Weekly Flylady Thread 15th December 2008

Justamum

johanne wrote: »

Me and OH are trying to make things work... baby steps though so the engagement is still off for now (which is a kinda relief for me as his family were pressuring us about it)..... but were getting on better and he's really making the effort to help out with sarah and the house... things are not totally perfect but rome wasnt built in a day

Oh I am glad! The reality of having a baby obviously took him a while to adjust to and get his head around. If you both still love each other it's definitely worth trying to work at it. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you both.

toottifrootti

AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is my 3rd attempt at this post I keep losing the connection and by now there will probably be 20 more pages to catch up on!!!

poffigirl Nice to see you posting again - bad news about the WM - hope the engineer fixes it on thursday -not easy to keep up the washing with 2 littleys.
toochoosey I think the emails would be from em!!!

pink fairy - hope you are taking it easy!!!! or else!!!!!

lil_me - hope you had a fab time at the party and Matthew didnt get too upset. - its nice being an honorary Aunty isnt it!!

Lady-Liberty I am sooooooooo glad that they think it is benign - thats wondeful news - at least you can realx a bit and enjoy Christmas and you have time to get organised for your op without too much rushing about!!!

zaza Nice to see you again and arent you well organised!!! Well done. can I send you some mince pies?

Oddjob Sorry to see you got the bug too - hope you will all be over it soon. and no you are not sad for "relabelling all my music that is on the computer..pasting the right album info onto the blank discs etc" - I would call that very organised and methodical!!!!

G&B well done with the painting - you are avery qick worker - remember to have time to yourself too

emily I moved in here on the 23rd december and despite not being totally organised I had a tree up and all my cards and it was lovely having christmas in a new place - hope it all goes to plan between now and then - hope you have the internet arranged so we can hear how you have got on!!

DeniseNZ Hi and nice to see you - you are fairly getting organised - hiope the boys get home ok. and work doesnt wear you out

wilf55 hugs for you too honey - hope you make a full recovery and DH improves - depression is not easy to deal with for all the family - could you get everyone to chip in and bring a bit of the dinner and muck in with the preparatuion and clearing up????

AnW'sMum glad the nativity went well - email me when you have time - its more important to get all your wrapping etc done - there will be time for chat after all the chaos is sorted!!

Katgoddess Hi and we are very happy you are joinging us - you are very welcome!! I think a 7 month baby is a VERY valid excuse!!! Dont get too stressed your house didnt get in a mess overnight and you wont get it shipshape in a day! babysteps - every little step you take is getting you nearer being tidy - just do the room on the list to the level you can manage - they all come around next week so what you miss you can catch up as you go along and it gets easier every week - in a few weeks you will be more organised. the other mums will all tell you its not easy with a LO!! welcome to the madhouse - and its infectious by the way!!
ETA read my post further down to flis and iriedaughter - I missed a few bits out when i was writing yours -(Was a bit stressed at my pc!!!) soory - toots xx

wannabe sybil please dont feel bad about not being able to post very often and keep up with the thread - we are a gabby lot and some of us dont manage to keep up eithere - we just post when you can so please pop in and tell us how you are doing when you can.

toochoosey AAARRRGGGHHH!!! Chicken pox and a viral infection - what a greedy bunch you are - hugs honey and do what you are told stay at home and rest - make lists of what has to be done or bought or whatever and then you will be ready for when you feel better - there is still plenty time.

kassey since you have finished all your list and christmas bits when can you start on mine???????


fingers crossed i get this posted this time!
toots xx

jjef

Evening all,

newbies -welcome

pigpen- :eek: :eek: :eek: any hunky firemen??

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mudbath - glad all went well enjoy decluttering the chocs.

No flying here today, had work and then DD1 has her xmas dance tonight to i had one of her friends from school to get ready, much excitement but they seems to have had a good time. I have wrapped some pressies which OH is taking to work tomorrow to hand over and finished writing xmas cards for posting and for work, just need to do the neighbours and then i thinks thats me done.

will make a stab at flying tomorrow night but we have DD2 xmas play so it may be after 8 before i get started.

Hope all have a good day tomorrow til then.

lil_me

Thanks for all the supportive messages everyone

If I won the lottery ( not that I know how to put it on) I would buy you all a bunch of flowers, a box of chocolates and a bottle of your favourite tipple x

g&b you're brave, good luck with your mission!
Mudbath ((welcome home)) well done to your hubby too
wilf ((hugs))
Flis welcome back, wow has it been a year already!
pigpen !!!! So pleased you are ok! Little witch bag child wants bloomin' backside kicking!
Emily good luck YOU CAN APPLY FOR BOTH TO BE PAID - Stick a form in, the worst they can say is no but in situation like yours it isn't uncommon to have them paid for both
OJK pleased you are feeling better, thank you for restoring my faith in human beings today x
toochoosey ((hugs for you and your DD))
AnW'sMum next year save a list on your computer aswell!

Back from the party, kids had a great time. Matthew - he thought when the kids ran they were chasing him, then when they disappeared he looked all confused, he wasn't keen on santa, clocked him walking in his eyes followed him, took him to see him and he screamed in his face, oh well :rotfl: He had a great time. I forgot how tiring toddlers are! I think his Mam definately appreciated some relax time which is worth it. Bless him when I dropped him off he tried to come back out of the door with us :rotfl:

Just realised we've been cooking our tree, noticed it looked a bit tired (some branches going brown) and then that the portable heater is next to it, oooops, at least it's Christmas next week

Speaking of which think I might have to cancel my attending a meeting tomorrow, need to get xmas shopping finished, those bloody slippers!!! I also need to start wrapping presents, neice and nephews for Mam to take over for me. Unfortunately won't see them due to sister being the way she is but no need for the kids to go without. Think I best do a list for tomorrow and decide on meeting based on that, will just write one I think.

Don't know how much time I will get online tomorrow so hope you all have a good day xx

Craftyscholar

OddjobKIA wrote: »

how bad is your kitchen is it just smoke damage or is it slightly worse

I can honestly say I have never set the .....house on fire.....as a kid ( left that to My Fireman father twice)

Twice :eek:
Please don't tell me it was his station that had to turn out. (My dad was in the Fire Service as well)

Pigpen - you get everyone's crises don't you.

Mudbath - welcome back

johanne - wishing you well

G&B - stop showing the rest of us up.

hugs for all the poorlies

nicki_2

Hugs all round.

PIGPEN - How many mirrors have you broken? Glad you're all okay. Hope you can get your kitchen sorted out sooner rather than later! :eek:

soappie wrote: »

OMG - just thought, are we in the twilight zone here? Only earlier in today's thread, people were talking about what they'd save in a fire and - one of us has had a fire! :eek::eek:

Maybe we should all start talking about what we'd buy if we won the lottery - the premium bonds etc. etc. :rotfl:

I'd pay off all my debts, take driving lessons and then depending on the amount of winnings either pay a deposit on a house (even if it was just a rental) or buy a house :rotfl::rotfl:


I'm trying to study but my brain is hurting ATM. Think I might have to go and put my Pj's on soon.

I think all my Xmas shopping is done now...I think I've bought DD her new clothes for Xmas as well (smart/sparkly jeans & a new top thats HSM but reduced to half-price - all the clothes she wanted would make her look about 16 so I said no ) Cards still aren't written Need to get this OU work in though this week. :o

Monday : Study - Section 2 - 7 remaining sessions & any CMA I can complete!
Tuesday: Placement (Afternoon is KS2 show), Write cards, DD to Brownies for party (needs something to take) 6pm-8pm no subs/uniform, STUDY - Section 3 As much as possible
Wednesday : Placement (Chaos). Dark wash, Study CMA,
Thursday: Placement (More Chaos), Mums to see family, Avon pick up, Start work on TMA02
Friday : Placement (Overtime, last day of term, finish at 1.30), Library with DD, town with timesheets & find out whats happening over the next two weeks since I won't be able to go to school/placement, Study, try to get next section of TMA02 done
Saturday : Clean house top to bottom! Study
Sunday : Ex here - me wrapping DD's pressies!

Tuesday 23rd 2pm - Panto for me & DD Taking her to see Cinderella. She's never been to the Liverpool Empire and I'd like to see it properly :rotfl:

To do :

• MACAW : Get up and out by 8.45am
• Write Xmas cards
• Laundry (pink, bedding, dark on Wednesday)
• Spend some proper quality time with DD (I see Jenga, Monopoly timed game etc )
• Get DD to help with meals
• Ironing
• Clear clutter.
• Check bank daily - Ex has sent me my money to the right place, but its not appeared in my account :eek::mad:

Monday - bathroom
[strike]Level One[/strike]
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Level Three
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras -

1. [strike]Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..[/strike]
2. Post all the cards you need to post

Onwards and downwards I think with this work. I could really do with a coffee to wake me up but I don't want to be up all hours unable to sleep.

Right, time to get on with Study Session 4: Databases :rolleyes: Only Synchronous Communications (Chat rooms ), Voice over IP, Networks for Community and Safety in Cyberspace to go... :eek::eek: All need to be done tonight for me to stand any chance of catching up! :eek::eek: :wall: :wave:

johanne

lil_me... just noticed your new avater! I LOVE it... i collect pocket dragons and thats soo sweet!!! (and one i dont have!)

gunsandbanjos

I am just about to go to sleep, i'm pooped! Done most of the glossing in the LR, it is so time consuming, will hopefully be dry tomorrow so i can emulsion.

Hello to our new flyladies, you'll love it here:D
Eek, pigpen. You dont do things by half do you??
Nice to see you back mudbath, glad things went well. Take it nice and easy;)

froddington

Yay! All cards written And I have all presents for everyone except the FC pressies for school and a few stocking bits for mum and dad!! Better than I thought!

iriedaughter and flis21 - welcome (to the madhouse!!!)

mudbath - well done to OH

johanne - hugs - fingers crossed that it works out for you

Going to update my list and then head to bed .........

gunsandbanjos

Craftyscholar wrote: »

G&B - stop showing the rest of us up.

lol, trust me, if you could see my house you wouldnt say that! It desperately needed done and i was sick to the back teeth of it:o