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Weekly Flylady Thread 24th November 2008
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christmasshopper...sounds like normal at our house! I struggle to remember more than 3 things at a time unless I've done it plenty of times before or I write it down. I tend to get sidetracked which means everything goes out of the window. Or I put things down not realising it which means I then loose them! For example of magnetic door opener I lost this morning and I knew I'd had it before. After looking in all the places it usually is I had to retrace my steps to where I'd been in the house and finally found it on my desk. We mostly have problems when I tell the children to put their homework in their bags, but if they get sidetracked then they put it anywhere and if I don't see it I don't remember to check and then it's mad panic trying to find things! I think it's all about getting into a routine.
serena...the word remembering doesn't get better, more than once I've asked for the thing on the worktop you put water in for coffeeOr the thing you have above your head when it's raining!
Anyway been for a walk with DD2 and the dog, now thinking about lunch. Then I can put her up for a nap and get on with the loungeFluttering about an inch off the ground, I may fly properly one day and soar in the clouds!
SPC2 #571 - trying to get as much as possible0 -
Serena thank you so much for your advise. DD does have a homework drawer but I just checked and there is make-up in there. When she gets home from school I will help her to sort it out.
DD moved up to middle school a year ago. She was seen by the educational psychologist at her previous school who said she had suspected dyslexia. They found that she is a tactile learner and learns by touching and feeling things. She learned her alphabet with furry and sandpaper letters. Now she is a fabulous reader and reads at least a book a week.
I asked the special needs teacher if she needs a test to say one way or the other if she does have dyslexia. I was told it wouldn't make any difference to put a name to her dificulties. I'm wondering if I ought to pursue this.Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times and I'll smash your face in.0 -
Afternoon Everyone.
Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
Level One
Strip and wash bedding Done on Sunday
vacuum mattress and replace clean sheets Done on Sunday
Level Two
Wash windows Done on Sunday
HHC on the landing as above
floordrobe clearance in the bedroom Done
Level Three
Sort out your present stash.. less than a month to go now!!.. Do you have enough paper? Will check this later
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing Done Sunday
Dust and wipe any paintwork Done Sunday
Extras- Write those christmas cards and sort stamps for those to be posted Will write some when at work tonight. Superdrug still have 5% off stamps.
- HHI
- Plan your shopping list for your christmas goodies.. don't forget the turkey! If you are ordering stuff from local shops.. pork pies/meat etc get it done this week!
You can tell its getting near xmas the purse snatchers were out and a couple with a child were shop lifting in Iceland. The staff saw them but they dumped the stuff and had the nerve to come to the till with a few items in the basket. They must have realised people knew as my DD had seen them. But stood there bold as brass. We couldnt believe it when we saw them drive away in a Rover. My DD is always telling me to watch my purse and points out who they are. The shopkeepers have quite a good system to let each other know whats happening.
Had a poor sleep last night so off to bed shortly as Im night shift.
PinkFairy. Hugs for DSs GF.
Aimee Glad you had a good time.
Mags50 Welcome
Chunky Hope all goes well.
Kazwookie Hope you get your hearing aid sorted.
vivw Look after yourself and hope you feel better soon.
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You can tell its getting near xmas the purse snatchers were out and a couple with a child were shop lifting in Iceland. The staff saw them but they dumped the stuff and had the nerve to come to the till with a few items in the basket. They must have realised people knew as my DD had seen them. But stood there bold as brass. We couldnt believe it when we saw them drive away in a Rover. My DD is always telling me to watch my purse and points out who they are. The shopkeepers have quite a good system to let each other know whats happening.
Very true Boddy, i had my purse snatched 2 xmas's ago, i was really upset. Had all my present money for LO in it:( Horrible people,grrrr.The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.Bertrand Russell0 -
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Someone just came round to have a quick look at dad's van which was fine. I come back in to find DD2 has stuck soup all in her hair, it's plastered with chicken soup! Then I cut her some plum so she can have it whilst she's messy before I bath her and slice my finger :rolleyes:
Please let there be no third thing!Fluttering about an inch off the ground, I may fly properly one day and soar in the clouds!
SPC2 #571 - trying to get as much as possible0 -
Well I just terrified Peaches.. I vacuumed!! lol I am SO mean!!
Front room, middle room and stairs now reasonable.. not perfect but theyll do for now..
:coffee: time ... anyone joining me???LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14Hope to be debt free until the day I dieMortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)0 -
Wednesday
From my own list:
[strike] Hang up washing DH brought back last night[/strike][strike]
Put away any dry washing
Wipe over downstairs loo
Check e-bay
Check emails
Check finances[/strike]
Take recycling to Amenity site- too wet so tomorrow
[strike] Pay cheques into bank[/strike][strike]
DS walk/park
Get last small presents[/strike]
Thursday
Carry over
Take recycling to amenity site
From my own list:
Check emails
Finances
Meal plan
Baking
Fold and put away any dry washing
Stay in for parcel
Make HM soup
Friday
From my own list:
Dust living room
Hoover downstairs
Hoover hall
Stay in for WM delivery
Weeklies/Ongoing
Back exercises/rest
[strike]M T W[/strike]T F S S
Knit more DS cardi
[strike]M T[/strike]W T F S S
Finish Christmas cards and start writing them
Start wrapping presents
Print photos out and start doing calendars
Christmas baking list (presents and us).
Text Uncle
Post ebay parcel
Well thats us been out a walk (in the wind and rain), finished the last Christmas presents/birthday presents, ordered new WM, done the financial stuff at the bank (money going in not out so happy
). Yucky day so knitting while DS sleeps in the afternoon.
Hugs to all who need/want one (((((((((flyladies))))))))))
xx
:wave:Ermutigung wirkt immer besser als Verurteilung.
Encouragement always works better than judgement.0 -
How's everyone today?
Have already:-
Taken car for MOT
Got all Xmas cards for nearest and dearest
Bought some of the items for the forces shoebox - will get more from Asda
Boots reheeled
Had some lunch
Stil to do today:-
S+S Study
Washing up
Make banana loaf
Make SW cake
Meatballs/spaghetti tea - defrost tomato sauce
Bath coz hair feels greasy
Write to OU
Write to Tax office
Take wedding album/photos to inlaws
WM
HHC (Gryfon15MC) anyone? 1.30-2?I'd rather be watching CSI!0 -
Afternoon all,
I'm posting my list again so i can find it.
I've been to Toddlers and Ds2 was so naughty:mad: he kept pushing all the other kids out of the way so he could play with stuff:o . I bought him sweets this morning when i got the bread and milk for toddlers. I said he could have them after toddlers if he was good, he wasn't so he didn't have them. He then had the most almighty tantrum:rolleyes: .
I need to refill the wood and coal bins as we've run out but i don't want to it's so cold. I think i'll do some dailies first.:rolleyes:
HHC 1.30-2.00 i think is needed to motivate me.
Monday - kitchen and dining room
Run appliances through a 'clean' wash
Tuesday - children/spare room
Level one
Strip beds and put on clean bedding.. if you just did them do the duvet & curtains!
Level Two
Sort through a chestof drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits
Level Three
Fill a binbag for charity shop.. snata will be here in 30 days make some space!
Dust and wipe of sticky grotty bits
Extras
HHI
Catch up on yesterdays list! We keep getting behind!
update spreadsheets..
scrub your grill pan.. mines rank so you lot have to do yours too!
Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
Level One
Strip and wash bedding
vacuum mattress and replace clean sheets
Level Two
Wash windows
Level Three
Sort out your present stash.. less than a month to go now!!.. Do you have enough paper?
Dust and wipe any paintwork
Extras
Write those christmas cards and sort stamps for those to be posted
HHI
Binbag dance
Plan your shopping list for your christmas goodies.. don't forget the turkey! If you are ordering stuff from local shops.. pork pies/meat etc get it done this week!
Extras
Insurance form
Sort, list & wrap rest of presents
5 items ebay
Update spending spreadsheet
Sweep path
Refil coal , wood & kindling bins
Tods xmas trip & party ( start planning )
Deep clean highchair & ebay)
Sort toys & return to bedroom
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Cross posted Holly -i'm in - off we go!I'd rather be watching CSI!0
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