Weekly Flylady Thread 8th September 2008

soappie

Morning all

DeniseF - you must be really proud of DS! Lovely picture.

Wet again this morning (what a surprise!). Will decide whether or not the dog can have a day off when I've heard the forecast.

So onto the usual bath, dress, go to... stuff

Have a good day ladies.

Flylady_Flower

Morning Soappie, only us nutters up at this hour then... really didn't want to when the alarm went off at 5.30am this morning....

Yes, I'm very proud and he has been grinning like a cheshire cat since he got it. It's not so much coz he got the award, but how he got it, after nearly being thrown out - his tutors were brilliant there (much more grown up in college and they don't wear any of this nonsence they get at school). He's all up for showing that he can carry on with it at the moment - see how long that lasts (hope so, but you know kids, their minds tend to change pretty quick...)

Thanks to everyone else too for your good wishes, much appreciated.

DeniseNZ - you've done brilliant with your list - nearly all done - well done you!

Off to work at 10am this morning - was going back to bed now but have some paperwork I really need to get done and DS up soon for school - all go in the household at the moment - anyone for :coffee: ?

JAMIEDODGER

this thread goes so fast!!!

mudbath - re kids bedtimes: my 4 year old will not go to sleep before 8pm atm, my 7 year old fast asleep by 7.30, my 10 year old goes up at 9pm and my 12 year old has to have laptop off and be in bed at 10. he usually reads for a while.

must go and check todays list and see what i need to do....

hollyh

Morning everyone.

I've just had a quick scan of the thread DeniseF you must be so proud well done to your Ds.

I fell asleep on the sofa at 8 last night then woke up at 10 and went straight to bed. I think i've caught Ds2's cold and sore throat. I'm all dosed up now so will hopefully be able to fuction. I'm not sure how much i'm going to get done but i'll post my list anyway.

Morning
Make beds
Collect laundry
Washing
Put laundry away
Wipe table & high chair
Dishes
S & S Bathroom/ kitchen sink/ potty
Water herbs
Deal with post
Empty bins
Shower & dress
Dress B
Afternoon
Wipe table & h chair
Prep tea
Bm
Dishes
Tidy & Hoover downstairs
Washing
10mG
Evening
Wipe H Chair & Table
Dishes
Tidy & Hoover living Room
Washing
HHI
Update spending spreadsheet
Flylady
Wednesday wishy-washy-wipe!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Clear a cluttered top in your room.. or spend at least 15 minutes doing it
Level 2.
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (xmas presents cupboard)
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clean the sticky hand prints off the wall ALL the way up the stairs!
Clean windows in these rooms
sort your own shoe and bag collection. I am thinking of getting s display shelf or 300 for my favourite shoes!
Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry
Extra mission: Take your pick!
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
empty out the bathroom cabinet.. clean it.. fling what you don't need and stash the rest in a beautiful manner.. colour ordered so you have a cupboard rainbow..
Utility Room
Tidy
Wipe sides
Hoover
Mop
Extras
5 items ebay
Update spending diary
Sept budget & spreadsheet
End of month accounts
Take trousers up x 1
Sort money into bags & bank
Put oil in car
HHC B's room
Toddlers
Posters up garage/shop
Fill in form
Quotes for shed

I sold the item the guy came and picked it up an hour after i said yes. I don't think i would have got any more than what he paid so i'm happy.

Right i suppose i'd better get the boy's up and jump in the shower. Hope you all have a good day.

Flylady_Flower

Ooops, forgot the whole point of the thread - list for today for when I get back... (might be able to do bathroom before I go)

Wednesday wishy-washy-wipe!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
1. Clean the sticky hand prints off the wall ALL the way up the stairs!
Thursday Thrills- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
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
My Extras
Check back with child tax credits
[STRIKE]Finish annual budget and check for savings[/STRIKE]
Send off Hubbys Passport – did online, received forms and need to send when I get paid - exp 17/9/08
Make blinds for kitchen
[STRIKE]Put clothes away [/STRIKE]It’s done, yay!
Report broken bedroom window to council & ask when finishing repairing back window
Put 10 more DVD's/Videos onto Amazon
Fix wardrobe door
Speak to Thurrock council about playcentre & rearrange meeting
Make a start on my Christmas lists... Who you need to buy for/card lists... this year I WILL be organised!!
Make a list of all the stuff I need to bring up at meeting tonight
Speak to Lauren about college P/T when she is back from holiday
Muck out my handbag!!
[STRIKE]Post amazon stuff[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Post cookbook stuff[/STRIKE]
Business Extras
[STRIKE]Write down 10 things I want to achieve[/STRIKE]
Break them down as much as possible
Start on them
Fill out and send off Argos/Homebase business card stuff
Finish entering business cards
Do AML spreadsheet
[STRIKE]Do timesheet for SH[/STRIKE]
Finish SH paperwork
Do mileage

AnW'sMum

Mudbath wrote: »

Next question....sorry, I know this isn't the parenting forum but what time do you put your 7 and a half year old or 9 year old to bed. I'm thinking I do it too early at 730 and 8 as they're often still awake an hour later. Thanks for your advice.

Morning

I know this is a late reply but here W who is 5 and a half goes to bed at 7.30 and A who is 8 and a half is in bed for 8 on school nights. At the weekend it is not that much later and they will take themselves off to bed if they are tired. Sometimes I put them in bed earlier if they are niggly/tired and then they read books for a little while.

AnW'sMum

Ginger_Girl wrote: »

DD2s teacher came up to me today with some concerns. Apparently she seems clumsy frequently tripping over - at carpet time she can't seem to sit down without sitting on someone (spatial problem) and has weak pencil control. Teacher wants to keep observing her but mentioned that she might ask the area SENCO to look at her when she's in next.

Am a bit worried now - she was only 4 at the end of July so is one of the youngest in Reception. I'll keep a diary of similar probs at home to see how she does.

This sounds scarily similar to conversations I had with W's teachers! I know exactly how you feel. We have had referrals to the school Dr service and onward referral to an OT for assessment. Apparently he does have more mobile joints and might find it difficult holding a pencil hence his lack of interest in writing. I think there is also the 'boy' thing ie they are not bothered at 4/5 in writing. The upshot of all our appts is that he is going to have some TA support in the classroom to help with his concentration as much as anything. If he is not interested in something he just does not want to take part, BUT if he does like something then he will stick with it for hours. It is very easy not to worry and believe me it has added stress to my life that I could have done without. W is my baby and so long as he is happy and well behaved I am trying not to worry too much about it all. He has had more than enough to deal with in his short life and I think losing Daddy would have a pretty damning effct on anyone.

Sorry didn't mean to ramble/rant on just wanted you to know you are not alone

Right Mum's birthday today, work for me and then meal out tonight so better get my stakes on and get organised.

Have a good day everyone.

gunsandbanjos

Morning all, that is a lovely picture Denise! Congratulations to your DS, you must be a very proud mum:D

Dont know how much i'll get done today as i'm spending all afternoon registering at uni:p

Anyone know how to do chilli in the slowcooker? That is my plan for dinner but i'm a bit of a slowcooker novice:o Got it as a wedding present and have used it once in the past 4 1/2 years! Think i may use it more now i'll be out all day.

mumofjusttwo

Pigpen- glad college was ok
Froddington-Positive thoughts for dad is alright.
Mudbath-My DS (he is only 4) goes to be at 7.30 ish but sometimes stirs for an hour or so :rolleyes: but I know that if I put him to bed an hour later he would still be up for another hour.
Denise You must be really proud of DS . Well Done
ANW'smum's mum-Happy Birthday.


Off to get the list

SummerMoon

*yawn* Good morning all, been up since 6.30 with the kids. Why do i have to have the only kids on the world who get up with the larks?
I am sooooo tired, DP is still snoring his head off in bed... can't wait till he goes back to work!!!

Anyway, plan for today.

WAKE UP!!! lol
Wash up breakfast dishes
Put bags out for charity collection
Bid on 3 council houses
More washing
tidy bathroom
finish tidying kids room
tidy round living room
sort arty/crafty stuff

Think i'll shuff in a couple of HHC aswell, see what else i can get done.
Need to start decluttering and getting things down to the essentials.

I WILL NOT TAKE JUNK WITH ME WHEN I MOVE! lol

Right, another cuppa....