Weekly Flylady Thread 10th November 2008

lil_me

soappie you sound a lot more positive about work, I know previously you seemed a bit bogged under with it so maybe it's just the change you need with the new project.

SarahS most who've had this bug here (pressuming same one as half the country seems to have had it/have it) say most kids seem like they have really improved, ask for food then it starts again. With mine it's fluids (and definately no milk! I keep them off milk for at least 2 days after bugs) usually stay down better if they are warm I find, then once the sickness stops I let them eat something if they are hungry, until they can keep fluids down for at least 6 hours I see no point. Told not to starve if jusy diahorrea because it causes 'starvation stools'. Can you tell one of mine spent a lot of time in hospital with stomach issues? He had a major reflux problem which used to cause him to become seriously dehydrated very quickly if he got a bug. Fluids I usually use are diluted fresh juice (not orange or anything too red as it stains!) sprite/7up or just a salt/sugar HM water mix. Must work as mine aren't usually sick more than once with bugs but friends kids vomit non stop.

cardiff sounds like you have been busy, good luck staying awake

Gryfon if you ask the pharmacist they should be able to tell you, my sympathies, I've had back problems since I was 8 years old so know how you feel, I think it's more frustrating than anything else that I want to do more and can't. It's ok them saying not to just rest a bad back but when you can't physically move it's difficult. Physio is very expensive, I haven't found any offered by the local NHS team over the years useful. My brother in law sees a chiropractor (well when he's working, bit skint at the mo) and says that has really helped so something I am saving up for to try it. Well done to your older ones for being a helpful lovely.

Oh dear pigpen, guessing by your DS3s personality she must have either deserved it (in his opinion) or got in his way.

Michelle :rotfl: the big boy pants thing made me laugh, I had one who did the same, didn't want nappies but wouldn't go elsewhere, but mine did just wet the pants. Hope you are feeling better soon.

greenbee that happened on an old neighbours fence where I used to live, they couldn't even spell what they painted properly. Does make you wonder why people do things like that, not as if it achieves much apart from costing someone to remove it. Seen another with hoawers house, was supposed to say !!!!!'s House and was written by a cross wife of someone who the resident was having a fling with.

Right, well, my list, why do I always have to do more? In my defence to clear the drainer it was going to be impossible without clearing the plastic tubs cupboard. So I went a little mad and emptied it, flung what wasn't usable (why do I put broken ones back in?) and resorted. Drainer now cleared Few bits left to do from the list, being sensible and taking small amounts of bathroom stuff up at a time (there is loads, some came out of caravan and others from under the sink? no idea) Then I realised I needed to go shopping and to pick some stuff up so left DP with DS2 and went out. Got the bits and pieces I needed, is it just me or is Lidl getting quite expensive? They also didn't have some of the stuff I wanted, chillers were almost empty too.

Tonight going to finish what I want to get done in the kitchen, couple of laundry loads aswell. I will do a proper list later. I am expecting the kids to want feeding more later, did everyones tea early as DPs been needing his earlier because of work, think might have been too early for them.

rach

lil_me i think food is just getting more expensive everywhere. I really noticed it when doing my online order last night. DH reckons it should come down again with the recession. I also noticed that tesco didn't have quite a few things I usually buy - not pleased about that, because of course you end up paying for more expensive stuff. think we might try asda next time.

Christmasshopper

rach wrote: »

lil_me i think food is just getting more expensive everywhere. I really noticed it when doing my online order last night. DH reckons it should come down again with the recession. I also noticed that tesco didn't have quite a few things I usually buy - not pleased about that, because of course you end up paying for more expensive stuff. think we might try asda next time.

I noticed that Tesco have stopped stocking some of the Tesco Value stuff and got Discount Brand stuff instead which is dearer. What a con!

Dustykitten

Dinner done, just Tomato soup with some frozen ones from the summer as it is Judo for 2 of them, don't like them to be too full, they can have toast when we get back.

Taking some of my hand sewing with me so if I'm waiting around (usually am) I can be productive.

Be back in a few hours.

Christmasshopper

Bye Dustykitten. Have fun.

lil_me

rach I think you are right, I also said something similar to my partner about the recession and the fact fuel costs have come down again (what many were blaming cost increases on) I don't think I honestly have been looking as closely recently, because I have been just buying what we need and avoiding treats it's down to buying stuff out of necessity, when I am just buying what we need there isn't the choice factor involved so don't tend to look at the price. Bread has been coming back down, I have bought it recently and noticed the price was 30p for the lower end loaves instead of the 45p I think it was. I do prefer ASDA at the mo just due to what I buy tends to be cheaper items, they substitute with higher priced items and don't charge you, however through mysupermarket (via ipoints) Tesco was so much cheaper for what I needed last time (due to special offers) I used them.

greenbee

Have talked to the police... had to give them my neighbour's mum's phone numbers as they didn't have them. She went into hospital this morning with an enlarged liver (she has liver problems due to her lifestyle...), so she obviously hasn't been sticking to her addiction programme (she's on one through the probation office). I'm away this weekend, so they've promised to keep an eye on my house for me!

Hope you all have a great weekend... probably won't log on much until Sunday as I'm off with my brother and mum to see my grandfather!

rach

Caught up with about the last 10 pages.

Pigpen – what a horrible thing to do to you. DH could’ve stuck up for you. Hope you’re ok re DS3, have just got to that bit!

Soappie – sounds positive about the job, well done on the oven!

Greenbee – no rush on the stuff, whenever you have time!

Hope all those with poorlies/who are poorly feel better soon. Lot of it about, my mum went down with it today too. Just crossing everything as DH’s exams next week so we don’t want anything here!

Flylady_Flower

Hi all,

well today didn't go how I wanted at all - started well, had a little rest before getting DS up (Yes Tag, he drives me mad - hubby is the same but will get up with a push - is it just all men in general?) but woke up with a manic headache that just wouldn't go, sort of like a migraine with feeling sick and everything, but I was OK with lights, so am never sure if it is a migraine or not??? So took it easy most of the day, felt better in the afternoon and got all downstairs done, so quite pleased with myself...:D

So here is my list - very long but a lot done, so that's good - will catch up with the rest tomorrow and do some more tonight (washing and stuff)

Monday Marvels - kitchen and dining room
[STRIKE]level one
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces
clean the drawers and filters in the WM[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors
Clean the oven & hob[/STRIKE]
de-web these rooms - actually going to do this now as noticed a couple as I was cleaning - got a great feather duster from dunelm - just the jobbie!!!
Level three
[STRIKE]wipe table and get out a new cloth if needed
Clean out your grottiest cupboard!! It doesn't need to be like that.[/STRIKE] Not doing a cupboard this week, will hopefully catch up next week...
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out your bins![/STRIKE]
Extras
[STRIKE] HHI
Binbag dance [/STRIKE]
Empty out the cutlery drawer and make it clean and twinkly - might do this after the dewebbing...
S&S the fridge - this too...
Tuesday Twinkles - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
[STRIKE]Level 1[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Level 2 [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass... including the TV screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there... and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure![/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it... [/STRIKE] - glad to say there are none in there - unless you count the mess hubby has just made - about to go nag...
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
[/STRIKE] - didn't quite get this far though... did last week so will have to leave that as is
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Open the drawers where you stuff all your junk... especially the stuff from the pc desk... sort it and shred it!! ... you know who you are!!!
Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
Binbag dance... Get a binbag... fill it and bin it!!!
Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it
Wednesday Wobblies - Master bedroom!
Level One
Strip the linen and wash them
Fling open the window and let the room have some air!!
Level Two
Vacuum & turn the mattress before replacing the clean covers
HHC clearing the mess and gibble
De-web and de-fuzz the room... don't forget to do the bed base!
Level Three
Vacuum the bedroom and the landing
Sort through a cupboard and get rid of anything that is past its best... especially those summer things that won't be worn next year
Fill a binbag for charity shop... they are crying out for stuff!!
Extras
Go to bed early!
[STRIKE]Hug a friend[/STRIKE] - ooooh, did lots of this Wednesday - we all needed it as we worked really late...
Do something really crazy!!... puddle jumping or singing all the way home from school or work
Last but by no means least... HHI!!!!!!!!
Thursday trashing- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside and sinks
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! (The proper bins not the rooms that look like 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
Clean the radiators in these rooms
Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
Replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
HHI... a bit more gone!
Friday fun and florricks... SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A bit of catch-up!
Level One
[STRIKE]S&S the kitchen and bathroom... degunk any grot traps in the sinks... mine blocked it was so gross![/STRIKE] - Did this today, know what you mean pigpen - gross!!!
[STRIKE]Make time to do something for yourself!! A haircut, a long bath, a facial... whatever it takes... do it![/STRIKE] - Needed to catch up on sleep today (hence headache I think) so did that!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Whizz over the main living area... make it presentable[/STRIKE]
Change any smelly bedding that needs doing
[STRIKE]Clean the fluff out of the TD filters... or clean the WM/DW filters [/STRIKE] - was a good girl and did these today...
Level Three
HHC clearing the messiest room in the house - that would be DS's and is being done tonight and tomorrow (needs two days, is really bad!)
Wash any windows that are needy
Complete ALL your dailies.. Some of you have things on there that I have been seeing for weeks! lol - OK, will do stuff below starting tonight...
Extras
[STRIKE]Clean out a cupboard... the one you hide papers and junk in will do [/STRIKE] maybe another day...:o
[STRIKE]Polish all your mirrors! [/STRIKE] - downstairs done, upstairs will be done when I do bathroom and bedroom
[STRIKE]Swish over your hob.
Collect all the dirty laundry strewn about the house... bedroom floors are the worst![/STRIKE]
My Dailies
DW x 1
WM x 2
TD x 1
My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is............. To exercise every day and try to go swimming at least twice a week break stuff down into 15 or 30 minute manageable chunks and do one thing from My stuff, Business stuff and Club stuff every day.........
Mon / Tues / Wed / Thur / Fri / Sat / Sun
My Stuff
Fill in Life Insurance trustee stuff
Business Stuff
Enter invoices/receipts onto QuickBooks
Club Stuff.
Do posters for Stanford Forum for their website

I'm only up to page 53 from this morning, so will catch up on the gossip and see you all later...

lil_me

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Greenbee have a lovely time!

Rach masks! Handwashing and cleaning failing that. We've only had DS2 ill here, I have been cleaning things like the loo, sink and bathroom door handles regular, making everyone wash their hands constantly etc and the rest of us haven't been ill so far. DS1s less affectionate than DS2, tends to not get close to children if he can help it and still a little over cautious with the handwashing especially when germs are mentioned, so does frequently manages to escape things.

Flower ((hugs))

This evening I will try to be realistic, I've lost my ability to estimate how long things take, probably because things are less controlled then they were and there is more to do than I like to admit.....

Get spare duvet dry (leave downstairs for DP who needs to take someone to airport v.early in morning)
Finish the last bits of my kitchen list
Empty DW when finished and put dinner dishes in
Vacuum kitchen
Wash kitchen floor
Wash step between kitchen and utility
Put some of the clean laundry away (I don't think I will get it all done but will try hard)
Lok through Boots online, see if I can plug any present gaps

1500 Bonus Points With Boots This Weekend!!!! Greasypalm does cashback for there (Quidco stopped)