Weekly Flylady Thread 25th August 2008

pigpen

Frodster.. see you CAN get some of that done.. looking at it is a start.. Glad you managed to get out for some you time though..

and yes.. I know.. shower...

vivw_2

froddington wrote: »

Hi, just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone for your posts :T

I had a horrid morning with a constant sinking feeling in my stomach and couldn't eat or be bothered to do anything but then made myself get dressed this afternoon and went to meet a friend just for a couple of hours. It was a struggle to stop myself from crying on the way there but I have been better since I got back and have eaten some dinner and looked at some school stuff!! Not actually got as far as planning yet, but it's a start and definite progress from yesterday.

And I AM going to get up and ready for church tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to get stuff done after that.

Thanks again everyone - :A

What do you teach? Maybe someone on here could help

serena

froddington - now that really does sound like depression. You have stacked up a fair few stress factors recently, so take however much time you need to be well. It'd real silly to rush back when you're not ready, and then end up having even more time off! And you'll have no energy for flying either!

I'd be inclined to try and see your GP on Monday, and tell him/her how you are feeling. I'm too out of touch as a only-just-returned-to-teaching-supply, but I reckon Michelle is spot on, you should have a managed return.

pigpen

serena wrote: »

We reckon it's to make up for having quite hairy legs and arms!! Tut, Tut, pigpen's DD - she has her own Venus razor!!

Mine (daughters not body!!) can grow furry.. then be WAXED!

toottifrootti

Nice to be back here!!!:j

I had a good day and in case you didnt mange to see my post on yahoo I have copied it here - I know thats a bit naff but I am sooooooo pleased with today and soooooooooooooo veeeeeeeeeery grateful for all your help I just wanted to share with you what I have done.

Sorry if you have seen it already!!

Hi everyone
hope everyone is still having a good day - serena I hope yours has
improved greatly - what a selfish bunch - go on MAKE THEM SUFFERR!!!!

WHAT A GREAT AMONT YOU HAVE RAISED SOAPPIE!
oops sorry about the capitals!!

I have had a pretty good day I think! I went and posted an amazon
book this morning and was meant to be coming straight back bur as I
missed my bus I thougHt I would check out a charity shop while I was
waiting (one of my hobbies!) I got enough wool for a jumper - all new
for £4.50 - another seagrass basket come tray or maybe will be my in-
tray on the kitchen table soon and a pair of new leather ankle boots -
so was well chuffed.

After I had my lunch I started on the filing - well I havent done a
huge amount of filing but have shredded 2 bin fulls and thrown out
loads of offers/catalogues etc- found all but one of the direct debit
things I needed and have phoned up and changed them - I made a phone
call to an elderly friend who has moved into a home(quite a bit away
now) to arrange for me and a friend to go and see her in a couple of
weeks time. Then after a coffee I put on my portable dvd player in
the kitchen - The Green Mile - and did some more sorting of the
table. I am not near finished but I now have various files stared -
and filed in them - I now have a reading pile which then can be
binned and I managed to eat my tea one one corner so it is only 5/6
covered in papers now!!!!!
Have also done a washing - none pf which needs ironing and it is just
airing off and then will be put away!

feel as if i have achieved something today.
Oh and as I was going along I added a few things to the respective
list that I came across on bits of paper or things that occurred to
me!

I actually enjoyed myself once I got started - so thank you all so
much for helping and pointing me in the right direction.

I have started so i really want to get it finished this time!!!

As i write this and check the posts I have a bundle of stuff on my knee which is getting fed to the shredder - it will be good to get it organised.
And I have been on the main site and have downloaded the letters to do my bank charges re-claim.


Toots xx

carol22_2

Froddington - Glad you are feeling a bit better this afternoon. Pigpen - Exactly what I thought! Plus I have one for the living room, one for the kitchen, one for my bedroom and one in the DW at all times
Ooh and I went and deleted all the things I've done on the weekly list and feeling very proud! There's nothing for Friday as I played catch-up (spare room was clean and tidy, and no kids rooms).
Monday Melee - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Tuesday Chuck!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Level 2
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
1. Clean windows in these rooms
Wednesday Washdown- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Three
Wipe out a dirty cupboard... get rid of everything you no longer need and make it all pretty and tidy!


Thursday Thrills- Bathroom
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Extra mission: Take your pick!
1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fill a binbag for charity shop!
Weekend list

For those who wish to partake in more flying over the weekend.. this is NOT part of the 'compulsory' weekly list it is purely for those who WANT to do it.. do not feel under any pressure.. if you want to slob on the sofa all weekend feel free and enjoy it!
1. update bank accounts/finances
2. HHG/C
3. Wash any windows that are needing it
4. Tidy one hotspot!
5. Make a start on your christmas lists.. Who you need to buy for/card lists.. this year you WILL be organised!!

serena

tootifrutti - WELL DONE!!!! Have a :beer: or :coffee:Carol can lend you a mug And fantastically well done Carol too!

I have now printed off the scheme of work for classes. I don't feel better. I've looked at the Spanish :eek: The Year 8 classes (bottom sets, I have both of them doing the same topic) are doing The Town, which isn't too bad. The Year 9 are doing Food. The Head of Department told me at the end of term that she hasn't yet done the scheme of work for the year 8 - they do all sorts of cross curricular work. Goodness knows what I'm supposed to be doing with them. I just have to have something prepared for Thursday, as back up, in case it all goes pear shaped! I think there are quite a few Polish children in the class, so if all else fails, we'll survey favourite meals in all our countries!

cha97michelle

serena wrote: »

froddington - now that really does sound like depression. You have stacked up a fair few stress factors recently, so take however much time you need to be well. It'd real silly to rush back when you're not ready, and then end up having even more time off! And you'll have no energy for flying either!

I'd be inclined to try and see your GP on Monday, and tell him/her how you are feeling. I'm too out of touch as a only-just-returned-to-teaching-supply, but I reckon Michelle is spot on, you should have a managed return.

frodders too right it sounds like depression.

I do think you should have the return to work programme - i have had this twice in the past couple of years.

1) off work for 5 months with problems with my throat - it all boiled down to being so stressed and holding tension in my neck and i really strained my voice. I was told by a union guy i should have had a occupational therapist out to the house once i had been off a certain length, can't remember how long, but it didn't happen. On my 1st day back, i had a meeting with my head of year and the deputy head - they promised lots, did not a lot, but kept me on no timetable for the first week so i could observe my classes and plan, i was removed from form teacher responsibilities and management responsibilities until i felt able to cope. I had regular observations and meetings to discuss my progress.

2) off for one year on maternity leave. Returned into the back to work programme (ie teacher in need of support) and had regular meetings and observations, was taken off the cover list, and had my management role renegotiated when i was not coping. It peeved me off cos for 2 terms i was in this support category and i felt i couldn't relax into my teaching, but at least it was done for my best interests.

I know full well when i return again after this mat leave i will be back in that category again. And the thought now is enough to put me off to be honest.

Anyway, i will only add that i find it impossible to do prior planning in any depth in the holiday, and i only start to do it properly when i get in the classroom environment again. Listening to viv and serena, i think i am not the only one. I think we are the worst procrastinators. I think you might have to suck it and see, but i wish you the best of luck and if i can be any help, ask.



Only popped back as DH started watching a different film and i wasn't bothered. My biscuits were not nice, they had caster sugar in the recipe and they tasted really bitter. They were also really crumbly. Will have to put that in the category of not worth bothering with that recipe again.

Tooti well done - that sounds like progress not perfection to me. Another bit tomorrow and you will soon be there.

Michelle, x

froddington

vivw wrote: »

What do you teach? Maybe someone on here could help

I teach key stage 2 children in a special school - all subjects! I have arranged with 2 other teachers to share some planning so we each have less to do which is good! It's not the planning itself that's too much of a problem - it's that I can't concentrate for long or get motivation to do anything :mad:

Think I am going to look at planning for Thurs and Fri tomorrow and then worry about the other days later on or even next weekend.

I have emailed my head to explain things and am sure she will understand.

Time for Match of the Day now:j

toottifrootti

This is whats left this week - I seem to manage to level 2 so will be aiming for that for a while - anything else will be a bonus.

Monday Melee - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 3
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

1. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
2. Clear out the cupboard under the stairs

Tuesday Chuck!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. attack those naughty spider housing estates!!
2. Clean windows in these rooms

Wednesday Washdown- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe all the windows in these areas!!
Wipe out a dirty cupboard... get rid of everything you no longer need and make it all pretty and tidy!
Extra Mission : help yourself

[*]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEETThursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
3. Take a toiletries inventory.. what do you not need to buy for th enext 25 years?

Friday Frenzy- bedroom again
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, books etc
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
turn and vacuum mattresses!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
2. HHI
3. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Weekend list

1. HHI
2. Meal plan for the week
3. HHG/C
4. Bake a cake/buns/twinks
5. Fill a binbag of rubbish/charity items/recycling
6. Wash any windows that are needing it
7. Tidy one hotspot!

I will be doing more filing and some ironing tomorrow I think as its to be raining here and intend to make a pot of soup so we will see how I get on

toots xx