Weekly Flylady Thread 11th January 2010

rach

jackie - with my list I am updating as I go on my first post of the week - p4, and then when I've completed a day I'm copying the title to a new post and making clear that I've completed it...as in:

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs COMPLETED

but some people are doing what KazM has done above and posting their whole list more often. There's no right or wrong: what we were trying to get away from is people posting a very long list with hardly any changes lots of times each day as it makes the thread very long, and also now asking that once a day's done you don't keep bringing forward the whole list striked out for the rest of the week, just the title if you want to remember how you're doing!

soappie - I think I am going to take your advice...currently sat with a bag of frozen peas on it...

Must update my list....

greenbee

Valli wrote: »

glad you think so because my mum doesn't...it's not a busy pub either but enough going on IYSWIM to give us topics of conversation (like I would ever have nothing to say;)) appreciate the vote of confidence nontheless!

You're right, your mum is wrong. It's a great way to get to know each other as you'll find out what kind of things each other knows about, what you're interested in etc - much better than going for a meal and the 20 questions type of force conversation. Plus there are other people around and it's not going to be too stressful (unless your mum turns up!)

rach wrote: »

Valli - yay, you go girl....as you know it worked for me (not quite the same but similar!) greenbee - you next *evil cackle*

That would be no...:p:p

potty - I normally have reflexology fortnightly, to help with hormone problems (and stress all last year due to restructuring/redundancy/new job), but have missed a couple of sessions due to the weather. It's interesting to see the effect of the change in my diet. All the broccoli is working miracles

I've had an epsom salt bath (for about an hour and a half!), and am now prune-like and wrinkled. Hopefully I'll sleep well and be up bright and early to go to the gym (snow permitting) tomorrow morning as I really NEED a workout. I've got a very full work diary all of a sudden. I appear to be in demand and my diary is filling up with client calls, which is a bit scary but I'm sure I'll get the hang of it. I really need to make up for the slackness in flying in the last couple of days and get down to some serious writing as I need to get three papers and one presentation ready for review - two by the end of this week, two by the end of next...

Sleep well... see you tomorrow!

Mumof2_2

Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
Level Two
Declutter the desk and clean the keyboard etc.. icky germs.. and shake out those biscuit crumbs!
Level Three
Declutter 50 emails and have 15 minutes filing/organising spreadsheets/debtbusting!.. see if you can alter any of these payments to free up some cash!
Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming

1. Change any dead lightbulbs and defluff any old ones.. if you can change some old ones for eco-bulbs.. save a few pence where we can

My normal daily jobs (not listed but I know what they are!)

My extras for the week:
* Contact Tax office and let them know DS is at pre-school so additional costs
* Take cert to pre-school for free sessions entitlement
* Take 3 bin bags of stuff to charity shop if weather OK
* Work on DH's filing system some more
* Update activities for DD at Beavers (see Rob's email)
* Collect prescription from Pharmacy - I tried but pharmacist wasn't in due to being stuck in traffic! Try again later
* Do letter for DD from House Fairy

tootifruities

done to 635

turkolina

Thank you to everyone that sent and posted kind messages to me. I was actually overwhelmed..

Today has probably been one of the hardest days of my life.. Never in a million years imagined we would be burying mum even though I knew she was terminally ill for over a year. Our church was absloutely packed which made me warm inside to think so many people thought so much of my beautiful Italian Mamma...

I think my father, brother, husband and daughter and I would have done her proud today.. I read out the following poem to her maybe you would like to hear it..

In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us,
To suffer that again.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.

If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Mother's arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know, today
Now nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she is loved so very much

Tomorrow starts a new part in my life without my best friend.. To be honest even at 37 its very scary that my fountain of knowledge wont be walking with me but I promised her I would try my best..

Thanks again for all your thoughts and messages..

Turks..x

hollyh

Evening all,

We have snow and lots of it. :eek:I don't know if the Schools are open, there's nothing on the websites which means i'm going to have to get up early even if i don't have to.:rolleyes:

Valli good luck with your date.:T We want all the gossip afterwards.;)

Since my last post i have

Cleaned oven & hob
Cleaned bin lid
Cleaned sink
Hoovered & mopped bathroom
Tidied Dining room
Hoovered passage
Cooked tea
Made Ds1's lunch for school
Bathed Ds2 & put him to bed
Washed up
S & S Kitchen
Tidied & hoovered living room

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area Done can i have a star please Toots
[STRIKE]Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge
Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle, iron,
Clean appliance filters.. WM, DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood..[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Sharpen knives
2. Order and organise the spices and sauces.
3. Sort the plastic boxes/tupperware
4. Medical box - restock and inventory. I'm sure a lot of us will have run out of the vitals the last few months!

My Extras

Fill in K form
Clean out car
Get OH to put boxes in attic then put airer back on landing
Jan budget / Spending spreadsheet
Get food waste bags
Recycle milk bottles
Book dentist
Sort toy corner
Ebay x 5
HHI
Declutter inbox
Shredding

macpep1

Good Evening Everyone

Hope you are all well, flying wise, only thing left on Tuesdays list is filters on WM & DW but they are on (20% cheaper after 9 ) so will do them tomorrow when they get emptied before getting refilled

Valli - Good luck on your blind date, I hope you both like each other and it works out, shouldn't be any "awkward silence" with it being a pub quiz and a wee tip wear BIG knickers and have hairy legs (I wil let you suss that one out :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:)

AnW's - Did you get my PM I sent it from work today

My DS (2) is having his SF jag on Thurs and am dreading it but when I asked my boss for a holiday (thought it would be good if we went for a treat afterwards to take his mind off it) he said NO as he is getting a fridge freezer delivered which of course is way more important, my DH is night shift and I don't want him to drive DS as by that time he will have been up for 20 hours and believe my, my DH likes his bed, its too risky, both Gran and Granny work so no joy there and my friends work but frankly he is gonna want his mum, am seriously considering calling HR as I think this is unfair, especially as he will not mark himself down as a "half day" as he will be contactable by mobile. Sorry for the rant but he is 60 and his wife is 50 and they never had children and I think he is being totally unfair but apparantly no-one else can answer the phone or do what I do. SO SORRY for the rant but am so angry, appointment cannot be changed as the computer spits it out and they are doing 350 kids a day :eek:

On a lighter note....I was at bingo tonight (I go twice a month) and I NEVER WIN, if I do, its only ten pounds or so, tonight, I "shouted" for £100 but so did another 2 ppl THEN I "shouted" for £150, THEN I shouted for £300:T:T:TSo all in, we got £480 between us (we always split down the middle) so I had a better end than start to the day. Hope you are all well, is anyone watching Green Mile? I have saw it lots but think its a fab film and HAD to watch it again.;)

PS Pray for LOTS and LOTS of snow in Overtown, Scotland so I can say I am snowed in and take DS for jag :o

Mumof2_2

Turks, what a beautiful poem. My thoughts and prayers are with you xxx

jinky67

Turks, that is a lovely poem. Your Mum will still be with you in your heart, love to you all XXX

hollyh

Turks, that's a lovely poem. I bet she is so proud of you all. My Mum died just over 10 years ago and although i still think of her and miss her it does get easier i promise.