Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2008

serena

Trying not to panic here. DS1 rang about 9am sounded very disorientated and paranoid.He's walking somewhere, doesn't know where. I couldn't persuade him to go back towards the festival. I've been on the phone constantly trying to get him to tell me where he is, and have finally rung the police. He's just given me a streetname, so hopefully someone will find him soon. Just waiting for five or ten minutes before ringing him again.

shell2001

OMG serena - how scarey for you. Hugs hun and hope the police find him quickly

polkadot

Morning all

My list from yesterday went like this:

1. Finish sewing baby bag and wrap ready for collection
2. Finish sorting hallway cupboard and freecycle unwanted stuff (got all done except the floor, will get that done today)
   
3. [STRIKE]Collect plant pots from freecycler.[/STRIKE]
4. Fininsh sorting kitchen drawers
5. [STRIKE]Prepare carrots for freezing[/STRIKE]
6. Find something to do with the cooking apples Have a few ideas

Shell have you been buying pantry brand ss flour? I got some the other day and there was a recipe for lemon drizzle cake.Put it up on fridge but still looking for motivation to try it out.
Vanilla Poor thing-lots of hugs
Serena he loves the pledge duster and hates the hoover.

So I think thats it-we also want to get down to Aldi's for flour for the breadmaker-I still can't decide if Aldi's or Lidl are better for flour and such. The weathers grotty and Im not looking forward to trying to get ds out into it but its one of them things.

boddy

Morning everyone.

I didnt get to catch up last night as I wasnt well when I came in from work. So just showered and went to bed. Been a bit off all week feel quite sick at times. Im just wondering if its cos Ive been eating rubbish lately, I know I shouldnt as it kick of my health probs. Wondering about taking a sickie this next week. Im hardly ever off and when I am I feel guilty, But she has me 2 121/2 hour shifts together then a night shift. On the second shift Im working with the boss and a colleague who will spend 70% of the shift smoking or reading in the loo. While Im running around sressed out and the clients will be
over excited. Im very tempted.

Anyway Im off till Tuesday so goinng to catch up on my flying.

Shell Welcome back and well done on the driving. Big hugs for you and your mum.

g&b That is weird. Like Valli I was thinking of the Bermuda Triangle.

sexymouse Hope you do well at the boot sale.

Triker Well done on the weight loss. Every week I say Im going to start but never do.

greenbee Hope you feel better soon.

Vanilla Hugs for you and DD.

lil_me I went to Aira Force a few years ago. I love places like that. I thought you said old people too :rotfl:

AnWsMum Enjoy your day.

Hugs to anyone Ive missed and needs one.

Do dailies
Tidy lounge
Clean bathroom
hoover throughout.


Serena You must be worried sick. Hope he is found soon. Big hugs.

polkadot

Serena big hugs-keep us updated.

shell2001

Hi pokadot. I got the recipe from one of the lovely ladies on here a couple of months ago. Tried it and it is a definate family favorite! Great for cutting into squares for pack-ups too.

I have still not moved. I have been playing stupid games on facebook. Girls due back in an hour so I best crack on and sort something out for lunch too.

jo1972

Morning all


Lil_me, I didn't think of asking for a stock one. We bought a 3 piece from a charity shop once, it was in pristine condition, apparently it was taken from a very large house down the road in Chigwell where all the professional footballers live. We liked it but I don't think anyone else did....it was black with birds of paradise all over it!! It was handmade and fantastic quality, it looked like no-one had ever sat in it....you should of seen the neighbours faces when they were bringing it in though, it was a bit lary (sp?).....£100 + £10 delivery


Shell2001, how did you go about finding a childminder? I've got childminding issues at the moment and need a new one to take my DS to school and pick him up and keep him for just half hour after school, and have my DD all morning then take her to nursery in the afternoon for 2 hours and pick her up again. Problem that I'm having is that my one is not registered and she's a friend. NEVER MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE!! I never had problems with my previous 2 childminders as they were registered and you know what's what. This one is mucking me about no end, plus she's starting to hang around with another woman up the road that I'm not too keen on. She is very loud and agressive and has her nose in everyone's business and b1tches about everyone behind their backs. I can't be bothered with all that carp and and I don't want my kids mixing with her. It's going to be VERY awkward telling my CM that I don't want to use her anymore, but also, if I have a registered CM then I'd be able to claim the childcare element of child tax credit and OH would be able to get childcare vouchers through his work, I might even be able to get them through mine.....I shall be here looking for advice very soon on how to break the news to her :eek: :eek:


Serena, I hope everything is ok, god how worrying, keep us updated.


Right, gotta get ready to go out. My washing machine conked out last night and I have to go to the launderette with 6 blackbags of washing :eek: plus it's raining here so it'll probably be really busy in there.


Apart from that....


S/S bathroom & toilet
S/S kitchen
Trudge down the launderette
Take mum to Mr T's and get her shopping
Come home and write lists of all the things I need to do next week
Cook roast
Sit down and eat chocolate


I hope you all have a good Sunday, speak to you all later


xx

nicki_2

I am sooo cold. I had 2 blankets on my bed last night on top of the quilt :eek: I couldn't bring myself to put the heater on in my room when there was only me in and I'd cook unless I left my bedroom door or window open, which would be wasting money.

I've got lots of internet based work to do today and I have studying to do.... just can't decide whether to stay home or go out somewhere to study so I can have noise etc. Trouble is that its the Matthew Street Festival this weekend so pubs in town (where I would prefer to go) are heaving and I'm not exactly sure about the safety of taking my laptop with me to do the work on

Oh well, off to do some more. :wave:

shell2001

Hi Jo - think you have the "nice" reasons to give to your friend, regarding the claiming tax credits/vouchers thing - as she is not registered you cannot use her anymore. Saves you having to tell the real reasons anyway. I have not used a childminder before but have seen lots doing the nursery runs, kind of knew from that who I would not want looking after the girls. Trouble is all the good ones are booked. Thankfully for me its only till DD2 starts full-time school on 29th Sept then she can go to the after school club.

Not sure how this whole working mon - fri thing is gonna work out but got to give it a go. I am really excited about this job its just all the other tripe that goes with it:rolleyes: .

Serena - any news yet?

sinderella_2

Well my plan for today is to clean up the appalling mess in the kitchen and get my damnable case studies finished (they're very close now)

Have a great bank holiday weekend everyone. I'm off to Cardiff tomorrow to see REM!:beer: