Weekly Flylady Thread 27th July 2009

Valli

re the stars/lists as a p/t flyer I really don't mind I am just happy to be part of a lovely online community who tolerate my impishness...
Soappie did you come on a Thursday - it's the flea [STRIKE]pit[/STRIKE] market then and tat abounds...
I have done some of my list of five...

xx_Jo_xx

kazwookie wrote: »

TBH that sounds like a good idea, means the star givers can enjoy the thread............

Thats a good point actually x

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

(oh I SO can't resist this...)

Pigpen
has he got one of those t-shirts?

"I facebooked your mum!"

:rotfl:

no, but I had seen one he would have lol....


if only to distress DD1 lol

doing tomorrows list now.. JUST got the littlies to shut up.. I HATE teachers!!

greenbee

Valli wrote: »

re the stars/lists as a p/t flyer I really don't mind I am just happy to be part of a lovely online community who tolerate my impishness...

Is that what you call it?!

Re. the stars... maybe we could keep a reward system, but sometimes have it for completing all 3 levels, and sometimes for challenges. I think Toots likes doing the stars etc, as it gives her a good reason to keep an eye on us all (and she's certainly not going to be up to flying herself when she gets back), so I wouldn't want to get rid of them altogether, but maybe she and Pigpen agree the award system each week.

Dusty is right about the need to substitute, and Pigpen makes clear in the first post that the lists are guidelines. They point us in the right direction, but I for one don't do my windows nearly as often as Pigpen would like, as they simply don't get dirty enough . However, last week's wardrobe clearance was great, despite the fuss I made about it, and putting it off until Sunday night, it needed to be done (and there's more that still does, which I'm sure I'll get round to!)

Valli

carlsberggal wrote: »

hex2 - my ex worked his socks off for us so I could stay about home - we had three in 3 years, girls are the same age for a week and a day. For that reason he because, of me never lifted a finger come the house or DIY. It worked for us, I worked in the home, he worked outside of it.

With my lovely new DH, we both work full time and cos the ages of the kids, youngest is 18, we 'share' housework, never been mentioned/discussed, we just do. Whatever works for any couple is the way to go. Don't feel your not contributing, to me being a stay at home mum is the hardest job in the world, been there, done so KNOW xx

Hex I think you have a good balance there...I had a good balance with exOH when we both worked and had DS we had division of labour, then I had DD and a year at home then I got a p/t evening job so he did the bathing and putting to bed four nights (later I discovered he didn't always do it all IYSWIM) but when I went to study he seemed to think I needed NO help AT ALL. He actually told me that when I was working f/t he would 'reduce my housekeeping' despite the fact that he put petrol etc on CCs for me to pay...it's awful though, that you feel you have to justify your decision/choices...personally I appreciate being able to work part time because I know that were I full time in this job all my weekends would be taken up with work and my kids still need me.
A colleague of mine, who is f/t has recently employed a cleaner...(I know this cos I found her cleaner for her!) and she has no kids. It almost seems silly to spend time working so you can pay for someone to clean your home (though embb wouldn't agree - but I like taking care of my home!)

ooh I have a dilemma - your thoughts please.

DD (13-and-a-half) has been invited to a sleepover at her friends, Friend has a big brother 14/15 and a really sensible lad who I get on with. Dilemma is both mum and mum's OH will be at work, on nights so the kids will be in on their own. Now I KNOW they ARE all sensible kids ...

thoughts please?

boddy

Evening everyone. Only managed the dailies today and a put some washing in tonight. Thank you for all the birthday wishes. Ive had a lovely day and Im shattered now. Had a great time at DDs and she had made a huge buffet. Had to wear a hat with candles on the top.

Soappie Yes I got my bus pass. Happy Birthday to your DD.:bdaycake:
Mudbath Big hugs. Hope you all feel better soon. Sorry about your cat its hard I know.
G&B Congratulations.
Jo Aw hun we are all your friends and only too glad to help in any way.

hollyh

Evening all,

Pigpen i'm glad you have a wonderful new man :j you deserve some happiness.

Regarding the nursery slopes etc, i liked the idea in theory but in reality it may be a bit much for new people to take in. I don't want to lose the stars though. It's amazing how the thought of a star can encourage me to do more.:rolleyes:

I've been very busy today. I finished college an hour early so decided to get stuck into my list before i picked the boys up.

Today i have

Made beds
Collected laundry
Fed, watered, cleaned out & exercised rabbits
Wm x 2
Put 2 loads on line
Watered plants
S & S Bathroom
Washed up x 2
Tidied living room x 2
Put water in car
Cleaned out Ds2's sand & water tray
Fed fish
Cooked Tea
Hoovered & mopped bathroom
Took dry stuff off airer & put away
Brought washing in
Put damp washing on airer
Claened out 1 Bathroom cupboard
Bathed Ds2 & put him to bed
HHI & put it and last nights ironing away

Magnificent Monday ~ Scabby Crabby kitchen! Done
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Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet!
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and organise a cupboard in these rooms!..
Thoroughly clean the fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth


Extras

1. Scrub out the oven and hob

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New Weekly Challenge... You will get a heart for each day you complete the challenge..


* List 5 of the items you should have found and photographed for rehoming/sale...

Valli

boddy wrote: »

Evening everyone. Only managed the dailies today and a put some washing in tonight. Thank you for all the birthday wishes. Ive had a lovely day and Im shattered now. Had a great time at DDs and she had made a huge buffet. Had to wear a hat with candles on the top.

However did you manage to hold your head up? Wasn't it heavy?;););););););););););););)

Seriously I am pleased you had a lovely day - you have had to put up with too much lately - well you know what I have said already about that! so *mwah* *mwah* sweet dreams !


I think I have seriously misunderstood the weekly challenge actually. No way am I listing 5 things on e bay at once BUT I am decluttering, I am! I just wrote 5 things I needed to do!

Valli

5 things to do
1 write Summer Home Project list to include creosoting (or similar) the fence because it's desperate DONE
write Summer work Profect list so I know what I need to have done before I return to work DONE
2 write shopping list to include sympathy card for ex MIL and Jenny (daughter of deceased) and flower fly killer thing as couldn't find in Morrisons (try Wilkinsons *winks*) DONE
3 contact insurance re damaged sanitary ware (cistern lid in two bits - we think it was the cat) but no-one was around when it crashed off and snapped) and cracked sink - no doubt caused when child dropped electric toothbrush in and see whatv they will cover and whether they will need to see damage FOUND CONTACT NUMBER SO HALF DONE
4 check tracking on Quidco as insurance reneawl was 3 month ago now PUT A TICKET IN
5 update bank account oops

and all washing is ironed and socks sorted ***glow***

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

ooh I have a dilemma - your thoughts please.

DD (13-and-a-half) has been invited to a sleepover at her friends, Friend has a big brother 14/15 and a really sensible lad who I get on with. Dilemma is both mum and mum's OH will be at work, on nights so the kids will be in on their own. Now I KNOW they ARE all sensible kids ...

thoughts please?

No chance!!!

if they were home around 8-9pm then I may consider it but I'd probably still say no!