I hate it when people post just to post.....

[MacMadame 81]

Mini-Mac's room could be on Clean Sweep.

I've already used their method of taking everything out of the room and putting it on sheets to sort and then only putting back in what fits to deal with it. It helped, but she's done her best since then.

[*slim* 2]

Wow, Slim, that is scary. I definitely got my mother's cluttery ways but luckily we both get fed up and have definite purge fests. I don't wear brand new things w/o washing them first b/c my family has issues about how fabrics feel!

I have purge fests about 4 times a year. I go through and get rid of anything that I haven't touched in at least a month. That would explain why I don't have any extra sizes in my closet. Once they stopped fitting, they had to go.

[She Smiles 2]

PJTP, I don't want to go back to work tomorrow.....10 days off has been glorious and work is going to be INSANE. Gah!

[*slim* 2]

Just take 10 more days She.

[Chickie 15]

I am green. 10 days sounds devine. I just had 4 off, and am only just now winding down, and I have to go back tomorrow.

A big wave "hi" to everyone!

[Gracey 7]

I have purge fests about 4 times a year. I go through and get rid of anything that I haven't touched in at least a month. That would explain why I don't have any extra sizes in my closet. Once they stopped fitting, they had to go.

PJTP, I don't want to go back to work tomorrow.....10 days off has been glorious and work is going to be INSANE. Gah!

Wow, Slim - I wish I were that devoted but I absolutely am not!

Sorry, She...:tt2: it was tough to go back after a week; I'm sure going back after 2 weeks will suck!

[miztrniceguy 1]

i only worked 1 day this week

[BethFromVA 5]

I am so heartbroken. DD and grandbaby go home tomorrow morning, and I keep crying. Every time this gorgeous baby smiles at me (which is often), I just start bawling. How am I ever going to get myself together after these days with her? :tt2:

[*susan* 1,709]

Awww, Beth, I am sorry. Do you guys have webcams so you can at least see her that way?

Party has gone very well. However, I just peaked out front and at some point, someone has tp'd our yard. Ugh, now I have an even bigger mess to clean up tomorrow.

[Gracey 7]

Susan - I'd tell DD that she has a mess to clean up tomorrow!!!

[Kat817 19]

Susan, my son and DIL, and my DD, TP'd our yard on my 40th birthday. I woke up to all these cars going by and honking--and I am on a quiet residential street...one of the last roads in town, so not well travelled usually. So I get up and peek out the curtains and about fell over!

There was massive amounts of TP hanging in the trees....black balloons on stakes lining the yard, all the windows on our vehicles were blacked out. There was a huge mylar/silver sign on the garage door saying over the hill. And lining the road all the way from the highway are signs saying over the hill, and Look who's 40! Another big banner saying Look who's 40 hanging between the pillars on the front porch! I literally had cars slowing down and taking pics! And honking, and gawking the entire time we cleaned up. Yes he come and helped clean up....and over the years I have come to forgive him!

Later in the day he had a "bouquet" delivered to me, it was black painted weeds....then later another bouquet....roses with the heads cut off! My gift he gave me, was wrapped in a coffin shaped box. They claimed it was for both DH and I, because he is 2 weeks older than I am, but they did it on MY birthday.

I was shocked beyond belief when I saw that out the window! I said "Holy Shit!" and looked at my DH who was still in bed! It was unreal! I took tons of pictures myself!

Hope the party does not get too wild!

Kat

[MacMadame 81]

I am green. 10 days sounds devine. I just had 4 off, and am only just now winding down, and I have to go back tomorrow.

Hey, Chickie! I've been thinking of you ... trying to decide whether I'll need a panniculectomy or not. Your article convinced me that I should consider it and not lump all PS into the frivolous bucket.

Susan - I'd tell DD that she has a mess to clean up tomorrow!!!

And her little friends too.

[Gracey 7]

And her little friends too.

Hahaha, right?? (Is that a Wizard of Oz quote?) :tt2::mad:

[smsmithart 4]

I'm ahuge fan of ps if u can handle the pain its worth it...

I had a tt after my son but before my band and it still looks great...I don't need boobs but if I ever do I'll get em..and botox is a freaking miracle ask my mom ...

[tapshoes 2]

i'm sure he cleans his brooms at least that many times.

I do clean them more if there has been something particularly nasty swept. And of course there are different brooms for different areas of the house to minimize potential cross-contamination. If you ever want to be really grossed out, swab your brooms and have them analyzed.

Tap - Why does one even need to wash one's walls? I have no concept of that!!! I'm not being facetious; I truly want to know. Does it not mess up the paint?

Walls and ceilings like every other surface get dirty - particularly if you have children and/or pets - the oils from their hands/fur touching the walls. AS for messing the paint, nope, you aren't scrubbing with a brush, just washing with a mild detergent solution. Twice a year. You would be amazed at the dirt...

I honestly think my mom is a hoarder. She won't let go of anything. Instead of sorting and washing, she goes and buys new. It can be very scary at times because I always wonder if that is going to be me at her age.

Oh my! I couldn't afford that let alone live in the accumulation of things...too many surfaces to keep clean, and I'm in a tiny tiny house. My only exception - I have every Christmas decoration I have ever been given, and (as previously mentioned) tons of books. Even with books, I managed to take another box of books to the used book store last week....

PJTP, I don't want to go back to work tomorrow.....10 days off has been glorious and work is going to be INSANE. Gah!

Ditto!!

I am so heartbroken. DD and grandbaby go home tomorrow morning, and I keep crying. Every time this gorgeous baby smiles at me (which is often), I just start bawling. How am I ever going to get myself together after these days with her? :tt2:

I'm so sorry Beth.

Party has gone very well. However, I just peaked out front and at some point, someone has tp'd our yard. Ugh, now I have an even bigger mess to clean up tomorrow.

Why are YOU cleaning it??

I'd tell DD that she has a mess to clean up tomorrow!!!

Yes indeed...them that makes the mess, cleans it up

my son and DIL, and my DD, TP'd our yard on my 40th birthday.

There was massive amounts of TP hanging in the trees....black balloons on stakes lining the yard, all the windows on our vehicles were blacked out. There was a huge mylar/silver sign on the garage door saying over the hill. And lining the road all the way from the highway are signs saying over the hill, and Look who's 40! Another big banner saying Look who's 40 hanging between the pillars on the front porch! I literally had cars slowing down and taking pics! And honking, and gawking the entire time we cleaned up. Later in the day he had a "bouquet" delivered to me, it was black painted weeds....then later another bouquet....roses with the heads cut off! My gift he gave me, was wrapped in a coffin shaped box.

WOW - those are some fabulous ideas for my 60th...gotta share these with DH and the DSDs and friends....I would LOVE this!!!

.

And her little friends too.

Indeed!

.I don't need boobs but if I ever do I'll get em..and botox is a freaking miracle ask my mom ...

Once I reach goal, and then save some money I think hoisting and reshaping (making smaller) the 'girls' is in my future. Botox though....nope.