Weekly Flylady Thread 19th April 2010

MrsChaos

Good morning!

Another nice day here so far. It must have rained earlier, because the garden bench is wet, but blue sky now.
I've had to re-think what I can realistically manage to do today, so here's my revised list for today:

1 or 2 HHCs in DS1's room
continue to feed WM (x4?) and TD/put some outside if possible
tidy/hoover LR and kitchen
put clean clothes away/in ironing basket
iron stuff for tomorrow if necessary
pack bags
HW with DS2
cook gammon joint for tea
plant strawberries and beans
WORK STUFF - marking and planning
shopping for underbed boxes for DS1's room/stuff to treat new bench
go to tip/Mr A (for plastic recycling)

Help - DS2 (almost 6) is normally very independent, but for a few days now he's been following me around like a puppy. He won't go/stay upstairs on his own in the evenings, even to go to the loo or to start getting ready for bed. Not sure how to deal with it, as he's never been really clingy.

Happy birthday, G&B. Hope you have a lovely day.

Breakfast, then DS1's room, I think.
x

gratefulforhelp_2

Morning all Happy Birthday G n B

Toots and LL hugs and kisses

wm on, dw on, DD2 playing on floor in a nappy and a bobble hat (?!)

Watched "The Portrait of Dorian Grey" with colin firth in it last night, v.v.good.

juliejim

Happy Birthday G&B - hope you have a wonderful day!

Triker

Ok...I admit it, I'm just overwhelmed again. Despite my best efforts, not much seems to be shifting, there are simply piles of clothes (washed and folded mind) everywhere...there's only 4 of us, its ridiculous.

There doesn't seem to be any room or space, I have to step over or round stuff everywhere.

I think I may just have to have a ruthless binbag mission and copy Piggers and cut my losses and give it all to the charity shop. I can't cope with looking at it all and I can't get near anything to even consider decorating.

Sigh.

Sorry to winge.

cyclingyorkie

don't worry - you are not alone! I feel like that too - if that helps!

Where does all the ironing /washing come from?

JennyJewell

Happy Birthday gunsandbangos - I love that name,lol!
Well good morning all
Here is my list for today and I will try to start going by the flylady list on here this week - sometimes though I have got to try and get on with the immediate stuff I need to do To be honest my house is such a blinkin tip I really don't know where to start sometimes but figure if I do something - whatever it is, it's a start (Little tiny cracks can make big holes so a start is a good start whatever it is)

Ok list

[STRIKE]Feed kids breakfast[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Feed dogs and cat[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Put washing on[/STRIKE]
Dishes
Cook beef, mmm
De-clutter cold room
De-clutter breakfast bar
De-clutter piano (still)!
De-clutter welsh dresser (again)!
Dry clothes
Iron clothes
Shower
Visit in-laws
Watch film with kids - (not a chore I know but important)
Oh yes - and cook dinner

Not a lot on here I know but if I get this lot done I will add more

Hope you all have a fab Sunday

Jenny x

greenbee

Triker wrote: »

Ok...I admit it, I'm just overwhelmed again. Despite my best efforts, not much seems to be shifting, there are simply piles of clothes (washed and folded mind) everywhere...there's only 4 of us, its ridiculous.

There doesn't seem to be any room or space, I have to step over or round stuff everywhere.

I think I may just have to have a ruthless binbag mission and copy Piggers and cut my losses and give it all to the charity shop. I can't cope with looking at it all and I can't get near anything to even consider decorating.

Sigh.

Sorry to winge.

Sounds like you need some help. Could you get your DDs to take responsibility for ebaying their own stuff - that way they could keep the money and it might mean you have to subsidise them less. You could even get them to ebay your stuff for a percentage. And it sounds like you also need to have a chat about sharing the burden as you clearly aren't well enough to do everything yourself.

I know you were clearing your bedroom to try to give yourself some uncluttered space. Have you managed that yet? If so, go and spend a bit of time there dusting and titivating it or whatever and reminding yourself how nice it is. If not, go in there and ruthlessly bag or box up everything you don't want in there, and label it either to go (tip/charity/ebay) or with the room it SHOULD be in. And then keep it nice.

However bad the rest of the house gets, I try to keep my bedroom clear so I don't have clutter around me at the beginning and end of the day.

Off for a shower now, and then I might manage to get dressed!

gratefulforhelp_2

Righto, HHC 10.45-11.15 anyone?

gratefulforhelp_2

Ready steady Go!

JennyJewell

Hi Triker
I warmly welcome you to visit my house - I promise you once you've seen it you will feel pure relief! I can't imagine anyone's worse than mine right now - I even have ceiling on the floor!!
This forum is so supportive though hun and it is taking me minute baby steps and there are plenty of days I just feel I have achieved absolutely nothing but just one little thing can make a big difference I de-cluttered my welsh dresser the other day and amongst my clutter in my kitchen my sister spotted my welsh dresser and said how lovely it looked (I have to do it again mind, lol but this time it will only take me two minutes because just a couple of things have been dumped on there - I'm doing it before it gets worse,lol)!
My point is that just a little bit at a time - you won't see the difference straight away and out of nowhere you start noticing things getting easier - it's fab And everyone is here for each other on here
Hope that helps love
Jen x

Triker wrote: »

Ok...I admit it, I'm just overwhelmed again. Despite my best efforts, not much seems to be shifting, there are simply piles of clothes (washed and folded mind) everywhere...there's only 4 of us, its ridiculous.

There doesn't seem to be any room or space, I have to step over or round stuff everywhere.

I think I may just have to have a ruthless binbag mission and copy Piggers and cut my losses and give it all to the charity shop. I can't cope with looking at it all and I can't get near anything to even consider decorating.

Sigh.

Sorry to winge.