Weekly Flylady Thread 29th March 2010

MrsChaos

Valli wrote: »

His mother is also interested as she has favourite phrases. One is 'lunch will be provided' and another is 'staff discount'

His mate is clearly from a 'different' kind of household to this as he doesn't think tracky bottoms need to be ironed *shrug*.

Didn't know that you could iron trackies! :eek: Must get an application form for DS1 tonight when I go shopping. There's a Mr M just a few minutes away from here.

Miss_A wrote: »

Hi every one:wave::wave:

I'm in Scotland!!!!!!!!!!:A:A:T:T:j:j

Happy Easter to all of you, too. I'm sure you'll have a lovely time.

Mumof2 wrote: »

Valli, I'm not looking forward to the teenage years at all although they are seeming a lot closer now as DD is perfecting the sulky look . Any top tips?!

Steely resolve, crystal clear rules, bags of patience and somewhere to go when you need to vent. The best advice someone gave me was never to stop talking. That's really helped (just wish DH had listened to it, too ) . Good luck.

Penelope_Penguin

Hello everyone. I went to visit my bereaved friend this morning. She's bearing up, and expecting lots of family to visit next week. I stayed and chatted for an hour, but probably won;t see much more of them until after the funeral.

Good news - DH and I went and collected 5 new hens this morning :j:j:j:j:j:j:j They're now happily exploring their quarters, and we hope for fresh eggs next week :T

DH and I have spent the afternoon planting in the garden, but it's now cold and windy. I'm having a cup of tea and some cake, then I'm going to tidy up outside, and then do an hour's sewing :T

sexymouse wrote: »

Nasty Head has said that I'm not allowed to visit at all as it will be too disruptive for the children, which is a shame, as I'd hoped to visit them and the members of staff who are friends.

......... and she calls herself a teacher *roll eyes smilie*. Children are very adaptable - why ever would they be disrupted by a visit from a friend. I never fail to be astonished by the behaviour of some teachers :mad::mad::mad::mad: though the vast majority of you are stars :A

Please pass on my best to Sandy - I hope to go and visit her in the near future

Rose - have a Flylady hug from me too :A

Toots - enjoy your visit from A, W and their mum! And never forget that Yorkshire Hugs are best :T

See you all later, Penny. x

greenbee

I think I'm making progress with the utility room... I appear to have managed to clear some surfaces, and have found where the builders hid stuff I've been looking for... There's still a pile of junk in the corner, but that'll have to wait till the shed is delivered.

Suppose I'd better get the washing up done, and then make a start on the loo (a bigger task that you'd think, as the back wall is all bookshelves... and due to the levels of dust recently, they all need to come out and be put back...

froddington

List update

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room

Level One
Sweep and mop floor

Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..

Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles.. scrub that greasy grout!
Clear out the under sink cupboard.. fling what you don't need/use.

Tuesday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!

Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floors!

Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. make sure you do light fittings and bulbs!
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

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!!
Wipe keyboard and mouse and your house phone

Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom

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 through one box of junk

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
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork

Penelope_Penguin

Mumof2 wrote: »

Valli, I'm not looking forward to the teenage years at all although they are seeming a lot closer now as DD is perfecting the sulky look . Any top tips?!

Keep talking, and move from them being your children who you tell what to do, to adults who you reason with. I heard recently that you should treat your teens like you treat your boss - don;t speak to them in a way that you wouldn;t talk to your colleagues or friends

gratefulforhelp_2

I think with teenagers some of the same rules apply as with training dogs and toddlers, but then I only teach them, I don't have to actually live with any yet.

The most important thing is the ability to let them have a tantrum without panicking and desperately trying to stop the tantrum, IMHO.

Speaking of tantrums, DH has done over half of the bedroom ceiling, haven't looked at the colour of the carpet yet...

duvet in the interrupted by potty training~! eta washing machine!

hollyh

The 1st coat is on.:j It's going to take a lot to cover that pink though.:eek: OH unscrewed everything that could be unscrewed and the boys helped me move the rest of the stuff out. I've just slung some chicken nuggets and chips in the oven and i may start sanding one of the cabinets while it cooks. I've got to go and pick up a chair i've bought on Ebay later. I mught have chance to get another coat on the walls after that depending on what OH has planned for us tonight.;)

Big hugs Rose i hope you feel better soon. a cry and a sleep would probably do you the world of good.

Have a great time with Toots, Miss A & Master W.

soappie

Right, I have been flying! I'll update a list later but ~drum roll~ I'm now going to bone the three birds, make the stuffing and assemble. Wish me luck!

Miss_A_4

Hi you lot:wave:

We are haveing pizza for tea:):coffee: I think Mum and toots are going to have a cup of tea now or a chat;) I'm going to play or draw;) :whistle::hello:

leed

I have been awol for a few days - been to see DD friend who had op and she is looking great and doing really well. It will be a long road of recovery but she is on the up. Hope all are having a lovely Easter weekend and although not read the postings (over 950 :eek:) hugs to anyone needing them.