Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd March 2010

Mumof2_2

Just off to bed after watching The Aviator with DH (had the DVD for ages, but never sat down and watched it!). I wanted to send Sandy a hug - sounds like your DH is doing what men do - retreat to cope with things and I'm sure he'll be much more supportive soon. As others have said, involve him with everything as I think that helps; my DH has got very involved with my medical stuff over the years. Sending positive vibes and a big squishy hug.

Night all zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Lady-Liberty

Rach Congratulations honey :T .....yes, I trawl the boards as well......but it's lovely to get the official announcement......take good care of yourself :A

Sexy You know I am with you.....hope you secured the help of the person you wanted to be there......tell it as it is......best of luck honey.....no need to be nervous, you are in the right here xx

Sandy When I initially got my Cancer diagnosis.....my OH went into the woe is me mode.....I had to tell him in very simple terms.....that I needed him to be strong for me, I could only "protect" him for so long, before it became too much effort.......men just don't seem to "get it" having said that my DS who is now 20 has been a huge support....one day at a time is really the way to go.

Good night everyone

xx

liloandstitch

Monday ~ Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace..
Vacuum floors you can see and sofas
Open the windows and let in some fresh air
Level Two
Vacuum under the furniture you can move safely
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
muck out manky pets!
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!

Extras

1. Wash any smelly soft furnishings

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
Extras

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Empty and wash out bins
Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
Extras

1. Clean out fridge
2. Wipe over oven and hob!

Right have taken out the things that have been done/dont need doing. I have an 1 1/2 hours in the morning to get going on this lot. Most doesnt need a massive amount, although windows are desperate downstairs. What really needs a huge hoe down is the conservatory - it always suffers in the winter, particularly with damp and that is where the party will mainly be/eats etc - so this is where I think I will focus on first.

Would someone please tell me what possessed me to invite everyone - sheer madness!

Lilo

liloandstitch

Lost the first post, posted again, and it turned up - weird!

MissHiggerty

toottifrootti wrote: »

MissHiggerty couldnt possibly throw a mule at you on your birthday - how about a big cream sponge - splat!!!! I am sorry your family have let you down and we are only virtual friends but we all wish you the very best of goodd wishes for your day xxxxx

Toots - thanks for making me smile xxx

I've been overwhelmed by the number of birthday wishes here today - thank you all so much. I can't imagine a nicer and more warm-hearted group of people than you all. I started off the day feeling so low, but became stronger and stronger as more and more of you sent such kind thoughts. In the end I baked that cake and stuck a candle on it (yes, just one, but it was gold and large!); DH turned up with a huge bunch of white freesia which smell gorgeous; and we went out to the concert and had a fantastic time. He's had to go off now - working away from home tomorrow and needed to set off tonight - but I shall go to bed happy, which is not how I imagined things would turn out at all... Thank you all xxxxxx.

Valli wrote: »

Happy Birthday Miss H :bdaycake:- I have a feeling that the one you're having is the same one I'm havinf later this year and TBH I'm not thrilled - I still don''t feel grown up, really - how can I be hitting a half C?

(apologogies iof I'm wrong and you're a spring chicken really)

LameWolf wrote: »

Valli I'll hit the jolly old Half C next month, and frankly I'm dreading it. I had just two b'day cards last year, and one of those was from Mr LW.:( but tbh I just feel like kicking it under the carpet and forgetting it.

Ah, my dear friends - yes the jolly old Half C it was. How is it possible? I know for *certain* that I am only 32. :rotfl: At least I'm in good company, though. xxx



Haven't managed to keep a list as I read through - but Rach needs some mega congratulations :T:T:T

...and Sandy another huge hug. I'm so sorry about your DH's reaction, but I'm thinking that he is just very, very scared and confused. Like the others have said earlier, I think he will need time to sort things out in his own head before he can start to be brave and help you. Men , eh .

Meanwhile come and talk to us on here whenever you need to. xxxx

Must go to bed now - it's no longer my birthday officially, so it looks like I must be heading on 51...

MissH
xxxxxx

Money_saving_Diva_2

Morning lovely flyladies,

Onestep and EclecticMermaid!
Rach - I too had already seen your news (and other peoples) over on the boards but it is lovely that it's 'official' now. So so happy for you honey.
Miss H - a very very happy belated birthday to you. I am glad the day ended much better than you thought it would.
Rosepink -
LadyL - Another offline message awaiting you sweetie
Poppy - thinking of you
Toots -
Jinkypinks -
Sexymouse - Good luck vibes for this morning.
3tabbycats - Our bathroom was ripped out to have a disabled shower etc put in with slip proof flooring (possibly the coldest and hardest to keep clean flooring that exists!) and we were without a bathroom for over a month and it was horrible, so I can sympathize.
Wilf - you must be so proud! I remember seeing the news interview and what a proud mum you were.
Natty - Treacle Pudding the cat is about 16 now and she moults endlessly so when she is up on the bed or desk having some cat treats, I give her a quick brush. She hates it but the treats distract her. So yes, at least once a day she gets a brush and the only reason it is on my Dailies list is that I feel a complete fraud being on here and not actually doing much so as that is one thing I can do, I list it. And yes I finally did my order - I have the sweet pea one but have to say my new faves are the Lemon lavender (which even my OH likes) and the Vanilla Lime. Absolutely delicious clean scents.

With love, light and hugs
Diva.x

Money_saving_Diva_2

So my lists today are:
Feed the cat at least twice
Brush the cat
Sort and delete 20 emails
reply to emails
feed tadpoles
Clean bathroom sink

Extras
Write to Tania?
start Frogblog?
Post on Suttons blog
Ring Aran about hoover
Ring plumber re emersion
Pot on seedlings.
Make bread pudding.
Sainsburys order
Hope anyone feeling poorly feels better today.

Diva.x

juliejim

Morning All

Thinking of you Sexym.

Hugs Sandy - we're all here for you.

Great pictures wilf

Wm is on and I'm going to do my ironing from yesterday I think.

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

jackywhizz

Morning everyone - for some reason I cant get these 2 days to paste onto my first thread so i've had to do a new one
Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Extras

1. Finalise the easter pan.. are all the bonnets made? Eggs bought?
2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Extras

1. Wipe over oven and hob!

Thursday ~ Study or other reception room & bathrooms
Level One
Clear the clutter from all these rooms!!
Ring someone you love just to tell them so.. we never do this enough!
wash any curtains/blinds/mats etc that need doing
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
Clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

kassey

Morning everyone
Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Finalise the easter pan.. are all the bonnets made? Eggs bought?
3. Binbag dance!
4. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby