candles aren't working. Frebreezing everything isn't working. Maybe I'll go spray some bleach down in the basement and just make myself throw up some. There are some good and disgusting odors to mix up.

 

[hopemax]

The first time we were at Disney, DH made a wrong turn and we ended up in the parts where you aren't supposed to go or see... We call it "Dad's Backlot Tour" now. We got so far into the workings of WDW, it was really cool, till we were stopped by security What we found so interesting was the HUGE recycle area, and the trash disposal area, also huge... And it was all so clean, even the parts you aren't supposed to see

On my 2nd trip to WDW, DH's first we took the Backstage Magic tour, and going back behind the MK to see the central shops, the monorail barn...it was like going into the Pentagon. There were guard shacks and you had to show an ID to get through. But to show you how much Disney has changed...after 9/11 they redid all the security and added the guard shacks at the entrance to all of the hotels. But they removed some of the guard shacks that prevented you from going down certain roads. Old timers will remember the shack that was on the road that goes in front of Ft Wilderness, and they removed the one behind the MK. There has been so much real estate development behind the MK that the roads behind the MK, I think are used frequently now. They have directional signs to I4 and 192 same as anywhere else on property. My parents live 20 minutes north of the MK, and those MK roads that used to be guarded are now the way that we come to the parks. I see the monorail/train barn first thing, every day. Very surreal.

Professional movers are bringing the big furniture tomorrow, so most of my list is making sure they have a place to put it.

Clean out living room
Clean out bedroom wall where dresser goes
Clean out closet
Extra linens in the closet
Blinds back up downstairs
Decide if guest room needs a scrub down (all the other paint downstairs came off when I wiped it down. Since I was painting anyway, it was okay. But I don't want to paint the guest room, so I don't want to wipe down walls. But if they are nasty...)

Target
LEGO Outlet Store - don't know if it is just ours or all stores...they got a pallet of damaged boxes which then they sell at a 10-30% discount. DH is on a mailing list that listed the sets they got and there were a couple that he wants. Mostly the big, exclusive sets which, of course, hardly ever go on sale, so 10-30% is better than full price.

 

[TinkerBean]

AWM - the hydrogen peroxide really does work...A few years ago both dogs got sprayed - ick...Good luck

Feeling a little under the weather today (more so than usual) I think I must be having a fibro flare.

Scrapfest in Medford tomorrow - lots to do, rearranging the dinning room to fit in a few more tables. Dh is telecommuting again today - so he will be able to help me a little.

Having a lovely cup of lavender tea that AWM sent me...

Have a great day everyone

 

[tinkryansmom]

Ok first of all AWM - Sorry about the skunking but you are cracking me up. Open all of the windows and go shopping!!

Missed you all yesterday - feeling out of the loop - Everyone seems to be doing well.

Actually busted out the Cricut last night!Sooo far behind! Anything to get me going excites me!

FRIDAY!!!

DH comes home tonight
DD up and off to school - was doing busstop run but MIL called and is taking over. Not gonna rant. Letting it go....letting it go....
Feed Little One
Dryer is going - then switch loads
Dishes are done - pizza last night
Google where to find dry ice
Google address of store where I have to pick something up for mom
Get on Disneylands website - plan some stuff -
Confirm with cousins who will be meeting us at Disney and when
Take trash up to dumpster
Pick up DD from school early? Its just easier today
Gotta go doll up the horse for last horseshow tomorrow.
Take laptop and show trainer videos of horses I want to go look at when we get back from Disneyland
Dinner - um....
Clean out ref - hate for stuff to turn fuzzy while we are out of town
Target run - need diapers
Attempt to get car washed

Saturday - family is working cattle - DDs and I are going to horseshow so I won't be posting here. Sunday we leave for Disneyland. Will be totally out of the loop after that!! Everyone have a great weekend! Those of you getting together to scrap - have a BLAST!! Anyone need anything from the House of the Mouse!?