Weekly Flylady Thread 31st May 2010

cyclingyorkie

have just refilled steam generator iron:j

ironing mountain subsiding.

weather here overcast and drizzly.....and ironing is so not what i want to be doing now!:o:o

hollyh

Morning all,

It's pouring with rain here so today i want to get through my ironing pile, clean the animals and clean the floors. Anything else will be a bonus. We're going swimming this afternoon and then to OH's for tea. I doubt i'll get much more done from my lists by i'm going to see what's left anyway.

Bank Holiday Monday ~ Bits of not very much!
Level Two
Get your spreadsheets/budgetting/insurances etc up to date.

Tuesday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Dust and deweb
Level Two
Clean fire and surround
Level Three
Wash front door.. both sides!
Extras

1. Clean the car.. inside and out.. get the minions to help (or do it for you!)
2. HHI

Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level Two
Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe
Find 10 things to get rid of!.. no men/women/children/pets
Level Three
Vacuum the landing and bedroom.. starting at the bottom of the stairs!!!!
Remove anything that should be elsewhere.. your bedroom is NOT a shed!!
Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades
Extras

1. 15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!

Thursday - Bathroom and Study
Level Two
Clean/vacuum the floors
Shine the bath,bog,basins etc
Wipe over any chairs/sofas
Level three
Clean the germs off the telephone, keyboard, mouse, monitor, sockets and switches
declutter the pc desk.. while it defrags
Extras

1. 15 minutes filing

Friday - Child rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!!
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

My Extras
Ebay
Sort Ds2's toys
Sand, prime & paint cabinets x 2, shelf ( have sanded x 2, primed, painted x 3 ), toilet roll ( have sanded & painted x 2)& towel holder thingys ( have sanded, primed & painted x 1 )
Massive wardrobe & clothes sort out
Sort out sewing machine
Take up curtains
Sort out stuff for carboot sale
Find nursery book
Clean out car
[STRIKE]Wash summer duvets &[/STRIKE] put back on beds Ds2's is on his bed
Wash winter duvets & vac pack
Get form signed
Clean rabbits
Clean hamster

prettypennies

Morning all. Chucking it down here this morning and looks like it may be in for the day. It is mild though, so might venture out for some fresh air in a bit. Forgot to get the chicken out to defrost, so I am going to having to make something with the catalan casserole sauages lurking in the fridge instead.

Wednesday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level Three
Remove anything that should be elsewhere.. your bedroom is NOT a shed!!
Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades
Extras

1. binbag dance
2. Clean the windows

Thursday - Bathroom and Study Done
Friday - Child rooms and spare rooms Done to L3

LameWolf

Hello all.

I didn't get online yesterday, so just done a MASSIVE catch-up with Fred.:D

Froddy lovely pics, thanks for posting them. Only thing is, I think I may be getting broody for ra.... er.... mice.:rotfl:

I've been a silly Wolf. Friday night I volunteered to try and mow the back lawn. Now, it's not really a big lawn, and wasn't overly long - but, half an hour later, I'd barely done half of it, and was shaking like a leaf with fatigue, and puffing like an old grampus. Mr LW had to take over.:( Still aching like anything today, and can't move my right shoulder without screaming in agony.*rolleyes*

I have to make a few Birsay biscuits in a bit, so will have to get moving - luckily I have a bar chair in the kitchen.

Mr LW has just finished hoovering the whole bungalow.:A

((((HUGS)))), posi-vibes and get-well wishes as appropriate.

Ooh, before I forget, Sexymouse I'm so pleased that your venue looks like working out OK. LOL I remember planning our wedding - I was a nervous wreck by the time we got married!:D

Later, folks.....:wave:

Penelope_Penguin

Valli wrote: »

And to any adult who wants a child to comply...
Children should NOT be coerced into complying with the wishes of adults if it makes them unhappy and invades their personal space. Whatever those adults are hoping the children will do. They have rights and they have the right to reject a relationship on any level. Shame on you if you bring a child to resent you so much they would choose not to have a relationship with you.

Well said :T:T:T This applies just as well to any adult, talking about any other person - even the smallest of children remember when people have been dissed unfairly

Valli wrote: »

looks like I might have to go round ad get him - and I've had a drink so will have to walk and I am not dressed....

:eek: Is Derbyshire ready for this?

If anyone wants it to rain, just ask me to organise a barbeque See this thread from 3 years ago; it's happened to me at least twice since We have 8 for supper tonight,k and it's chucking it down Luckily DH thought to buy a chicken that we can roast, and my Strawberry Cream Heaven Cake, and Rhubarb and Orange Meringue Pie will go down well

Off to tr5ack down a list ..............

fedupandskint

Right, I've had 3 cuppas so far and done my meal plan for the week and really need to make a move and a start on the list

Off to do the ironing now......still tired......good job the pile isn't too high after already doing other lots this week.

Really am going now

Valli

I had me nightie on -

Pen it has stopped here and it's brightening up and drying up, having THUNDERED since about 6...

cross those fingers!

kazmeister

Scrubbed and bathed

Another load on the line and keeping fingers crossed as its dull and grey but a bit blowy so hopeful.

This morning I have made strawberry jam with berries picked from the allotment this week

Have done odd bits of washing up and thats about it

Just waiting for DD's friends mum to pick up so she can go swimming but they are late as usual so I am making the most of a cuppa coffee before I nip out for basics like bread and milk!

hugs to Lamewolf

Mumto5

I'm not very pleased with DH. He insisted on bbq yesterday and bought one of the party portable ones. He then places it on the wooden garden table with a plank of wood underneath to protect the table. I told him it wouldn't work and the table would be scorched. It then starts raining so he puts the awning out over the flaming barbie:eek:. I really lost the plot then as it's massive and would cost in the region of £2K to replace. He relented and put it back in but carried on cooking on the table. Fast forward 2 hours and the table has a lovely black patch and is blistered and cracked.

Why are men such ignoramuses!

mummyslittleboy

Morning all ok well afternoon I was up for 4hours during the night thanks to the thunder and lightening DS brought me the can of fly spray to make it disappear tryed to explain to him that just cus it makes a noise it is not a fly:eek: Bless him he wasn't happy with it but we eventually got back to sleep.

Didn't get much flying done yesterday,did get the garden sorted lettuce and tomatoes all potted up and strawberry plants its my first ever attempt so just hoping they all grow:cool:

pigpen wrote: »

I have also spoken to DD1 about what SHE thinks should happen regarding access with her dad.. she doesn't want to sleep over at his.. and while she said she would go today.. she is still here... playing some game or other on the gamecube with OH.. It is so nice hearing them both laughing and being silly and generally having a good time.. even if I am being neglected lol.

Question for those who are separated from their childrens other parent..

ok so there may be more than 1.. I am compiling a list of requests.. and these are the ones I am stuck on..

1. What age are they 'old enough' to choose whether they go or not? (I was thinking maybe about 12)

2. Will the mediation/court take their wishes into account when it comes to access? (he has asked they stay over on school nights but none of them want that. They would like him to pick them up from school and bring them back at bedtime so they can go to school from here next day.. PITA for me but it is what they have asked for)

3. Can I stipulate he is NOT under any circumstances to discuss what goes on between us, or his feelings towards OH and I to the children, nor to tell them to be rude and horrible to us.. which of course gets them into trouble? I know it sounds petty but I don't slate him to them.. apart from occasionally DD1 who has very much made up her own mind about him. He is having them say horrible things I wouldn't dream of saying to them and stuff which quite frankly is totally out of order.. like I will hate them and not want them once Squeak arrives!! And they are not to do anything I or OH tell them.. which could potentially put them in danger.. crossing roads for example. And telling OH to 'get a job'.. despite the fact his woman doesn't work either!! Life isn't always that simple, is it? I am very close to saying unless he cankeep his evil mouth shut he isn't having them.

I have also just discovered the first question in the morning at his is 'Is GF coming today?' ... yes being the preferred answer because all he does is scream and shout at them until she turns up then puts on his 'telephone voice' and is all sweetness.. One of them asked if she would be as interested in him if she knew what he was really like.. says it all really

Yes I know he reads on here.. and I don't care.. I think he needs to know what they really think and if he won't listen to me, maybe he should be listening to them!

My friend is in a similar situation at the moment they are at the family court as they have been trying to get access to her partners son he is 10 almost 11 and his wishes have been taken into account all the way through. So I should think it is the same across the board they have been working with cafcass to for mediation.

I dont think it is unreasonable for him to be told that he is not to be slating your oh to the kids or discussing with them things they are not old enough to understand things that you and him discuss should remain between you and not have the kids dragged ino it. This obviously shows he is a very immature person who needs to grow up and realise this is precious time he is having with his kids and all he is doing is turning them against him very quickly. If he carries on in this sort of manner he will lose the kids through their own choice and to be honest by the sounds of it he is not far from it anyway.

As for telling them not to listen to you when you tell them to do something is this man for real ??? What a complete joker I think it is disgusting that he can treat his kids like this all he is doing is playing childish games dont let him get to you hun your kids know what you are like and he will loose out in the end!

Valli wrote: »

And ex husband if you are reading this what you say and what you do in front of your kids is remembered, hurts them and you may well lose them as they get older and are able to distance themselves from you. I know this because I ended up COMPLETELY estranged from my natural father and have half siblings I do not see. And I went to his funeral and it is the only funeral I have ever attended and not cried at and I am a complete jelly. Now what kind of a father would want his eldest daughter to hate him so much she could/would not even shed a tear.


And to any adult who wants a child to comply...
Children should NOT be coerced into complying with the wishes of adults if it makes them unhappy and invades their personal space. Whatever those adults are hoping the children will do. They have rights and they have the right to reject a relationship on any level. Shame on you if you bring a child to resent you so much they would choose not to have a relationship with you.

well put Valli