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That's some list Glitzgirl! I think I might splash out and hire a pre-party cleaner.
Seriously though I'm finding it so hard to keep on top of housework with a very active 10 month old. He's into everything. I was up on a chair yesterday cleaning out the top of a cupboard and the clever little thing pulled out a drawer and stood on it so he could scramble up onto the chair after me. Very precarious for a minute, he couldn't stand up, I couldn't bend down to grab him without kneeing him. Yeah, I think a cleaner for a deep clean might be the safest all round!
Oh and all of my roller blinds need a good scrub too and I just, well I really REALLY REALLY don't want to do them.
First Christmas in your new place B&C that's so special!
I'd love to hire a cleaner but I have to be honest with myself I'd be the looney toon who would end up cleaning before the cleaner came in case she thought the place was a mess. Typical irish mentality ! it's not too bad now ! I was just thinking to myself that I may crack open my Christmas folder now and see what needs to be done every week ! It comes out the first of November like clock work. Reminds me when I need to book hair and nail apps too! 0 -
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Thanks:) looking forward to getting all wrapped up actually excited to buy a woolie hat, any tips on where to get decorations over there? Yeah definitely get my act together get this house in order before the tree goes up
I'll try home store for the lights thanks
Would you actually believe I got some of the nicest decorations ever in the chemists. It's like a chain can't remember it for the life of me now, but it was on every second corner. A convenience store /chemist and they had these gorgeous massive soft velvet bows for $1.99 and med sized ones for .99c. I went a bit mad in their bought wreaths and everything !RentDayBlues wrote: »Why not get the 200 or 300 set this year and see what you think once they are on, also multicoloured might work better in smaller sizes, mine are white
Agree with this ! Mine are a warm white on one tree and you could easily put another 200 on (for a total of 600) however the main tree has purple lights and 400 is loads! Both trees are 7 foot too! The colour stands out more so I think less is definitely more with multi colured lights
Seriously though I'm finding it so hard to keep on top of housework with a very active 10 month old. He's into everything. I was up on a chair yesterday cleaning out the top of a cupboard and the clever little thing pulled out a drawer and stood on it so he could scramble up onto the chair after me. Very precarious for a minute, he couldn't stand up, I couldn't bend down to grab him without kneeing him.
lol ! Yea it will be interesting this year with my youngest ( will be 2 in early December !). May have to tie the tree to the wall ! Toddlers... They get into everything 0 -
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REAL
LOVE REAL
which makes it harder to find a spot!
I love the smell of real trees but they are definitely not for me. A friend of mine gets one every year and every year she complains about the needles, the uneven Ness and the fact that she can't put it up in early December ! It's a vicious cycle because she will still get one next year ! Good luck tree shopping ! 0 -
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lol ! Yea it will be interesting this year with my youngest ( will be 2 in early December !). May have to tie the tree to the wall ! Toddlers... They get into everything
When you're doing your big blitz clean, what do you do with the kids??! Am I just really really bad at multitasking. He's my first, it's taking me a while to get into the swing of things normal day to day stuff gets done, dishes, floors, clothes etc but the big stuff like painting? Not a hope of me figuring out how to do it around him.i feel the same as you guys,
i have a new pup...
just as tricky as a baby!!!
he'l prob pi$$ on the tree!!
Two large dogs here, and never a problem with the tree. They're such good boys. What's your pup like?
Here is one of my boys in front of the tree a few years ago.
Unfortunately this year we have to go fake because I have an allergy but can take antihistamines, but if the baby inherited it, he'd be miserable.0 -
Yea it will be interesting this year with my youngest ( will be 2 in early December !). May have to tie the tree to the wall ! Toddlers... They get into everything
Mine is 2 in February and I spend my day saying no, I know come tree time it will be a competition between her and the cat to get at the new toy, with the 3 year old doing a running commentary
If I didn't love christmas so much I'd be tempted to forego the tree til next year, but fear not!0 -
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When you're doing your big blitz clean, what do you do with the kids??! Am I just really really bad at multitasking. He's my first, it's taking me a while to get into the swing of things normal day to day stuff gets done, dishes, floors, clothes etc but the big stuff like painting? Not a hope of me figuring out how to do it around him.
don't be so hard on yourself whispered ! I'm sure I'm just a bit of a freak for cleaning. The painting i do at night so I won't have little fingerprints on my wall ! At a push I get Mr glitzgirl to take the kids out for the day so I can fly through it !
Don't beat yourself up I'm sure you are doing a fantastic job ! Once everyone is happy and fed and (moderately ) clean, as only toddlers can get so dirty so quick , then your doing just fine !
I find a huge part of it is been organised, ie Monday is bathrooms cleaned and laundry done. The first week or two is hardest after that it's only a quick touch up! Really helps!0 -
Peanut Butter wrote: »I want to put my tree up but I'm not allowed till after Halloween
stupid Halloween
Roll on Sunday? :P0 -
RentDayBlues wrote: »Mine is 2 in February and I spend my day saying no, I know come tree time it will be a competition between her and the cat to get at the new toy, with the 3 year old doing a running commentary
If I didn't love christmas so much I'd be tempted to forego the tree til next year, but fear not!
Haha I know what you mean! Mine has taken to shouting " no Dean no !" While he runs away after doing something naughty... he obviousky thinks i say that too much to him
I know how you feel I had the same random idea myself ! 0 -
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Peanut Butter wrote: »I can't wait! I don't like Halloween all that much! It's great when you're a kid getting all the candy but as an adult not so much!
Yeah, I'm the same..
I have to go trick or treating with my best friends 5yr old...
its an unwritten rule now, hate it 0 -
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