2010 Pyramid Challenge - Week 49

**mauimagic** · 12-04-2010, 02:04 AM

I need to really get organized this week. Last week I kind of fudged around with my list - and it really showed in my organization, so, not to

I am ready to get set up for next week starting tomorrow:

Saturday:
1. Make pattern for pillow
2. Do shirt alterations
3. Make plane reservations for DH
4. Call DD
5. LP for gingerbread activity
6. Clean up LR
7. Laundry
8. Wrap 5 presents

Sunday:
1. Walgreens - download pictures & order prints.
2. Weekly LP
3. Call MIL
4. Finish wrapping ornament packages
5. Finish knitting scarf

Monday:
1. Memo to Kaipo
2. Call for sub for Tues.
3. PO - mail Pkgs.
4. Wrap 5 presents

Tues:
1. Workshop all day
2. Snacks for above
3. Dr. Marden 3:30
4. Find tall rosemary plant
5. Wrap 5 presents

That's enough to keep me bsy for awhile!!
How is your week shaping up!!

**hotprincesscm** · 12-04-2010, 08:33 AM

I am going to try and join in this week! I never seem to get everything done I have intentions to do...but at least I have a goal and a list to work from. I am going to try and keep a "traditional" Pyramid going....we'll see if it works

Today(Saturday):
1. Bring DS to baseball
2. Go tanning
3. Kids pictures done at the studio
4. Vacuum
5. Dishes
6. Knit on dishcloths
7. Clean bathroom
8. Get and cash paycheck
9. Sweep entry stairs
10. Sweep kitchen floor
11. Sweep bathroom floor
12. Hang curtain in boys room

That should keep me busy today!

**monkeywrangler71** · 12-04-2010, 08:57 AM

I am frightened by the number in the thread title. There are only 52 weeks in a year, how can we be at 49 already?! I hope this doesn't mean that it's almost Christmas, because I am not even close to being ready.

Tonight we are going to a party, so I'm just going to tidy and try to find something to wear, do something with my hair, etc.

Tomorrow my stupid report is due, the one I worked on all last week and still haven't finished.

I will come back on Monday with a real list.

**hotprincesscm** · 12-04-2010, 11:24 AM

Today(Saturday):
1. Bring DS to baseball-Done
2. Go tanning
3. Kids pictures done at the studio
4. Vacuum
5. Dishes-Done
6. Knit on dishcloths
7. Clean bathroom
8. Get and cash paycheck
9. Sweep entry stairs-Done-and mopped too!
10. Sweep kitchen floor
11. Sweep bathroom floor
12. Hang curtain in boys room-Done

Getting there and it's not even noon yet! Probably won't make it tanning today since I was going to do it while DS was at baseball...we got all the way to practice and he is missing his glove...we think it was stolen out of our car, so we drove right home

. I did start a little knitting on my dishcloths but will check that off tonight when I get more done. How is everyone else doing in their pyramid this week?

**mauimagic** · 12-04-2010, 03:16 PM

Saturday:
1. Make pattern for pillow
2. Do shirt alterations
3. Make plane reservations for DH DONE4. Call DD
5. LP for presnt activity DONE
6. Clean up LR
7. Laundry
8. Wrap 5 presents
9. Work on scarf - IN PROGRESS
10. Pack away anything that I don't need in LR for Christmas

Sunday:
1. Walgreens - download pictures & order prints.
2. Weekly LP
3. Call MIL
4. Finish wrapping ornament packages
5. Finish knitting scarf

Monday:
1. Memo to Kaipo
2. Call for sub for Tues.
3. PO - mail Pkgs.
4. Wrap 5 presents

Tues:
1. Workshop all day
2. Snacks for above
3. Dr. Marden 3:30
4. Find tall rosemary plant
5. Wrap 5 presents

**hotprincesscm** · 12-04-2010, 05:50 PM

Today(Saturday):
1. Bring DS to baseball-Done
2. Go tanning-decided not to do, was going to do it to fill time at sons bball practice, but since he didn't practice I didn't tan..
3. Kids pictures done at the studio-Done
4. Vacuum-Done
5. Dishes-Done
6. Knit on dishcloths-Done
7. Clean bathroom-Done
8. Get and cash paycheck-Not doing today, if I don't have it I won't spend it!
9. Sweep entry stairs-Done-and mopped too!10. Sweep kitchen floor-Done
11. Sweep bathroom floor-Done
12. Hang curtain in boys room-Done

I also cut the boys hair and filled my son's eye glass prescription...I have been a busy bee today!

**mauimagic** · 12-04-2010, 06:22 PM

You are rocking HP!! Very impressive work there!!

I just finished wrapping all my packages to mail - AND I conquered the most unusual presents to wrap!! Cannot believe it and am soooooo proud!! Cannot wait to hear from the recipient - the gift is fun but the packing is amazing!!

**hotprincesscm** · 12-04-2010, 07:02 PM

Nice job on the wrapping! Wrapping is my least favorite chore for the holiday season...I always seem to rip the paper or something!

**mauimagic** · 12-04-2010, 07:23 PM

Saturday:
1. Make pattern for pillow starting next2. Do shirt alterations
3. Make plane reservations for DH DONE
4. Call DD
5. LP for presnt activity DONE
6. Clean up LR
7. Laundry in progress
8. Wrap 5 presents DONE
9. Work on scarf - IN PROGRESS
10. Pack away anything that I don't need in LR for Christmas
DONE

Sunday:
1. Walgreens - download pictures & order prints.
2. Weekly LP
3. Call MIL
4. Finish wrapping ornament packages DONE
5. Finish knitting scarf
6. Pick up DH from airport!!

Monday:
1. Memo to Kaipo
2. Call for sub for Tues.
3. PO - mail Pkgs.
4. Wrap 5 presents

Tues:
1. Workshop all day
2. Snacks for above
3. Dr. Marden 3:30
4. Find tall rosemary plant
5. Wrap 5 presents

**kaebuzz** · 12-04-2010, 07:47 PM

I'm just getting back into Frugal Village. Can you define the Pyramid Challenge to me briefly. Thanks

**mauimagic** · 12-05-2010, 11:47 AM

You bet and welcome back Kaebuzz!!

The original version worked like this:
The first day - list 12 small, manageable things that you want to accomplish. Each day after, decrease your list by 2 - so you'll be crerating a pyramid list with 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2 things to do.

Over the year or so, the original list has been modified to fit individual needs. I set mine up so I can build on it as the week goes and I'll have an overview of my week - works for me.

Hope it works for you!!

**mauimagic** · 12-05-2010, 06:45 PM

Time to delete everything that's completed so I can focus better!!

Saturday:
1. Make pattern for pillow starting next
2. Do shirt alterations
6. Clean up LR IN PROGRESS

Sunday:
1. Walgreens - download pictures & order prints.
2. Weekly LP
3. Call MIL
5. Continue knitting scarf
6. Pick up DH from airport!!

Monday:
1. Memo to Kaipo
2. Call for sub for Tues.
3. PO - mail Pkgs.
4. Wrap 5 presents

Tues:
1. Workshop all day
2. Snacks for above
3. Dr. Marden 3:30
4. Find tall rosemary plant
5. Wrap 5 presents

This si going to be a really busy week and being focussed will really help me get everything done!!

How is your week shaping up?

**hotprincesscm** · 12-05-2010, 07:23 PM

Ok I am late for posting for today (Sunday) I have been pretty busy all day...and then had some company which threw a monkey wrench in some of the "chores" I was going to get done. Ok..so for today

Sunday:

1. Dishes-
2. Vacuum-Done
3. Take out Trash-Done
4. Library-Done
5. Fill son's prescription at the pharmacyDone
6. Church-Done
7. Knit
8. Sew something
9. Wash all windows
10. Read/or sort file cabinet

I will get all the dishes done before bed...but as for sewing and washing the windows....just isn't going to happen today...I will be able to fit in knitting and or reading though...I will update once the night goes on a little more.

**monkeywrangler71** · 12-06-2010, 06:53 AM

Monday
Lunch with mom 11am
Clean kitchen
Tidy bedroom
Laundry
Laundry
Laundry
Reading folders

Power has flickered three times this morning, so hopefully doesn't go out. If no power I will just tidy, get laundry ready and work on Xmas list.

**hotprincesscm** · 12-06-2010, 07:14 AM

Well I never did get back around to updating my list last night, but I did get most of my dinner dishes done...a few had to soak overnight and I fit some reading in...so did pretty good on my list yesterday. For today

Monday:

1. Work 9-5
2. Dishes
3. Vacuum
4. Knit/sew
5. Wipe fingerprints of any and all walls
6. Wrap some xmas presents
7. Read
8. Clean off computer desk

We'll see how far I get...I started clearing some of the papers yesterday off my computer desk...but needs much more organization today. Usually monday's I get out of work before 5 since it's always slow...I am hoping that's the case today so that I can actually try and get my whole list done, plus anything neglected from the past few days! Have a great day everyone!