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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
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 Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 6:20:50 PM
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Went to work - got off at 5:00. Went straight to store to pick up punch stuff and finger food for a baby shower for one of the gals at work tomorrow. Got home; cooked....loaded dishwasher.....ironed clothes for work tomorrow. Now I am relaxing here with my friends on this forum!!!!
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 3:50:24 PM
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laundry, laundry, laundry and regular animal feeding chores. Tidyied living room, kitchen, laundry room and made all beds. Now I am in the studio piddlin'. ( who should be mending)
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 4:07:24 PM
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I haven't gotten much done- just some dishes and some loads of laundry washed and dried (needing folding now) then of course taking Nora to the Mall and then I drove out to the Equestrian Center so I would know where to go on Monday!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 4:52:11 PM
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It is almost 7pm and so far I have:
*Put a load of laundry away
*Washed a load of hubby's work clothes and hung them out (and took them down)
*Washed a load of towels and hung them out (and took them down)
*Washed a blanket that had dog hair on it and hung it out
*Made eggs in a basket for brunch
*Went to another town and shopped at Goodwill (found the baby a snowsuit for winter and a coat for him for next winter)
*Picked some stuff up at Super Wal-mart (and saved $14 with coupons!)
*Put the groceries away
*Helped my brother move a bunch of boxes of things into his new house
*And some other odds and ends
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 1:28:59 PM
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Today has been clothes folding day. I had about 10 loads of laundry piling up. It looks like I am getting down to the last 3-4 loads to fold.
I also went out and finished painting our picnic table. Now after it dries we can really enjoy it without as much danger from splinters!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Aug 24 2008 3:45:29 PM |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 3:29:22 PM
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Alee, I worked on laundry all day today ! 5 loads done and put away! Make breakfast, lunch and dinner (which I am posting about in the kitchen) hung out with both kids, watched movie with one, cleaned kitchen and counters, did dishes twice, read some in new book, scrapbooked 1 page, cleaned out email, fed dogs, watered plants and picked leaves off, took out trash. Hmmmm what else? LOL not sure but it's 5:30 and I am looking fwd to what we made for dinner.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
22944 Posts |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2008 : 10:45:44 AM
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What has everyone done today??
Laundry is getting done, folded and put away. Worked on 2 skirts for etsy. Did a back to school page for pictures. Emailed pics to DH of the cow and family of the kids back to school. Watching storm out my big door. Temps were 92 and now they are dropping, I am watching it lighting and thinking I need to log off computer. I am going to cut out my own pattern for an apron for etsy and christmas gift. I got some reading done in my book as well.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 09:27:37 AM
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Today has been a busy day! Doug is having people over to watch the game. We worked really hard for an hour and a half. Now we are taking a quick break and then I am getting back to work.
We started at 9am-
Picked up sun room
Vacuumed sun room
vacuumed living room, including pulling out both sofas and moving TV box.
Shampooed living room carpets.
Picked up trash all over house (thanks to Nora our little scatterer)
Swept dining room and kitchen floors
mopped dining room and kitchen floors
Organized buffet area aka Catchall area
Started 2 loads of laundry
Stripped bed.
Got the bathroom scrubbed.
Working on Homework
Folded 2 large baskets of laundry
did an extra week's worth of my math homework (working as fast as I can so when I get my other books I can get caught up in those classes as well)
I will be folding laundry and doing Math Homework all day today. Yippee.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Sep 07 2008 8:19:39 PM |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 3:59:32 PM
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Hmmmm... I slept til 10..
THEN:
made breakfast.Pancakes. Every Sunday
Went out to check on chickens and Myrt
Let Myrt climb all over me
Found out Myrt is a Myrtle...whoops!
Pounded some old silverware flat to make a windchime
Got some beans out of frig for crockpot dinner tomorrow
Cleaned up my $2 round table that I found at garage sale
Spackled holes in the guest room
Hung quilt rack - for the 3rd time.
Went to town
Came home and found my cat dead in the middle of my bedroom floor
Cried.
Buried cat.
Honey gave me John Deere driving lessons to that I can tractor pull with him next year (and a hug for cat)
Went upstairs to sewing room, looked around at mess and walked out.
Washed dishes
went ouside to get something out of freezer and discovered my barn cat (Fluff Chick) has a new baby
Cuddled new baby!
Went to work to pull hatch
Had a rotten egg explode in my face
came home and showered
Visit with friends at MJF!
Dawn M. Sista #279 (big grin!)
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
http://gypsycowgirlcreations.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Sep 07 2008 : 4:54:46 PM
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I thought I had a busy day, but you guys are putting me to shame.
I made eggs and toast for breakfast.
Went for a walk.
Pulled some moss off my garage roof.
Cleaned out my cooler from vacation last week.
Weeded.
It started to rain, so I went inside.
Did 3 loads of laundry.
Cleaned out the fridge. Ugh!
Went to the grocery store for the weekly shopping.
Meanwhile, Andy mixed 2 songs for his new cd.
We went out for ice cream (yay!)
Now it's time to cook dinner.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 06:33:23 AM
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Everyone is making me tired just reading about all the things completed already! Just kidding but I'm taking a small break today from canning in order to clean the house up so I had better get busy.
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
www.kennelcreations.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 06:54:06 AM
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Got the shower stall cleaned and wiped down all the Charlie prints off of everything.
Paid 2 bills
Started my budget for Friday's Check.
Schoolwork, Schoolwork, Schoolwork.... : )
Donation bag dropped off.
Packages sent and letters mailed.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 07:41:01 AM
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I got 3 loads of laundry washed and dried, hubby folded and put away. I managed to feed 3 square meals to my family and snacks to a few more, I got my sewing room ALMOST organized, got the shelf painted and brought back down stairs. Today is a new day, so far I have got the kids out the door with brown bag lunches in their backpacks, and warm french toast in their bellies.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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luvnlife
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Michele
Quincy
WA
USA
82 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2008 : 1:29:25 PM
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Today is a lazyish day so far. My one and only goal today is to try to complete ALL of my teenager's laundry. No small feat to be sure! I gathered up all my laundry baskets and filled them to the brim with clothes off her floor, in her closet floor, next to her bed, IN her bed, her bedding, off her bathroom floor etc. My gosh, she's a SLOB! But she's a hard working, straight A student/athlete kind of slob. How is a mother supposed to stay mad at someone whose forte' isn't laundry? The girl is organized with school work and civil clubs. She's responsible as far as homework and chores go, EXCEPT doing her laundry. So a couple times a year I break down, roll up my sleeves and tackle her mountain of laundry. Thank goodness for the clothesline because I wouldn't hardly be able to make a dent in it if I had to wait for the dryer to shut off.
So here I sit, ever waiting for the washer to stop so I can transfer another load in and take the wet things outside to dry. But, it makes me feel good to be able to do this for her occasionally, she really does appreciate it. And I get an excuse to sit here and play on the computer while I'm waiting on the washer. lol
Family life is the source of the greatest human happiness. This happiness is the simplest and least costly kind, and it cannot be purchased with money~Havighurst
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chicken necker
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Sherry
Eastern Shore
Maryland
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 7:47:00 PM
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Okay... Up at 6am
Fed the baby squirrels.
Cleaned up after breakfast after two teens ran off to school.
Paid all the bills and balanced the checkbook.
Cleaned up the dog accident in the hallway.
made my own breakfast
checked my email
didn't respond to any of them because the service was down
changed the light bulbs in the main bathroom.
found out that new light bulbs make your bathroom look dirtier than before
Fed the baby squirrels
unloaded the dishwasher
filled the dishwasher
emptied the cooler
swept up the dog hair in dining room and kitchen
cleaned out the frig of leftovers
decided frig needed top to bottom cleaning
removed all food and shelves, one at a time to scrub in frig
moved frig to see what was had grown there since spring cleaning
grossed myself out
fed baby squirrels
scrubbed out behind frig, vowed never to look there again.
wow, the counter next to the frig looks not so good
Scrub counter and cabinet next to frig.
Man, that makes the stove look horrible.
Scrub stove.
Not good enough.
Stove needs to be moved also.
Glad, I did that...found two dogs I never knew I had!
ewwwww.
Had to stop.
Fed baby squirrels.
Made dinner for the humans.
Floor still yucky. Will have to wait til the Advil kicks in 3 days from now.
All in all, not much
FarmGirl Sister #123
Crafty Bay FarmGirls Chapter
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 07:40:38 AM
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Laundry, O laundry. I think there are about 3 loads. I am going to make those cookies today. I need to run and get some milk and I may make strawberry ice cream today. Moving animals around getting ready for ike to bring high winds and rain. Doing some stitching since it's sewing month. Not much else.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 1:13:52 PM
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Sherry, your list made me laugh!! I loved it!!
What I did today~I thought the list would never end.
woke up at 6:30~showered, got dressed
made bed
set up the books for the kids
homeschooled
corrected all their work
did our fall decorating~made a new floral arrangement and I love it
light dusting in living room while decorating
washed hardwood floors in living room
polished hardwood floors in living room
folded two loads of laundry
made lunch for everyone
cleaned up from lunch
ran dishwasher
made a batch of laundry detergent
made dishwasher detergent
made some necessary phone calls
washed the extra dishes in the sink and the detergent making supplies
And now it's time to make some dinner~lasagna, while that's in the oven I am peeling some peaches to freeze.
Wow! It seemed like so much more when I was doing it
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 3:02:30 PM
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Okay! Here is the story- I have a friend coming to stay the night on Friday who is pregnant! I don't want her to be sickened by any possible odor in my house so I am going to do a cleaning blitz. Today I have:
Studied for Accounting Test (all morning)
Went to my class and took test and notes in after test session of class
Checked in on the forum.
(1st Hour of cleaning) I got all the random debris off my sewing room floor. Nora likes to shred paper, there were ribbon bits, bits of thread etc etc. Then I pulled out the dog's blanket and a few other washable items that needed cleaning. Also the two chairs. I then vacuumed the floor and shampooed the carpet. I also started 2 loads of laundry and have the first of the 2 in dryer.
(2nd Hour of Cleaning) Got several loads of laundry folded, another load in washer and dryer both. I got Nora her dinner and also a bath. I checked in with my college online homework and had to send a a few emails.
(3rd Hour) This pretty much got taken up by caring for Nora! I had to re-shampoo a bit of carpet in my sewing room because Nora had a little accident! 
(fourth hour) Lots of taking care of Nora, getting ready for bed and such. Folded a load of laundry and put all the loads away. Picked up the bedroom and got another load of laundry started. Made a Turkey Meatloaf for dinner (mmmm! Smells yummy right now!) Picked up Doug from work and then got Nora tucked into bed and asleep.
(fifth and sixth hours) Doug and I ate dinner and we were both so tired from waking up early yesterday that we spent about 20 minutes half dozing on the couch watching one of our favorite cooking shows. Then we decided to get up, get moving and get the dishes done! We had a plumbing emergency this week and were out of water for almost 48 hours. So the dishes piled up a bit. Now they are all clean, the drainage board is clean and the sink is clean!! WOOO HOOO!
Now I am going to listen to my audio book, fold a load or two of laundry and go to bed! Good Night ladies!
Next comes...more laundry, dishes and more carpet cleaning!!
I'm off to a good start!!
Now it is time to pull out the SuperWonderCleaningWoman cape and get the house sparkling! Can I do it? I guess we will see! I will be posting every hour or so an update on my house progress (A good excuse to take a bit of a break!)
Fall cleaning...Here I come!!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Sep 25 2008 8:41:13 PM |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2008 : 3:27:00 PM
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Up at 6, breakfast and lunches for 3.
Cleaned up a wee bit.
Grocery shopped
Tea with a friend
Came home did 4 loads of laundry
Vacuumed
Cleaned the bathroom
Swept
Dishes
Fed Cat and Dog
Put dinner fixins for stew in the crock pot
Kids will be home any minute, they will have their snacks then we will be off to soccer.
Dinner and then Survivor, I am saving the laundry folding for then, the kids will help and then BED!!
Work tomorrow... so not much housework gonna happen....
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 06:07:11 AM
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Yipes! Today is the day and I still have most of the house to do! Luckily a good half of it is kitchen/dining room so that won't take too long. And I suppose the laundry room doesn't have to be perfect...
Nora woke me up at about 5am this morning. So, in the 2 hours I have been up I have:
(First 2 Hours) Made us both Breakfast
Folded a load of laundry
Hung up about 2 loads of laundry
Started a load of laundry in both washer and dryer.
Brushed the dog
Picked up Nora toys
Picked up random bits of garbage (Nora shredding paper again!)
Read the forum twice
(third hour) Folded laundry (Fresh from the dryer!! A novelty!!)
Put laundry away
Striped cushion covers from couch and started 2 of the 4 to wash.
Vacuumed the couches- arm rests, back, sides, under cushion area. Ick! Lots of Nora cracker crumbs! And I was wondering where those scissors went to!
(Fourth Hour)
Dried the first two couch cushion covers and wrestled them back onto the cushions.
Washed the second set of cushion covers. They are drying right now.
Had to re-sew a few seams on the cushion cover and trim some threads on the inside of each. Now I need to re vacuum my sewing room! Sheesh! It never ends!
Folded another load of laundry. Than never ends either!!
(fifth hour)
Had to wake up Doug and ended up taking about a 15 minute lay down. I didn't fall asleep (or I would be there still!) but it did help recharge my batteries a bit.
Wrestled on second set of couch cushion covers
Vacuumed carpet
Spot treated carpet in preparation for shampooing carpets.
Also had a little juice break and now I am feeling more energetic too! I must have needed some fuel!
(The 6th, 7th and 8th hours)
Lost some time to helping Doug look for car keys and comforting Nora. Poor kid. Looks like her canine teeth are cutting through.
Shampooed carpet in living room
Washed another load of laundry
Dried another load of laundry
Got yet ANOTHER load of laundry washing!
picked up bedroom
Vacuumed bedroom and shampooed carpet
Took Nora and Sky outside for about 15 minutes. It's bright and sunny today!
Ate a little lunch.
(The Rest of the day)
Cleaned Nora's Room
Set another load of laundry to washing.
Vacuumed Nora's Carpet
Shampooed Nora's Carpet.
Cleaned and organized the buffet/pass through from kitchen.
Scrubbed floor (about 15 by 20 feet) on hands and knees (ewww...must do more often!)
Wiped down table
vacuumed area rug in dining room
Arranged a tea set on tray on table
Kind of organized my pantry shelf
Wiped down kitchen counters
Put away items
Wiped down microwave
scrubbed shower and mini tub
scrubbed toilet and sink.
Washed kitchen floor on hands and knees
washed bathroom floor on hands and knees
More loads of laundry. I have lost count
Wiped down laundry machines
Vacuumed laundry area rug
swept back step
swept back side walk (covered in leaves)
vacuumed kitchen area rug.
So now I have a few dishes and some laundry to fold and put away, most of the laundry is bedding that is going right back on the bed so it's easy peasy!!!
PHEW!!! Even though I have the little things left to fiddle with until my friend comes, I consider the house done! I even showered, have makeup on, a dress and my fanciest apron on! Wooohooo! Farmgirl plowin through!!!
It's amazing to see how much I have actually accomplished this morning. Writing everything down like this really helps me to see that when I just focus...I can get a lot done! A good reminder for myself on those days when I feel lazy!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
Put your pin on the farmgirl map! www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Alee on Sep 26 2008 5:54:31 PM |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2973 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2973 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2008 : 2:30:34 PM
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Alle
I have your plane ticket to OH waiting, along with my dusty cluttered house. You and your energy are welcome to come & help me clean. Keep it up girl! |
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Cleaning Up: Things Done today! Come Share with Us! |
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Things Done today! Come Share with Us!
