Weekly Flylady Thread 14th September 2009

Ishtar

Evening all....
Sorry, haven't had a chance to catch up, but sending hugs to anyone who needs them!

Have had an unusual day - most of it spent listening to the baby howling because he was tired, then refusing to sleep :rolleyes:, but have managed to fit things in (he did eventually sleep for 1.5 hours over lunchtime).

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Diming Room of Gloom
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors[/STRIKE]
Find and wipe the worksurfaces – declutter worksurface.
Level Two
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace.. do one thoroughly.. descale or decrumb or degunge!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.[/STRIKE]
HHI
Clean the oven and hob. [IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Di/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.gif[/IMG]
Extras
[STRIKE]<li style="" class="MsoNormal">Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best<li style="" class="MsoNormal">Dust and Deweb[/STRIKE] Living Room, Hall and Stairs DONE
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Sort through a handbag[/STRIKE]
Extra

1. [STRIKE]Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
2. Binbag dance

Still have a few kitchen-related things to do, but I'm leaving them until tomorrow. Sister of doom is coming over, so I'll sort them before she arrives (and before she can make any cutting remarks...oh the joy).

Right...I'm off to sew some buttons onto children's school cardigans - they are too small for DD, but she has a friend who is a much smaller build. They were knitted just a bit too small. I'd rather pass them on than have them in here cluttering up the place (especially since I can now see the floor!).

Anyway, take care all
Have a good evening
D

gunsandbanjos

hex2 wrote: »

LadyL - I have seen your facebook update, hugs for you, my adored FIL is in a similar boat so believe me I sympathise - which doesn't help in the least but it is all I have. My heart breaks for you, and for your Dh and your family.

Life is too short to waste it on ironing and fat club. Please everyone try and look for positives instead of embracing the black dog. Live for each day and don't waste them. And please tonight take the time to spend some quality time with those who matter to you.

Couldnt have put it better myself, huge hugs to you Lady Liberty. I cant begin to imagine how frightening and upsetting this must be for you and your family. We are all with you every step of the way.

greenbee

(((hugs))) for Lady-Liberty

Quillion

hex2 wrote: »

LadyL - I have seen your facebook update, hugs for you, my adored FIL is in a similar boat so believe me I sympathise - which doesn't help in the least but it is all I have. My heart breaks for you, and for your Dh and your family.

I have done HHI but that is it for tonight. Life is too short to waste it on ironing and fat club. Please everyone try and look for positives instead of embracing the black dog. Live for each day and don't waste them. And please tonight take the time to spend some quality time with those who matter to you.

I agree. very well put Hex.

Lady L It is awful that this happens but when this happens to ones we love it is even worse. Keep fighting hun and please know that we are all helping you to fight this too. Hugs for you and yours and if there is anything i can do to help please just ask. xx

jinky67

hex2 wrote: »

LadyL - I have seen your facebook update, hugs for you, my adored FIL is in a similar boat so believe me I sympathise - which doesn't help in the least but it is all I have. My heart breaks for you, and for your Dh and your family.

I have done HHI but that is it for tonight. Life is too short to waste it on ironing and fat club. Please everyone try and look for positives instead of embracing the black dog. Live for each day and don't waste them. And please tonight take the time to spend some quality time with those who matter to you.

I certainly couldnt have put it so well:T

for you Lady L:A

dinx1972

Hi peeps (want one of them crying buckets emoticons:o). My life at the moment is not living it is forced labour, and todays labours have included:-

Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas (only done lounge)
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!)
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc

Extra

1. Made fish cakes from fish in fridge that needed using.
2. Blackberry picking to make apple and blackberry crumble (will make and have tomorrow now.
3. DS2 homework - what makes a friend:rolleyes:
4. DS1 homework - 3 pages on a religious festival (anybody need to know anything about Holi - I'm in the know:cool:)
5. Made and froze rest of cooked fish into fish pies.
6. Made steamed syrup pudding for desert.
7. Various other things that the fairies do:mad: DW, WM, tumble, feed cat.

Right am off for my dinner now, before fighting yet again with the kids to get ready for morning and go to bed, and then updating Learning Journeys.

Tomorrow is another day as they say:rolleyes:. Not had time to read thread yet, so sending kind vibes to anyone who needs them.

boddy

Evening everyone. Went with mum to her eye appointment. We have been away most of today. Tonight GS1 and I have moved the stuff out of my bedroom and taken the carpet up. Im shattered now.

Hugs for everyone specially Lady L.

michbright

Latest update from me! Finally put all 3 DD's to bed and living room has now been blitzed.

Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
All Done! :j:j

gratefulforhelp_2

Manic Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Wipe and water plants

Sounds like hugs in order, LL

electricians have finished making a mess, is now the turn of the plasterer...

and I see smurfs are passe, but noone told me!!!!

toottifrootti

embb thats brilliant news - I am so pleased for you both. I love my chefs candle and it works for me - I think you need a tad longer than 40 secs though:rotfl:
dusty fraid the carers are a permanent fixture now -takes a bit of getting used to but it is for the best.

hex2 wrote: »

I have done HHI but that is it for tonight. Life is too short to waste it on ironing and fat club. Please everyone try and look for positives instead of embracing the black dog. Live for each day and don't waste them. And please tonight take the time to spend some quality time with those who matter to you.

hugs hex I hope MIL finds the strength she needs. Wise words hex - we are too prone to letting the BD in instead of kicking him out - none of us know whats round the corner so live each day to the fullest.

well done lou1981 I am glad too that DH noticed your hard work:T

LadyL you have been in my thoughts all afternoon and now I am guessing things didnt go too well - Huge hugs angel and may God give you the strength to keep fighting. Please know that we all love you and will be with you in thought and if there is anything we can do please say - it would be our honour and privilege to help such a brave lady. As hex put it so beautifully my heart is also breaking for you, your DH and your family.

boddy you should be careful and not be overdoing it.

toots xx