Weekly Flylady Thread 29th March 2010

Pollybear

Hello Dusty :)

So sorry to read about Sandy

greenbee

carlsberggal wrote: »

DH and I are going to Helmsley on the North York moors for the weekend, can't wait. But DD2 has put a dampener on it as she says I'm being selfish going as it's DS's last weekend home, but I saw him yesterday, will see him today and Monday and Tuesday morning before he goes back. He is not concerned in the slightest as in his words he will be 'on the p$ss' with his mates every evening as well as Saturday afternoon and probably sunday afternoon as well! He's making the most of it because he can't drink for six months whilst he's there. Her dad is going away with his girlfriend for the weekend as well, wonder if she's said the same thing to him, probably knowing her! Do you think I'm being selfish? This has been booked weeks after discussing dates with DS

You're not being selfish... in fact your DS will probably enjoy knowing that he can spend time with his mates knowing he wn't need to feel that he should be spending it with you. It saves him from the conflicting priorities and associated guilt. And if he's happy with it, then she should be.

Half the ironing is done... three more shirts to go. I really should't leave them until they're crispy... it just makes it harder! Still, one more teleconference later and I should get them done.

Better go and put some more washing in...

pigpen

I'm not joining in this time.. I have the carpet coming any minute.. Just doing my tesco list.

ajmoney

carlsberggal wrote: »

DH and I are going to Helmsley on the North York moors for the weekend, can't wait. But DD2 has put a dampener on it as she says I'm being selfish going as it's DS's last weekend home, but I saw him yesterday, will see him today and Monday and Tuesday morning before he goes back. He is not concerned in the slightest as in his words he will be 'on the p$ss' with his mates every evening as well as Saturday afternoon and probably sunday afternoon as well! He's making the most of it because he can't drink for six months whilst he's there. Her dad is going away with his girlfriend for the weekend as well, wonder if she's said the same thing to him, probably knowing her! Do you think I'm being selfish? This has been booked weeks after discussing dates with DS

I definately do NOT think you are being selfish, he will enjoy his time with his mates, you are going to see him plenty and chances are that the more time you spend with each other the more nervous each of you will get. A normal environment at home before he goes away will be more settling anyway. Maybe DD2 is worrying about not seeing her brother much?

pigpen

tesco list done.. off to play slasher with Stanley

macpep1

Note to self Post # 440
Hi All

Sneaky post from work as boss is out. Have caught up with about half the thread, Greenbee thanks for the updates and pass my love on to Sandy.

Hugs to you all and welcome to all the newbies.

After yesterdays snow blizzard, the sun is shining here today although its still cold. DD finishes up for school holidays today and she is not back until 19th (well 20th as we are having a long weekend away from 16th – 19th) in a static seeing as I didn’t get the wee touring caravan. The school bus that crashed yesterday with 1 fatality is really sad, its only about 20 minutes away from me, what a horrible thing to happen.

Looks like am gonna be busy over the next few days!!

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls a
Clear window sills of gibble and wipe them before replacing back the necessary stuff Clear out the under sink cupboard.. fling what you don't need/use. Replace


Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. Clean light shades and blinds
4. Wipe over oven and hob!

Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs! do picture rails and coving too if you possess it!
Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
Level Three
Wipe over all the fluffy electricals.. don't electrocute yourself please!!
Wipe grubby paintwork


Extras

1. Finish/do a small DIY job
2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
3. Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard
4. Wash those misty windows!

Compulsory Extra.. I want to see at least 2 things that are fabulous in our life right now!! There has been a lot of unhappiness so now we can all be Pollyannas and be glad about something!!

1. My children and DH are happy and healthy.
2. We have a roof over our head and food in our cupboards/freezer

Wednesday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important).. And your house phone.. they must be just as vile..
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!


Extras

• Sort through those half empty bottles or ones with only a dribble left and decant into one bottle and recycle the rest!!
• Wash your bathroom mats etc
• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be
• Spend 15 minutes shining mirrors and picture frames

Compulsory Extra..
Turn on your favourite song and sing REALLY loudly along with it! .. I don't care if you all sound like strangled cats.. I want you to sing for me! I find it really lifts a cloudy mood!

Thursday ~ master bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter floors
Strip bedding, wash sheets and remake the bed.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
Level Two
Vacuum floors
Tidy away floordrobe/chairdrobe and top of chest of drawersdrobe!
Sort through one cupboard of clothing
Level Three
Sort out the airing cupboard or linen cupboard.. wha t can go? What do you need to keep?
wash any curtains/nets that need it
Sort through one box of junk

Extras

1. Do a small job you have been putting off forever
2. check all the smoke alarms are working as they should!
3. Sort out the junk from your favourite/most used handbag!.. Get rid of those receipts from 1982 from your purse! lol
4. Fill a binbag for charity shop (or the bin if you prefer!)

Friday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
Strip, wash and replace bedding
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Drag out and sort all the gibble from under the bed!
Straighten the toy boxes and shelves
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork

Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. 15 minutes filing
3. List 1 item to sell
4. sort the shoes, coats and bags!

Just saw the news on Sandy, not so good, I am in with the visualisation, didn't manage on the last time for Lady-L's

toottifrootti

just a quick visit and caught the news of Sandy.
I am totally gutted for her and the family and pray that the chemo will do its job - its not nice but can work well very quickly. (I remmeber it well!) give her my love and i will be sending strength to fight the tumour - positive mental attitude helps enormously - she has everybody's love and support - she needs to get the practical help and support too - tell her to ask for a referral to MacMillan - sorry I cant really think of what to say I am so very sad for her and her family. i will light a candle tonight for her and her hubby to - he must be in shock too.
toots xx

lemanie

carlsberggal wrote: »

DH and I are going to Helmsley on the North York moors for the weekend, can't wait. But DD2 has put a dampener on it as she says I'm being selfish going as it's DS's last weekend home,

No, not selfish at all, same as what Greenbee said about guilt/conflicting priorities. Plus Helmsley is lovely, we live not too far away, can recommend the walk from Helmsley castle to Riveaulx on little bit of Cleveland Way, plus all the NT and EH properties round there are great, as is Duncombe park. Hunters deli is THE best and has gorgeous sandwiches, Nice Things cafe good, Foster & Hawkes very good toyshop, good pubs, nice Italian restaurant, Browns, could go on, you can't tell I like it can you Do have a lovely time.

ajmoney

I am glad I tried to finish by 3 as I have just done so now, would never have finished otherwise. OH finishes in 10 minutes so will probably be back by 4, just the last couple of things to put in but can't be done until I log myself off here and pack my laptop.

Will be sending vibes to Sandy, have a good week or so and I will tell you of our jaunts when we get back.

carlsberggal

Thanks serena, greenbee, ajmoney and lemanie for saying I aren't being selfish. As you say the more normal weekend he has the better and I think he doesn't want to spend too much time with me in case I blubber all over him! We are a crying family, but I WON'T, I have to send him off with a big hug, a kiss and a smile.
Lemanie - we go there about 2-3 times a year, love the place, done loads of walking and sight seeing