Flylady Thread for Monday 5th February

lil_me

Oh my pink butterfly, how awful, been there with my DS1 some years ago now when he was a baby, I know I didn't sleep because of worry as I was staying with him. Give yourself a break hunny, the house can wait, you just focus your mind on the little one getting well and keeping your energy up. Do whatever you need, small drink etc to get yourself a good nights sleep.

Moggins is right, if anyone moans, delegate! Hope your little one is better and back home soon

millionaire_in_training

aww Pink ((((((hugs)))))))))). I remember my son was like that at only a baby and you get really worried cos they seem so sick and helpless but they are hardy wee things I'm sure he will be fine and you will feel beter for a rest.

Woohoo for tomorrow being living room. I did it all today and washed windows too. Have rediscovered washing windows and buffing them with newspaper. What a shine!! Much less work than a spray tbh. Managed to clear up hall and clean all the bits and pieces. S&S bathroom and kitchen. DW emptied and reloaded. Took DD to an appointment this morning. Made packed lunches. WM 1 LOAD. Washed bedroom, kitchen and bathroom windows also. Just kids rooms to go. DD has been doing hers for a couple of nights now and really beginning to look good. DS is just a tinker lol. I am going to start with a boogie in his room and take it from there. Hope you are all well xx

LJD1_2

Pink_butterfly - big hugs to you, it's horrid when children are ill.

I've done a quick job on the dining room today. It's tidy, it's clean but it needs a bit of extra finishing off tomorrow. The good news is we spent the afternoon at the hospital and my son doesn't need operations after all. He's got a weekness in the muscles in this thumb which they now reckon he's had since birth. He's made up as the consultant said his thumbs need building up and things like meccano and playstation help with that. I'm not so impressed with the second option, lol, my children do have one but they're very limited as to how long I let them go on it. Tonight DS said, I don't mind if you don't want me to play on the playstation but you're not making my thumbs any better! I had to hug him. I'm off to surf for cheap meccano as I prefer that option and he doesn't have any!

Maisie_M

LJD good news on DS thumbs

Pink Butterfly - hugs for you and your family. We will all still be flying when your little tyke is better again and you are ready to join in again. ((((((((((((((())))))

Okay have done my bits for today so scores on the doors what did I achieve:

List for today

1[STRIKE]. Dailies
2. banking
3. phone friend
4. Hoover Livingroom and bathroom doors (old style doors and get very dusty)
5. Pick up parcel.
6. Washing x 4 loads and drying[/STRIKE]
7. kitchen
- [STRIKE]washdown surfaces
- sweep floor
- clear out hoover cupboard
- clear out cupboard under sink and start using some of the many cleaning products in there now I am actually cleaning[/STRIKE]
8. Bathroom
- [STRIKE]clean and bleach toilet
- clean tiles
- clean bath[/STRIKE]
- clear out bathroom unit
- [STRIKE]clean sinktop and towel shelves
- clean mirror[/STRIKE]
- clean window and cill
- wash floor
- empty bin
9. [STRIKE]freeze left overs from last nights tea
10. take out stuff for tomorow nights tea [/STRIKE]

Not bad since I didnt start til about 10am lol and then spent 3 hours in town :rotfl:

Now for the next few days I will be declutering the spare room and study as OH tells me we have a viewing on Saturday and we use these rooms as a dumping ground and I cant recall when I last hoovered in there :eek: Will start my list and post it tomorrow.

Have fun all

lil_me

Awwww LJD what a charmer! Great news of course! I am sure other things like lego etc wil help. I think ToysRus had offers on some Meccano sets when we were last in, but that was a few weeks ago.

ShirleyPark_2

hugs to pink_butterfly

I've done the bare minimum today, I still feel unwell thanks to the guy at work who came in and infected us all with colds.

moggins list:
Entrance, hallway
[strike] 1. clear away any cobwebs, dust and wipe down front door
2. Clean any dirty marks off walls, clean light switch.[/strike]
4. Hoover floor - Only did it at the weekend, plus the hoover needs emptying
[strike] 5. Straighten and sort coats and outdoor shoes.[/strike]

Plus:
Clean kitchen floor
Get quotes for house insurance - got some but not cheaper than current renewal quote
Ring finanical advisor about pension

Tomorrows jobs:
moggins list - living room
[STRIKE]1. Dust all furnture and polish if needed[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2. Hoover, under, over, around and down the sides of sofa cushions too.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]4. Clean fire and fireplace.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]7. sort any hotspots[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]8. File any paperwork[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]9. Make any essential phone calls[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy computer desk/ home office[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Daily and [/STRIKE]nightime routines

plus:
[STRIKE]Clean kitchen floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Get quotes for house insurance[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Ring finanical advisor about pension[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty hoover[/STRIKE][STRIKE] and do hallway[/STRIKE]

Tustastic

Pink-butterfly, I used to be a nurse and one of the most important things we used to tell the rellies - whether parents or children or spouses - was that it is their ABSOLUTE DUTY to take care of themselves so they can really support the person who is ill. That means enough sleep, enough food and drink, getting fresh air, getting support from others, etc etc etc.
You have done heroic stuff for your little one over the last few days. Now go and do whatever night-time winding down routines will help you get some proper sleep so you can get up tomorrow and be a heroic mum all over again. It is part of being a loving parent, not taking a break from it.
Take these hugs and retire to quarters quick-sharp.:grouphug:

bebee_2

Just wanted to come and say

Huge Hugs to Pink_butterfly and her DS - Forget Housework
Huge Thanks to Pigpen for your advice - one sticky mark has now been removed and the freezer front is now Gleaming!!!
Huge Thanks to Moggins - for Inspiring me and giving me a kick up the backside.
OH thought i had painted the raditor in the dining area, when he came home from work tonight.!
Wednesday - tasks will be a little easier for me ( i think) so might just be able to catch up a bit.

Phew i will be looking forward to my bed tonight.
Of to watch shamless nite nite all

mumoftwo

Pink_butterfly wrote:

Hi All.

Had a really horrible few days my DS (5 months) has been in hospital on a drip due to dehydration for the past two days.

I've not slept since Saturday so DH is doing tonights shift at the hospital while i'm supposed to be getting some sleep.

The house is a huge mess but all i can do is cry and worry!

xxx

((((((((hugs)))))) for you all. hope your little boy feels better soon. You don't sleep in the hospital do you? Far too worried and noisy, been there. Hope you can have some rest at home....

pigpen

See.. Bebee.. I do have at least one use!! Glad all is improving and my useless info is in fact useful to you!

TNG.. I really object to being called a head case.. I am, in fact, a cake case .. and not of the fruity kind!

LJD1 .. fabby news about DS's thumbs.. see dind't I tell you not to worry.. I am psychodelic you know!!

Pink.. huge huge hugs hunnybun.. he will be back home being demanding very soon.. much love to you all.

Scaredy.. I object to your objection about my objectional remarks.. but I can't even remember what they were.. *shrug*

Lil_me.. why have you thanks TNG for saying I am a headcase.. I am deeply hurt and upset now.. and my corners all seem to be full of junk!