Weekly Flylady Thread 18th October 2010

Valli

aww Pigpen

poor Sally...

(was wondering how she'd gone on)

lil_me

Crayon non scratch scouring pad, heat can help (iron through a damp cloth) but might cause damage
Felt tip hair spray as suggested

((hugs)) for Sally x

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

aww Pigpen

poor Sally...

(was wondering how she'd gone on)

I didn't ask her I just let her tell me when she ready.. she looked pretty gutted.

rachelet.. AnWsmum is correct they cannot say a child cannot go to nursery if they are not cmpletely trained. DD3 was 7 before she was reliably dry in the day and ds3 was 6

rachelet

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Look into this as I am sure they can't discriminate against those who are not toilet trained, bet lil_me or piggers will be able to confirm. Miss A was clean when she went but W wasn't (he'd been there months before he was dry, used to send him in a nappy). You can't force a child to be dry, a lot of it is down to physical development and if our experience is anything to go by, boys take longer than girls.

Unfortunately, nurseries are a bit different here in France where I am. They like the child to be toilet trained apart from nap time. Although DD2 started at 2 and was in pull ups for 6 months before I got her completely trained. Am hoping DS is at least part way trained before next September.

Thanks for tips on getting rid of crayon and feltip, will try suggestions after I have decluttered lunch.

Dippypud

Hi All.

Happy birthday Macpep, :beer:

with the toilet training Helly,
my boys, (the're 21 and 22 now), used to aim at a ping-pong ball floating in the pan. It stayed clean :eek: and didn't flush away. But it sure does improve their aim, which small boys are terrible at.;)

lil_me

Rachlet - You'll probably find somewhere legally they can't however to be honest - lie - say he was fine at home, he will probably follow the other kids to go and just have occasional accidents like the rest! I get so in trouble from my friend who runs nurseries but she agrees I am right, in most cases they just follow the leader

Good luck all who are toilet training, don't envy you at all

Dippypud

Hi Mollina,

Try this:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018661


Regards, Pud. (P.S There is a rumour that the scheme will close in 2012/13, so if you going for it be quick).

hex2

Morning everyone,

Happy Birthday macpep - the hotel break sounds lovely.
Valli - You always seemed to enjoy the river thing - hope LSB (what does that stand for btw?) understands. Impressed with the apron sale.

I gave in and deep cleaned the playroom the other day. All they have to do is keep it clean, but 48 hours on they can't even manage that. They are 6 and 7 - surely it isn't too much to expect that they keep the room vaguely tidy? I am binning anything left on the floor at night, soon there will be nothing left. Very bored of having to be mean mummy.

I need to ring the skip man to say it is ready to be collected. Hopefully he won't come before Monday and I can squeeze some last bits in.

vanilla

Boys room rightly done, just need to hoover and get one of them under the bunk bed to pull the toys and rubbish out.

WM now on fourth load i think. Long way to go yet.:rotfl:

Hugs for Sally.

hollyh

Hi,

In the last hr or so Ds1 and I have

Tidied utility
S & S
Swept & mopped
Td for 10 mins
Put washing on airer
Set up wm for am
Unloaded dw
Damp dusted fireplace

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces
Sweep and mop floor
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out fridge.. use up those almost past their best things and fling anything furry or icky!!
Wipe units and appliances
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe hob and make oven shelves shiny again!
Empty and wash out bins
[/STRIKE]Run appliances through a clean cycle and make sure filters and detergent drawers are clean
Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Wash windows
3. [/STRIKE]HHI
4. Throw away/rehome/sell 10 things from each room in the house!! Dining room done

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there
Wipe the sofas if needed
dust and deweb
Declutter and wipe coffee table/magazine rack if you have one!
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need.. hang winter curtains/linings
Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
[/STRIKE]Empty and clear out a cupboard..

Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]
   
3. binbag dance
4. Wipe the paintwork and bannisters
5. Wash any windows that have been neglected
6. [/STRIKE]

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom
Level One
Declutter the floors
get it washed dried and the bed remade! Vacuum and turn mattress if it hasn't been done in a while!
Level Two
vacuum the floors
Straighten a cupboard of clothing
Empty all the bins upstairs
Level Three
Tidy a box of 'stuff'
Tidy up the floordrobe, inc. shoes bags and toiletries.
dust and deweb

Thursday ~ Childrens pits, spare or neglected rooms!
Level One
replace bedding
Declutter and vacuum the floor
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard.. any cupboard, could even be a kitchen one!
Drag out and sort all the gibble from under the bed!
Straighten the toy boxes and shelves
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that need it.. or the duvet!
Dust and deweb
Wipe sticky grotmarks from the walls, doors and paintwork
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. List 1 item to sell
4. sort the shoes, coats and bags!

Thank Crunchie it's Friday ~ Study and Bathroom
Level One
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself! Coffee with a friend, hair appointment... whatever
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]vacuum/mop floors
wash the bathmats/shower curtains or anything else that needs it
scrub the fixtures! polish the mirrors and taps
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean and sort a cupboard or shelf and recycle all those empties
[/STRIKE]dust and defrag the pc and declutter 50 unwanted emails and 5 links from your favourites.
Wipe over the desk and any chairs that are in these rooms 1 done
Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. empty and wash out bins
3. [/STRIKE]
   

We're stopping for lunch and then we'll do the bedrooms.