Weekly Flylady Thread 7th February 2011

helen_jelly

Afternoon everyone

We are all just about coping here but we had a lovely afternoon yesterday. Nana and Grandad paid for DS to be a Mascot for MK Dons footie Team, for his birthday in November and yesterday was the time for it to happen. He was given [as part of the package] a footie kit, programme with his photo in it, tickets for me and him to watch the game, an engraved medal and an ornament with the game details and his name on it. We got to meet all the players in the changing room [my favourite part!!] and they all signed his autograph book and had photos taken, he then trained on the pitch and then got to walk out with the goalie at the start of the game, shook hands with the other team and then came off to watch the game, in about 2 weeks he gets official photos sent to him, off him and the Goalie. It was a great visit [just a shame that Grandad wasn't there to see it but DS thinks he was watching from up above]

I have an afternoon with no-one here - bit quiet!! Don't know what to do with meself hehe, going to make a cake I think

Have a lovely afternoon all, love and hugs all round

Helen x

Mrs_B

Very boring day here.

Can't remember whether I've done 2 or 3 HHIs
Washing out. Washing in - guess that was a bit too hopeful
Birds fed
Poo patrolled
Dogs so worn out that I fear there will be squabbles before bed time
Have washed one each of the two types of cushion covers to test them for washableness. :eek::eek::eek: I can't believe the 'colour' of them now. Think one washed better than the other, but as there's no way I'm paying to dry clean them that's academic
Quick vac round upstairs (if only to collect the sugar) and hopefully downstairs later (to pic up the cushion bits) - I wouldn't have bothered with that a few weeks ago
Another cake tin emptied - only three to go now

Thought I'd treat my bruises to a long soaky bath - but my smelly fizzy thing wasn't smelly at all - so even that could have been better.

Lack of sleep probably curbing my enthusiasm!

I seem to have one cooked sausage (Mediterranean!), and three chunks of cooked bacon in the fridge ........... which I want to turn into something exciting for my dinner ........ which will probably turn out to be an omelette

Trying to decide whether or not to put the heating on.

OK, off to collect some hangers.

Anyone for an HHI or HH anything at 2.00 pm?

LameWolf

Afternoon all.

Back from a major assault on Mr T's - had a £6-off-if-you-spend-£40 voucher, so have filled another crate of non-perishable stores in the spare room.;)

Triker Major supportive vibes for DD2.

Valli wrote: »

Baby sis was heard asking 'do Primark JUST sell clothes, then, or do they sell anything else?'

She's NEVER been in :eek:
she's also never been in New Look and wonders if there's one in Northampton.

I've never been in Primark or New Look either, and I'm fairly certain we have them both in MK.:D
Mind you, I have rather ...er...odd taste in clothes, and my dislike of clothes shopping is such that I'd sooner clean a skanky loo!:rotfl:

Just going to pry Mr LW away from the GameSpy website now, as he's supposed to be making omelette-with-everything-in for our dins!:D

ETA: Mr LW has ironed a shirt that takes cufflinks for work on Friday, so that he can wear his amethyst (ie purple) cufflinks in honour of Diva.

cyclingyorkie

helen_jelly wrote: »

Afternoon everyone

We are all just about coping here but we had a lovely afternoon yesterday. Nana and Grandad paid for DS to be a Mascot for MK Dons footie Team, for his birthday in November and yesterday was the time for it to happen. He was given [as part of the package] a footie kit, programme with his photo in it, tickets for me and him to watch the game, an engraved medal and an ornament with the game details and his name on it. We got to meet all the players in the changing room [my favourite part!!] and they all signed his autograph book and had photos taken, he then trained on the pitch and then got to walk out with the goalie at the start of the game, shook hands with the other team and then came off to watch the game, in about 2 weeks he gets official photos sent to him, off him and the Goalie. It was a great visit [just a shame that Grandad wasn't there to see it but DS thinks he was watching from up above]

I have an afternoon with no-one here - bit quiet!! Don't know what to do with meself hehe, going to make a cake I think

Have a lovely afternoon all, love and hugs all round

Helen x

Glad your DS enjoyed it! DS was mascot at York ages ago and your package sounds so much better than the one we got!

greenbee

fedupandskint wrote: »

:rotfl:
greenbee - I think that's right about how you feel. I went through something similar then when I joined T*sc0 diets last year it encouraged me to eat more veg and more fruit and drink more water to get back to where I once was. Even though I left the diets thing when I started exercising again cos it was too small(!) I kept up with fruit, veg and water intake. Alongside the exercise my mood lifted to a point it hadn't been at for years

That's why I'm afraid of getting out of the habit of running, has been difficult to keep going over winter (plus busy with uni and work) but when I go - like today - I relish the feeling of happiness it gives me (after, usually breathless and finding it hard work at the time!) and generally leaves me feeling pretty motivated and balanced out

I think the fact that I haven't been able to run for a while really isn't helping, although I used to be good at making sure I did plenty of walking too. I still have fit bug membership through work which adjusts your calorie intake based on the amount of exercise you take. The weather doesn't help either.

I really do need to pull myself together. I keep planning to do stuff and then not bothering which makes me feel worse. And I'm seeing ex-OH on Tuesday evening (at least that's the plan at the moment) and it would be so much easier if I was feeling good about myself.

Suppose I should get myself showered and do something. Even doing some work would be better than lying in bed feeling sorry for myself

Lenza_Quidditch

Afternoon all - have finally finished deskjob: 10am - midnight yesterday and another 4 hours today:cool::T. Managed to do dailies today. Did no housework yesterday (apart from fire and cats) and noticed just how quickly it reverts to sty-dom At least I notice it now!

Free listings weekend on ebay and this has been nagging at me for ages. I haven't got tons but I've got to teach myself how to do it first. Can someone give me a not-too-hard boot up the jacksy to get at least some of it done?!? x

Mum_on_a_mission_2

greenbee wrote: »

Suppose I should get myself showered and do something. Even doing some work would be better than lying in bed feeling sorry for myself

Now then GB, if you get up and dressed and doing something I'll get on with one of my procrastination jobs (accounts & invoices) or (website). Otherwise I'll fritter the day away.

Deal?

Moam

greenbee

Mum_on_a_mission wrote: »

Now then GB, if you get up and dressed and doing something I'll get on with one of my procrastination jobs (accounts & invoices) or (website). Otherwise I'll fritter the day away.

Deal?

Moam

Ok . . . I could REALLY do with a shower

MrsChaos

greenbee wrote: »

Suppose I should get myself showered and do something. Even doing some work would be better than lying in bed feeling sorry for myself

A shower might help you feel better (or a bath, book and cuppa treatment). Could you cherry pick a task that is not too bad and plan a reward?

Lenza_Quidditch wrote: »

Can someone give me a not-too-hard boot up the jacksy to get at least some of it done?!? x

Consider yourself booted (gently).

My little list:
[STRIKE]bake cake for friend's birthday[/STRIKE] and take card etc round (lives on same street)
HHC
finish laundry - last load need to dry
finish DS2's homework
school stuff - to-do list first so I can prioritise (WIP)
phone restaurant in Germany for quote
tea - planned
put tomorrow's tea in SC alternative (no prep) found
unblock drain in back yard - started, but not done. Will also have to wait for a nicer day to clean up.

Have S&Sed bathroom while waiting for DS2. Going to friends' now.
x

aplaceinthesun

Just updating my lists ...

Monday ~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
[STRIKE]
Declutter and vacuum the floors!
Wear something purple light a candle and remember Diva and other people we no longer have with us but carry forever in our hearts -
[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. done
[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]
Polish glass, mirrors and pictures - done
Fill a binbag of clutter and fling it
[/STRIKE]





Extras

1. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified - one of the throws will go in the WM later
2. [STRIKE]Clean out a cupboard.. any cupboard - cleaned out 2 drawers[/STRIKE]
3. If you are able/weather permitting go do your necessary garden jobs. - will be sorting out my seeds

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors - will sweep kitchen floor and maybe mop it ....
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces - kitchen is a bombsite so will start gently and just do one worksurface
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Clear out a cupboard.. The one with baking supplies or the one with pans and plastic boxes.. GO!! Or you could, if you have one, clear the pantry! - wish I had time to do this today !
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards! - will wipe friedge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Dejunk window sills - will try and do this today ...




Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash/replace any scanky dishclothes/sponges etc [/STRIKE]
2. Sort out and restock medicine cupboards

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen[/STRIKE]
Declutter the floordrobe - will tackle a small bit
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed




Extras

1. Clean windows in these rooms
2. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!

My own extras , clear landing of rubbish cleared out from DD's room (she did a grand job of tidying it up the other day but you would not believe all the rubbish that came out of there) and bring down the washing up she left on the landing .... yes yes yes I know she should do it.... !:o

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
[STRIKE]
Vacuum/mop all these floors - downstairs done
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc

Extras

1. HHI
2. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
3. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages! or finish one!

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
All done that I wanted to do.