Weekly Flylady Thread 4th July 2011

Frittered_Away

I am now the proud owner of a long lighter! for the princely sum of 90p which I, er, put on a card. LOL.

Costa and McDonalds scoped out for the morning, Costa not showing any signs of having free wifi so I'll go for some pancakes at McDs, yum

Need to clear desk gibble (yes, already!!) and still need to unpack food.
My insurance is sorted now, one less thing to worry about :j

mummyyof5 wrote: »

Hi Fritteredaway my DS is 15 and his tooth was chipped by a friend? at school throwing a bottle at him...the nerve appears to have died hence the treatment....he is terrified of needles which is why the dentist referred him to the hospital...they will give him gas and air to relax him first.

Ahh. I did it to myself, which is, I guess, why the NHS won't do it. thankfully when I chipped a front tooth nothing died, so it was just a simple filling. In fact - I think I remember you saying about this cause it's a front tooth isn't it? And I said it does really need to get sorted or it will likely knock his confidence. Seems you've got it all under control though

pigpen

Biscuit_monster wrote: »

Pigpen this is probably true, I know from experience. What you really need to do is go away for about two months! Then it will get really really really bad, and hopefully they will then realise how much you do and how important you are. And say you are not coming back til it's spotless!

Given I am nearly 6 months pregnant now that is probably not good idea.. 2 months of not a finger being lifted is not good!

It does actually take 3 days to go right through the house and get it all sorted when I am capable.. but I have a broken nail so it is taking longer .

ajmoney

We are going ahead with the wedding. We still don't know if mum or dad will be coming but have a plan in place if not. Although I would kind of like dad to come for a few hours just to give me away, he could be back for evening visiting times if um is still in hospital, don't think he would do it though. While we were visiting today the hospital chaplain came to see her, we have talked our idea of a blessing through, they have done it before and said there would be someone there to help us.

I have the wedding dress here now and everyone elses clothes too so they only have to worry about getting here. Things appear to be working out so why do I feel more unhappy now than this morning?

toottifrootti

aj huge hugs and strength being sent your way - I hope you got better news at the hospital and your Mum is making progress - I hope they will let her out for the wedding - that would be brilliant.

lil_me & JillD & Choccybix- nice to see you back where you belong

:bdaycake: Happy Belated Birthday dancemum and goodintentions - hope you both had a lovely day.
and pigpen's DD as well

Dusty hope you are feeling better today (((hugs)))

Pollybear (((hugs))) for your DD
piggers thats better news about Squeak:)
Vanilla hope hubby has improved (((hugs)))
boddy (((hugs))) how scary!:eek::eek:
embb thats ridiculous to have to wait that long for the bath to be fixed - well yet another thing to be put right when they begin the works:o WTG OH:T
hex (((hugs))) but well done for trying to cope with how things are with your body - I am sure you can find something esle that will work for you - cycling would be good - you would still be out in the fresh air?

Happy 39 & 12 months Birthday TAG! xxxxx hope you have had a lovely day!!!!

welcome to all the newbies - hope the fred helps you - be sure to read post 1 & 2

poohbear (((hugs))) for you and hope you feel brighter soon - could DS email her and say he is about to throw it out and if he doesnt have a reply within 3 days thats what he will do? otherwise I would have thought a couple of months - if she hasnt been asking for the stuff then she propb doesnt want/need it IMHO!

piggers you should have asked him twice - if he can nag you about the boys then you can nag him about helping - its only fair - dont bisembowel him its too messy :eek:
TAG 2 more kitties - WOW!!! are you mad or what:rotfl: they sound lovely - piccie please!!!

get well vibes for all the poorlies and well done to all the newbies for getting to grips with the lists

toottifrootti

aj I expect you are feeling down because you are tired, stressed and its not going the way you had planned - this has been something you didnt expect to happen and the prospect of not having your Mum and maybe your Dad there is in your mind - try to be positive honey - the important thing is that the wedding will go ahead and you have alternative arrangements in place. keep the chin up (((hugs)))

seafarers_wife

AJ its absolutly ***** not knowing and having to have back up plans, but take the time to just relax and de-stress as otherwise your going to end up having a nervous breakdown and wont enjoy your special day at all. I know its horrid not knowing if your parents can be there or not, but honestly the next couple of days are your time to be selfish and DELEGATE housework or last minute wedding prep so you can concentrate on all the important things such as going to visit your mum rather than worrying if this or that has been sorted.

lil_me

So many needing hugs today ((((barrels full of hugs)))) maybe write it Down for him pigpen? I should probably go back to writing my DP lists now he's not helping the friend who let us down any more. Unsure how he'd take it as he's been a bit challenging lately

Back from transformers, nuked myself some food, put a washer load on, sorted DSs stuff for school now chilling watching American Chopper we recorded then bed as I'm cream crackered. Catch up with you all tomorrow xx

seafarers_wife

my updated list:

Magnificent Monday ~ kitchen!
Level One
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet!
Binbag dance!
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and wipe a cupboard.. throw away all those germ harbouring chipped plates and mugs!
Thoroughly clean the Fridge
Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth?
Extras
Wash any filters that need it.. don't forget the extractor hood!
Wash the windows if they need it
Clean/descale a small appliance.. shake the crumbs from the toaster.. defuzz the kettle...
Wipe over the oven and hob
Tuesday ~ Living Room/s, Hall, Stairs
Level one
Declutter the floors and flat surfaces
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Vacuum floors... or mop them.. whatever..
Wipe over any paintwork/doors etc
Level three
Do a BIIIIIIG declutter... toys gone, shoes gone, paperwork gone...
Extras
Dust and deweb
Wash any windows that are in need
Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Loo, Study
Level One
Declutter the floors
Mop/vacuum
Level Two
Scrub the bath, shower, basins, toilets, cisterns (esp the high ones that get neglected), bidets etc..
Scrub down the tiles, defrag the computer while you do this
Declutter and wipe the desk
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork and radiators in these rooms
Wipe down any chairs/sofas etc
Take any laundry to the wash baskets, inc. shower curtains bath mats loo hats etc
Extras
Wash windows if needed
Wipe any shelves/cupboards
Dust and deweb
Polish any glass/mirrors
Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One
Strip the bedding and wash it
remake the bed.. don't leave it while bedtime!!!
Level Two
Declutter the floors
Sort through a box of junk from either of these places
Put away the floordrobe
Level Three
Dust & deweb all the fluffy places
Wipe over the radiators, paintwork bannister rails etc
Vacuum/mop all the floor..
Extras
Take all the dirty laundry to be washed
Friday ~ child/spare/choose a room...
Level One
Declutter foor and vacuum it
Level Two
Tidy toys/floordrobe into proper places
Level Three
binbag dance
Extras
around the house do..
60 in 60
HHC in a room that needs a quick spruce
Dust and Deweb and fluffy rooms
15 minutes filing!

ajmoney

seafarers_wife wrote: »

AJ its absolutly ***** not knowing and having to have back up plans, but take the time to just relax and de-stress as otherwise your going to end up having a nervous breakdown and wont enjoy your special day at all. I know its horrid not knowing if your parents can be there or not, but honestly the next couple of days are your time to be selfish and DELEGATE housework or last minute wedding prep so you can concentrate on all the important things such as going to visit your mum rather than worrying if this or that has been sorted.

Thanks guys. All housework has been suspended. All we need to do is pick a couple of things up and pack for the honeymoon.

pigpen

lil_me wrote: »

So many needing hugs today ((((barrels full of hugs)))) maybe write it Down for him pigpen? I should probably go back to writing my DP lists now he's not helping the friend who let us down any more. Unsure how he'd take it as he's been a bit challenging lately

TBH I hate asking him for anything.. and usually I will struggle by mysef without asking.. but when I specifically say 'You can bring the vacuum down and do the front room' I don't think it needs much explaining.. and if he doesn't think enough of me to do stuff to keep the house safe for his daughter and to save me having to do it I am not sure I want to put up with him...

He has something to take back to tesco tomorrow and I was loathe to ask him if we can pop some paperwork into solicitors and pick up Moomins new sharps bin and needle guard from post office (he heard he doorbell this morning and didn't get there fast enough.. I was asleep!) and he makes me feel like I am asking for the sun and the moon!

If I thought they would come at a reasonable time I would request a redelivery! and if there was any other way I would not be taking stuff to solicitors.. and if I wrote him a list.. I think he would sulk for 1000 years!!!!!! HE has eyes he can see what needs doing.. and I just shouldn't have to ask!