Weekly Flylady Thread 26th April 2010

rosieben

cosmomo wrote: »

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I have a bit of a dilemma with DS. It's his 3rd birthday tomorrow but he's adamant he doesn't want a birthday - no presents, no cake, no party and no being 3 - he wants to stay 2. He's quite stressed about it. I've tried the 'you can stay 2 but still have a birthday' approach but to no avail. Shall we just ignore his bday (sisters will be devastated)? Any ideas anyone?! ...

I'd be inclined to play down the birthday bit altogether, even to the point of keeping cards etc out of sight, kids do get some funny ideas but he'll probably get over this in his own time; how about having an 'unbirthday party' then his sisters wont be upset and he may well enjoy it if there's no focus on him.

passthewine wrote: »

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Would anyone mind if I ask a question? Was my post on PenPens thread offensive. I had a pm telling me to move it as no one wants my opinion and to delete it. Would people rather I didn't post, it's really upset me.
Will delete this later:(

no one has the right to tell you to remove posts except the admin, Martin or a bg. I'm guessing it was none of these so just ignore it; tbh if I'd recieved such a pm I'd report it to abuse - sorry, forgot to say that I didnt see anything offensive at all in your post.

right, I'm off to do some more flying

edited to add, I forgot to say that I moved the fridge out earlier to clean the floor behind it and found several teaspoons; when the wm has finished I'll move that out too, wonder if I'll find any treasure behind it?

mumofjusttwo

Thanks to Pigpen for the list and thank you for my gold star last week Toots.

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop/vacuum floor
Extras
Slop out the fridge..
Scrub the tiles
Pair up the odd socks!
Clean any pet bedding/poo trays/stinky tanks etc



Ok noticed there was an HHC at 10 and got little carried away trying to take my mind of things.

will mop the floor this evening after children are in bed otherwise I can guarantee it will get messy in 5 minutes

methekidsandthecat

Morning all

I am running in slow motion today - I had a restless night with jumping legs that kept waking me up. Mum phoned at 8 am (way too early for me) but she has bought me a walking stick (so happy as in a lot of pain when walking and feel a little wobberly) so I will wait for the parcel. Also had a t/c from XH to say that his mum has broken her hip and is in hospital waiting for surgery today - best find a card to send today.

so far I have picked up and put away:
10 kitchen
10 my bedroom x 2
I load washing up
1 WM done - just going to hang it out and refile the WM
also decluttered my breakfast and the early tablets

Will go and have a another short burst
bye for now
Me

sexymouse

For those joining my HHC - Ready, Steady, GO!!

hollyh

I've put the 2nd load of washing out & put the wm on again and put the chicken in the Sc. I've got to dash now to pick up Ds2.

Dustykitten

Morning all

Been and had DS3's wires decluttered, it was a bit emotional for him but not painful and is now done. Consultant was really pleased with the bone growth and has decided on no new cast to improve mobility of the joint so let's just hope we can keep him still for 2 weeks.

Just having a cuppa and then plan to has a wizz around tidying.

This afternoon will be the dreaded kids bedroom dusting (all beds were changed and floors hoovered on the weekend so that will be 3 rooms done).

Cats had a big falling out yesterday but seem calmer this morning (fur was flying big time) and I hope the same is true of the OS posters too!

Dustykitten

Cosmomo no advice but that is so sad. Do you know why he doesn't want to be 3 - does he think something like a snuggly will be taken away? or that certain tv shows are for little ones. I am guessing he is your youngest which is a wonderful position in the family for lots of kids.

Time to put WM1 on the line

Choccybix

Morning all :wave:

Toots - Thanks so much for the extra gold star. What a lovely surprise! Thanks also for the stars you've given over the months :A :kisses3:

(((hugs))) to Penpen, mummyof5, sexy & Dusty's DS

I feel like I've done nothing this morning, so I'm off to do a much-needed HHC at 11.30. Anyone joining in?

Dustykitten

I'm still here choccy so let's go - see you at lunchtime

toochoosey

Need to go to work now but can I just add that I have been walking to and from school for a week now and saving lots on diesel while decluttering some lb's....hope it lasts!!!!