Weekly Flylady Thread 15th December 2008

skintscotslass

Valli wrote: »

My parents divorced and I can remember being bought clothes one xmas (I was about 14 and divorce was not common when I was a kid) and they did not fit. They were taken away to be replaced with appropriately sized clothes...I'm still waiting!
No wonder I ended up not speaking to my dad for years.... one of very many incidents BUT it wasn''t until he treated my own kids differently from each other (he was a dinosaur who thought boys more important than girls) when I FINALLY cut him out from my life. So the grandson he was so proud of never knew him. Funnily enough he already had a grandson he didn't bother about but I was the eldest daughter and had been a real daddy's girl growing up.. He was a philanderer anyway - he met his 'new ' wife while still married to my mum - why would I want my kids to know him when I have my lovely dad (stepdad) DD dotes on him and quite right too...those who love us and who we love are far more important - and deserving sometimes than our 'blood' relatives.
I told my 'dad' about two/three years ago how much he meant - and means - to me. I wasn't the most amenable of stepdaughters - for many reasons BUT he has been loving and patient and kind and does jobs for us all now. And he has his own natural daughters he has never given up on despite many difficulties thrown in his way. But we never feel 'second best - I love to see his face when my DD runs into his arms. He is godfather to two of his 'grandchildren' - and he hasn't had the easiest of lives himself.

Valli - I'm almost bubbling away, re-reading this morning. There wasnt anyone else involved in my breakup. He is just an @rse. Unfortunately (fortunately?) DD is now 15 and is starting to see him for what he really is. I'm just feeling so sorry for her that I picked such an eejit to be her father.

Right - I am heading to the Gyle and will check out the Disney store and get them to check with Princes Street.

See you all later xx

Triker

Morning everyone, got tons to do, 2 white boards full of jobs and I don't feel well at all.

rach

Rach's catchup list!

Kitchen -worktops, floor, clean George foreman, cupboards, fridge, hob
Bathroom - loo, sink, bath, tiles, floor, shelf
bedroom - Change bedding, hoover, tidy, clean bedside cabinets
lounge/hall/stairs - hoover, wipe round, tidy sofa hotspot
Collect stinky laundry from about the place
wm x 3 (1) (2) (3)
put clean laundry away
empty bins
sort recycling

Extras for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Stick all your cards up
5. Sort presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort.
6. write & post remaining cards
7. RELAX!! though this is ongoing as i've finished work!!
8. sort photos to print
   
9. add up december GC woohoo!!
   

nicki_2

Morning all :hello:

Haven't managed to get on the computer much the past couple of days as I've been so busy. I've even had DD being secretary for me by letting her log into my banking while I've been getting ready for placement ! Hence hugs for all as I've not been able to catch up on the thread (last log in was Wednesday morning :eek: )

Sooooo I've done no cleaning all week (except tidying up as I've gone along) so I need to set too as we have plans next week (my plan for Xmas Eve is to get any washing done and start getting DD packed as she's going away with her Dad for nearly a full week! :eek: ). So operation "wage war on the house" will be commencing as soon as I've eaten my breakfast and had a coffee! I also need to fit in having a bath & preparing tea while DD is out with ex today as we're going to the carol concert at church and it starts at 6.30 but I look a disgrace

So where is my list .........



Monday - bathroom
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Level Three
Wash bathmats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras -

1. Post all the cards you need to post - Need to buy more stamps first! :eek:
   

Tuesday - no laughing.. KITCHEN!!
Level one
Wipe the cupboards and appliances!
Level Two
Wipe the light fittings and window sills
Wipe the fridge!
Level Three
Remove webs and dusty corners!
Sweep and mop the floor!
Clean the cooker and hob!
Extras

1. Clean filters and drawers and door seals
2. Empty a wash basket of laundry..

Wednesday - living room, hallway, stairs
Level one
Clear the floor of clutter
Level two
Vacuum the stairs and hallway and living room
Level three
Wipe the sofas and wash any soft furnishings
Sort coats, shoes and bags
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs.
Extras

1. Check the smoke alarms
2. Defluff and deweb these rooms

Thursday - Master messroom! and landing
Level one
Strip the bedding and get it washed!
30 minutes floordrobe/junk clearing!!
Level Two
Vacuum the landing and floor
Remake the bed
Clean the windows
Level Three
Wipe down all the furry paintwork
Extras

1. HHI
2. Collect all the dirty laundry from upstairs

Friday -finale!

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Make a timetable for christmas prepartions.. turkey in.. turkey out.. etc
5. Clear the table and make it look pretty and festive for your christmas meal
6. Stick all your cards up
7. Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort.
8. Write Xmas cards for family
   
9. Bath for me
10. Bath for DD (post church unless we have time before hand)
11. Tea

I have no idea whether I will get this all done....but I'll have a damn good try!!!! Breakfast time (plus first wash load in the machine ) :wave:

jjef

Morning all,

Lazy start here, read for a while in bed while the girls were playing, WM & DW on. Have made alist of all the bits I want to get through today -

Ironing
[STRIKE]
clear airers of dried washing and put it away
write xmas cards for inlaw family
[/STRIKE]
deliver inlaw family cards
[STRIKE]wrap pressies for MIL[/STRIKE]
wrap pressies for friends kids who we are seeing tomorrow
[STRIKE]double check tesco order (comin tomorrow 7-9)[/STRIKE]
hoover main traffic areas
[STRIKE]paint hall radiator[/STRIKE]
sort out cardboard for recycling from garage

Okay thats my list for today.

SSL - dont envy you tackling the gyle today, will give you a :hello: when we are passing later today.

juliejim

DH has just gone to the tip - kids to my grandparents - and I'm still sorting out this tip!

soappie

I'm dressed, teeth brushed, hair brushed and my bedding is in the washing machine. As for Mr. T - I'm going in .... I may be some time!

rach

good luck, soappie!

Dustykitten

Good luck Soappie - get those pointy elbows out!

Showered and just finished breakfast.

Going to dry my hair and then tackle DS2's room and he can help.

vanilla

Good luck soappie.

Hubby up early this morning again but did manage to get back to sleep, thankfully he's in tomorrow to see the doc so he'll have to say then.

DD still not well so will make an appointment for her tomorrow at the gp's.

Really need to go and get rest of pressies tomorrow and finish all the wrapping. So need to draw up a list of what still needs to be got.

Right need food then i'll get the wm started and get our room sorted today. Back later to update.