Weekly Flylady Thread 5th April 2010

mumofjusttwo

Great new to Pigpen and OH. Glad all is well with Great to hear some good news


Well have been de-cluttering some ...Easter Eggs and had a tidy of my bedroom. Including a bag of stuff from Father Christmas.

greenbee

Congratulations Pigpen. Fingers crossed that the rest of the pregnancy runs smoothly.

macpep1 wrote: »

Well Greenbee the first thing I done last night after shutting over lappy was get a load of washing, put it in and put the dishwasher on, went up to bed and [STRIKE]*played my ds*[/STRIKE] went to sleep straightaway. I must say I did have a better nights sleep last night than I have been having over the last week. I did wake up but as soon as I did, I didn’t even give the brain time to think about the thought, I put it in “the black box” and closed the lid so thanks for that, never even used lavender, going to have a bath tonight as kids are at their Grans, will keep doing a wee bit from your list until I can sleep through xx

Glad to hear it feels like its working. It took me about 2 months to sort out my sleeping when it was really bad last year.

macpep1 wrote: »

Thanks Greenbee, will start with the black box thing, and let you know how I go, I have lavender which I will put on my pillow, the magnesium and other stuff, well I will wait and see how I go and use it as a process of elimination, think I will start keeping a diary and see if there is anything in particular, think my brain may be working overtime. Knew I could rely on you :T

Originally Posted by greenbee
I'm not allowed to give medical advice BUT

• cut out fizzy drinks (they're bad for you in so many ways anyway )I promise, I only had this as it was in the cupboard, am lucky if I have fizzy drinks once every 3 months Just don't do it again... they leach the calcium from your bones
  
• no alcohol at all for a bit. hmmm...this could be hard but it won't kill you
  
• limit caffeine (including tea & chocolate!), particularly after lunch drink coffee from when am up until about 3, rarely eat chocolateHow much and what kind? You might want to replace some of it with water/herbal teas gradually, as your system takes time to process it
  
• drink plenty of water (although cut down towards evening faithfully drink 2 litres a day during working hours You don't actually have to drink this much (I drink far too much water) as coffee, tea etc and water contained in food count too!
  
• eat carbs - they're a natural tranquiliser...hmm never knew that not too many though, or you'll get fat! Just move your carb load to the evening for a bit.
  
• remove electrical/electronic equipment from your bedroom. It's for sleep and sex (not necessarily in that order of priority!), not a home cinema, and you don't need to be online there, or have your mobile phone to hand. A battery operated alarm clock (if you need one) will do. Do have the tv although no lappy or mobile DH will not remove the TV, I watch it when ironing but would rather read before sleep Remove DH? ;) Can't he watch TV somewhere else? At least make sure that the TV is switched off at the wall an hour before you go to sleep. (And try breaking it while you're at it)
  
• remove clutter - it lets the air (and energy if you believe in that kind of thing) flow freely. This includes clutter under the bed. I you have stuff there, at least make sure it is tidy and clean! Room is actually ok and its a divan
• Magnesium citrate (not combined with calcium) before bed
• epsom salt bath (start with a teacup full and build up)
• lavender oil in the bath (add to a thimbleful of milk before adding to the bath to help disperse
• lavendar on the pillow
• Badger sleep balm
• Switch off PC a hour before bedtime MUST DO Definitely
  
• reflexology
• herbal/yogi teas
• walk round the block before bed...Not an option most nights am here on my own don't think I can leave kids alone :rotfl::eek: In that case, make sure you go out for a walk before the kids go to bed. It'll do them good too.

tootifruities

done to 902

LameWolf

Flying all done, as far as I can:
Thursday - The Land of 'Spare Oom' and the neighbouring 'Land of Child Grot'
Level One
Open the windows and collect the smelly laundry! No laundry in the spare room – it's a store room primarily!
Strip the beds that need doing N/A
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! HHWii; I'm still determined to lose this awful weight. I have to take it steady though; pulled my shoulder and something around my ribcage self-propelling my wheelchair in CMK shopping centre the other day, while Mr LW was in the barbers!
Level Two
Find the floor.. books on shelves, toys in boxes, games in cases and restacked. Checked stores and bookshelves tidy; tidied up the Doglets' travel bag (which is also stored in there while they're staying.)
Vacuum new found floor Done (Mr LW)
Wipe windows, pc's, screens etc Done
Level Three
Wipe away any sticky messes and grub-spots All done; dusted and dewebbed everything accessible.
Fling 10 things which no longer fit or are beyond wearing N/A – there honestly aren't any.
Turn mattresses and remake the beds N/A
Extras

1. Find something to freecycle.. you could even fill a box of junk to car boot
2. Find something to ebay
3. Find something to send to charity shop
4. Find something to give to someone you know
5. Get rid of them then!!! lol I have turfed out EVERYTHING I can already; all that remains is the candleholders, which are in a bag to go to the bring'n'buy table at the Moot on April 18th.
6. Machine load of washing (I can't really do it overnight with the dogs here, the noise would stop them sleeping). Done
7. Walk dogs 3 x 10-15 mins They'll be having their 3rd and final walk at 16:30; but I want to post now (15:15) so that I can switch the 'puter off and do something more interesting with Mr LW now he's finished work for the day.;)
8. Make Shepherd Spy for today's and tomorrow's dins Done
9. Order prescription prepayment certificate. Done.
   

So that's it for today, except to say Congratulations PIGGERS!!

And can I have a STAR please TOOTS?:D

toottifrootti

its just fabulous news piggers - another little sproggit!!!! :D:D:j:j:j:jI hope you have a good pregnancy and baby stays well and cosy until you have got your decorating finished:p:rotfl: huge Congratulations to you and OH - is OH happy - i think you said before he will be a good Dad. do the children and your mother know now? how have they all taken it.

We wil be keeping an eye on you now so you had better behave:rotfl:

love and hugs
toots xx

pigpen

My mother got round to asking about 3 weeks ago lol.. and yes the chimps know and aren't too traumatised lol.. cats might be though once it arrives!

froddington

List update - catch you all tomorrow. Have a good evening all xx

Easter Monday ~ Surprise! - DONE!!

Tuesday ~ Living/family areas.

Level One
vacuum floors
vacuum sofas..

Level Two
Dust and deweb.. shine any glass/mirrors/electricals

Level Three
Vacuum under furniture you can move safely

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing

Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
polish light fittings/mirrors etc

Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Thursday - The Land of 'Spare Oom'

Level Two
Find the floor.. books on shelves, toys in boxes, games in cases and restacked.
Vacuum new found floor
Wipe windows

mummyyof5

Congratulations Piggers and family...I think most of us knew...sorry...but So glad you can officially tell us the fantastic news now...hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you.

Flying..WMx3 on line.

Dw x2

Serious declutter of boys room still in progress

Didnt realise so many could make the Northern meet tomorrow...sorry about your friends funeral Pen Pen but its good news for us xx

tiredanddesperate

Hi everyone

It's a beautiful day here....sun is shining, it's really warm, kids are out playing on trampoline..... :)

Easter Monday ~ Surprise!
Woohoo. All Done. Can I have a Star Please Toots! :j:j
Level One
Level Two
Level Three


[STRIKE] Just got the kitchen floor to mop....[/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living/family areas.
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Extras

1. HHI
2. Sort out one drawer/cupboard

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Level 2
[STRIKE]Vacuum [/STRIKE]and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Level 3
Extras

1. Sort out under the bed!
2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby

Thursday - The Land of 'Spare Oom' and the neighbouring 'Land of Child Grot'
Level One
Strip the beds that need doing - do this tomorrow or weekend
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!
Level Two
Level Three
Fling 10 things which no longer fit or are beyond wearing - started this...have to be careful, if I chuck too much stuff 'beyond wearing, they'll have nothing left :eek:
Turn mattresses and remake the beds - tomorrow or weekend


Extras

1. Find something to freecycle.. you could even fill a box of junk to car boot
2. Find something to ebay
3. Find something to send to charity shop
4. Find something to give to someone you know
5. Get rid of them then!!! lol

Getting there.....


Also today:
[STRIKE]Walk, feed & water dogs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Feed & water chickens[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Water ferrets[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Feed & water children[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Feed nextdoors fish[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Feed & water next doors chickens[/STRIKE]
Cut boys hair x 3
[STRIKE] Emails[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Online banking[/STRIKE]
Non-online banking
Work on website
[STRIKE]Switch energy package with eon & claim refund [/STRIKE]:D
[STRIKE]Complete holiday paperwork & send back[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Cancel rip-off travel insurance[/STRIKE]
Finish off applying for alternative travel insurance (£60 cheaper than original ). Thanks :money:
[STRIKE]Send off slip to DVLA [/STRIKE]- finally decluttered clapped-out car off drive (been there that long it had gone mouldy inside :eek:) - still got £60 for it though:D

Off to Grandads later. He's taking us all out for dinner!

Talk to you all later.....



Notso

hollyh

Afternoon all,

Yay Congratulations Pigpen & OH.:beer:

Boys were playing nicely in the garden so i was going to have my HH Peace but they appear to be chucking water at each other so i'd better go out.:mad: