Here is the master delegating list I promised you in JOY.
TASK LIST
Kitchen
Empty dishwasher
Wash canisters and knick-knacks
Wash and polish woodwork
Clean dishwasher door
Polish faucets
Wash window over sink
Wash floor
Shake scatter rugs
Range/Oven/Microwave
Scour/replace drip pans
Scour rims
Clean under drip pans
Clean microwave inside
Clean range hood
Clean oven inside
Refrigerator/Freezer
Defrost freezer
Clean inside
Inventory frozen food
Clean drip pan under freezer
Cupboards/Drawers
Empty and wash shelves
Change shelf paper
Clean cupboard doors
Clean fan
Paint/wash walls, ceilings
Wash/dry clean curtains
Clean toaster, can opener
Clean and disinfect cutting board
Clean under sink
Clean light fixtures
Clean telephone
Bathroom
Clean shower stall
Clean and organize cupboards and drawers
Wash shower curtain
Wash scatter rugs
Wash/dry clean curtains
Wash mirror
Wash windows
Wash (paint) walls, ceiling
Clean/polish tile
Wash floor
Clean and polish woodwork
Polish countertops
Clean brushes and combs
Cobwebs
Bedrooms
Turn mattress
Wash mattress pad, bedding
Change linens
Clean under bed
Vacuum
Polish furniture
Dust furniture
Dust picture frames
Clean and organize closets and drawers
Wash windows inside
Cobwebs
Sort seasonal clothing
Living room, Rec room, Dining room
Vacuum carpet
Shampoo carpet
Dust furniture
Polish furniture
Wash windows inside
Dust picture frames
Wash ornaments
Curtains and drapes (wash, dry clean)
Mirrors
Move furniture (vacuum under)
Dust lampshades
Clean walls
Paint walls
Cobwebs
Clean furnace vents
Miscellaneous
Clean light diffusing bowls (the pretty bowls over your lights, where all the dead bugs are)
Clean laundry shelves
Clean laundry floor
Mend/iron
Hand washables
Bathe dog
Polish shoes
Bake
Plan menu
Make grocery list
Water plants
Fertilize plants
Clean off fingerprints on light switches
Dust high places/ledges
Clean purse
Repot plants
Outside of home
Patio/deck (clean and sweep)
Sweep porch and walks
Mow lawn
Gardening
Clean eaves
Pruning
Septic tank cleaned
Clean out car
Wash car
Car tune-up
Carpool children
Visiting, volunteer work
Dry cleaners
Post office
Library
Grocery shopping
Go to work
Desk work
Make appointments
Write letters
Bookkeeping
Income tax preparation
Pay bills
Special projects
Plan vacations
Plan Christmas
Family
Family council
Church
Children’s lessons
Candlelight dinner
Husband’s regular commitments
Dinner out
Breakfast out
Lunch out
Baby
Formula
Wash bottles/nipples
Change
Bathe
Clip nails
Wash clothes
Wash diapers
Nurse/bottle feed
Personal activities
Rest
Nourishment
Relationship
Music
Laughter
Creativity
Exercise
Solitude
Play
Work
Study
Gratitude
Regular appointments (note departure time, not arrival time)
Haircuts
Dentist
Doctor
Classes
Self-improvement
Shave legs
Manicure
Pedicure
Fun shopping
Lunch out
Hobbies
Friends
Telephoning
Errands
Children’s activities
Requests from family
Christmas activities list
Wrap presents for mailing
Mail Christmas cards and letters
Mail packages
Make Christmas decorations
Get the tree
Christmas cards
Address Christmas cards
Write Christmas letter ONLY if you are a good writer
Plan Christmas menu
Put up house lights
Decorate tree
Decorate house
Take children shopping
Christmas caroling
Work on church program
Help plan kids’ party at school
