Weekly Flylady Thread 28th February 2011

Dustykitten

MrsChaos wrote: »

I wonder how many people realise that the OFSTED inspection criteria changed last year and what was good under the old system would now be judged as satisfactory. It's very likely that nothing much has changed at the school and if you have no complaints (and your children are happy there), then why change? You could wait a few weeks for the inspection report to be published to parents so that you can see the reason for the judgement, as well as the action plan for the school. A judgment of satisfactory doesn't mean that the school is close to being poor - it may have narrowly missed the 'good' category. OK - best get off my soap box now. I hope I've not offended you.

That is what I thought too. Ofsted reports are only part of the story, visiting the school, speaking to pupils, parents, staff if possible is also a good way to get a feel for the school.

AnW'sMum wrote: »

I thought it was April before we heard but having just checked email I see that Miss A has been allocated a place at our chosen school :T

:j Really pleased for you, I hope you have a wonderful time there Miss A

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

I haven't heard about DD2, but frankly I only put one choice and if she doesn't get that I will defer her entry for the year, she's only 4 in August.

Primary places come out on a different day here I think. I didn't know you could defer now, 4 in August sounds so young to start school.

A little flying achieved here around invigilating, bank, shopping etc.

It is so cold again, fire lit but not making a huge difference so I may put the heating on too.

Five minutes on here and then I need to start the prep for dinner and S&S the shower room.

pigpen

Well it is stropsville in here.. DD4 has been told off 3 times.. once more she is ready for bed, DS1 has been told off for shouting, DS3 has been told off for talking absolute bollards and for getting cereal while I was starting to do dinner, tesco have been told off for sending me rancid chickns so I now have no idea what to have for dinner, DD5 has been told off at school for not going to class after lunch and messing in the loo and by me for being in trouble at school, DD1 told DS1 off for swearing at her when she tried getting him up for college this morning and DD3 has been told off for leaving a !!!!y nappy on the floor...

I have no idea what we will eat now, I have tummy ache and OH is in a strop and behaving like a 2 y/o

paulies_nixie

awwww cripes Looby - Lou that's a toughy!
Have you done the pro's and con's list?

I can only tell you what happened in our house:
For us we chose for me to be at home, but it was at the point we knew we'd be debt free. (and we were expecting at the time)
I still worry that I've made a mistake and should be working - DH says it's quality of life.
But we're bad when I work because I'm tired -
we get takeaway-tastic.
The house doesnt get touched, but then I was commuting over an hour each day on the motorway, it'll be different for you if you're getting a bit of WFH.
Our dogs never got walked and I've put on 3 dress sizes during that job (It was only like 6 months too!!)
Does LO like nursery? Will 2 days cause issues?
What does your gut say?
Are you unsure about the councilors? What makes you cautious about them?
How many extra hours would it be?
I dont understand council stuff - why does the time of year make you hesitate?

Thats probably not much help, just loads more questions <shrug>

onestep

pigpen wrote: »

Well it is stropsville in here..

eeewwww.. come here and have a prawn stir fry with me leave all the little 'uns (apart from littlest ) there to fend for themselves, ungrateful muppets

it's cold here, think I should probably light a fire. Got ironing and the dailies to do still for today. Haven't done much from the lists, I slept really badly last night and today has been an effort. I'm T&I for sure!!

love, hugs, & spoons as always to toots, LL, LW and soappie

onestep

Shysarah

Whoops..

Well the insulation is done and tbh I genuinely think I can feel a difference in the place already. Tho I have had the doors open all morning here.

I had to move some of my living room furniture out to allow them to put in an air vent so that meant all my floors behind the sofa and the like have had a good clean today too.

I then fell asleep hence the whoops so that is pretty much all I have got done today. Well I did some study as well.

Anyway I am going out to my support group shortly so will hopefully catch up proper tomorrow..

Love, Hugs and Spoons all around
Sarah xx

PS - The insulation men where lovely and I highly recommend getting it done if you haven't all ready got it. I just called the 0800 number on the energy saving website.. Fab and free or affordable depending on circumstances xx

life_in_termoil

How flamin hard is it to open a bl00dy childs bank account!!! Grrrrrrrr Took the kids to the only bank thats open in the afternoon after school has finished to be told I needed to make an appointment but couldnt have 1 for a fortnight!!

I have forms from another bank in the village but that closes at 2.30 and isnt open on a Saturday, do the kids need to be with me to open accounts or would their signatures, their ID and my id be enough? Hummm

gratefulforhelp_2

Dustykitten wrote: »

Primary places come out on a different day here I think. I didn't know you could defer now, 4 in August sounds so young to start school.

They don't legally have to go until 5.

xx_Jo_xx

Mudbath wrote: »

Can I ask for some advice off ebay experts. I sold an item on Sunday and the £90 payment was paid into my paypal account immediately. The item is very bulky and heavy so was pick up only which the advert said clearly, twice! I've sent two messages to the buyer to ask when he wants to pick it up and they've not contacted me. I've noticed their address is down south and i'm up North so hoping they don't expect me to post! Do I just send daily messages until they contact me? Thanks xx

Hey mudders, glad your feeling better....! (shhhh, will keep it quiet though)

If there is a distance to travel, they might be trying to coincide the collection with something or someone else. Im sure you will hear from them soon. I wouldnt email daily though - wait a couple of days xx

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Children yes.. sanity I don't think I had to start with! :rotfl:

LB moment 10/06 Hope to be debt free by 12/11
Total debt £23447.34 10/06 NOW £1532.29 £21915.05 paid off so far
DFW Nerd #322 Proud to be dealing with my debts

LB moment 10/06 Hope to be debt free by 12/11
Total debt £23447.34 10/06 NOW £1300.00 £22147.34 paid off so far

DFW Nerd #322 Proud to be dealing with my debts

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well done Pigpen! What an achievement!! xxxx

Dippypud wrote: »

DILLIGAF ;)

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: - at myself.... I just figured out what this meant :o

xx_Jo_xx

Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One

[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Sweep and mop the floor
[STRIKE]Wipe table![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Write you 'spring cleaning' list... we will be working through that too [/STRIKE]
Level Two

[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub out the sink and polish the taps[/STRIKE]

Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!

Level Three

Wipe [STRIKE]over the oven and hob and[/STRIKE] fridge
Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted otherwise.. scrub those door seals!
Clean out the cupboard with the pet food/miscellaneous items!
Extras

1. Scrub tiles
2. dust and deweb!
3. Wash small appliances and replace
4. [STRIKE]wipe the fluffy tops of appliances![/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway

Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and [/STRIKE]vacuum floors
Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms!!!![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks
[STRIKE]Tidy coats, bags and shoes[/STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Tidy understair/hall cupboard
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
Polish glass and metals and mantel

Extras

1. Wash windows and curtains
2. Wipe doors and skirtings
3. Catch up on any important phone calls
4. update finances spreadsheets... :eek:

xx_Jo_xx

Right.... Ive read some of the thread and calmed down, cleaned some of the kitchen in a furious anger and now I am calm I will post...

SOMEONE.... has left a tube of superglue on the kitchen worktop...the silver foil type coating off the ouside of the tube is now glued on to the work surface in a big lump of superglue...

Is there anyway to get it off?

Jo xx

ETA: I found this for anyone else who may need...

http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsuperglue.html