Weekly Flylady Thread 22th December 2008

AnW'sMum

TAG wrote: »

I need help!!!

I still cannot find the 3 dvd's for DD I know they are here.............somewhere

Anyone seen them??

Back of the wardrobe, back of the airing cupboard, behind the settee? I used to hide DH's smaller presents in the gap beneath the bottom drawer of the chest of drawers!

AnW'sMum

TAG wrote: »

Well if it is I want it back pleasseeee:p

Bloody things. I know they're here. Cos I tried them first to make sure they are OK. They must be up high somewhere, I think.

Try visualising what you did after checking them, sometimes helps me

SummerMoon

Just had MAD MAX out for a walk, with 3 hyper kids, and now I have a very very very annoying toddler. DS2 screamed and stomped and threw him self on the ground when I refused to let him hold the lead(he had previously been pulled over 3 times). And then he just stopped and refused to move. Had to ask nephew(8) to take Max while I dragged the little booger back!!!!

Never again, next time he gets tied in the buggy with double knots and extra harness!!!!!!

Gryfon

And breath...and relax! Big children are now helping me by taking some dirty washing into the room with the washing machine...however this involves throwing it all around and diving under it, then pretending to be horses and carrying it on their backs :rolleyes: I am trying not to get wound up and just be grateful that they're actually doing it!

I have a serious lack of energy problem!

AnW'sMum

Right have caught up with all 11 pages since I last posted. We had a lazy morning, kids still not dresssed! We had a Mamma Mia Fest! Even W enjoyed it and was singing along.

I am about to copy pictures of A & W for the last few Christmas pressies will then be heading down to Mum and Dad's with a box full of pressies (put into relevant boxes for different locations as they were wrapped) to put under their tree.

Dustykitten

Morning all.

Friend has just been round for a cuppa - sainsbury delivered her order this morning minus the turkey! She has rang them and gone mad and they are returning later with a premium one.

Mumoffour huge squishy cuddles you are doing a fantastic job under horrid circumstances. I spend far too much of my time cross with my kids and am not good at forgiving - you are helping me realise I need to change that

iriedaughter wrote: »

Is that normal for a 3yr old or am I looking at the beginnings of OCD?

There is not such thing as normal when you are 3

Polly hope DD leaving is not too traumataic - at least DS will be there to fill the initial gap

Gryfon please cut yourself some slack hun. When DS1&2 were babes I had a cleaner twice a week and still couldn't cope. OH worked long hours so I was home with them on my own and it was soul destroying. I had a cleaner whilst DS3 was little too. I can only keep on top of things now if I don't do much else and my youngest is now 6. If the toilets and sinks are clean and the worktops too then you're doing ok.

Pigpen glad the food fiasco is being sorted.

Johanne is it really the card that has upset you or the whole situation? Maybe she didn't want to 'demote' you back to girlfriend. I know it hurts. My first birthday card when I was living with DH said c/o on the address - we had been living together for months, she just didn't like it. The card drove me insane but many many years on now I can see that it was her who had the problem and not me. After all DH and I are still together 16 years later.

Have done some flying but not loads, will update list in a minute

Dustykitten

MBTs - forgot to let you lot know that JL are having some in clearance - £84 I think

Hardup_Hester

Hi Tooti
He does help, a lot, but he's partially sighted, so sometimes I'd rather he didn't!!!

Tag, when I used to quilt & bought large quantitites of fabric, I used to take the side panel off the bath & hide stuff there.
Hugs Hester

embb

Hi guys :wave:

Not caught up yet but wanted to say thank you to moam & mumoffour for their cards before I forget, they came today x

Just got in from work and I'm pooped, no food other than a couple of foxes biscuits this morning with my little old lady so no energy, need to recharge the batteries asap.

Dustykitten

Monday Mayhem..

1. Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!milk delivery sorted just need to get a few extra bits from corner shop probably
2. Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
3. [STRIKE]
   
4. [strike]Have we located stockings?
   
5. [/strike]S&S the kitchen
6. S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
7. [strike]Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast![/strike]can't be bothered with this one will do after christmas:p
8. [strike]
9. [/STRIKE]Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
   
10. [/strike] It's too full now but I will try to make space for the turkey delivery on Tuesday
11. Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc DS1's stripped
12. [strike]
    
13. Make sure your timetable for christmas day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..?
14. [/strike] I'll make that up on the day
15. [strike]Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job![/strike][strike]
    
16. Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
17. [/strike]Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
18. Change pet bedding and wash blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
19. Dust round the whole downstairs might do family room if I can be bothered
20. do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs family room floor
21. Extras -
    1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy
    2. [STRIKE]Kids to hand deliver last couple of card[/STRIKE]
    3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends
    4. bank DS3
    5. make door decoration 1 done
    6. Plan puds for christmas
    7. make gingerbread christmas trees
    8. collect friends paper from shop today's done