Weekly Flylady Thread 10th November 2008

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Gryfon wrote: »

Thanks both! Maybe it's because I'm at home all the time I keep thinking I should have done lots more and not let it get into this state in the first place!

Children are 18 months, 6 and 9. The two big ones were good on Friday when I could hardly do anything but most of the time it's such hard work getting them to do anything! Smallest child is the one who seems to make the most mess at the moment by tottering around the house throwing anything she can get her hands on onto the floor

Not quite sure why I've hurt my back this time, had back pain for years since I had DD1, I think my core muscles are completely shot and I've put on weight.

It's just soooooooooooooooooooooo frustrating! Thanks for listening

I've said before on here. My house didn't resemble anything like tidy until DD (5) started school full time. And as for when the older three were little, not a chance in hell of a tidy house.

It will all start to fall into place eventually. Really it will. Just concentrate on getting yourself better.

As for getting the older two to help a bit. I find reverse phsycology helps!!;) (No idea how to spell that word:o But I'm sure you know what I mean)

AnW'sMum

cha97michelle wrote: »

I don't want any stress this year. All of it needs to be done by the time DH finishes work (which we think will be around the 22nd) as we want to toilet train charlie over xmas, and also chill out a bit - we certainly deserve it.

Michelle I agree totally with your sentiments regarding no stress over Christmas but toilet training then?????? I think it can turn into one of the biggest stress causers. Toilet training and chilling out in the same sentence don't usually go together. I know we tried with W on several occasions and gave up as there was no way he was going to use a potty or toilet even though we thought he was ready. He was 3 1/2 before he decided to use the toilet and had very few accidents and I was a lot happier with this than feeling I had forced him.

I don't want to rain on your parade and wish you all the luck in the world but please don't let it stress you if Charlie decides Christmas is not the time to comply. He is going to be so excited with Christmas and all that goes with it he may not be able to concentrate on the task in hand

I hope you read this in the way I mean it as I think you have done a great job with both boys so far

rach

gryfon - don't feel guilty asking for help. These things should be shared anyway and the bottom line at the moment is that you simply can't do it - and if you try then you'll have back problems for far longer. I've been doing a lot more around here recently as DH is studying, but I still make sure he does some, and have made it clear that this isn't how it's gonna be forever! Women so easily fall into that traditional role, partly because it's easier to do (in the short term) than nag for things to be done. But I for one refuse to be a slave!

soappie - love the fact you just sorted it! Can totally imagine you making the assistant run around the shop too I grew up in a house with just my mum and sister so my experience is much more just getting on with it like that!

Had a nice lunch out with DH and resisted cake , nipped into woolies to look for xmas stuff (lego for godsons mainly) but it's only a small branch so they didn't have much. I'm off work thurs& fri as flexi leave so i can hopefully get the shopping sorted then, most of it will be done on amazon anyway. Then I got a couple of bits at sainsburys, which reminds me I need to phone Tesco and try and get a refund on the delivery charge as they were late on fri (has anyone tried this?!)

Am gonna have a go on Big brain academy on the wii (DH bought it for me after my bad journeys this week and as a bit of an apology for being grumpy) - i'd recommend it for anyone with a wii - lots of fun!

Davgirl1

Well I've finally put a few things on ebay, vacuumed downstairs and sorted some washing.

Gryfon - I know exactly how you feel. I also suffer with my back and can't do as much as I used to. I feel guilty asking for help as well. Hugs to you.

Got a bit of ironing left to do but that will do for today

froddington

rach wrote: »

Am gonna have a go on Big brain academy on the wii (DH bought it for me after my bad journeys this week and as a bit of an apology for being grumpy) - i'd recommend it for anyone with a wii - lots of fun!

I love Big Brain Academy - great fun!

I HAVE to at least make a dent in the mess in the front room - don't suppose anyone is up for a

HHC from 3:30 - 4:00?

Gryfon

Thank you! Feel a bit better now At the moment I've put another load of washing on and I'm waiting for the sauce to cool a bit before I bag it to freeze. Just updating all of Mr G's shifts on my computer calendar as it changes in January.

Got rid of two children to my parents since last night, baby girl is asleep and Mr G has also gone to bed, he's working 10-7 tonight.

rach

glad you feel a bit better gryfon. Just remember you can only do as much (ideally less) than your body will let you. It's obviously not happy so take heed otherwise it's likely to get worse.

got distracted looking for lego, now gonna have a game on the wii before some xmas shopping online.

vivw_2

An update on my list:

Kitchen/utility

[STRIKE][FONT="]Wash and dry up[/FONT][FONT="]
Clear and wipe work surfaces[/FONT]
[FONT="]Tidy utility room
Clean the oven & hob[/FONT][FONT="]
[/FONT][FONT="]Deweb downstairs[/FONT][/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Sweep and mop floors- kitchen. Utility, hallway
[/FONT][STRIKE][FONT="] Tidy kitchen table
Clean out fruit bowl of everything that is not fruit[/FONT]
[FONT="]Clean cloth on table[/FONT][/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Empty and clean out bins!
Wipe out fridge [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Living Room, Hall and Stairs[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][STRIKE][FONT="] Tidy all clutter[/FONT]
Dust
Vacuum through the living room [/STRIKE]and stairs
[STRIKE] Clean TV screen
Wipe and water plants[/STRIKE]


[FONT=&quot]Main bedroom[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
Strip bedding and wash
Vacuum the mattress
Pick up all clothes and put away or in wash
Deweb and dust[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Vacuum the bedroom and the landing

[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Study/Pc Area[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][STRIKE] Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
Dust and deweb
Vacuum floor

[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ensuite [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
Clean shower[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean toilet[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean sink[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Dust and deweb[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean floor
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins
Collect all the dirty laundry and take downstairs
[/FONT]
Conservatory

[FONT=&quot]Tidy away bits and throw clutter [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Dust and deweb[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Vacuum floor[/FONT]

Downstairs toilet

[FONT=&quot]Downstairs toilet[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean toilet[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean sink[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Dust and deweb[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Clean floor[/FONT]

Other bits

[FONT=&quot]Wash bedding[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]2 other loads of washing[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Dry all on the airer[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Tumble underwear/bedding and shirts[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Hang other washing on airer[/FONT]
[STRIKE]Take all clean washing upstairs[/STRIKE]
[FONT=&quot]Sort out GCSE folder[/FONT]
[STRIKE]Sort out work list for tomorrow[/STRIKE]
[FONT=&quot]Cook tea[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Pay catalogue[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Wrap parcel[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Tidy middle room and sort presents[/FONT]
[STRIKE]Sort out library books to return[/STRIKE]

Thats some done anyway. Have to add to list - get rid of pc chair - I have just broken it trying to lean out of it to reach something on the floor!

Craftyscholar

froddington wrote: »

I HAVE to at least make a dent in the mess in the front room - don't suppose anyone is up for a

HHC from 3:30 - 4:00?

I'll join you frodders

froddington

Just me then .....?

Right, when I come back in after my HHC, I WILL have cleared the pile of [STRIKE]useful stuff [/STRIKE]probable junk on the sofa (if it doesn't suck me in .....)