Weekly Flylady Thread 17th November 2008

Evening all

My Mamma Mia DVD arrived today! :T:j:T

Gryfon - loved the joke!

Soappie - what a lovely daughter! Enjoy it.

Johanne - no you are not!You are a young mum who needs a bit of time to herself to be "Johanne". No one would doubt how much you adore Sarah, but every one needs a bit of "me" time and you deserve it as much as anyone else. Feeling unwell does not help, and regardless of whether XOH is planning to move out, he's still her father and as such should accept some responsibility. Methinks you should try putting your foot down with a firm hand, especially about him moving out! (I assume he isn't paying rent to lodge with you? :rolleyes:) If you need to go somewhere/do something and he isn't at work - he's in charge. I cannot believe he would even interrupt your "bathtime". That is unacceptable and childish behaviour in the extreme. Big hugs, hun. Also, you say you can't afford nursery (which I know is not cheap) but don't want to burden your mother. Could you recompense her in some way - maybe not money, but a gift of time? Having her granddaughter to spoil may be exactly what she wants! With regards to your other post about not being nasty, we know you;re not nasty, but he's playing you like a fiddle, love, and the longer you let him get awy with having the best of both worlds, the longer he will string it out. I can guarantee when he goes out with his "mates", he'll be lapping up all the attention about being a wonderful father! (oops, getting cynical now!) He definitely needs "The Order of The Boot!"
OJK - :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: re - the hose! My DH and I share jobs fairly well, cooking, washing up etc, although I tend to do more cleaning, ironing than him because he can work long hours and is often away with the ACF, but he will clean and iron when necessary, although I usually give him a list. If he has a list, he'll just work through it, doesn't always think of things without one. :rolleyes:

Re: Disability Aids - if you have a Lloyds Chemists near you (I worked for Alan Lloyd when he only had two shops!) they have a catalogue of aids which they will order in for you.

Valli - my car's filthy, if they fancy expanding the business (and we're a 2-car family), or maybe they could start a Franchise! :rotfl:
Oh and I know Markeaton Park. I went to Homelands Grammar School in Littleover, used to live in Whittaker Road.

AnW's mum - congratulations to Miss A. :T:T:T

Toottifrootti - hilarious!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Angelnikki - I's so sorry for your situation, especially with your health problems. Is there no where you can go to for support to help you relocate? You may get some advice from AfME.

I sorted my sister's Christmas present today. We've got a family photo that I need to get a nice frame for, but also http://www.amazon.co.uk/Together-Salvation-Army/dp/B001DMJA28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1227386868&sr=8-1 and I might get that for my brother as well, but it's not out until Monday, but other than that still not made much progress!

On the other hand, DH needed some new work boots, so we went into town this afternoon for them, then went on to the retail park for a browse around TK Maxx and B & Q (pricing laminate etc). It was really nice to be just us for a while, :happyhearwe're so busy with work and when we do go out, it's often with DS (coz he rarely goes out without one of us as he needs transport).

http://www.ayme.org.uk/article.php?sid=7&id=267 this is`the new poster for the charity we're involved in and we've only just found out that DS and GF are in the middle picture!

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom
Level One
[strike]Clear floors of junk and clutter[/strike]
Level Two
Wash floor
Clear a hotspot - wicker basket thingy full of stuff
Extras
[strike]Have the bath I promised myself a few days ago![/strike]
Carried over: make the christmas hair appointment!
Friday FUN!! - Master bedroom
Level One
[strike]Change the bedding[/strike]
[strike]Take at least half an hour of time just for YOU!!![/strike]

not doing anything from the weekend list - working all weekend

Clear away all unstowed, unironed clothes that are waiting for attention

I did my quick HHI Managed 10 items and have done all the clothes I need for my 4 days at work next week! I have Friday off So that knocked 2 things off my list in one go!

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs

Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean windows

Level 3
Wipe all the paintwork.. right up the stairs.. and back down again

Tuesday Trouble - kitchen and dining room

Level Two
Wash and open the windows

Level three
Clear and vacuum the floors

Wednesday wrecking - kiddies rooms/spare rooms/neglected rooms!!

Level Two
Vacuum said piece of floor
Wash the windows

Level Three
Wipe any sticky grots and dust away

Extras

1. Wipe down all the paintwork
2. Make an appointment for your christmas hair cut.. and make sure you keep it!!

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom(s) & Study/2nd living room

Level Two
Vacuum floors
Wash the windows

Friday FUN!! - Master bedroom and landing

Level One
Strip bedding and wash it

Level Two
Vacuum mattress and replace bedding
Wash windows, mirrors etc

Level Three
Vacuum floors in landing and in the bedroom

Extras

1. Wipe down all the paintwork
2. HHI

Weekend List!!

1. Straighten up all the books on the book shelves - :rolleyes: mine are always straight (aren't everyone's?!!)
2. Clean one room up to level three

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list

1. Docs appt
2. Phone solicitor
3. Contact Union re:arm
5. Car checks
6. Cross stitch 2 more cards (1 done)
7. Sort football programmes

I havent done a whole lot tonite despite my good intentions but have managed finally to get a tree for my brother's wedding anniversay present so I am well pleased about that -it was on my task list - and i have printed off some stuff so that i can clear emails - have deletd another 23 tonite - they seem to be breeding!!!!!
Washing is all aired and 95% is ready to go away only a few bits for ironing - thank goodness - I need prodding to do my ironong please - I have NEVER started the New Year with no ironing and I am determined to do it this year!!!! sad I know but it will be another achievment for me!!!
toots xx

toottifrootti wrote: »

Washing is all aired and 95% is ready to go away only a few bits for ironing - thank goodness - I need prodding to do my ironong please - I have NEVER started the New Year with no ironing and I am determined to do it this year!!!! sad I know but it will be another achievment for me!!!
toots xx

Me too, toots! I think my ironing pile breeds overnight! Maybe you and I should have a challenge to see if we can both clear our ironing before New Year's Eve!!