Weekly Flylady Thread 24th January 2011

Chunters_a_lot

I'm in again this week Thanks to all at FCC:T

I kept up with the lists last week but not with my updates or the fred.

Love, hugs and spoons to all those in need this week. I'm goning to need a lot myself. This week is a toughie for me, I have what should be lovely events mixed in with some really hard to deal with emotions

So here is how my week goes:
Monday - dh's birthday
Tuesday - 6 year anniversary of my Mums death
Friday - DD1 and DS1 birthday (Twins!!)
Saturday - DS2 Birthday and party
Sunday - DD1 birthday party (we did a party for DS1 yesturday)

The birth of my twins was quite tramatic and I have never really fully moved beyond their birthday reminding me that it was so nearly tragic as well as traumatic:( I was no where near being able to truly celebrate their birthday when DS2 came along 2 years and 1 day later. The circumstances of his birth, while no where near as dramatic as the twins, were not great either - we only had 3 days at home and he was admitted to hospital for a week, he ended up being on meds and on a schedule of hospital and dr tests for the first six months of his life. Then 4 days before his first birthday and 3 days before the twins third birthday my Mum died - so on their birthdays that year I was dealing with raw grief and trying to organise her funeral:(

I really do my best to celebrate my kids birthdays :j and I am sure they don't know the turmoil I go through but I've got to be honest and say its a sh*tty week for me coming up ......

Hope nobody minds me going on so much, thanks for listening if you got this far

whichwhydoIturn

hi everyone, grateful, sending you and your family a big hug x
today, no exercise, however made up in HW.
Dailies as always.
weekly blitzed my bedroom
hoovered for the whole length of a queen dvd !!
going to bed now, washing basket empty,work lunches arranged,bathroom gleaming !! getting easier booked ltb for tuesday night, got to be done
xxx

wannaBrich

Can be, but needn't be - what do you want to know? I'm (soon to be ex- ) CAB debt adviser, and Approved DRO intermediary

I've seen CAB adviser who has sent holding letters to people I have have debts with, but my circumstances have changed in last few weeks and am looking now into a DRO

I claim IB since end of Dec
has been approved but they've still not paid off :mad:
need to check with housing officer tues that the housing ben has gone through
work 12 hours a wk permitted work
have less then £50 a month spare cash so meet criteria

I'm scared though that I'll lose my bank account and that it's lots of hassle, I have few MH problems and stress just makes everythin worse

I don't know what to expect, don't get me wrong my CAB advisor is OK, I just need someone to hold my hand I guess

Mumto5

I'm in. Thanks to FCC. Chat you all in the morning.

beerqueen

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean blinds/curtains and light shades[/STRIKE] Haha! Haven't got any!
Clean out fridge.. use up those almost passed their best things
Shine sink and taps
Level Three
Throw away 10 items from each room!
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all small appliances[/STRIKE]

Extras
HHI
[STRIKE]Wipe over hob and clean cooker knobs[/STRIKE]
Get rid of the webs and dust
[STRIKE]Wipe stainless steel so it is free from finger pints[/STRIKE] (baby oil for shining is good apparently!)

My Own Extras
[STRIKE]Place fish order[/STRIKE]
Make Dentist appointment
Go to tip
Exercise!!

Chunters_a_lot

Could not post and run after unburdening myself!

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

MIL has left us this evening. Thanks for all your kindnesses.

(((hugs))) for your family.

Chunters_a_lot

Sorry could not figure out how to do multiple quotes in one reply:D

1_step_closer wrote: »

I have decided that I will set my alarm clock half an hour earlier tomorrow and see what I can accomplish. If I can do that at least twice this week its an extra hour for me at the weekend!
I will also sort my meals for the next day (already done for tomorrow) and get my clothes ready. That will also save me time in the morning.



1 step xxxxxxxxxx

I picked up these habits the first time I did flylady and they stuck with me - it has helped me a lot:j:j

msgnomey

well here I go!!!!

Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining areas
Level One
Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe ALL large appliances
Clean blinds/curtains and light shades
Clean out fridge.. use up those almost passed their best things
Shine sink and taps
Level Three
Throw away 10 items from each room!
Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary
Wipe and replace all small appliances

Thanks to FCC
xx

candygirl

Valli wrote: »

For newbies/those feeling swamped

yOUR HOUSE DIDN'T GET INTO A TIP IN A DAY OR EVEN A WEEK - IT WON'T TRANSFORM INTO A PLACE THAT QUICKLY EITHER but

(sorry for dhouting)

everyone who live in your house can help(cept babies) - even toddlers can learn to put away;)
get rid of clutter- have only stuff you USE or LOVe - chuck out (or e bay) the carp get rid of stuff you don't use
have rules - eg clothes which aren't in the laundry basket don't get washed. Once they have run out a few times they'll learn
dot-to-dot - eventually the dots join up
share out tasks -
(when I was younger and at home we ALL cleaned ALL the house on a Friday evening)

other people will ad sgae advice but in all seriousness learning to let go of clutter is marvellous and liberating
(Personally I have also found NOT having a man under my feet helps - but that's because I am an alien control freak (according to exH2))

EXACTLY HUN, rOME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY

froddington

I'm in again - thanks pigpen, Toots and asbo!

List posting will have to wait until tomorrow as I need to find a furry and then head to bed!

Welcome all newbies

Love and hugs to all xx