Bang!Zoom! Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 What's *really* on your kitchen table right now? Me? 1/2 foot high stack of VIP undone paperwork (I'll get it done tonight..ya..) Microscope, slides, 1 container of Activia with one glob dot of yogurt left inside it..(we'll be doing slides tonight..right..) Computer, mouse 2 placemmats (where are the other 2?) Four pencils, two pens Coffee Cup Purse Backpack Water Glass You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'll play. Right now: 6yo dd's workbooks, a slew of markers, a magazine, and a project bag with a knitted sock in progress. This is a "clean" table for us. It's usually much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 a computer-we got a new one so the old one is sitting on the table 2 coke cans a box of triscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I worked on clearing mine off this morning while my son suffered through math, so it is fairly clean right now. Glass cake server w/fall decorations (mini pumpkins and gourds) on top Address book Magazine I was reading during lunch Mini travel chess set and golf magazine, both DS's items he needs to take to his room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Crumbs and smears A hotplate A kitchen towel and a red plastic cup We do school at the dining room table ;) which is covered with school books right now. Normally breakfast and lunch dishes would be there but I told them that if I ever find left over plates and utensils hanging around after a meal they would be grounded from screens for 1 day for each item left on the table. It only took once and the habit changed! (their drinking cups are ok ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 A Brock Magiscope, some slides, a place mat, some paper napkins, a table cloth and a JAMA (we discuss the art on the front every week.) BUT, I just changed the linen on Tuesday. Give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The dogwood dippers for both dogs, yum sounds appetizing. How sad that the only thing that eats at our dining room table is our dogs. Big dog, who needs special food has dish on chair, little dog that doesn't eat as fast as big dog has dish under table so big dog can't eat her food! Sounds so appetizing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 4 placemats, my oldest son got his all full of beefaroni so it's in the wash, a lazy susan with a bunch of bananas on it a bowl with 4 apples 3 trivets 2 empty glass pie plates (we use them for fruit bowls) a cat toy a plastic canvas magnet thing my dd made (it's still waiting for me to find a magnet for it) a large glass bowl (another thing for fruit) a 20oz coca cola bottle with about 3 oz left in it a paper plate from my youngest son's corndog he didn't throw away after lunch a loom woven pot holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 2 plates (in use!) 3 placemats (not sure what happened to #4) some mail toddler bib that he should be wearing wet cloth a 25 piece puzzle 2 empty fast food bags that are supposed to be a project eventually silicone trivet more napkins than two children need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 A bunny halloween mask/hood. :D You're catching me on a good day, because I cleaned the table yesterday, so the only thing that has accumulated so far is the mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The pumpkin my son carved as the centerpiece. My bible, two pens and study notes. A phone handset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Oh mercy. This will be humbling. Tray from highchair, not wiped yet. Three fall candle holders w/ candles. One glass, one mug, one sippee cup. One pen, one marker without cap. Keys. Avocado (uncut). Two bowls, one with macaroni remnants, the other with grapes. Potholder. Playmobil knight. Bottle of bleach. Mail. Tape measure. GAAAHHH! Time to clean off my kitchen table! And to think, it was clean except for the candleholders this morning. Welcome to my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I try to keep it clean, since my homeschooling days are past and I had books and pencils on my table for years! Laptop is stuck there until DH gets the virus off my main computer. 2 scrabble books for my Face book Words with Friends game pile of paperwork for Dh to give me permission to toss Lion brand magazine to remind DH I need to hook up laptop to printer so I can print my Michaels coupon and get to Michaels tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 1 History book 1 History map workbook tub of crayons *7* glasses/cups because my children never put them away! 1 pot holder 6 Ohio History books a bowl of mostly eaten grapes salt & pepper shakers a compact of makeup :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Two cups and saucers from the play tea set. Butter dish. Bread board and knife. The House at Pooh Corner. Crumbs, glorious crumbs ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Oh, I so want to answer. There is a cup of ice water and a napkin holder w/napkins in it and that is IT! Usually there is a pile of junk at one end, but we're having a get together here tonight :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 SO SO funny that I just got on and saw this thread. I do not have anything on my table right now, but about 5 minutes before I got on the computer, I had just got done cleaning ALL of the papers and paint, glue, glitter, scissors, tape, markers, pencils, cups, plates, paper towels, etc.............. We made the mess last night and I had been dreading doing this all day!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipling Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ours is relatively clean today... Cup of water Today's newspaper Napkin holder Uneaten biscuit from last night's dinner (how did I miss that when cleaning up from dinner, breakfast, and lunch? Off to go throw it away now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Actually, it's not too bad today. Box of crayons "Mr. Bounce" book 2-3 of dh's professional magazines my dayplanner dd's math book a bag of pretzels ds's PSP pencil box grammar cards note pad screen cleaner spray Staples easy button baby monitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 a pumpkin....it's for decoration. 2 cups....they kids sip on them all day. Hey, I think we're doing pretty good for once LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyDazy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Well, sure. That is the job I walked right past just now to do a quick check on the boards! So my messy table: dh's lunch plate, ds's "project" (plate, pocket knife, and 3 straws), halloween candy, fruit bowl, and 2 water bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 A bowl of apples, a bowl of oranges, and DD's Latin, spelling, and grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jen* Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I managed to get mine cleaned off this morning. Currently my 13 month old monkey child is sitting on it waiting for me to come make him get off of it. He also dragged a bag of carrots up there that he pulled out of the fridge so that's the only other thing on the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hmmm...my "fairly clean" table is messier than some of these "messy" tables. I have: a flower in a vase stacking weights that we were playing with before naps watercolors, crayons, and a picture my daughter is working on a plastic bag holding the glitter paint and stockings that my husband promised to help the kids with (on Monday, and it will probably sit there for two more weeks) And my daughter added all of her gel pens and her note pad since I started typing this. It's still pretty clean for us. Don't ask me about any of the other surfaces in the kitchen. And don't bump into the precarious stacks on our counters, island, stove, bookshelf, or computer stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The kitchen chairs, to keep DS3 out of the caramel apple butter that is in the crock pot. There's also one of those Rubbermaid dish tubs I put next to DS2 earlier in case he started throwing up again. Poor kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 A Halloween table runner A Landsend box that has been opened but not dispersed Oldest son's Latin (probably not finished) A small pumpkin Half opened Star Wars toy A poster for a video game Sheet music for youngest son's solo It's actually pretty clean!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 We use our dining room table for school and our sunroom table to eat. Those are pretty clear. We have a built in table in the kitchen which collects junk. Currently it has: a water bottle my purse a birdfeeder kit that ds2 got at cub scouts a bag of supplies I need to take to tonight's pack meeting a fruit bowl with 2 apples and 1 tomato in it 2 cookbooks 1 envelope from a Halloween card from Grandma 1 Thank You note from my cub scout den that I need to take to the hardware store 2 bottles of wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 1 set of cuissinaire rods & 1 set of people counters. They are bagged up but just not put in their "spot" yet. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nothing, because I don't have one. My dining room table, however.... 1. Laptop 2. Grammar Books, Vocabulary books, science book, civics book, math books, stack of mail, stack of library books, some watercolors, a couple of glasses, and the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 We only have one table, in the dining room. Right now it has 3 woven placemats, one decorative box that will hold napkins as soon as I buy some, salt and pepper shakers, a book on wiring, the wiring housing for an electric baseboard heater, and the electric bill. My dh doesn't have a desk upstairs yet otherwise his stuff wouldn't be on there. Don't ask what's on the classroom desks. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Our kitchen table is big enough to have a big mess on it and still fit the eaters, so unfortunately, it's a horrid mess. 1 butterfly house 1 science experiment kit DSM-IV Made Easy some D&D books & supplies Kingfisher Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals junk mail waiting to be recycled National Geographic for Kids the empty soup pot from lunch a piece of bread empty wrapper lunchbox a shirt (dd's) a cleaning rag (hah--maybe it will clean itself?) a couple random bits of junk Sooooo. I am going to go clean the table now. Again. I cleaned it two days ago, and the day before that, and the day before that. It's like a rift in time and space, sucking everything towards it (as is the kitchen bar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolinamom Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 1 pencil cup Dave Ramsey's Personal Finance print-outs (for high school) My son's college biology textbook a box with cupcakes for my son's college advisor :001_smile: my daughter's Sunday School materials for next week a box of microscope slides for Apologia Human Anatomy & Physiology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 My dd11's poster-sized family tree of the Patriarchs a Random House Webster's college dictionary all the books pertaining to Classical Writing Homer A my laptop an empty glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Nothing. We did away with the kitchen table and have a coffee table and a love seat in that area. We just sit around on pillows! But there is nothing on that table except DS's nintendo ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjmakmom Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 a pad of graph paper, a hair brush, colored pencils, pet stain remover, an art kit, bananas, purse, and a bowl full of decorative corn and gourds for some festivity. Do I win a prize for the most eclectic?? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Three red flowerpots with herbs. A burning candle. Napkins, s&p shaker, butter holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'll play ... and then have dd clear it like she was supposed to. 2 half-empty Diet Coke bottles (2 liter and 20 oz) left by our weekend house guests that nobody here will drink (two of us can't have artificial sweeteners, due to allergies). 1 half-empty Mountain Dew 2 liter, also left by house guests, and earmarked by my teen for Saturday morning, when he has to get up early for youth group retreat, after a late night at his homeschool group's dance. Empty gallon milk jug Black Sharpie Art book A few packets of dried tempera A large shoe box full of Play-Doh toys 2 partly full bags of cereal a crumpled paper towel 3 out of 4 place mats a milk safety seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 A tablecloth. But in the interests of full disclosure, I have to confess that we have a different table for the kids to work at, and I have a large desk for business/household paperwork, which is in an atrocious state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Fun! A basil plant a plant my dd gave me for Mother's Day The mail that came for my dh today a glass of water An uno game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Mine is usually pretty clear, not today! A pile of Scout folders A sewing machine A half made costume Folded washing Two empty handbags Some clothes DH bought at the op shop. A pink teddy bear A pink felt pen A pair of scissors A bag of Scout badges 2 tea light lanterns (that's the only thing that SHOULD be there!) 2 costume hats A camera lens A newspaper A coat hanger A cosmetic bag 2 computer cables The remnants of a shirt I cut up A tape measure, cutting board and other sewing paraphenalia Boy, when I type it out, the list looks worse than the table!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Dead flowers and 5 (out of 6) placemats. Everything else has been transferred to either the hutch or the floor because we just ate dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Oooohhhh!!! I really want to answer this one because it is going to make me feel so good - and G-d knows I REALLY need something - ANYthing - to make me feel good today! ~On the center of the table, a pretty variegated-orange doily that I crocheted a few years back ~On the doily is a candle holder with a candle and small arrangement of pretty fall-colored flowers around it That's it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 A Wacky, Mad Hatter style Halloween dinner party setting. Which is ok since we rarely use the dining room but I have a feeling we may need it this weekend and I don't think the children that arranged it is ready to break it down yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Clear right now, I just cleaned it off. LOL I remember: A kid wooden spoon (the play kitchen is near by) A plate A book A picture I don't remember the rest but that was pretty close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 My kitchen table has: laundry - stacked and folded mail a cat food dish However, the dining room table has: a 2liter bottle of soda, half finished a glass of water a hot toddy that I am drinking right now a cup of soda a wrapped present for a friend's wedding a Bell Pepper seedling a tutu Nilla wafers The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and other stories a new kitty litter scoop (un used) a card my husband gave me for our anniversary on the 1th a glue stick scissors sun glasses a bag of stuff to decorate my friend's car after the wedding the microwave and toaster (our kitchen is being renovated) Costco receipt and the laptop I'm typing on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm so glad I'm seeing this thread now and not when it was originally started. Right now it holds only the decorative basket full of pinecones, silk fall leaves and tiny pumpkins. At the time the thread began I would have said, "What table? It's a mess of various school books, notebooks, pencils, etc that seems to be suspended in midair." :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 my laptop dh's work bag, lunch box and sunglasses construction paper mess (we made snowflakes) 2 pair of scissors an unopened can of soup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nothing! But, don't you dare ask what my countertop looks like! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The kitchen table is not used except as a dumping place. It has a plastic organizer box filled with old magazines, offers etc. that need to be filed or more likely thrown out. It has two plastic organizer boxes filled with dh's supplements and medicines. It has two boxes of this year's Christmas cards which just came in the mail. It has one day's worth of mail which I haven't gone through yet. It has an empty flower pot that is filled with weird things like a potholder, a lightbulb, some batteries which may or may not be dead. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Nothing! But, don't you dare ask what my countertop looks like! :D Oh yes. We are NOT discussing the condition of the island in the kitchen! Everyone drops everything there. (not hyperbole!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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