Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd November 2010

pigpen

Hex.. that is incredibly sweet of him..

Triker wrote: »

Bluddy hell Piggers...you got higher rate for both girls...I'm glad, hopefully you can put the money to good use against their shoe prices and giving them those experiences that they haven't been able to have yet considering their Dad doesn't contribute a penny, good job there is help available eh, he'd have had you all in the poor house!:mad:

Part of his 'clean break' for the divorce was that he does pay maintenance for 2 years.. I guffawed and snorted he doesn't pay anyway so it is no odds to me

Have you sorted the house out and that loan he tried to take out against the house?

He isn't working now so a loan is impossible.. if it was something old it is solely in his name therefore his responsibility as he has not lived here for almost 2 years there is little chance it would cause issue for me.

Re the mobility car...with people losing their jobs and many, many departments having their budgets slashed, I would advise that you don't take too much time making a decision on your car, it may not be an option in the near future. I know of a few people who cannot claim or get any help despite their disabilities and caring responsibilities.

If we don't get it for whatever reason it doesn't matter we won't miss what we have not had.

I'm sick to death of hearing that this project has closed or that support has no money and so can't offer really desperate people any help.Unfortunately it appears this is just the beginning....I did wonder where the government (**spits**) found that £7billion to help Ireland...but there is no money for victims of D.V., children with Autisic Spectrum behaviours, families struggling with life threatening illnesses etc, etc.

odd that isn't it?

Work is workish, loads of unsettled colleagues due to cutbacks etc. For those who don't know I work in the public sector, or rather whats left of it.

We had a meeting with Job Centre Plus a few weeks ago, the changes that are coming are quite terrifying really, very draconian. Again, for those who are out of work the expectations do not match the job opportunites...I worry and wonder !!!!!! will happen.:(

Anyways....

OH is marching on with the back bedroom, a bit at a time when he gets in every night, really proud of his efforts.

Apart from that not much else to report, trying to work out next months budget, would like to keep spending to a minimum HA!!

I'm actually finding it really hard to think what people might want for chrimbo, got a blank head and a vacant stare most of the time...:rotfl:

Excellent news re the bedroom.. Are you enjoying your new room?.. Not that I want details.. lol.. I just meant as a room do you love it? I love mine.. even though it is rammed with baby stuff and christmas stuff and I look forward to January and turfing 90% of the stuff out!

Tesco arrived and everything put away.. good job I am superb at getting lots of stuff in small spaces.. they are both squished full.. and the fridge.. and the tins.. and I have 4 tesco crates of christmas gubbins!

Freja is being much more civilised today.. currently having a nappyless wriggle in her cot.. towel and changing mat under her so she doesn't wet the mattress.

OH has prepared chickens for dinner.. Just need to flick the oven onwhen we get baack from school.. Moomin is going to her friends tonight so we can go in the car.. I need to wrap Tiddles birthday present.. I'll do it now actualy while I have 5 minutes..

Shysarah

Thanks everyone for your supportive comments, it means a lot to me.
Today has been a rough one so far its now nearly 3pm and all I have done is have some lunch and chatted with my cousin. Could not wind down properly last night so it was the early hours this morning before I got to sleep. I really should not let people wind me up so much but it just struck me at the wrong time and boom off I went.

Today I am torn between doing my living room which is in total chaos or working on my assignment. Think maybe some flying first will help me relax and study easier.

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs
Level one
Declutter all these areas
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
[STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE] Not doing this too much stretching involved
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Binbag dance
Tidy coats/shoes bags etc
Extras
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
HHI
wipe and water plants
[STRIKE]Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas[/STRIKE] Not doing this too much stretching involved

HHC from 3pm I think..

Love, Hugs and Spoons
Sarah xx

sockdrawer

<<sigh>> Just drained the chicken stock into the sink and down the drain instead of into a bowl in the sink....... not the first time it's happened either. Doh!

Shysarah

Well my HHC went a bit awry. Mum turned up after five minutes so I was 'forced' to sit down and drink coffee with her lol..

Still I have;

cleared clutter off the sofa,
filled up trug with sticks for fire.
Mum topped up my coal bucket,
Cleaned out litter tray,
Took bins out with mums help,
Washed up,
Made an appt to get my tummy button checked - my scar there doesn't seem right to me. Plus as no one has checked my wounds since the op I think it won't do any harm and I can ask the nurse about the pains I have been getting.

Now I am going to do some dusting then it will be time to get coffee and sit down and read through my assignment and see where I need to develop it, closely followed by a divine hot deep bubbly bath when the water warms up.

Off i dash... xx

Triker

pigpen wrote: »

Excellent news re the bedroom.. Are you enjoying your new room?.. Not that I want details.. lol.. I just meant as a room do you love it? I love mine.. even though it is rammed with baby stuff and christmas stuff and I look forward to January and turfing 90% of the stuff out!

Yes...but hubby wants us to move into the back room asap...I don't want to, it smells new and fresh and despite my compost heap as hubby calls it (a smallish pile of clothing) its still tidy.:D

Just taken DD2 to docs as she has an abcess in her mouth and cheeks, she now has antibiotics.

Sent the wrong item to an ebay buyer :doh:so got to sort that out, I cannot figure out how I managed to do that.

And I smell snow....big time.:snow_laug

Piggers, did you really guffaw? I imagined that you'd have the biggest smile, squeeze your eyes tight shut for a second and say 'Quite'....when he said he's pay maintenance...:rotfl:

Think I'm opting out of the rest of today and starting again tomorrow, I think I'd better restart my medication as its clearly affecting my usually calm and serene nature, I keep trying to come off it and see how 'well' I am but I'm clearly not.:cool:

jools27_2

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs

Level one
Declutter all these areas
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three

Tidy coats/shoes bags etc

Hurrah, all done, have taken mum for her shopping, and just been to hospital to meet great aunt's consultant, she is over the pneumonia and going home on Friday, so will need to do her shopping tomorrow....so much for getting the crimbo shopping finished this week while Im on holiday! Never mind, the house is benefitting, have also just washed DDs bedding, quickly changed her bed whilst she was in the shower, tonsilitis seems to be easing a bit, she managed to declutter a milky bar pudding and huge chunk of melon a wee while ago!

toottifrootti

evening everyone

just a quick visit and some posts - my apologies if I have missed you - I had 2 blank tabs and cant remember what they were for!!

froddy sorry honey that I didnt see this until today - have been thinking about you and your Mum and eveyone at the school and the family of the little lass - (((hugs))) and prayers and stregth to get through the day.xx
cyclingyorkie - hope the Doc sorted out DD2's ear infection - it can be so painful (((hugs))) for her
kazw you are so lovely and sensible:A - the foreman came back today to check I was happy with the job and to check the concrtete - so fingers crossed it will be ok ETA sorry to hear that the IVF hasnt worked this time- will be thinking of them and praying for success next time around.

froddy sorry honey that I didnt see this until today - have been thinking about you and your Mum and eveyone at the school and the family of the little lass - (((hugs))) and prayers and stregth to get through the day.xx
cyclingyorkie - hope the Doc sorted out DD2's ear infection - it can be so painful (((hugs))) for her
kazw you are so lovely and sensible:A - the foreman came back today to check I was happy with the job and to check the concrtete - so fingers crossed it will be ok
Mollina Girl - hope you have no more unwanted visitors:D
sockdrawer glad you have chatted to DD - well done to her brother for giving her an earful!!

Dustykitten wrote: »

Toots can you have a huge back of salt by your door to chuck over the path if it gets slippy? Glad you are moving in the right direction toward mobility.

thanks Dusty:A yes I am planning this - will add it to the list to see if anywhere has it tomorrow:)

Aunty Crafty please be careful if you need to go out - we are forecast to get it tomorrow I think:D

chazsucks wrote: »

bit dissapointed that's all I've managed to do so far but I have SPD and it gets more painful towards the end of the day so I'm gonna try and do some more bits earlier today

xxx

Dont be disappointed honey - look at what you did yesterday - is it more than you did last week? every little thing helps - even if its just straightening the cushions!!!! keep at it and try to do something from today's list.
Triker awh poor DD (((hugs))) hope her mouth feels better soon - and get back on your meds - cant have you not being serene and calm thats just not you xxxx
thats good news Jools- she must be feeling better if she is eating. and it will be nice to get into a fresh made bed!!! Good news about great aunt as well:D

better go get the washing in before it gets frozen to the line!!!
then off to my discussion group
laters
toots xx

toottifrootti

well here we go .....this week's wee list.......

Monday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk and file the necessary bits and shred the rest!
Pull out PC desk and declutter/vacuum behind it..is it pretty and clean yet?
Descale shower head!
Dust wipe and vacuum keyboard! polish screens!
Level Three
Wipe down tiles and mirrors
Clean shower screen/curtain.bath mats etc if required
Extras

HHI!!
Wipe any chairs/sofas in these areas
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!
wash windows and any other glass.
Extras
Wipe down all the paintwork
Clean blinds and light fittings
Dust and deweb.
Wednesday - living area, hall
Level one
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings in need
Extras
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
HHI
wipe and water plants
Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas


Monday check presie list before thursday shopping
Tuesday
Wednesday
[STRIKE]Church am
appt with C - 2pm
discussion group 5.45[/STRIKE]
make appt for toes
Thursday
Cleaner 12-2
assisted shopping - morrisons and the high street, salt, Hw bottles,
Friday
phone W
seems to be clear at the mo!!!! might get presies sorted and finish cards
Saturday
help at concert 6.30
Sunday
Church
on the instructions/nagging of she who must be obeyed I have to get rid of 99%of my list so I have decided I will only post 3/4 jobs for the week and see if I can do them. hope that meets with everybodies approval!!:p:p:D

This week

• eBay to get the money for painters bill/heater for LR/ tumble dryer/ trip switch repair/ debts /passport £85/outside plumbing repairs/ dividing fence-(this whole item will be permanently here until i get these things done)

• arrange for back path to be widened WIP

• arrange for corner to get slabbed WIP Will speak to Alan about these on Sunday

• repair bathroom blind
  

Head down and batter on again
toots xx

maybemischief

[FONT=&quot]Popping in to look at list. I must get motivated!!! NVQ induction went well, the assessor was lovely, now I've got even more to do!!! I think I'm going to have to set myself an hour aside everyday to do it.
[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]It's not snowing here.....yet! Very cold though.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Anyone care to join me for a HHC at 17.20?[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Dailes[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][/FONT][STRIKE]SS Kitchen & Table
SS Bathroom & Loo
Make beds
Kids stuff up & away.
Unload/load DW[/STRIKE]
laundry
[STRIKE]Fed/clean animals[/STRIKE]
[FONT=&quot]Vacuum downstairs
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Monday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk and file the necessary bits and shred the rest!
Pull out PC desk and declutter/vacuum behind it..is it pretty and clean yet?!
Extras[/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]HHI!! Must do tonight!!!!![/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]Binbag dance![/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]Wipe any chairs/sofas in these areas[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level Three
wash windows and any other glass.
Clean through the cupboard full of crockery.. throw out any chipped plates/mugs etc
Extras [/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]Clean the oven and hob[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]Wipe down all the paintwork[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]Clean blinds and light fittings[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
4. [FONT=&quot]Dust and deweb.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Level one
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Binbag dance
Extras [/FONT]

1. [FONT=&quot]Spend half an hour doing something for yourself[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
2. [FONT=&quot]HHI[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
3. [FONT=&quot]wipe and water plants[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
4. [FONT=&quot]Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

ajmoney

Been to the gym today but apart from that I haven't done anything since leaving work. I still have my plan for level 1s, bathroom and bedroom but I also need to make a start on the RoD as we have some friends coming to stay in 17 days time :eek: so I have made a new list.

My list for this week

Anything in bold from Pigpen's list
Sort pile of paperwork in LR
Take stuff to charity shop
Put stuff away that needs vacuum packing
Sort instruments etc to be stored at OHs school
Look for storage boxes for OHs records
Sort stuff from bed and floor in RoD and try and find permanent homes for them :eek:

Monday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Two
Pull out PC desk and declutter/vacuum behind it..is it pretty and clean yet?
Descale shower head!
Dust wipe and vacuum keyboard! polish screens!
Level Three
Wipe down tiles and mirrors
Clean shower screen/curtain.bath mats etc if required

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop/vacuum floor
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan
Level Three
dust and deweb!
wash windows and any other glass.
Clean through the cupboard full of crockery.. throw out any chipped plates/mugs etc
Extras

1. Clean the oven and hob
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
3. Clean blinds and light fittings
4. Dust and deweb.

Wednesday - living area, hall and stairs
Level one
Vacuum these areas
Level Two
Wipe/vacuum sofas
Wash windows
Dust.. inc electrical appliances
Level Three
Binbag dance
Extras

1. Spend half an hour doing something for yourself
2. Wipe down all the paintwork in these areas