Nearly Week Eleven, September 2009

I know, that doesn't make sense! LOL! Here's the thing: this weekend is scheduled to clean the back hall, which includes the back bathroom (very small) and the laundry room (not so small), as well as the hall. I'm not including the closets; they were done 2 years ago, and will get re-done over next winter. However -- and I knew this could possibly be an issue -- it is hot! And that part of the house has no a/c. I can open the back door, and one window in the bathroom. Also, today was a running errands day. We did several errands that involved running to 2 different towns, then I had to unload and put up groceries. Later, we had to go out again in a different direction. We got a bite to eat while out, and I had to come home and put up a few more groceries. In case you haven't guessed by now ... the back hall hasn't been done yet. :( I am, however, managing to stick to a resolve to get up in the morning (though NOT as early as a work day), clean the kitchen, get laundry started, and as soon as laundry is in the dryer get a shower (as opposed to staying in PJs all day! LOL!) I have all of my outfits picked out for next week, plus underwear and earrings ... so no decision making in the mornings. All laundry has been put away (that's a biggie for me!).
I'm really hoping to get busy on that back area in the morning, before the day heats up so much. I've already removed a good bit of the clutter. The back bathroom has been the collecting point for things to donate ... I can move them to the van in the yard. (can't drive it, but a good place to store the stuff until I've got everything together). Once I move the rest of the clutter, it's a matter of wiping down everything good, and sweeping and mopping. Jimmy wants me (and Andrea?) to ride with him down to bail out his boat tomorrow afternoon (that's about 2 1/2 hours each way). I hate to say no ... he's a pretty good sport about always going for a weekend with my family whenever we get a chance. But it's a boring trip! LOL! Still, we'll probably go ... but I need to try to get as much of this week's project done as possible first.
My eventual goal ... in addition, of course, to the Christmas decorating ... is that any one could drop by my house at any time and I won't be embarrassed. I'm NOT there yet (of course, no one ever "drops by" my house either ... but hope springs eternal, right? LOL!). Another phase of my goal is to have other projects done (including the previously done cookie dough) by Thanksgiving, so that December can be relaxed and fun. I've got an Advent project printed, and finances being tight I think there won't be anything else with that this year. I have a gift I can use for my co-workers all printed, just need one inespensive item to go with it (plenty of time for that still). I've been printing Christmas cards, but have run out of ink so that will have to wait to get finished. I may not need any more if I can't find my address book! LOL!! The one area I'm not doing well on is the sewing. I love putting together quilts. I don't love the cutting and sandwiching and other bits that have to be done. Actually, the projects I'm working on aren't really Christmas gifts ... they're just way overdue and I want them finished!!
Tonight, while deciding if I needed to post an update when I haven't done anything, I was looking over past posts ... and realized I had comments! I can't tell you how much that means ... even if only one person is reading, it's so encouraging. So, I'm asking a favor .... anyone that reads this .... please just leave a quick comment, so I'll know if there is more than one person out there?
If we get home in time tomorrow night, I'll post whether or not I got the back hall done. (if not, I'll have to do it along with the den next weekend!).