Weekly Flylady Thread 29th August 2011

pigpen

Shopping finally arrived and is now all away.. So the baby can arrive when it likes now the freezer is full... yes I am that ridiculous.. loads of stuff in for OH and snackage for Squeak.. ooh.. wonder if she will like tortillas.. she doesnt like bread but might like those..

DW been on twice
WMs still not full.

Need to sort picnic for DDs 3 and 4 as they are off to the park with their friend and her mum.. while they are out I am hoping to take the boys and Tiddles for school shoes and trainers.. I can do D3 one night after school and DD2 too.. though I might take them Monday or Tuesday..

Nap time for Squeak I think... and food time for me.. I am really hungry but just feel incredibly sick.. which may be due to being hungry too..

And I have 5 more things with bids on ebeast so all is good there too.. no idiot questions yet either.. like what colour is this purple thing? Or will you post to Jupiter?

seafarers_wife

im going to go and have some lunch and then crack on with some gentle fluttering.

ive got some bits to go into the freezer that need portioning first and then i want to inventory the freezer and at some point this weekend i want to make a huge batch of donner kebab but make it into meatballs (useing takeaways secrets receipe book) so that there is something quick and yummy when i want it.

Mrs_B

Well, maybe things are going better than I thought they would - I have lots of crossings out on my "Preparation for Show List" - so far I've

Brought in two insulated mugs from the van - packed
Prepared all my paperwork, not forgetting to print down who sponsored which dog class - packed
Packed camera (fat chance I'll have time to use it) - although I might recharge the batteries later, but meantime - packed
Filled water bottle and put it in the freezer - on list to pack tomorrow
Packed a bag of quick snacks - although I will be supporting the catering tomorrow as it's all funds to the Rescue - packed
Packed Mr and Mrs Dog's bag - They Know Something Is Going On!
Put out Mr and Mrs Dog's large water bottle ready to fill in the morning
Prepared my spondoolies - again, assuming I have to spend - lots of coins 'cause most folks go with notes! Packed
Pulled out lots of half decent carrier bags - in case I decide to aution the bric a brac - packed
Found empty bottles and full bottles for the "Bottle Stall" and packed a load of newspaper (just don't ask from which year!)
Found "I can do without smellies and samples" for the "Win a Smellie every time Stall" - packed
Found my stash of cloakroom tickets for the Raffle - packed
Put out extra poo bags in case any Show attendees don't understand the rules - packed
Packed the freezer bags, on loan for the BBQ - ice blocks on packing list for tomorrow
Put all the Raffle prizes that have been sent here on the landing for moving later.

Still to go, one million donated towels into bags - which will be a significant declutter of the front bedroom - will have to shut of the part of mind that thinks that folks are donating towels in better condition than some that are currently in use in this house!

Now, I need to decide whether my poorly bits would like me to pack a deckchair. And have a think about how many layers of clothing/umbrellas/footwear/suncream I might need.

First I'm going to declutter some lunch - feel I've earned it.

sharonr

Right, having a break for lunch. Family duly whipped into shape. Mood is a lot better in the household today.:D

[STRIKE]
LR - declutter floor, table and the hotspot of the spare sofa
- dust fire surround
- hoover
[/STRIKE]- baby proof - WIP
[STRIKE]
Send DH to loft to bring down fire guard, next stage car seat and memory foam topper (DD has been complaining her bed is lumpy) and put up 1st stage car seat.
[/STRIKE]Put at least one basket of laundry away.

Doing well, LR not perfect by a long shot, but much easier to breathe in here now!

Not sure if we can face the fair thing, might go for a drive instead to get out of the house.

JennyJewell

Afternoon all
Well I didn't get much done in bedroom last Wednesday - spent time with family
My new job has started well - I'm PPA cover for support staff and nursery nurses so will be basically floating from classroom to classroom throughout the day which is going to be really lovely and interesting
I have read some pages and skipped some so apologies to whoever I miss but some messages to some peeps:

Vanilla - hugs to you and what a wonderful sister you are, cooking some meals is a really lovely, practical way of helping and I hope your BIL is on the mend x
Jojo - hugs to you and lil one x
Sharonr - I'm so glad you are on the mend hunny x
Hugs for fibromum x
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO GREENBEE'S NEPHEW - hope he has a lovely party
And last but not least - thank you so much for that post embb That was so lovely of you to say that you like my posts and I will try and post more

Ok well I have washed and dried one lot of bedding and need to do another lot - I have my nieces sleeping over tonight I am going to cook dinner and concentrate on dallies and general tidy up, here's my list:

Clean bathroom
De-clutter/tidy living room and front room
Polish living room and front room
Hoover through downstairs
Keep dishes and work space cleared
Wash and dry 2nd lot of bedding
Wash and dry load of clothes
Iron clothes
Shower

Right going to give my friend a quick call to congratulate her on her new job - I don't know where it is yet but I think it may be in the same place as me :j
Catch you all later
Jen x

pigpen

Mrs_B wrote: »

Still to go, one million donated towels into bags - which will be a significant declutter of the front bedroom - will have to shut of the part of mind that thinks that folks are donating towels in better condition than some that are currently in use in this house.

So swap your manky ones for nice ones.. like a dog will know the difference!!

Many of mine aare what people have put out for recycling!

[Deleted User]

Hi everyone, i came on here before and posted my list, and did quite well, buts it all been downhill since then. I got a bit above myself and went declutter mad, lost my way somehow and now its a dreadful mess. I just keep burying my head in the sand, action needed.
[STRIKE]
Have quick bath, change
Clear hall and stairs of rubbish
washing on, dishes, quick swoop of kitchen, [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Level 1 clean in lounge[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Change sheets and do my bedroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Toilet downstairs, put on new seat, take out rawl plugs and fill holes, wipe down[/STRIKE]
put stuff on freecycle,
lounge proper clean, steam floor (and hall), polish

fibromum

Hi, nice to see your list, may I suggest you take it in manageble chunks tihs time if you are getting a bit overwhelmed? Mayby use your timer - babysteps again? Good luck!

Lady-Liberty

A little bird told me my news had travelled from FB to here :rotfl: so I thought I would pop in & say Hi :wave:

As you may know I have been in the Royal Marsden recently having major surgery .. had a few complications, like stopping breathing :eek: & being put on a ventilator but other than that it has gone as well as it could. I vowed not to have anymore interaction but this was necessary for quality of life.

Anyway, I'm sure the news you want to know involves my planned trip to Vegas my DP & I agreed if I got thru this surgery then we could follow my dream .. he has been by my side the whole time a continual source of love & support :A as those of you on FB will know we love each other dearly, have both got battles with Cancer & have learnt to make the most of every day ... SO we are going to Vegas to get married :happyhear no date has been set yet, it depends on how I heal but we hope by the end of the year

He is American, so I then make the big move to Montana & we start our new life ... with the illness I have it may not be a long one but we will sure make it a happy time

We have the blessing of my DS so that is wonderful ... & as a further piece of info for those of you who remember DIVA this gorgeous man I am marrying is her friend Tris that she used to talk about a lot .. our lives have come full circle & I know she would be delighted for us :A
So there you have it

I haven't read back I'm afraid but love to all my flylady friends who are still here :cool: apologies to any newbies who wonder what on earth I am going on about :rotfl: but it is the weekend so I'm allowed to gossip without piggers flinging a mule my way

Special love to toots as usual xx

pigpen

Lady-Liberty wrote: »

A little bird told me my news had travelled from FB to here :rotfl: so I thought I would pop in & say Hi :wave:

As you may know I have been in the Royal Marsden recently having major surgery .. had a few complications, like stopping breathing :eek: & being put on a ventilator but other than that it has gone as well as it could. I vowed not to have anymore interaction but this was necessary for quality of life.

Anyway, I'm sure the news you want to know involves my planned trip to Vegas my DP & I agreed if I got thru this surgery then we could follow my dream .. he has been by my side the whole time a continual source of love & support :A as those of you on FB will know we love each other dearly, have both got battles with Cancer & have learnt to make the most of every day ... SO we are going to Vegas to get married :happyhear no date has been set yet, it depends on how I heal but we hope by the end of the year

He is American, so I then make the big move to Montana & we start our new life ... with the illness I have it may not be a long one but we will sure make it a happy time

We have the blessing of my DS so that is wonderful ... & as a further piece of info for those of you who remember DIVA this gorgeous man I am marrying is her friend Tris that she used to talk about a lot .. our lives have come full circle & I know she would be delighted for us :A
So there you have it

I haven't read back I'm afraid but love to all my flylady friends who are still here :cool: apologies to any newbies who wonder what on earth I am going on about :rotfl: but it is the weekend so I'm allowed to gossip without piggers flinging a mule my way

Special love to toots as usual xx

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE congratulations to you.. you deserve every bit of happiness coming your way!!

You also know you have special priveleges and can waffle here all week and never clean so much as your teeth!

I am so pleased for you both and wish you every bit of happiness in however long you have together!..