Weekly Flylady Thread 16th August 2010

greenbee

Valli wrote: »

Greenbee

there's a lot to be said for not having your OH under the same roof. In my case after 6 years of being in charge I really do think it would be hard to be with someone 24/7.

Too right it's hard. I've lived on my own pretty much since I bought this house (he's the first person I've allowed to move in) and after a month (a week of which he was on his own, as he house sat while I was away) we are both feeling the strain! Although the actual moving out was harder than we thought it would be, we both know its the right thing to do. Bear in mind we also work together... so if we're under the same roof, we're together 24/7 for real :eek: I suspect that we'll spend part of the week at mine and part at his, depending on what we're doing at the weekends.

Valli wrote: »

And you are right, your new OH needs to spend some 1-1 time with his kids anyway, as they sort out THEIR new relationship - you're an extra in HIS life, not theirs IYSWIM. They also need to be 'comforatble' and feel they are still a priority. And I am looking at this having been the child in this set up by the way.
And staying out of the limelight until agreements/arrangement have been thrashed out and put into place is probably best.

Definitely. I don't want the kids to be confused as to why he left. Or his ex for that matter. And he needs to build what I hope will be closer and better relationships with his kids. Where he spends time with them and gets to know them as individuals (one is 15, the other 10, so I think he probably needs to see them separately regularly as well as together).

Valli wrote: »

And I also beleive that people should have a 'break' between relationships anyway, not go from one person to another.

me too. He needs to learn to be himself. He's getting there. he's used to doing what he's told and not making decisions, just going with the flow. I keep refusing to make decisions for him It can be VERY painful (supermarket shopping for example...) but he needs to regain his independence and I have no intention of giving up mine

Valli wrote: »

Piggers - look away NOW or have a bucket handy;)
OH said to me he isn't just interested in me for just my body BTW

I looked at him all innocently, put on a disappointed expression and told him that was just what I wanted;)
:rotfl:

:p:p:p

Valli

well - many a true word and all that

I have just realised I CLEARLY stated I am not ready for him to move in.

So I am showing my true colours really.

That is one VERY lucky Yorkshireman...
:rotfl:

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

Piggers - look away NOW or have a bucket handy;)
OH said to me he isn't just interested in me for just my body BTW

I looked at him all innocently, put on a disappointed expression and told him that was just what I wanted;)
:rotfl:

I didn't realise you were affluent also...

greenbee

pigpen wrote: »

I didn't realise you were affluent also...

She must be... all those MSE habits she's acquired - I bet she barely spends a thing. There must be a fortune stashed under her mattress :cool:

I've done some work. Not much, but I might actually have finished some of last month's work . I could start on this month's tomorrow ... except... oh yes, one of my colleagues 'left' rather suddenly last week, so I have his work to review and publish (under my name, so I think it might get a major rewrite ...). As his leaving was related to the quality of his work I'm not exactly thrilled at the prospect!

kassey

Morning everyone
Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
Wash windows
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Sort through a box of toys/gibble
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork
Extras

1. Clean out any pongy pets
2. dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc
3. HHI
4. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!

Natty68

Morning campers, am up and about just checking bits and bobs and sorting out my lists etc for the day..

Thought you would like to see a piccie of my sparrows feeding this morning, unfortunately I couldn't get the doves as they were eating while the door was shut and I didn't want to scare them.

Now bearing in mind this piccie was taken at 6.30am and my Olliecat was also wandering around the garden at the same time.. We have some very brave birds..lol



Off to write my lists..

On the flying front I have put my ironing board up in readiness for the ironing.. And I have made the bed, mainly because Ddog Jet wants to go to sleep on it

More later xxxx

sammr85

morning all, well I have been up for almost 2 hours, had to force myself not to get up at 4.20am! Got lots to do today!

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc
Level Three
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Thursday ~ Master Bedroom operation packing in here :eek:
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Extras

1. Binbag dance!
2. Wipe grotty paintwork..

Friday - childrens rooms

Level One
[STRIKE]Make half an hour to do something for yourself! [/STRIKE]This is my me time!!
Level Two
Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
Wash windows
Extras

1. HHI - Will b ironing everything that gets packed!! longer than HH lol

Plus my list for today

• pack!
• clean kitchen this morning after dinner last night
• Get all bedding washed and put away
• Give indoor plants to neighbour to water
• Double check neighbours can put bins out Monday
• Nan visiting to deliver my Birthday cards
• [STRIKE]Contact ebay buyer that wants a refund to let her no I will b on holiday[/STRIKE]
• Make sure OH takes his guns to work
• Lock all windows
• Contact sister to do internet dailies for me!
• Charge camera/NDS/Portable DVD
• Make OH go top up car
• [STRIKE]Transfer savings into main account[/STRIKE]

Thats all I can think of for now, no doubt theres more! Still waiting for AF to turn up (due sometime this week!) typical as its holiday time! Prob arrive tomorrow now!! I've also pulled a muscle in my back just to make life easier! Man it hurts!

Right time to declutter more tea, I can hear a child moving upstairs so "me" time is now over :rotfl:Must get OH out of bed and off to work!!

kazwookie

Mornnig folks :wave:

Valli~~I'll send you some more links!!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Natty~ lovely photo, glad the birds and cat can get on!!!

Up bathed, dressed etc, toast eaten
DW unpacked

Ebay has a free listing day this weekend.

Sorting out dinner for tonight.

Hugs xxxx

uropachild

I'm going to start today and see what happens. This will be my tester day. I've got a visitor coming round at 2.30pm anyway, so that should inspire me to clean a little. The top bathroom was done the other day and the living and kitchen were done yesterday, so i'm reasonably prepared.

Okay... ::deep breath::

Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear the floor!!![/STRIKE] (11am)
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Strip the bedding get it washed[/STRIKE] (10am) and remake the bed
Wash windows
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Sort through a box of toys/gibble
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Clean out any pongy pets[/STRIKE] done yesterday
2. dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc
3. HHI
4. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!

The only other thing i have to add is to clean the d/stairs shower room in case aforementioned visitor wants a piddle.

Morning Natty & Kaz!

Lovely bird pic! DD loves to look at the "dickie birds" through our window.

I might see if i get get my backside in gear and list all the size 10 clothes i have be wishfully keeping on ebay since it's a free day this weekend... See how i go...



ETA: It's now after 11am and i've decluttered the landing upstairs and done one wash (inc. bedding) and put another one on. TD is on. I've also made dinner in the slow cooker - beef & guinness. Mmmm... Plenty to freeze too.

Oh, and we're both (DD & I) clean and dressed, which is always a daily milestone. LOL!

MrsBartolozzi

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!![/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash windows and nets/curtains[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing fresh linen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance[/STRIKE] I don't have one - that was easy:cool:
Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed[/STRIKE] done yesterday while the weather was good - it's tipping down today
Wash windows
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)

I didn't update yesterday, DS2 was back to school for 1 day (wed) came home with a bad headache and was off the next day:mad:! He's such a drama queen whenever he's ill, but nothing was going to move him from his pit, where he spent most of yesterday, and I had an appointment at 9.05 so let him stay there. He's off to school today with a flea in his ear and some paracetamol in his bag, with the words "they don't work unless you take them!!"
He's had this kind of headache before, and I'm sure its a combination of the heat, dehydration and his attitude to the pain because if you can get him to take a painkiller with a glass of water AND catch his attention for 15-20 mins the painkillers "work" and he feels better, but if he just takes them and mooches around feeling sorry for himself then he's still sore. There's no placebo effect with him!

Well, rant over, peace descends over the house, I'm going to have my breakfast and catch up on here, and enjoy the next few hours alone:).