|
Post by Ally on Nov 30, 2016 19:38:59 GMT -5
This is the Working in Threes (W.I.T.) Thread
EVERYONE IS WELCOME, especially if you've never posted before
The guidelines are simple: - Do some little thing to make your house less squalorous. - Do one more little thing. - Do another little thing.
- Once you have 3 things done, post them here! - Post the next 3 things you plan on doing. - Go forth and conquer, return and post again. - You aren't required to do the 3 things you had planned on -- just get any 3 things done and then post proudly.
Remember - if you are tired or sick or injured or depressed or overwhelmed,
or just need to break your tasks down into something manageable, you are in the right place!
If the next 15 minutes consists of: - Looked at hopeless living room and felt like crying - Decided you could take empty pop can to kitchen - Put away phone book - Picked up fast food wrappers on coffee table and put them in trash . . . YOU HAVE ACHIEVED THREE-DOM !!!
You could post:
Ta-Da's - Took pop can to kitchen - Put away phone book - Threw away McDonald's wrappers
Then your To-Do's: - Bring plates and glasses to kitchen - Put dirty socks in hamper - Bring folded towels to linen closet and put away.
Whether you do those 3 to-do's, or something completely different, once you've gotten 3, come back and post.
Remember to take breaks and drink water. Drinking water counts as a Ta-da!
If you can notice what the person before you did, it might cheer them up to hear from you.
Go forth, have fun, and be generous to yourself with the Ta-das. YOU DESERVE THEM!
|
|
|
Post by Ally on Nov 30, 2016 19:41:28 GMT -5
I did it again, but caught myself right away this time. My first attempt said "Working in Trees!" 🎄 🎄 🎄 Happy December everyone!
|
|
|
Post by razy on Dec 1, 2016 0:58:35 GMT -5
Working in trees would be ok considering the month Ally I have really got the end of the year blues. I am so tired all I want to do when I get home from work is sleep. Brought washing in Looked around garden Make Christmas muffins with the fruit I started soaking last night
|
|
farandaway
New Member
Everything which is not Ladder falls away
Joined: November 2016
Posts: 63
|
Post by farandaway on Dec 1, 2016 5:36:23 GMT -5
Hi Everyone. I'm new here. Gonna jump in where I am.
Ta-da Started load of laundry Took clean clothes off drying rack Removed trash from Ds's room
Now will do yoga, but later...
To do: Buy light bulb and replacement toilet flushing mechanism at hardware store Grocery shopping Hang up laundry
|
|
|
Post by BetsyMarie on Dec 1, 2016 11:31:04 GMT -5
Hi, farandaway , welcome to the board and to WIT (working in threes) Thanks for starting the new thread, @ally (? why no highlight?) Hi razy Hope the rest of the month perks up for you.
Done: -up and dressed -morning quick pick-up -fed cats
Todo: -put book bundles into the car and take to library -clean up 2 work areas for later project work -make tea and enjoy
|
|
|
Post by BetsyMarie on Dec 1, 2016 12:49:45 GMT -5
Done: -cleared dining table -vacuumed hallway and guest bathroom -3rd table set up for project
|
|
farandaway
New Member
Everything which is not Ladder falls away
Joined: November 2016
Posts: 63
|
Post by farandaway on Dec 1, 2016 13:26:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome, BetsyMarie!
Done: -Fixed toilet (no luck finding lightbulb) -Bought and put away groceries -Cooked dinner Bonus: -Dropped off three bags of clothing donations which had been sitting in my basement (then my car) for ages -Vacuumed main parts of apartment
To do: Get a good night's sleep!
|
|
|
Post by missjean on Dec 1, 2016 19:55:25 GMT -5
Good evening, guys and dolls! Haven't decorated the tree yet, so that's on this evening's agenda.
TA-DAH 1. Folded and put away dry towels 2. Put away dry dishes and ware 3. Took care of dinner dishes 4. Recycling to bin 5. Garbage to street side 6. Laundry load
TO DO 1. Fan out tree boughs 2. Hang lights 3. Put up decorations
|
|
|
Post by Ally on Dec 1, 2016 20:37:18 GMT -5
Thanks for starting the new thread, @ally (? why no highlight?) It's because I changed my name shortly after joining, and you need to tag me by my original name. If you click on the square with the @ and the little blue man. and start typing ally, it will tag me properly.
|
|
|
Post by missjean on Dec 1, 2016 23:54:28 GMT -5
TA-DAH 1. Fanned out tree boughs 2. Hung lights 3. Put up decorations 4. Hung wet clothes 5. Vacuumed 6. Set up slow cooker for overnight soup 7. Shook out rugs 8. Emptied vacuum and took apart head to clean roller bar 9. Put vacuum away 10. Dusted and washed shelves etc. in bathroom (and it may sound silly, but I put shatter-proof ornaments in there!) 11. Put away the empty boxes and packing 12. Folded and put away dry clothes 13. Set up coffee maker 14. Put away duster, rags, etc. 15. Hung rugs to dry
Now all that's left is to shower then go to bed! Good night, guys and dolls!
|
|
|
Post by missjean on Dec 2, 2016 6:46:38 GMT -5
Well, it's clear that I need more sleep! Good morning, guys and dolls.
TA-DAH 1. Fed & thermoses filled with lunch and coffee 2. Cleaned coffee pot and filter 3. Cleaned slow cooker
Now to finish dressing and go to work. Have a great day!
|
|
|
Post by grace on Dec 2, 2016 11:37:34 GMT -5
Good morning!
Today's a BIG day at my house. There will be 25-30 people in my house at 6PM today.😳 This is going to require both bathrooms to be in full function, a clean house, a fire in fireplace, tablecloths, etc. I do this to myself once a year. This is my chosen family, as my bio family is not part of my life.
It's 1030AM now, so that gives me 7.5 hours to make this happen. Hopefully I can keep my focus. I've got kids at school, and the little one going to play school for two hours later today. During that window I'll run erands and shop for whatever I still need.
TaDa: Kids all through morning stuff & fed Took shower yesterday so I won't need one today Took dog out Took daily meds
ToDo: start by cleaning the kitchen And dining room
|
|
|
Post by grace on Dec 2, 2016 14:42:16 GMT -5
TaDa: Kitchen mostly clean Dining room table wiped down, floor swept
Bonus TaDa: Cleaned out both bathrooms, only what belongs on counters is on counters now Brought DD to play school Went grocery shopping in a packed store- got myself a treat Washed and dried kids mattress protectors Washed kids duvet covers, drying now
ToDo: Pick up DD from play-school Finish hand wash dishes Clear desk in kitchen Clean up dining room cabinet top Empty contents of dining chairs & floor pile Bag up my mail piles on floor Move laundry bins to bedroom or basement Clear off couch Take all the shoes out of the entryway Spray rooms with air freshener Take out garbage and recycling Bag up all kids mess at her desk Make my bed Make kids beds Sweep upper bathroom, shake rugs, hang towels
|
|
|
Post by yrwelcome on Dec 2, 2016 14:47:29 GMT -5
Hi WITs Grace- Hope you have a wonderful time with your chosen family! Good for you having the skills to entertain 25 people That would completely intimidate me made bed swish n swiped scooped Fold and put away dryer load mop kitchen floor walk with dogs
|
|
|
Post by yrwelcome on Dec 2, 2016 14:49:20 GMT -5
Farandaway!
|
|