The other night I had a dream that I went into labor 5 weeks early and nothing was done! We scrambled around the house locating the suit cases and then trying to pack everything we needed in about 2 seconds. I vividly remember grabbing Jeff's, mine and Charlie's toothbrushes and then Jeff was yelling that there was nothing packed for the baby- we had guests at our house who just sat and watched and talked amongst themselves as we argued who should have gotten what ready. Then we both realized this was too early to have had anything ready to go- so when I woke up after that dream (Monday) I thought "I really need to get the things done that I can do now." So then I got to it- even though I was really tired and could have slept in till 10!
So with 4 1/2 weeks until my next {Baby}arrives I have decided that a spread sheet is a must! Here's what's on my list so far!
So here's the 5 week outline:
WEEK 35: Clean entire house. Each day do a couple "big" things like vacuuming and shark mopping and do a few "little" things like baseboards, cleaning out fridge etc. This should allow me to take it slow and still get everything done. Monday I just about wore myself out vacuuming the entire house and cleaning all three bathrooms. I still have a lot planned for tomorrow (Friday). Shopping done this week for a friends Baby Shower! I'm very seriously considering a Douala if Jeff won't mind.
WEEK 36: Get caught up on laundry and ironing. Dr's appt for me the 13th!
WEEK 37: REST. I don't plan on doing much to the house but I do have to get things ready for a friends baby shower. So I will be running errands and doing other things like babysitting, Charlie's Dr appointment on the 18th, etc.
WEEK 38: After my friends baby shower I'll have the week to pack our bags, Charlie's bag for his stay with the cousins, and the {Baby's} bag as well. Register at the hospital and make sure camera batteries are charged! Of course! :)
WEEK 39: This week I'd like to try and make a few meals ahead. That way if the weather is too cold to get out or we just don't feel like it we can have something ready to pop in the oven. So grocery shopping and cooking ahead ! :)
Ok, so that about sums it up. On a cold rainy day I have in the back of my mind to make spread sheets for our Sam's shopping as well as what we get a the produce market and at Kroger. I have the thought that once this baby comes there won't be much thinking in the way of household duties and what's for dinner, so I'd better come up with that now!
I have to admit, not much got done today. So, while Charlie is finishing up on his nap I guess I'll tackle another chore: cleaning out the fridge!
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