Happy Weekend :)
Today is the beginning of my long long long weekend. I have booked 4 days leave, today through to next Tuesday. We have an inspection on Monday where the new owner (who lives in Singapore and has not yet seen the house) will be coming along to look at her house. I really want to make a good impression so that if they are not coming back as soon as the agent seems to think they are (next July) we would be considered for an extension. That being said all our plans are aimed at buying our first place in July but should the plans not go quite as fast as hoped we may need a few extra months. So my plans are as follows
Do a complete toy audit. Anything suitable for a child under 14 months is being washed, packed and taken to Adelaide for my new neice/nephew (due today but showing no signs of arrival yet) DONE
All toys to be sorted and grouped and put in appropriate rooms
All broken toys to be discretely thrown out (unfortunately/fortunately we don't have many of these) DONE
Any toys that have not been played with regularly to be put aside for DS1 to decide if we can donate to charity (we have had this discussion previously and every year we donate some toys as we know we are lucky enough to have new toys come our way every Christmas)
This will clear up 70% of the untidyness in this house. Then
Go through my wardrobe and remove all clothes that I no longer fit into or want to wear. Throw out any damaged clothes and decide what to do with all other clothes. As most are new or only worn once or twice I will take photos and put them on here. All clothes will be free and I am happy to post them out. That way someone might get some "in-between" wear out of them as they are moving down the sizes. DONE - photos will be done during the week
Unpack suitcases (this is disgraceful - it has been more than 3 weeks since we have been away) and put away all clothes. DONE
Fold up the spare bed and turn it back into a lounge (this should stop me piling more clothes on it) DONE
Hide all birthday and christmas presents already bought and decide who gets what when. DONE
Go through bathroom and throw out all cosmetics that I do not use (No M you will not use them so just chuck them out!!) DONE
Tidy up the wall of boxes so they don't look like a complete dump. DONE
General clean and scrub of house.DONE
That will take care of the inside. Now if I can just find the keys to the back door , doing the outside will be so much easier. But either way the following outside tasks are on my list. FOUND! (In the seat of the push along train - of course LOL)
Mow the lawn (as we have a push mower and a medium lawn this should burn off a few points) DONE
Prune the bottle brush and the front hedge. DONE
Cut down some of the bamboo that is threatening to take over. DONE
Poison the weeds under the deck. DONE
Pull apart the cubby house and reinstall on the desk so the boys can play in it. (does not have to be done before Monday) Measured Up
Get some shade for the deck. (does not have to be done before Monday)
Interspersed with this I would like to go for a walk everyday or if it is too hot to walk outside do the walking DVD. DONE
I have also booked to go and see my Spiritual Healer on Tuesday morning so that should be very interesting.
OK. I now have my list - I will print out and work through it over the next few days. I can see myself being very happy at the end of this exercise :)
Do a complete toy audit. Anything suitable for a child under 14 months is being washed, packed and taken to Adelaide for my new neice/nephew (due today but showing no signs of arrival yet) DONE
All toys to be sorted and grouped and put in appropriate rooms
All broken toys to be discretely thrown out (unfortunately/fortunately we don't have many of these) DONE
Any toys that have not been played with regularly to be put aside for DS1 to decide if we can donate to charity (we have had this discussion previously and every year we donate some toys as we know we are lucky enough to have new toys come our way every Christmas)
This will clear up 70% of the untidyness in this house. Then
Go through my wardrobe and remove all clothes that I no longer fit into or want to wear. Throw out any damaged clothes and decide what to do with all other clothes. As most are new or only worn once or twice I will take photos and put them on here. All clothes will be free and I am happy to post them out. That way someone might get some "in-between" wear out of them as they are moving down the sizes. DONE - photos will be done during the week
Unpack suitcases (this is disgraceful - it has been more than 3 weeks since we have been away) and put away all clothes. DONE
Fold up the spare bed and turn it back into a lounge (this should stop me piling more clothes on it) DONE
Hide all birthday and christmas presents already bought and decide who gets what when. DONE
Go through bathroom and throw out all cosmetics that I do not use (No M you will not use them so just chuck them out!!) DONE
Tidy up the wall of boxes so they don't look like a complete dump. DONE
General clean and scrub of house.DONE
That will take care of the inside. Now if I can just find the keys to the back door , doing the outside will be so much easier. But either way the following outside tasks are on my list. FOUND! (In the seat of the push along train - of course LOL)
Mow the lawn (as we have a push mower and a medium lawn this should burn off a few points) DONE
Prune the bottle brush and the front hedge. DONE
Cut down some of the bamboo that is threatening to take over. DONE
Poison the weeds under the deck. DONE
Pull apart the cubby house and reinstall on the desk so the boys can play in it. (does not have to be done before Monday) Measured Up
Get some shade for the deck. (does not have to be done before Monday)
Interspersed with this I would like to go for a walk everyday or if it is too hot to walk outside do the walking DVD. DONE
I have also booked to go and see my Spiritual Healer on Tuesday morning so that should be very interesting.
OK. I now have my list - I will print out and work through it over the next few days. I can see myself being very happy at the end of this exercise :)
Wow, you're impressive. And probably the only person I know apart from me who would call it a toy audit!
Posted by
Sue |
November 03, 2005 12:00 pm
I'm very impressed - it sounds like your place will look like something out of House and Garden by the time you're done!
Happy cleaning :)
Posted by
philippa_moore |
November 03, 2005 12:31 pm
Dejavu. I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago. Did the toy thing too.
Hard work, but so rewarding when its done. Look at all those bonus points you'll have up your sleeve.
Have a happy long - hardworking, housekeeping, handyman, gardener/lawnmover, removal specialist, makeover expert - weekend.
Posted by
Lee-Anne |
November 03, 2005 12:53 pm
OMG, that is a list and a half! What are you going to do in your spare time?
Seriously though, you will feel great at the end of it all and I am sure you will certainly burn off lots of points.
Have fun!
Posted by
Suzy |
November 03, 2005 1:24 pm
What a huge list - you are going to be one busy lady! I recently did the wardrobe declutter - was a great feeling:)
Posted by
Anonymous |
November 03, 2005 1:32 pm
Now that is a great list and you are going to feel even lighter and more free after, whoot! Even though it sounds like wor, I think it'll be very therapeutic. It'll be great to have the house care free for Xmas too. Good luck with the landlord visit and I hope you find it beneficial going to your healer on Tuesday! :-)
Posted by
Mary |
November 03, 2005 2:42 pm
Have a lovely long long long weekend. Hope you get through your list.
I recently took all my makeup out of my makeup bag and put it in a box. My rule is that if I use something it goes back in my makeup bag. Anything still in the box after X months goes in the bin! You could apply the same rules to heaps of stuff around the house.
Posted by
Unknown |
November 03, 2005 2:44 pm
You will certainly be earning heaps of bonus points as you work your way through your list. And, seeing as you would be so good at this by the time you are finished - can I book your trip up to the Gold Coast to start on my house !!
Have a wonderful working long weekend - take care and be good !
Me
Posted by
Me |
November 03, 2005 3:13 pm
rsOh dear, I so need to do my wardrobe, not only has it clothes I havent worn in years, it has my Mums ( she passed away 2003) and my Mum in laws ( she went into aged care in January this year) so can someone just get on my case and make me do it!!!
Good for you M, you certainly are focused on life!
Margaret
Posted by
Anonymous |
November 03, 2005 3:25 pm
You made me laugh.. i am glad i'm not the only person who leaves it soo long before they unpack suitcases!! He he he - I am usually looking for something and remember that the last time i sure was in my suitcase!
Good luck with all of your jobs
Posted by
Yummy Mummy |
November 03, 2005 3:29 pm
Clean outs are the best. I dream of one day become a complete minimalist :)
Toys are the worst culprit for clutter. I'm so glad in that respect that my son has grown up and left home (cos you know they never get too old for toys - the toys just change!!!)
Decluttering the make up is definitely a good idea. I've reduced all mine to a small makeup bags worth and it is so much easier.
The spiritual healer sounds interesting. I'd love to know more.
Good luck with getting through the list. You sound pretty organised.
Posted by
Kathryn |
November 03, 2005 5:25 pm
As everyone else has said, what an impressive list, and how generous are you, giving away your clothes too!
Have a great long long weekend.
Posted by
Jaykay |
November 03, 2005 8:30 pm
hey M
wow what a list, its going to be a long long long weekend busy working.
good luck with it.
fiona
Posted by
Baby Bump Wanted |
November 03, 2005 8:58 pm
Go you list and organisational maniac! :) I hope you have a very accomplished few days off, and that you also get some R&R. I am also intrigued by the spirtual healer??
Lucinda
http://www.livejournal.com/users/hermitinthecity/
Posted by
Anonymous |
November 03, 2005 9:04 pm
ooo thats quite the to do list! best of luck luv :) i did the closet/clothes thing yesterday... seperated into 'to sell' 'soon to be worn' 'donated' 'trash' .... well you get the idea! it took a few hours but the closet is so clean (and sparse) that i just feel completely new when its all organised! you enjoy your 4 days off, i imagine you will accomplish all that and more :)
Posted by
Cat |
November 03, 2005 9:10 pm
So im[pressive..and so much energy. I will think about a list for here. Maybe I will just think and not do but then again I am sure you will feel great as you check thing soff your list. SO I just may try to follow your lead... At least a bit.
Posted by
michelle |
November 03, 2005 10:40 pm
Wow, you have made a great start to your list already!! Well done!! I love big cleaning and organising sprees - I always feel so so good after!
Enjoy your long weekend, and make sure there is some time for some rest and bubble baths too!
Posted by
Kate |
November 03, 2005 11:58 pm
I need to do most of the things on that list too...
I did start this morning by wrapping a few of the boys presents!
Hope you have a great long weekend:)
Posted by
Leighanne |
November 04, 2005 9:56 am
To-do lists are the best! Whether your own or someone else's they seem to inspire motivation. Heh. I need some of that for my study!
I bet that'll be fun going through your wardrobe and getting rid of all those clothes that are too big for you. :D
Posted by
C |
November 04, 2005 10:49 am
Wowee what a list I am sure my list will look something like that when I get back from the boys being 'home alone' all weekend!!!! hehe interesting!!
Geezzz you make me feel motivated to get stuck into it!!!! Have a great weekend!
Posted by
Melissa |
November 04, 2005 12:59 pm
M I am not sure aboutteh 15500, having cold feet today. I will see how I go over weekend. I just know that 10000 is fairly easy for me. I may change the WWA to 10,000 and then when I do more it will make up for me finishing the challenge earlier beacuse of the holiday...
Posted by
michelle |
November 04, 2005 2:31 pm
Cleaning bad. Pancake good.
Posted by
Daniel Hatadi |
November 04, 2005 3:17 pm