Weekly Flylady Thread 24th November 2008

lil_me

Children who appear after bedtime or make excuses, I call them yoyos, some call them lap warmers/lurkers etc. I have 2 of those yoyos, however one doesn't really sleep well anyway so doesn't count as much

**hugs** for AnW'sMum. Hope A has a lovely time!

Oh heck, Megan's eating her hair, I know what this means, she feels sick, we figured it the first time she did it, she does it when she can't access grass, can see me having to stay up until DP gets in.

Valli

Ooh I am having some major probs tonight - saved loads to comment on BUT off they went into the ether...

Have flown because I pegged out 2 washloads this morning (before work) and my mum brought them in and they are now ironed and airing...greatstart to the weekend.

Polkadot that was a lovely thing to say...so now you are flying off into the real world...lovely to hear that your lifestyle now is making YOU much happier...and that DS and OH are enjoying the benefit too. Well you know where we are if you need us again...

re the teachers presents...no it is not a competition...personally I do record what I receive and from whom in order that I can write each child a thank you note/card...that is the only reason though. TBH I share the chocs with my DD and DS and Ferrero Rocher which I don't like are eagerly appreciated by DS who adores them...I would not be so ungracious as to say they were not enjoyed though. (I eats 'em if they're Thorntons or M&S though cos then they are way too good for DDs and DSs!)
A homemade card is always lovely...I have had flowers and plants which I like have more than enough mugs (but I have had a really gorgeous colourful one from Whittards which is in daily use (remember my mugs are mismatched). Biscuits for the staff to share esp in a tin...we are overrun with silverfish) go down well as do smellies (for me) wine (for me and male teachers like that too). I like the idea of a tree dec. I have one one my tree every year ( a felt one) which was made for me (in the shape of a pressie...)
Don't try to do one upmanship...we appreciate a thank you, too.
In fact as I type on the PC desk there is a necklace (came from sainsbury's) which was a gift...I wore it, telling someone it was a gift from a child and the response was 'it's what you would buy yourself' in other words it is really nice (it is too!)
By the way class teachers do really well usually...it's the TAs and office staff who sometimes get forgotten which is why a tin of biccies goes down well. Mind you we have one mum who makes a huge home made stollen nyom nyom (she knows I love it...she made me my own last year!)
I have also had homemade cookies made by the kids...again lovely...
Hope that helps...Have to say I am not keen on ornaments - no more room but my thanks are genuine...I might keep them for a short time then off they go to Helpthe Aged...
My baby sis always says I am the best person in the world to give presents to because I love getting presents...even if I don't like it you would never know.
Mind you that might be because my grandmother was AWFUL to buy for - anything she didn't like she would give back saying what was wrong with it. Like the shopping bag which was no good because when she was on the bus and had it on her knee she couldn't see over it...and it was not just a shopping bag but an M&S shopping bag ...and a used one at that as she had removed the label and tried it out.

froddington

Oh, just remembered that I did do a load of washing which I have hung around to dry! I have been flying

chunky - hope it went ok

kaz - hope you got it sorted

vivw, mudbath and AnW - hugs - hope you soon feel better

christmasshopper - i think you should pursue it - a diagnosis / name may point you to strategies that could help (oh, and what SarahShattered said!!)

toochoosey - hugs - I do that sometimes Oh, and no smellies, mugs or bizarrely patterned coasters please!!! I like something edible / drinkable or maybe pens, notebooks, etc.

zoey - take it easy and hope you get it sorted soon

polkadot - :T :j brilliant - such an inspirational post - and you're definitely on the list for the meet in the new year

Sorry but I am giggling to myself at the image of you lot head first in freezers At a bit under 6 ft, I've never had this problem!!!

Doughnut anyone ?

SarahShattered

Polka lovely to hear from you, and :j :j :j :j yay you!!!!!

That was a wonderful post to read. *made me quite emotional*

Valli

B****r I am short AND old! I almost fell into a freezer in a shop once! I had to have help to get my feet back on terra firma!

AnW'sMum you're welcome. Couldn't face it myself - too much of a traipse but my Morrisons (petrol 89.9p/l)still isn't doing the offer - no competition!

Valli

SarahShattered wrote: »

Polka lovely to hear from you, and :j :j :j :j yay you!!!!!

That was a wonderful post to read. *made me quite emotional*

Wasn't it...just thought - there is no better way to thank us than to carry on. Onwards and upwards. Don't think it has all been one way either hun...we have benefitted from your being here you know...
Keep us posted!

SarahShattered

Lovely to have you back with us properly again Valls I know you pop in when you're on your working week, but it's not the same as when you're back properly!!!

*oooeeerrrr, I'm getting all mushy!

Valli, were you down in the dumps for no reason today? Just wondering if it's a Libran thing?

harib0uk

Hmm didn't really get on to well today though I did get up in the loft and put a load of stuff away that was hogging the landing - work tomorrow and friday so will more than likely be playing catch up over the weekend!

:T well done everyone who achieved what they set out to do!

Wednesday - Master bedroom & landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]vacuum mattress and replace clean sheets[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wash windows
[STRIKE]HHC on the landing[/STRIKE]
floordrobe clearance in the bedroom
Level Three
Sort out your present stash.. less than a month to go now!!.. Do you have enough paper?
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Dust and wipe any paintwork[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Make those Christmas cards
   
2. S&S the fridge
3. Binbag dance
4. Put clothes away
5. update spreadsheets.. meal plans, [STRIKE]finances etc[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - children/spare room
Level one
[strike]Floor clearance![/strike]
Strip beds and put on clean bedding.. if you just did them do the duvet & curtains!
Level Two
[strike]Put all the disc in their boxes and the books on the shelves and the toys in the chests[/strike]
[strike]Sort through a chestof drawers/wardrobe and fling anything that no longer fits[/strike] - did last week
Binbag dance
Level Three
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it in its proper homes
[strike]Fill a binbag for charity shop.. santa will be here in 30 days make some space![/strike] - did last week and freecycled
Dust and vacuum and wipe of sticky grotty bits

Extras

1. s&s fridge
2. Put clothes away
3. update spreadsheets.. meal plans, [STRIKE]finances etc[/STRIKE]
4. scrub your grill pan.. mines rank so you lot have to do yours too!

Monday - kitchen and dining room
Level One
[strike] clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike]
[strike] Wipe down all the major appliances.. clean filters/drawers/seals etc[/strike]
[strike]Wipe over the cupboards fronts and kickboards[/strike]
Level Two
Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary
[strike] Sweep and mop the floors[/strike]
Run appliances through a 'clean' wash
[strike] Deweb and defluff these rooms[/strike]
Level three
[strike] Clear and mop/vacuum the floors[/strike]
[strike] Scrub down the dining chairs.. [/strike]
[strike] binbag dance! Grab a binbag.. fill it up.. and chuck it out![/strike]
Clean the oven.. [strike]and the shelves[/strike]
Extras - help yourself!

1. [strike]wipe and replace ALL the small appliances[/strike]
2. [strike]Empty and wash out bins[/strike]
3. S&S the fridge
4. [strike]Shred paerwork[/strike]
5. [strike]Put Washing machine on x 2[/strike]
6. [strike]Put clothes out to dry[/strike]
7. Put dried clothes away

Valli

Thanks Supergirl
Fine today - why wouldn't I be though - last day at work, washing on line, xmas play rehearsals...s'all good.

YOU though have been through the mill with illness lately so are bound to be feeling down...

One of our staff only works Wednesdays so she has Monday in the morning, over the hump at lunchtime and Friday in the afternoon.

We discussed this in the staffroom at lunchtime...for some reason I can't quite put my finger on it didn't go down too well:rotfl:

lil_me

I'm having a bit of a debate with myself about teacher gifts, especially for DS1. He is in a class with a teacher and 2 LSAs who split the weeks work between them, he has seperate PE teacher, swimming teacher, caretaker he does gardening with, I think there are more. Then there is the secretary who he adores and his HT who is fab. Then of course his escorts who I will buy seperate for who treat him every week, actually no, they spoil him completely! I just can't afford to buy for everyone who's been a part of his life in such a big way really. What I am thinking of doing instead, is giving a large biscuit/chocolate box for the staff room and a donation towards their latest fundraiser for a new minibus. I remember one year being desperately skint and keeping my son off on the last day to save my embarrassment of going in empty handed every other parent was discussing how much they spent and what they bought, I just couldn't face it. DS2, I have less of an 'issue' with as there is his teacher and LSA at the mo, which shouldn't be too bad, they're both young teachers (DS2s teacher is 27 and his LSA is 22 I think) so bit unsure what to buy......

Right, one ledge clear, one to go, then we're all BOXED! I'm stunned how much was in here and I didn't really notice, it's a pretty big room however so maybe why. Food cooking, I am soooooo hungyry now! Got UKTV food+1 on which doesn't help! Might have a blast through a few comparison sites, now where did I save those numbers as as predicted I have boxed that piece of paper somewhere.........