Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2009

poohbear59

valli I hope you are feeling better soon. Your decluttering sounds like mine!!
meandthekids Your poor exMIL I know how these things go as my mum had the same problem. It is extremely painful. Well done on talking to ex about help for DS.
froddington I am so jealous. Reading was always my favourite festival. Being old and decrepid now I just have to hear about it from others.
ffp Glad your son is okay, but what a fright. I have a DS3 who spends at least one day a month at A and E with injuries. touch wood he has been okay for few weeks now. The chiropractors he attends just ask each time what his most reent injury is.

My back is improving and although I feel I can do some flying I have been threatened with bed rest so I have made a pavlova and started planning my new rag rug instead.

tootifruities

stars done to 1153

toottifrootti

froddy OMG that shows how old decrepit and out of touch I am - I only knew a few of the main stage acts - and that is it!!! I hope you have a terrific time.

pooh glad to hear someone is keeping you in order - hope the back gets even better asap.

well i still havent got into the bedroom - i have however done a long overdue long email to my cousin down merlin's way!

off to the bedroom now ..............
toots xx

xx_Jo_xx

Im sure I had a list.....now, where did i leave it?

Ive been pottering around doing bits and pieces, have cleaned all the glass in my living room including patio doors.

Have attached brackets to the back of the DVD cupboard

Ive also cleaned the rest of the glass in the kitchen after my kitchen window started giving everything else a showing up!!!

Ive swished the bathroom and will S&S the ktichen after im finished making my roast and crumble!

Ive done some of the cupboard under the stairs but nothing worthy of a star!

Off to have a look at my list....

xx_Jo_xx

Magnificent Monday ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Check all those smoke alarms!
Tidy the understair cupboard

Extras

1. Wipe skirtings and dados and door frames!

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
mop the floor
Level Two
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed
Level Three
Extras

1. Clean light fittings/lamps

Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo!
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors!
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard

Extras

1. Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors
2. Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
3. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Level Two
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within!
Level Three
Extras


Friday Flyby! ~ Childrens rooms/spare rooms or neglected rooms!
Level One
Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it!
Level Two
Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy
Level Three
Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy

Extras

1. Straighten up the bookshelves
2. Wash the windows if needed
3. Scrub down the sticky paintwork
4. Tidy up computer/PS's etc and unsnaggle all the cables!!

I have not even touched the dining room.....Well I have hoovered it! It is a sea of paperwork and I cant face it........Im concentrating on the rest of the house. The Dining Room will still be there next week.....

boddy

Afternoon everyone. Not long been up as I was night shift. Went to Mr A this morning and got some of the cheapo curry sauce. It was recommended and Ive just had a quick taste and its lush. Thats my tea sorted. DGS2 has just been to pick his new walking boots up. Ive put away the files I brought home from work.

Toots Sorry will not manage to get the rest of last weeks list done. Just going to have a quick tidy in each room. Im still tired so will prob have an early night.

Kazm Have a lovely day. Best Wishes.

Hugs for all who need one.

rach

Hello all

Had a wander up the high street and a coffee and a read in starbucks, DH came up after a while and had a coffee too. I then picked up some cough stuff and a few yellow stickered items in Sainsburys . I've also prepped all the veg etc for the roast, chicken is in, should be on course for about 6.30pm.

Must go and put the WM on soon, though might wait 'til after dinner as I'm bound to mucky my apron!!

valli - poor you, what a nightmare, hope it eases soon! Regarding neice, might not be SF - I've had something different apparently - there's a lot of stuff around! Key thing with the SF is the temperature apparently.

Zoelikesjam

Tuesday Twinkles ~ Kitchen and dining area
DONE!
Wednesday Wobblies ~ Bathroom, Landing and Loo! DONE!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors.. mop or vacuum as appropriate
Empty and wash out the bins![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wash any shower curtains, bathmats etc that need it
clean the bath/loo/basins/showers etc .. polish up those taps so they shine!
Scrub down the tiles [/STRIKE] I've also re grouted all the tiles so they look lovely and sparkling!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe over any paintwork, including the doors![/STRIKE] All freshly glossed! x
[STRIKE]Clean any light fittings
Empty and tidy the towel cupboard, restock loo roll holder if necessary[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash the radiator and windows.. polish the mirrors[/STRIKE]
2. Decant any dribbles of shampoo/bubbles etc into a fuller container so you have fewer bottles lurking about
3. Sort through a box of junk, or a drawer or cupboard in one of these areas!
4. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!! Because you're worth it!!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master bedroom DONE!
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip and wash bedding.. remake bed as soon as sheets are dry. not at bedtime![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]See if you can clear one hotspot![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor.. shoes away, clothes away.. mess away!
Vacuum the floor now you can see it!
Sort through one cupboard make sure all is neat and tidy within![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash the curtains/nets
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the light fitting and bed frame!![/STRIKE]


Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash the windows if necessary[/STRIKE]
2. HHI
3. Catch up on phone calls!!
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance![/STRIKE]

Friday Flyby! ~ Childrens rooms/spare rooms or neglected rooms!DONE!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors
Strip and wash bedding.. replace with clean[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for YOURSELF!!!! You work hard and deserve it![/STRIKE] I made my first card since moving in! I normally make them every night or scrapbook but since being here we've been so busy i've not done any so i made a point of sitting down and doing it!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Drag the junk from under the bed and put it away nice and tidy
Vacuum/mop floors
Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of toys or 'stuff' and get rid of the junk and rubbish!
Sort through a cupboard of clothes and get rid of the stuff tat no longer fits and make it all tidy[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Straighten up the bookshelves[/STRIKE] I've also boxed up a load of books the children dont really seem to bother with, might stick em onto freecycle or if anyone wants any kids books?
2. [STRIKE]Wash the windows if needed[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Scrub down the sticky paintwork[/STRIKE] Woodwork in Lou's room has just been painted and i sugarsoaped the woodwork in Jaimee-leigh's room ready for painting over the next few days.

So, im all done, can i please have my floating star?! YAY!!!!! thats three weeks with all stars! Blimey i cant believe how nice it is to be in some sort of order.
I just want to say a huge thankyou to you all for helping me out, and for the list's. I do really seem to respond to lists well and this has given me the kick up the back side i needed. :beer:

I need some advice, i've not been around much latly because of being busy but also lots of stress going on atm and im taking it out on mysel which i shouldnt be doing. Its stressing me out so much that i honestly dont know where i stand or how to feel. Here is my life story pmsl....I just thought i might feel better writting it all down and if i can get some advice it would be fab.

I seperated with DD1 and DS's dad when ds was born due to domestic violence. He never hurt the children nor did he do anything in front of them so he continued to see them everyweekend fr the following two years. Despite him being a compleat waster and a total a*hole to me, the children enjoyed spending time with him. However we've had to go through court and cafcass to sort out acess time and they came to the agreement that it was joint residence, i had the children from sunday to thursday, him a long weekend. Things were going well'ish however on mothers day things came to a head and long story short he assulted me infront of the children. The poilce were involved, he was arrested and charged and solicitors and social workers became involved. They all advised we withdraw contact as DD1 was having terrible nightmares and had to have a little bit of councilling. She's 4. Anyway, we got a non molestation order(like an injunction so he cant come near us) and we moved house away from him and all his family. I am now fighting for full custody with minimal visitation. However i am really struggling with this. Jaimee loves her dad, and she is too smart for her own good. whilst she knows daddy was naughty and needs to be told off and she understands why she cannot see him she is obviously constantly asking about him, and asking if we can call him. I never ever wanted to stop them seeing there dad however much of a banker he is but now he has hurt them, yes it may be mentally but that can be worse sometimes, i dont know if i can trust him. I am in moral turmoil atm an its eating me up. Im pulling my hair out and i dont know what to do :mad: Its having such a bad effect on me, I just feel so guilty for stoping them seeing dad and then in the next breath i think im doing the right thing.

Right, rant over. sorry about that i just had to get it off my chest. :eek:
Anyway, im going to make some twinks hobnobs and some fifteens now! x

froddington

toottifrootti wrote: »

froddy OMG that shows how old decrepit and out of touch I am - I only knew a few of the main stage acts - and that is it!!! I hope you have a terrific time.

Toots, I'm impressed you know a few of them Some of my friends wouldn't have a clue who a lot of them are!

poohbear59 wrote: »

froddington I am so jealous. Reading was always my favourite festival. Being old and decrepid now I just have to hear about it from others.

You're never too old! You should see some of the people who go - it's a wide age range!

zoelikesjam wrote: »

I just feel so guilty for stoping them seeing dad and then in the next breath i think im doing the right thing.

Firstly, huge hugs and well done for all you have achieved so far.

I know of a similar situation and the child has supervised contact with her father - the SW collects her from school and she spends time at her dad's before going back home. This might be something you could ask for. Then your children would get to spend time with their father (if they want to, of course) and you would know they have someone else there so they will be safe. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat and don't worry about ranting on here - we all support each other xx

kazwookie

Zoe, (don't have kids, so this might not be of use) but I think you can get supervised visits, ie some one in authority take the child to a netural place and the other parent visits but the adult in authority is there all the time.

This happened and still does for my godson, his mother was beaten up by his father, she left taking the child, but the child sees his father I 'think' once every 2 weeks for 2 hours but under full supervision of a local social worker.