Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd August 2009

Quillion

Soappie love have you had a delivery today?

Washing out on line blowing like a dream. Valli have you been and fetched a costume yet ?

Elf
My friend and i have an understanding when we are either out or in if the child misbehaves or does something wrong naughty etc the one who see's it sorts it.
It is a nataurak thing for us as we have bought the kids up together and it has worked well for us.

I know what you mean though i have another friend and we don't go there any more and i don't have her here as too many toys were broken and too much stuff annoyed me and i was not allowed to tell her child off.

The worst time was when my sis in laws child grabbed my sons face and gouged a great chunk out of it. I told her son off and she went mad at me for doing so. Her exact words were 'I do the telling off not you' We went home to sort out ds. A few days later we went back to his mums and said sis in law asked what have you been up to. I just said calmly he was playing nicely then your son decided to attack him. She did not know that he had done this she could not apologise enough but by then it was too late.

Don't take this from people who come to house they are guests and should treat it, you and your children with respect and tell her so. If she is a friend she will understand.

Hugs hun xx

elf06

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

Elf-It is always harder to 'discipline' other peoples children when the parents are there. Especially when the clearly are more relaxed with everything.

I know I have been slightly but do you think I am overreacting?

mumofjusttwo

no I don't. I was using the term relaxed losely but really meant 'can't be bothered to teach their children manners in their own house let alone someone elses.'

I would either have to tell them not to do it in front of her or

a)not give them food when they are round
b)meet up somewhere else-park maybe?

I too would be on my soapbox (although can't find the smilie) if anyone had done that in my house. Bad enough for a child to do it but for th mother to know about it and not apologise, make their children apologise tidy up is despicable.

pigpen

elf06 wrote: »

I know I have been slightly but do you think I am overreacting?

no!! Not at all

rosepink1984

sidles in sheepishly...hello! We had a bit of lie in today..until 1pm! Ooops! Since then I've done washing up, started the washing machine, put 16 loo rolls on the loo roll holder and done an online shop so I've been quite productive!

Love and hugs to all xx

Dustykitten

Soappie hun you've gone all incoherent, you are definitely not well! I on the other hand have just eaten a stale doughnut so must be fine!

Elf - when other people's kids are here all food and drink are consumed at the kitchen table or in the garden and not on my carpets and sofas. You can't change other people's values but you can limit there actions in your own home

Quillion

rosepink1984 wrote: »

sidles in sheepishly...hello! We had a bit of lie in today..until 1pm! Ooops! Since then I've done washing up, started the washing machine, put 16 loo rolls on the loo roll holder and done an online shop so I've been quite productive!

Love and hugs to all xx

Thats some loo roll holder is it a floor to ceiling one lol.

I am saving the cardboard rolls for school next term and also yog pots the muller light variety.

Just unloaded dw going to make muffins now hhc (half hour cook)15:30-16:00

poorbutrich

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

Elf-It is always harder to 'discipline' other peoples children when the parents are there. Especially when the clearly are more relaxed with everything.

Other people's children :eek:!

Welcome to all the new flyladies!
An eventful weekend over here, so a much-needed flying session will take place when I get home!
Will try to do everything on the list except the shredding which I have been doing at work whenever the boss leaves the room!
Have a great week everyone and many thanks to our leaders for sorting lists and stars!

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Declutter the guff and put it where it belongs!
Empty bins etc
Level Two
wipe the sofas
Vacuum the floors, including the stairs
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs
Level three
Wash any curtains/nets soft furnishings that need it
Vacuum under any furniture you can safely move
wipe and water any plants
Extras

1. Update spreadsheets/meal plans etc..
2. HHI
3. 15 minutes filing/shredding
4. Binbag dance!

froddington

I've been shopping this morning and ordered my currency, picked up a parcel, posted letters, bought loads of bits for hols and Reading in Boots, bought tickets for mum's birthday present and did a Mr S shop!! Oh, and a load of washing is on the line! Phew!

Now going for a

HHC 3:30 - 4:00

Anyone like to join me?

soappie

Quillion - I posted this on Saturday evening - you probably missed it:

Oh, and Quillion - I've been meaning to mention all morning that your letter came the post today. It'll be passed on on Monday. Do thank young J for the card - it's delightful as well as very thoughtful. Thank you xxxx