Weekly Flylady Thread 11th January 2010

macpep1

turkolina wrote: »

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

Aww ((((HUGS))))) am sure your Italian Mamma would have been very proud of you, what a beautiful poem and it made me cry, hope you get through ok and the ladies here are brilliant, so you know you will always have support here xx

hollyh

Tomorrows list

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
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!

Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum floors[/STRIKE]
Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting.. while the pc defrags!
Level Two
Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc
Wipe over all the paintwork..
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!
Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!
Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming

1. [STRIKE]Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file[/STRIKE] already are
2. 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
3. [STRIKE]Passports are being processed really quickly at the moment (stepdads took 3 days!) if yours needs renewing for a holiday this year get it done now to save that last minute panic![/STRIKE] haven't got one at all and can't see me needing one this year

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
Exchange slippers
Clean rabbits out

pigpen

Turky... I am glad you had the strength to read out such moving and poignant words today that was so very brave, I know I couldn't do it. Just go with your feelings each minute and in time those feelings will get easier to live with and you will be able to think back on your mum and it will hurt a little less. She is barely more than a breath away from any of you and missing holding you all as much as you are missing her. Sending you many hugs and as much support as you need, as I am sure we all are.

Bed time in the pen.. kitties fattened, lights out... I'm really hungry....

jackieglasgow

Thanks, Rach, I think I'll do that too.

Turks, as a fledgling, I don't know you, but you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

As for me SOAADFA, all I can say is CAUGHT!! Although both lists are nearly complete now. Will update tomorrow, when I have sneaked some more in to relieve my conscience!

Night!

toochoosey

just catching up, and in tears, Turk, I would love that poem read at my funeral.....will try and copy and print it, ((hugs)) hunxx

macpep1

i am so so soooooooo tired, got 4 hours last night :eek: hate it when DH is nights as I doze on n off but am falling asleep at the lappie so I need to go to bed bight nigh all xxsxx, sorry eyes half shut

thifty

juliejim wrote: »

Morning All

Good News Helen

Now I might be totally confused but have Brummiebabe and thifty both sold their houses today - anyway hope everything goes through okay.
Jue

No I sold my house in dec after our sale fell through twice and I was wishing Brummiegirl good luck!
Have updated my list on first page but have been to work for the past 2 days so haven't done much off the list.
Flying wise I have:
2 hours ironing
DW x 2
s&s kitchen again
rotated washing on radiators:rolleyes: I want my TD set up!

Oh and my exciting news for the day is that my new intergral fridge has arrived and is installed, the shighster (not sure how you spell that;)) who we bought our house off left us with a broken fridge- i would have least told the people moving in:mad: so they could order a new one ready. thank goodness i didnt get rid of the old one which i was going to keep just for christmas drink. It is chilling nicely and i will wipe it out and then transfer everything tomorrow. HOW EXCITING!:rotfl:

Hippy110

I am skimming atm (both thread & flying) but noticed a few worries about paying tax - ring the Tax Office as soon as you know how much you owe and ask for a time to pay arrangement. Make sure you do this before 28 February & ask them to put it in writing (as usual take note of date, time & name of person). If agreed by 28 Feb (& assuming arrangement is kept to) you don't pay the 5% surcharge on 2008/09 tax not paid by 28 Feb but you do still pay interest (3% but on the tax only ie not interest on the interest iykwim). Still send in the Return even if you can't pay the tax otherwise you'll get an automatic penalty. HTH someone as often people not aware need to agree before 28 Feb to save the 5%.

Hugs as necessary but esp for Turks, Toots & Lady L

Quick s&s of bathroom then bed, bit more in the morning as I think plumber is coming to repair the gas fire (it broke whilst being serviced in April ).

Intastella

Monday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
[STRIKE]Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them[/STRIKE] Done!
[STRIKE]Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!/hobbies/SOAADFA[/STRIKE]Done!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe sofas[/STRIKE] Assemble new chair
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt bodies!
Sort coats and shoes and bags[/STRIKE]Done & Done!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Sort out emergency box.. in case of power failures etc.. candles, matches/lighter/torch/batteries and emergency numbers.. plumber, gas, electric, water etc[/STRIKE]Done!
Organise a bookshelf!
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms[/STRIKE]Done!
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Sort LHA form[/STRIKE] Done!
2. [STRIKE]Do tea in new slow cooker, first time! (could all go horribly wrong! )[/STRIKE] Done! (And i didn't kill anybody! )
   
3. [STRIKE]Devise a meal plan for week using veg that we already have,and make a list for what extras are needed. Keep it short! (and cheap!)[/STRIKE] Done!

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances[/STRIKE]Done!
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe work surfaces[/STRIKE] Done!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]Done!
[STRIKE]Wipe units/appliances[/STRIKE]Done!
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills.. do not put back the junk.. bin it![/STRIKE] Done! (Did upstairs as well!)
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer[/STRIKE]Done!
[STRIKE]Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle,[STRIKE]iron,[/STRIKE][/STRIKE]Done!
[STRIKE]Clean appliance filters.. [STRIKE]WM, DW,[/STRIKE] Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood..[/STRIKE] Done!
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Sharpen knives[/STRIKE] Done (last week! )
2. Order and organise the spices and sauces.
3. Sort the plastic boxes/tupperware (need to buy more tupperware this week)
   
4. Medical box - restock and inventory. I'm sure a lot of us will have run out of the vitals the last few months! (Will have to make one first!)

Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and mop/vacuum floors[/STRIKE]Done!
Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting.. while the pc defrags!
Level Two
Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc
Wipe over all the paintwork..
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!
Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!
Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming

1. Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file
2. 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
3. Passports are being processed really quickly at the moment (stepdads took 3 days!) if yours needs renewing for a holiday this year get it done now to save that last minute panic!

Getting the hang of this now i think! Just spent 2 hours making a more personal weekly list as well, and getting my housemates involved. One of them's complaining, but at least he's complaining while he cleans! :rotfl::rotfl:

Bree

Monday
Done :j Could I have a star please?

Tuesday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Area
Level One Done
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep[/STRIKE] and mop floors
[STRIKE]Wipe units/appliances
[/STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills.. do not put back the junk.. bin it!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy, clear and wipe the top of the fridge and freezer
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Clean one small appliance thoroughly.. microwave, kettle, iron,[/STRIKE] Did the toaster
Clean appliance filters.. WM DW, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.. cooker hood.. This one may have to wait for the weekend, as DH normally does the filters on the WM, TD and DW as I struggle to do them as I can't kneel down for long. Filter can't be cleaned on the vacuum, no cooker hood and my old kettle died over Christmas, so filter on my new one is still clean.:p



Extras

1. Sharpen knives
2. Order and organise the spices and sauces. Did this just before Christmas, just checked them, still in order:j
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! Did this before the New year, was a nightmare stocking up on paracetamol and stuff as the shops have to limit the amount you can buy and I'm stocking up for 8. I will have to be more organised and restock on a more regular basis.

Wednesday ~ Study and Bathroom/loo
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floors
Clean the bathroom fixtures and fitting.. while the pc defrags!
Level Two
Polish mirrors and taps and pictures and shower screens etc
Wipe over all the paintwork..
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!
Defluff behind the radiators.. and wipe the fronts so they look nice
Clean the downstairs curtain poles/tracks.. furniture polishis a foolproof way of making the curtains run smoothly again!

Extras ~ just 3 today as they are time consuming

1. Gather insurance documents/guarantees/important papers together in one accessible file After a mad panic last year over DH road tax, could'nt find the insurance cert :eek: , every thing is now filed away in a fire proof box.
2. 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
3. [STRIKE]Passports are being processed really quickly at the moment (stepdads took 3 days!) if yours needs renewing for a holiday this year get it done now to save that last minute panic! [/STRIKE] Don't have a passport and can't see me or any of the kids needing one this year. DD2 and DD3's passports are up to date.