Weekly Flylady Thread 13th December 2010

helen_jelly

Does anyone else have a child who is incredibly fussy about eating - I'm getting beside myself with annoyance at the continual battle over what to cook for tea for my DD and its now getting to be an issue - would really appreciate some advice on how to get her to eat food without all the " I don't want/like that" battles" - she is 10 now and still will only eat a few types of meals ie noodles and kievs, lasagne, noodles and kievs, toad in the hole, noodles and kievs - when she was a baby I fed here everything under the sun with the idea that I wouldn't have these probs now - she fixates on a food and will only eat that until she becomes sick of it - please help

Thank you
Helen

Mumto5

Woohoooooooooooo but pity I was not there swapped days and just got back in with both SW's whose play was fantazmagorical as a certain Strictly judge would say.

I love that word! What are we going to watch on Saturday nights when Strictly's finished:eek:

Helen, Pen Pen, Vanilla and Lamewolf - Hugs

I was flying like a woman possessed this morning. Indeed I was posessed with CHAOS syndrome. Got downstairs and the upstairs bathrooms immaculate so I feel very pleased with myself.

Girls arrived at 1pm and we had pinot grigio, smoked salmon & rocket salad and ciabatta followed by strawberries with grated chocolate. We had a really good giggle and chat and have decided to set up a lunchtime book club in the new year.

Little ones had their christmas parties at school today and they are both a bit overtired and emotional. DH is away tonight so I think I will pop a pizza in the oven and put them to bed nice and early. I am shattered and may well join them:o.

AnW'sMum

Helen, don't pander to her. Our kids have to eat what is served if they don't like it they go hungry. A child will not starve themselves to death and if they don't like something new the first time don't give up, Miss A and W have to try a bit of something new before they refuse it. Then next time they have to eat all that is on their plate (I out a bit and increase the amount each time). If she dallies over her meals then give her a time limit ie 15/20 mins to eat before removing it. W sometimes dallies and I threaten bringing it out for the next meal if it is not all eaten as I can't afford to waste food.

Bet I sound a right battleaxe :rotfl:

helen_jelly

AnW'sMum wrote: »

Helen, don't pander to her. Our kids have to eat what is served if they don't like it they go hungry. A child will not starve themselves to death and if they don't like something new the first time don't give up, Miss A and W have to try a bit of something new before they refuse it. Then next time they have to eat all that is on their plate (I out a bit and increase the amount each time). If she dallies over her meals then give her a time limit ie 15/20 mins to eat before removing it. W sometimes dallies and I threaten bringing it out for the next meal if it is not all eaten as I can't afford to waste food.

Bet I sound a right battleaxe :rotfl:

You are my plan of action starting tonight - thankyou - just about to break then news to DD and DS and you do not sound batleaxey at all!!

Helen

PS - Glad you both enjoyed the concert





ETA - Bish, bash bosh - job done - 2 kids sitting in silence munching on tea and under no illusions as to what is happening from now on - I told them that there was no messing about and that from now on tea would be cooked and they would have no choice in what it was and that they would eat it all their reply was............... yes Mum - Thank you - now can you just sort me out with the bloomin house - its a mess hehe

Dustykitten

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

I am one very proud mum!

The same school didn't nominate DD1 for any awards despite her doing her GCSE's with ME:mad::mad::mad:.

I think when DD2 leaves i will ask if i can make an award for achievement in the face of adversity!

Well done to DD2. That is a shame about DD1 and I think the idea of a new award is great :T

helen_jelly wrote: »

Does anyone else have a child who is incredibly fussy about eating - I'm getting beside myself with annoyance at the continual battle over what to cook for tea for my DD and its now getting to be an issue - would really appreciate some advice on how to get her to eat food without all the " I don't want/like that" battles" - she is 10 now and still will only eat a few types of meals ie noodles and kievs, lasagne, noodles and kievs, toad in the hole, noodles and kievs - when she was a baby I fed here everything under the sun with the idea that I wouldn't have these probs now - she fixates on a food and will only eat that until she becomes sick of it - please help

Thank you
Helen

Don't battle; don't fuss; don't allow snacks unless they are fruit or something else healthy. With food it's not just what is eaten at a 'meal' that counts it is all the other stuff throughout the day/week. Note to self Dusty kids eat too much chocolate

Been snowing here for a while but not settling on the roads.

Freezer all defrosted. Just going to see how far off dinner is from being ready as I'm hungry.

soappie

Hugs Gotno - and Pen Pen - awful news

DD is two teeth lighter and as high as a kite - she opted for valium. It was an interesting walk round Asda with her as we were waiting for her precautionary antibiotices to be dispensed. She couldn't really walk a straight line!

But motherly duty done. Just had to have an emergeny cheese sandwich - one poached egg, half a tin of beans and two slices of toast clearly were not enough fuel for me what with all that cleaning this morning. As soon as the wobbliness of low blood sugar wears off, I'll sort out more of the kitchen.

helen_jelly

Have decided that kiddies and I need to do stuff - they are tired and emotional so need a challenge

Monday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Defragment PC
Level Two
Wash windows
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Level Three

Tuesday - living room, hallway, stairs
Level one
Clear the floor of clutter
Level two
Vacuum the stairs [STRIKE]and hallway [/STRIKE]
Wash the windows
Level three
Wipe the sofas and wash any skanky soft furnishings


Wednesday - no laughing.. KITCHEN!!
Level one
Wipe the cupboards and appliances!
HHC in a RoD
Level Two
Wipe the the light fittings and window sills
Wipe the fridge!
Level Three
Remove the sooty webs and dusty corners!
[STRIKE]Sweep and [/STRIKE]mop the sooty sticky fluffy covered in fireman boot print floor!
If you still have one... clean the cooker

Thursday - Master messroom! and landing
Level one
Strip the bedding and get it washed!
Level Two
Vacuum the mattress, landing and floor
Remake the bed
Clean the windows
Level Three
Wipe down all the furry paintwork
[STRIKE]
Fill a binbag for charity shop or the bin!
[/STRIKE]
Friday -finale!
Level One
[STRIKE]
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]
Change and dirty bedding that needs it!
[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
Wash any grimy windows
[STRIKE]
Collect any stinky laundry from about the place
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Clean the oven and hob
Clean out the fridge
Clear out a grotty cupboard!

This should keep us busy for a couple of hours

Helen

PS - Thanks Dusty - I've come over all battleaxey and boy are they shifting their bums and they ate all their tea although I do hear a huge arguement going on so off to sort that!!

Helen

gunsandbanjos

Wanders in nonchalantly, been here the whole time, honestly:whistle:

short_bird

helen_jelly wrote: »

Does anyone else have a child who is incredibly fussy about eating - I'm getting beside myself with annoyance at the continual battle over what to cook for tea for my DD and its now getting to be an issue - would really appreciate some advice on how to get her to eat food without all the " I don't want/like that" battles" - she is 10 now and still will only eat a few types of meals ie noodles and kievs, lasagne, noodles and kievs, toad in the hole, noodles and kievs - when she was a baby I fed here everything under the sun with the idea that I wouldn't have these probs now - she fixates on a food and will only eat that until she becomes sick of it - please help Thank you Helen

Congratulations, the firm boundary obviously worked:D

toochoosey

Monday - bathroom, study and other grotty places!
Level One
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Level Three
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras

1. Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
2. Post all the cards you need to post
3. Wrap all the presents for family/friends
4. Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Tuesday - living room, hallway, stairs
Level three
Wipe the sofas and wash any skanky soft furnishings
Sort coats, shoes and bags
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs.
Extras

1. Check the smoke alarms
2. Finalise your christmas menu and shopping list
3. Defluff and deweb these rooms

In memory of my poor kitchen.. and my lack of functional smoke alarms.. 2 years ago today!

Wednesday - no laughing.. KITCHEN!!
Level one
Wipe the soot off the cupboards and appliances!
HHC in a RoD
Level Two
Wipe the soot off the light fittings and window sills
Wipe the soot from in the fridge!
Wipe the soot from the table and the dining chairs!
Level Three
Remove the sooty webs and dusty corners!
Sweep and mop the sooty sticky fluffy covered in fireman boot print floor!
If you still have one... clean the cooker and hob!



Extras

1. Clean filters and drawers and door seals
2. Empty a wash basket of smokey laundry..
3. Polish any smokey smudgey mirrors
4. HHI

n.b. please feel free to substitute sooty/smokey for filthy/sticky/smelly/etc.. and make sure you have functional smoke alarms fitted!!!


Thursday - Master messroom! and landing
Level one
30 minutes floordrobe/junk clearing!!
Level Two
Vacuum the landing and floor
Level Three
Wipe down all the furry paintwork
Fill a binbag for charity shop or the bin!
Extras

1. HHI
2. Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding

Friday -finale!
Level One
S&S the kitchen and bathroom
Change and dirty bedding that needs it!
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
Wash any grimy windows
Collect any stinky laundry from about the place
Level Three
Clean the oven and hob
Clean out the fridge
Clear out a grotty cupboard!

Extras

1. Final final shopping lists
2. Update remaining present lists
3. Wrap remaining presents
4. Deliver presents that you need to before christmas
5. Stick all your cards up

Hello all, I have been M[STRIKE]IA[/STRIKE] for a while but have to get but in gear this coming week.

No snow here yet but the schools are on alert for tomorrow, need to get a few bits done in the morning before work so hopefully DD can go in for a couple of hours and I can get the shops for the last couple of pressies.

Hugs to all in need and hope all the poories start to feel better soon xx