Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 2009

serena

Big Elephants Can't Always Use Small Entrances.

I can spell.

I can't type.

ajmoney

Courgette Welcome, that is great for your first week, never mind your first day.

Jassa

Hi :j
Happy New Year!
Hoping everyone has a peaceful and successful year. Thank you for being the only thread I've stuck with because everyone is so supportive and friendly.
Welcome to all newbies.
Got to bed at 1.45am and had just dozed off when the fire alarms went off in our block of flats. So a load of bleary eyed former revellers had to wait while two fire engines and their crews checked everywhere out. False alarm!
Jx

toottifrootti

Dustykitten wrote: »

New Year's resolution 'spend more time doing things I enjoy and less time doing those I don't'

Dusty I love your resolution
Kazm awhhhh honey just what you didnt need - I hope you get things sorted with DD and its not tooooo serious. (((hugs)))
Mummmyyof5 hope are feeling better now - keep warm and take it as easy as possible - I hope your 'words' with DH have sorted things out - keep talking if you can (((hugs)))
Vanilla and next time breatn through your mouth it stops you smelling it so much - hope your day is a whole lot better now (((hugs)))

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Going to go for a bath now as i feel crap. Cold has moved into my chest and i lost my voice yesterday morning and it has still not reappeared! Didnt stop me ceilidh dancing in Princes Street Gardens last night though:D Had a great evening with my big brother and friends.

oooooooh G&B I am so jealous of you being there - glad you had a brilliant time and hope you feel better soon.
pooh I think its huskies you should be getting this year!!!
greenbee definately the garden so you can have something to enjoy outside

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Have just discovered that writing a moan can help you get something out of your head even if you then delete it :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Onward and upward!

oh definately Aunty - whatever method you use it works!:T I find it isnt nearly so bad as i first thought once I have got it down on paper or screen :rolleyes:

Poppy huge squishy hugs for you - well done for coping with your first Christmas and New Year on your own - get a piece of paper and leave it handy and write down anything you think of as you go along - try to make a definate time to have a discussion with KH - even if you dont cover evrythig you can work out a few of the issues - prioritise them before you meet him. You sound like a strong lady so I think 2010 will be a start of a good life for you and your children.
Boddy I hope Mum's cold and cough go away quickly.
1 step hello lovely - thanks for asking - I am ok - I had a long lie and feel the better for it - am still breathless but learning to chill (well my version!) You are very lucky to be able to get out in the garden we still have about 5 inches of snow!! I agree with you regarding thr 1st day of the year and our expectations so like you I am doing a little and not getting stressed about it.
Funfairprincess yes thanks honey and what about you? it will be quieter now for OH? take care of yourself xx
hex good luck to your DH - thats 3 big challenges he has taken on!
pigpen awh bless DD3 - but hey watch out thats another hormonal female in the house!!!:rotfl:
Tilli what shops were open - we have nothing open here! Its nice that your Mil is still in contact and you get on ok - I guess your ex will always be her son but at least she is not taking his side IYSWIM
Mumof2 maybe not such a bad start after all - the fact that you are talking and both want to stick at it and sort it is a great way to start the year - I hope you manage to resolve your problems. xx
juliejim huge squishy (((hugs))) for you, DD and your cousins family - I am sure you will have lots of nice memories and your cousin would not want you to be sad on this the first day of a brand New Year. xx
Lady L I dont know what to say honey but I am thinking of my brave friend and I am pleased you are putting yourself first for a change - and wishing you strength to cope with your decision - I hope things work out the way you feel is best for you - I am here as always for you xxx

AnW'sMum :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

pigpen wrote: »

Does anyone else come over all deja vu here???

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Valli wrote: »

yeah - look at this

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

AnW'sMum wrote: »

:eek::o:eek::o:eek::D:D:D:D well at least I am consistent

ETA Kaz I'm sure he is close by, tell you what though it makes me realise I have to make the most of my dash with Miss A and W as you never know what is around the corner.

ooooooooooooooooh you silly mare why didnt you say - he is always there with you in your heart and all around you and watching over you all. And you do loads with an do loads for A&W to make their lives special so dont ever underestimate yourself honey!
I am going to start a spending diary I think - your reply re MSMoney has prompted me to get my spending back in line now that a lot of the major jobs have been done ( even if not paid for yet:eek:)
I also have accepted a challenge so will be keeping you company.:D:D

Dorastar I am please to see you and the other teachers are getting a little planning etc done - you dont want to leave it until the night before - coooooooooo eeeeeeeeeeeeee Mrs Chaos are you listening!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

Courgette well done so far - this week's list are a wee bit different because of the hols - a new thread starts on Sunday and it gives us MOndays list and you get tuesdays on monday evening etc etc we dont always have a weekend list. Even if you just aim to complete level 1 everyday when you go back to work plus any extra bits I bet you will find a difference - the lists give us structure:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I havent managed much today - there seems to be endless phone calls and texts - I hadnt really planned on doing much so its not a problem in the grand scheme of things.

I may not come back on tonight as I am going to get comfy with Daniel and Tom:D:D

toots xx

jinky67

greenbee wrote: »

You'll see from Jinky's post that it's acceptable to shout about your successes :p... no point in hiding them is there?

Are you saying I am showing off?:mad::mad::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I just like to be bright and shiny.....and encourage myself to get more;) although as you can see this week, it just isnt happening:o:rotfl:

Penelope_Penguin

Monday ~ DONE
Level One ~ done
Level Two ~ done
[STRIKE]Put away the special crockery/glasses you got out for christmas
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge.. make a note of the lovelies you bought for christmas and have not yet eaten.. work it into a meal plan
Make stock/stew from leftovers[/STRIKE]
Level Three ~ done

Tuesday ~ DONE

Wednesday ~ DONE

Extras

1. Sort through a box of gibble
2. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ DONE


Extras

1. [STRIKE]Use up any remaining christmas food before it grows legs and starts running!
   
2. [/STRIKE]HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!

thifty

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Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Level Two
Clean the loo the shower and the basins the tiles! Did the main bathroom yesterday so will do ensuite
Level Three
HHI.. did 2hrs last night so not much made today

Extras

1. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks
2. Start on list of people to notify of house move
3. make squash and sweet potato soup
4. prune bushes between us and neighbour
5. arrange a window cleaner
6. Inspect DH's clear out of garage and see if I can clear more
7. sort out craft stuff and find a home for it all, text MIL and ask her to please stop buying the bleeding stuff!
8. Watch video of christmas day so I can write thank yous to people
9. phone harleys for another blind quote
10. chase up next return for dhs shoes
11. book haircuts for us all

Hello all Happy New Year. Have cooked another lovely dinner but have got guest overload now and don't want to think up anymore menus for a while now:D I had a friend and her 3 children round last night until 8h30 when they went home, the kids are all small and were a bit of a nightmare combined with my two. They all wore me out and I went to bed at 9h45, I don't like new year, find it depressing.
Todays guests (my dad and his partner) were much easier:rotfl:

Flying wise today I have
made 2 beds changed a cot
dysoned through downstairs
emptied and filled the DW twice
WM x1
cooked 3 course lunch
s&s kitchen and hob (my oven now has a new bulb and I can see it gleaming:T)
emptied all the bins
Be back to catch uo in a mo as my normally Dh is being a KH as I'm asking him to put kids in bed as I'm tired (they are already bathed:mad:)

rach

this is how my list is looking now:

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
all done!

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter floors.. take any unhomed presents away upstairs to their respective rooms
Vacuum visible floors!
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Vacuum hallway and right up the stairs
Sort out coats and bags etc.. wash any that need doing before we go back to school/work
Level Three
Wipe and water plants while dewebbing!
Wipe sticky marks from sofas and paintwork
Binbag dance!
Extras

1. If you are leaving your tree up past New Year.. make it look nice again!
2. Post any parcels/letters that need doing.. OR.. make a start on those tax forms!!

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard did this when I was unpacking as the front fell off a drawer!!
Stash away all the christmas paper, presents etc for next year
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
Put away all the bags and shoes that are lurking
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles

Extras

1. Sort through a box of gibble - stuff in spare room
   
2. dust and deweb
3. Straighten the linen/towel cupboard
4. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Clear and mop the bathroom floor
Throw away all the empties and put the new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places!
Level Two
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
shine the taps!
Level Three
Empty bins etc from upstairs

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing!
2. Change any unclean beds
3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
4. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash
5. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
6. Binbag dance
7. S&S kitchen
   
8. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
9. Vacuum a neglected floor!
10. List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever
11. 15 minutes filing/shredding
12. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
13. HHC-doing something
14. Empty out your handbag of receipts etc

Mum_on_a_mission_2

eeek - put the WM on a cleaning wash and now it has water coming out from underneath....:eek:

off to investigate the dratted thing - I've lots more to wash, it can't go wrong now,

Moam

Penelope_Penguin

Good evening everyone :beer: Plans for the weekend have changed :cool: The friends we were to be visiting are poorly, so not having visitors However, the friends who were coming to The North and staying with the poorly friends (please keep up, there'll be a test on this later ) are still coming, so we're meeting them for lunch tomorrow before they head back to The South :j

We have lots of snow, so a short walk may be in order :snow_laug:snow_grin:snow_laug:snow_grin:snow_laug:rudolf:

DH is cooking, then we'll watch Dr Who. I'll be bereft with no David Tennant to rest my eyes on :blushing:

Penny. x