Weekly Flylady Thread 28th February 2011

Mudbath

Vanilla – I really wish there was something I could do or say to help – I want to go and beat up a few bullies and teachers for your daughter! It must be awful having to watch your DD go through this. Massive hugs xxx
Jjef – congratulations on getting on to the teaching course! Time to celebrate! Xx
Shysarah - hope your first day back goes ok.

I've baked a banana loaf and some chocolate chip cupcakes. Also made a shepherd's pie for dinner, a big portion of which DS has already decluttered.

I've also done a washing load, walked the dogs and s/s the kitchen. Oh yes, I'm also shredding all the letters I was sent when I was at university (I left in 1991 so why have I still got them:o):rotfl:

Hugs to you all xx

Craftyscholar

Shysarah wrote: »

I am feeling a bit over excited. Kinda half sick and half scared and half excited about work tomorrow. It has been a full 10 months since I was in the office so its quite scary. It seems to be showing itself in a bit of a hyper mood with an undercurrent of fear. IBS has kicked in as well which is probably why I am feeling so physically sick.

I know deep down it will be ok.

I guess now I just need to sit back and take it one step at a time.
I think I will watch some tv and crochet and try to relax now.

xx

Big squishy hugs and lots of positive vibes.

Usually the time before anything is worse than on the day when you are actually doing it - at least it always is for me.
So once you start tomorrow you will be fine.

toochoosey

Home from the school run pasta done for the bolognese.......I am off to the ironing board whoop whoop!!

misscreditcrunch

Count me in for this weeks flying (I know I'm a bit of a late starter, but better late than never) I just can't seem to get going this week so maybe actually joining in rather than just reading everyone else's notes will kick me up the butt!!!!!!

gratefulforhelp_2

greenbee wrote: »

Separated but living in the same house (in one room, downstairs... basically he's got a bedsit). Mental health not great... and he's worried that its having an impact on his work.

Oh dear, that's not great. Do you feel stronger now he is ex?

irchy_mum

Morning everyone,day 3 of my FLC and so far so good:)
AF has decided to visit this morning therefore will do as much as the old bag lets me.....
Fantastic support on this thread,I get a real sense of achievement when I've completed the tasks (how sad am I )
Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One[STRIKE]
Declutter the floors and vacuum!
Strip, wash and replace the bedding[/STRIKE]
Level Two[STRIKE]
Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Do your pillows need replacing?[/STRIKE]think I'll wash them
Binbag dance
[STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE] did hour yesterday,still got at least an hour today

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Empty and wash out allbins upstairs[/STRIKE]..use bin liners
2. [STRIKE] Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
   
3. [/STRIKE]List 5 things to sell/giveaway
4. March meal planning and finances need doing/updating!![STRIKE]
   
5. Food shopping[/STRIKE]

ETA ((((HUGS)))) to all those having/going through a cra**y time at the moment.x
DD(11) doing my head in!!! I might need to have a drink later;),OH away til tomorrow evening.DD's mood swings combined with struggling with her homework/SAT's are giving me sleepless nights...good news though just found out that she got into the senior school we wanted,but have no idea how she's going to cope with the workload,I found it so hard back then,wondering if I'm putting all of my fears onto her ??:o

DS has a friend over for tea,so must sort dinner/laundry/TD/DW then hopefully a bit of crochet later.DD off to Guides later so 2 hours without happy chops.....mean mum I know.x

Mumto5

Vanilla - You are doing the right thing, explore every avenue and leave no stone unturned.

Shysarah - Lots of good luck for a good day tomorrow, I'm sure your butterflies will disappear once you get there.

PenPen Hope you and DD have a lovely time.

Master bed is being changed daily as DH is still very poorly. He was off work again today but is going to Arsenal tonight to watch the replay against Leyton Orient. He has a meeting in Ilford tomorrow and has a day off on Friday to prepare for the party.

Need to get an early tea as they are off in 40 mins.... better get going

ajmoney

We have just about finished our nightmare few days at work, just a couple of hours tomorrow morning and we will be done.

Planning on only doing Level 1 tasks this week, not only because I have been busy at work but because I have picked up an injury today and am not sure I will be able to do any more. I pulled a muscle on one side just below my waist today and it is hindering me somewhat, I am hoping it will have eased by tomorrow when I come to flying. I will be doing upstairs level 1s on one day and downstairs on the other with the weekend off.

Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining area
Level One
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
Write you 'spring cleaning' list... we will be working through that too
Level Two
Wipe fronts of units and large appliances
Scrub out the sink and polish the taps
Run appliances through a clean cycle.. clean filters, drawers and doorseals first!
Level Three
Wipe over the oven and hob and fridge
Clean out the freezer.. defrost if necessary but just emptied and sorted otherwise.. scrub those door seals!
Extras

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

Tuesday ~ Living room and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
plump pillows and fluff throws
Check smoke alarms!!!!
Level Two
Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks
Tidy coats, bags and shoes
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
Level Three
Dust and deweb
Polish glass and metals and mantel
Extras

1. Wash windows
2. Wipe doors and skirtings
3. Catch up on any important phone calls

Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Level One
Declutter the floors and vacuum!
Strip, wash and replace the bedding
Level Two
Clear the floordrobe/shoes/bags etc that are strewn around
Make sure any chairs in the room are visible!
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/chest of drawers
Level Three
Binbag dance
HHI
Extras

1. Empty and wash out all bins upstairs
2. Clear out a cupboard.. any cupboard.. or a very full drawer I guess
3. List 5 things to sell/giveaway

LittleMissHappy_2

Not much flying today I'm afraid My cat is very poorly and it was touch and go for him this morning, but the vet thinks he will pull through now so just thinking positively Now I have a bit of hope I am cracking on with the housework instead of wandering around in a bit of a daze. Hoovered all of top floor, middle floor and rugs on bottom floor but not done stairs as I did then the other day and they are still fine. Need to do a quick tidy of kitchen / family room but this is not bad as I keep in top of it anyway and then I will need to change the sheets in the master room and I think that will be enough flying for the day.

Hope everyone else is doing well x

Vanilla - I agree with everyone elses comments......I had a lump in my throat reading about what your daughter is having to put up with. It is shocking that the teachers are being so remiss and I think you have been amazing to be so patient with them...I definitely wouldn't have been
ShySarah - good luck with work tomorrow x

Can't think of anything else at the moment, sorry if I missed anyone x

cyclingyorkie

Shysarah - good luck for tomorrow.

Have been to my friend's mums funeral this afternoon - it was a lovely service.

DD2 stressing about photography coursework again! And she's planning on not dropping it next year.....(more desperate to drop Sociology or English!)

So has anyone any ideas on how what we could photograph for a title 'Evidence of human presence?'

She has ruled out spillages/party debris as mates are already doing them....