Weekly Flylady Thread 14th February 2011

esio_trot

:j we have a new house! Application went through fine so with any luck should be moving two weeks today :eek: some serious flying and box packing is in order!

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!

1. Wash the vacuum cleaner innards, noonoo's, brushes and filters.. do not reassemble until completely dry!!

Tuesday ~ Living/Family/Reception room
Level Three
wipe firesurround..
Extras

1. Sort through the box of miscellaneous belongings

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom * * * complete * * *
Thursday ~ Bathroom, hall
Level Two
Clean the bath, sinks, blah blah.. you know the list! don't forget the back of the toilet.. that gets gross.. and under the icky rim! (to do when baby is having his bath tonight)
Extras

1. Binbag dance

Friday ~ Chimps rooms!
Level One
Spend half an hour doing something that makes you happy.. and I do NOT want details!! Or else you get mine with full colour graphics!

Extras

1. Go spend some time with your little people.. or big people.. or friends.. or man hunting (greenbee )
2. Binbag dance

S&S Bathroom T F
S&S Kitchen T F
Laundry F
Hoover living areas F
Pack one box T F
Complete at least one task from tickbox sheet T F
Three times weekly binbag dance F

To do this month and next
Menu plan/food shop for delivery to new address
Phone Clubcard to change name on card/sort internet card link
Make dentist appointment
Make screening test appointment
Write letters to inform of address change (see tickbox sheet) (started)
Arrange mail redirection
One week to go tasks (as per tickbox sheet)

ubamother

emptied and re-filled the dishwasher and vacuumed the stairs - er... that's about it. bad day, but have had an epiphany. I rarely 'share' personal or emotional issues, but I'm going to now because it's good for me - sorry to be selfish and make you my therapists!! Over the last two years I have gone from a healthy, fit, active, camping, hillclimbing, full-time working, singing, dancing diva to disabled with little use of left leg, left wrist, left shoulder and with a lot of pain - it is a disease that is degenerating more rapidly than I ever imagined. As a naturally gregarious type used to being out or away with family and groups of friends and their kids doing things, planning things etc. Dancing, choir, walking, sandcastles etc. are no longer things in which I can participate. I've found my comparative confinement very very difficult, especially not doing stuff with friends. My friends are great, but I've been backing off because I've had real emotional difficulty in being 'the one in the wheelchair' the problem I think being my perception of me, not that of others. I have decided (and this flying malarky has been a real spark in this) that enough is enough. I have invited my friends round for a night in. I can't 'host' properly anymore so everyone is coming to mine and bringing food - on a Greek theme - next Friday. My epiphany is this - I'll make my house the hub of the universe and get everyone to come to me. This way I'm 'doing' - planning, inviting, initiating, having fun, but not having to 'do' everything to make it happen. I am still absolutely pathetic at getting through what I'm finding very similar to the process of grieving but I am determined to do so. My husband has promised to bling the wheelchair and add a bull horn (personally I'm going with fairy lights). Even when my flying day has been rubbish, I'm still managing more than I did before, and am so more comfortable invited the hordes in - so thank you all for your inspiration.

dancemum

My Mum is going home for a short visit next week for an OT assesment, so I have been to parent's house to help declutter so there is room for her walking frame. We got a little sidetracked when my sister found all our primary school reports & certificates.

Basics done at home.

xx

Lady-Liberty

Hi Folks

Just passing thru ... I'm holding it together at the moment but as Diva's funeral approaches tomorrow it is getting harder ... keep up the purple theme & candles please ... her OH really appreciates everyones thoughts .. I have kept him updated & he has the link to this thread ... Hi, if you are looking in x

Jinks You know I'm with you in spirit & everything is crossed babes .. :iloveyou: xx

Mudders Fairy dust (invisible) by the bucketload .. xx

Triker Hope the "ouchy" is improving xx

Natty I'm very impressed you were up & dressed so early this morning .. xx

toots Special love, hugs as always xx

Jo Happy Birthday to DS xx

Love & hugs to all ... I have been reading but it goes in & out again pretty quickly ... sorry

xx

shellysue

well done ubamother, there are some thing that happen that we have no control over, somebody I know I had polio as a child but was still able to walk with sticks, this became more difficult and she hated the day when she had to given in and use a wheelchair, so I sort of understand how you feel. I am sure your friends will love the opportunity to be able to share with you.:T

Dippypud

esio_trot wrote: »

:j we have a new house! Application went through fine so with any luck should be moving two weeks today :eek: some serious flying and box packing is in order!

Great News....:j:beer::j

Lenza_Quidditch

ubamother wrote: »

emptied and re-filled the dishwasher and vacuumed the stairs - er... that's about it. bad day, but have had an epiphany. I rarely 'share' personal or emotional issues, but I'm going to now because it's good for me - sorry to be selfish and make you my therapists!! Over the last two years I have gone from a healthy, fit, active, camping, hillclimbing, full-time working, singing, dancing diva to disabled with little use of left leg, left wrist, left shoulder and with a lot of pain - it is a disease that is degenerating more rapidly than I ever imagined. As a naturally gregarious type used to being out or away with family and groups of friends and their kids doing things, planning things etc. Dancing, choir, walking, sandcastles etc. are no longer things in which I can participate. I've found my comparative confinement very very difficult, especially not doing stuff with friends. My friends are great, but I've been backing off because I've had real emotional difficulty in being 'the one in the wheelchair' the problem I think being my perception of me, not that of others. I have decided (and this flying malarky has been a real spark in this) that enough is enough. I have invited my friends round for a night in. I can't 'host' properly anymore so everyone is coming to mine and bringing food - on a Greek theme - next Friday. My epiphany is this - I'll make my house the hub of the universe and get everyone to come to me. This way I'm 'doing' - planning, inviting, initiating, having fun, but not having to 'do' everything to make it happen. I am still absolutely pathetic at getting through what I'm finding very similar to the process of grieving but I am determined to do so. My husband has promised to bling the wheelchair and add a bull horn (personally I'm going with fairy lights). Even when my flying day has been rubbish, I'm still managing more than I did before, and am so more comfortable invited the hordes in - so thank you all for your inspiration.

Sounds like a great plan! I'm similar in that I have a small family who I wanted to 'protect' from my illness - although they know about treatment and what was going on (up to a point). We're also out in the sticks which suits me but work was my social time if you like and that stopped 2 years ago. So no sharing here either.

Flying is part of me dealing with stuff that really bugged me before I got ill so that if/when I get a job, things will be in place. I do feel a bit like Forrest Gump when I meet up with my friends (in the school hols) and it takes a bit of acclimatising again but bit by bit getting there - probably explains the gabble on here - don't turn that tap, she'll never shut up:D

Anyway, looking forward to a pic of the blinged up chair. I'm sure you'll all have great night next Friday - just dare them to make a mess in your kitchen, lol:rotfl:

xx

Dippypud

ubamother wrote: »

emptied and re-filled the dishwasher and vacuumed the stairs - er... that's about it. bad day, but have had an epiphany. I rarely 'share' personal or emotional issues, but I'm going to now because it's good for me - sorry to be selfish and make you my therapists!! Over the last two years I have gone from a healthy, fit, active, camping, hillclimbing, full-time working, singing, dancing diva to disabled with little use of left leg, left wrist, left shoulder and with a lot of pain - it is a disease that is degenerating more rapidly than I ever imagined. As a naturally gregarious type used to being out or away with family and groups of friends and their kids doing things, planning things etc. Dancing, choir, walking, sandcastles etc. are no longer things in which I can participate. I've found my comparative confinement very very difficult, especially not doing stuff with friends. My friends are great, but I've been backing off because I've had real emotional difficulty in being 'the one in the wheelchair' the problem I think being my perception of me, not that of others. I have decided (and this flying malarky has been a real spark in this) that enough is enough. I have invited my friends round for a night in. I can't 'host' properly anymore so everyone is coming to mine and bringing food - on a Greek theme - next Friday. My epiphany is this - I'll make my house the hub of the universe and get everyone to come to me. This way I'm 'doing' - planning, inviting, initiating, having fun, but not having to 'do' everything to make it happen. I am still absolutely pathetic at getting through what I'm finding very similar to the process of grieving but I am determined to do so. My husband has promised to bling the wheelchair and add a bull horn (personally I'm going with fairy lights). Even when my flying day has been rubbish, I'm still managing more than I did before, and am so more comfortable invited the hordes in - so thank you all for your inspiration.

Hi ubamother,

My husband is the same, only his was an accident, so there has been no time to 'get used' to having a condition.

It's been 5 yrs since then..and although he has come to terms with what he can do and what he can't. He still 'grieves' for what he could have been. It helps to talk about it, so that people close to you know how you feel and your hopes and fears for the future.

We are always here, to listen and not judge.
Even just for you to off-load.

Hugs :grouphug:

Maxonian

esio_trot wrote: »

:j we have a new house! Application went through fine so with any luck should be moving two weeks today :eek: some serious flying and box packing is in order!

That's fab news!

ubamother wrote: »

emptied and re-filled the dishwasher and vacuumed the stairs - er... that's about it. bad day, but have had an epiphany. I rarely 'share' personal or emotional issues, but I'm going to now because it's good for me - sorry to be selfish and make you my therapists!! Over the last two years I have gone from a healthy, fit, active, camping, hillclimbing, full-time working, singing, dancing diva to disabled with little use of left leg, left wrist, left shoulder and with a lot of pain - it is a disease that is degenerating more rapidly than I ever imagined. As a naturally gregarious type used to being out or away with family and groups of friends and their kids doing things, planning things etc. Dancing, choir, walking, sandcastles etc. are no longer things in which I can participate. I've found my comparative confinement very very difficult, especially not doing stuff with friends. My friends are great, but I've been backing off because I've had real emotional difficulty in being 'the one in the wheelchair' the problem I think being my perception of me, not that of others. I have decided (and this flying malarky has been a real spark in this) that enough is enough. I have invited my friends round for a night in. I can't 'host' properly anymore so everyone is coming to mine and bringing food - on a Greek theme - next Friday. My epiphany is this - I'll make my house the hub of the universe and get everyone to come to me. This way I'm 'doing' - planning, inviting, initiating, having fun, but not having to 'do' everything to make it happen. I am still absolutely pathetic at getting through what I'm finding very similar to the process of grieving but I am determined to do so. My husband has promised to bling the wheelchair and add a bull horn (personally I'm going with fairy lights). Even when my flying day has been rubbish, I'm still managing more than I did before, and am so more comfortable invited the hordes in - so thank you all for your inspiration.

This is fantastic! Good for you for being positive. I hope you have a lovely time x

Lady-Liberty wrote: »

Hi Folks

Just passing thru ... I'm holding it together at the moment but as Diva's funeral approaches tomorrow it is getting harder ... keep up the purple theme & candles please ... her OH really appreciates everyones thoughts .. I have kept him updated & he has the link to this thread ... Hi, if you are looking in x

Purple theme will be kept up here.
Both you and MSD have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs x

Okaaaaaaaay - working week is finished. Just popped home for a quick coffee, then I'm off to the dentist.
Tonights plan is to do the ironing and washing.

I't's been a nice day here - makes you feel sooo much better!

Catch you later x

Dustykitten

LL I'm still thinking of Diva and it makes you so glad for every day that Ihave. I'm sure you'd love the hum drum days back when you had the energy to do the most boring of tasks. Thinking of you and all Diva's other friends and family and sending you love xx

Still haven't got around to the flying part of the day so I'll get the hoover out now and at least do the family room.