Weekly Flylady Thread 7th December 2009

carlsberggal

Pigpen - we haven't said a word to her about ex telling his dad, she feels that his dad has a right to know. We are all the support she and the baby needs in our opinion. She just wants ex to be part of the baby's life as she had her dad and couldn't imagine what it would be like for her baby not to have one. Me, sister and brother didn't have our dad from an early age and it didn't give us much bother; well to be honest I had a problem but saw him years after as XH tracked him down about 12 years ago, saw him about 6 times in that year, was really cross with myself as I cried in front of him and the upshot was he rang me on xmas eve and said "I know you'll be busy tomorrow with everyone round so happy xmas and will ring in the new year". Did he; did he f£ck, though to be fair he never said which new year!! LOL. Am over him now. My neices haven't seen their dad since they were 1 and 2 respectively (tw£tface we call him; sis and I) and it hasn't done them any harm, the are well rounded kids, right smashers they are and they know who exactly loves them.
His dad (DD2 EX) went through this last year with his DD and they are living with him and he loves his grandson and our DD2 thinks he should have the same opportunity with this one.
I'm not offended by what you said; just wanted to clarify the situation; it's not me/us who's telling her to go and see his dad; she feels she needs to. So what can I do? She asked DS to take her and he said yes, the ex's sister knows about this and agrees with DD2
Ooh she doesn't want money of him either, just thinks he has a right to know about his grandchild. Anyway she has told me tonight that he says he's told him, his sister is still saying otherwise and is livid with him for lying to DD2 again. We as a family will help to support her no matter what
And I'd rather have DS go with her than her go on her own

tootifruities

stars done to 672

boddy

Evening everyone.

Went to Mr A this morning then came back and did dailies. Then went to see mum. Once again had a word as her cigarrette lighter was gone. I said I know its only a lighter but I just replaced it two days ago as they keep dissapearing. Then a big rant as her necklace has gone mising and its never off her neck. No one seemed to know anything about it. Got to DDs who is ill with tonsilitis. So walked into town to get her meds then walked back. Walked home and got on with lists. Also made hobnobs for coffee morning tomorow. Kitchen cleaned up and tidied. Im shattered so off to bed shortly. Need to write some cards for tomorrow first.

Happy Birthday to Mudbath and Julie :bdaycake::bdaycake:

Hugs for everyone.

Mum_on_a_mission_2

Update

[STRIKE]Flying lady cards - as I can now read the email - will post tomorrow L-L, promise[/STRIKE]
Two cards for the US I missed
Fax forms to Denmark (need international code & working fax first)
[STRIKE]A to bed (as soon as possible - he's pinging off the ceiling tonight )[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Prep dinner[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Poundland for Santa bits (if DH home early enough)[/STRIKE] - not home so tomorrow!
HHI or two
Select photos from photoshoot & sort out sending money/orders in

Get ready for the long train journeys tomorrow - couple of application forms to write up, invoices to outline, cover letters, various Christmas to do lists required. Can you tell I rather hate wasted time sitting on trains? Can't decide whether to lug heavy laptop with me or do all prep work by hand & type in once home.

[STRIKE]PM's[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]PTFA email[/STRIKE]

Coffee needed - then HHI

Moam

tootifruities

the challenge is to have all your ironing done by New Year's Eve - to start 2010 with an empty ironing basket.

Do you think you can rise to the challenge? let me know and i will add you to the list

Already on it are

AnW's Mum
Toots
Froddy
Natty
Huston_kw
penguin83
toochoosey
Jassa
Lady-Liberty
thriftmonster
jjef
Mrs Chaos
Valli
TAG
hollyh
fedupandskint
twoflower
juliejim
boddy
mum on a mission
cyclingyorkie
macpep1
Sunnygirl
carlsberggal
gratefulforhelp
SGT
FFP will have an empty washing basket by the same time - she has special dispensation !!!
skintscotslass
LilacPixie
nikki2804
helen jelly
Jojo the Tightfisted

this is not a competition - there is no prize except feeling good that you are starting a new year with an empty basket - try to encourage each other - we all want to succeed
dont wait until the week (or day) before to get started:eek: - try to do a little bit as often as you can.
toots xx


ETA if I missed your name let me know

closing date for the challenge is 23rd December 2009 - you have to have joined by then!!!!

boddy

Tuesday - living room, hallway, stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Clear the floor of clutter[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy the baubles and lights on the tree.. OR PUT UP YOUR TREE[/STRIKE]
Level two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the stairs and hallway and living room[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash the windows[/STRIKE]
Level three
[STRIKE]Wipe the sofas and wash any skanky soft furnishings[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort coats, shoes and bags[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs.[/STRIKE]

Extras [STRIKE]Check the smoke alarms
[/STRIKE]

1. Fill a binbag for charity shop
2. Finalise your christmas menu and shopping list
3. [STRIKE]Defluff and deweb these rooms[/STRIKE]

Wednesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wash windows and any chairs/sofas[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean curtains/blinds etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter floors[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles[/STRIKE]
Extras -

1. [STRIKE]Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy.. [/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Post all the cards you need to post[/STRIKE]
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends
4. Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Dustykitten

Valli wrote: »

note to self
blow own glass baubles
make own wreath with greenery from own garden (that'll be grass then)

That would look very chic from grass.

Shame you're not near me I have a massive trug of holly picked, plus bright green drapey conifer and eucalyptus too I'd be happy to share.

On the hunt for

Barbie electric typewritter
Hello Kitty secret pillow
titelist pro v 1 golf balls

toochoosey

I'm gonna make roses!!!!!!!

Is it AnWsMum that sells stuff on ebay?

greenbee

toochoosey wrote: »

Is it AnWsMum that sells stuff on ebay?

Yes... cellophane & ribbons and stuff I seem to remember...

froddington

Updated list!

Monday ~ Kitchen of Grot and Dining Room of Gloom

Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors

Level Three
Sort through and clean out one cupboard

Tuesday - living room, hallway, stairs

Level one
Clear the floor of clutter

Level two
Vacuum the stairs and hallway and living room
Wash the windows

Level three
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs.

Wednesday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!

Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!

Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc

Level Three
Wash bathmats/shower curtain

My one-a-day (or 7-a-weekend!!) list
- cross stitch 3 cards
- buy tickets
- [STRIKE]book hotel[/STRIKE]
- write flylady and GCC cards
- [STRIKE]post x 3[/STRIKE]
- [STRIKE]finalise play script[/STRIKE]
- car checks