Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd January 2012

Mumto5

Another phone call for DS1 - new team taking over young person's employment interests. We had a general chat and I told him the plan was for DS1 to start A levels in September.

The man asks if we've applied yet?
No I laugh it's not til September
Closing date for applications is 31.1.12 he tells me.
I start hyperventillating and P A N I C

I have looked at the online application form and noted that he needs an educational reference. Fortunatly he's at college tonight for an exam. He is going to ask his tutor if she will provide a reference for him. I dropped him at the bus stop and came home then checked the application form again. The reference has to be submitted with the application form. I try to phone and text DS1 but no reply. When I pick him up from college he swears at me and refuses to go back in to ask her. I explain to him that he has 2 days to sort this out and that this really is the best option. he refuses with more abusive language. We drive the 25 minute journey home in silence - if it had been summer I would have made him walk.

Why is everything so stressful with this one child. Nothing unexpected comes flying out of the woodwork with the other 4. I'm getting to old for this and he's the 2nd eldest. HELP!!!!!!!

On the flying side of things I've done loads of ironing - now to put it all away....

Dustykitten

Mumto5 hugs. Boys deal with things with outbursts, often abusive and don't budge. Guessing he is between 16 and 18? I live with 2 of them so I understand your frustration. Give him the silent treatment back or if you have to say something just calmly state you are very disappointment and hurt by his attitude, say no more. They often do come around to your thinking but then want you to fix it for them. Do you think the exam may not have gone well so he was stressed? I know you are trying so hard and it is tough with DH working and not being able to help. Sleep on it sweetie and try not to dwell. Is there any flexibility on sending the extra information?

Coxy11

Having a brain dump before beddybyes.

Thursday - Master Bedroom
Level 2
[STRIKE]Tidy and dust at least one surface[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Dust the bed frame[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Door handles
HHMe time[/STRIKE]
Extras
Get ready for the Big Bird Watch this weekend
[STRIKE]Remind the kids to bring their PE kits home for a wash[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Do another 5 minute job which has been on your list for ages - especially if it is your tax return![/STRIKE]

Friday - Kids Bedroom or neglected room
Level 1
Hoover anywhere in need
Remove some cobwebs from hidden corners
Level 2
15 minute tidy up of your messiest room
That hotspot you cleared on Monday - is it back? Did you do it?
Any winter clothes not worn yet this year are unlikely to be, be ruthless
Level 3
Dust curtain rails/lampshades
Wipe downstairs door handles
Extras
Clean out any pets
Plan to cook something different on the weekend
Finish something you've started

My list for the week
Ebay items
1 hr gardening

mummyyof5

Dont want to clog up thread but just after a bit of help..My LO is 5 and a real boy..he is having new school shoes approx every 3 weeks..its crippling me...do Clarks really last longer?...ie I am paying about £12 a pair every 3 weeks......His shoes arent full of holes but scuffed fronts..and look really worn etc...OH says I am too fussy but really cant send him to school in shoes like that..Thanks in advance..


Flying...Today..ermmm been on a play date all day with BabyD but DS1 has hoovered all through the house:A

Out all day tomorrow too..catching bus at 8.50am to hospital with DS2 ...more allergy testing ..then Excema clinic...then Toddlers..although I will be late so friend setting up...home around 5-5.30pm..then back to Sheffield on 7pm bus ..going to friends for a Mexican night....home around 1am:eek::eek:....

OH off to Dublin tomorrrow(working)tillMonday...out shopping with Mum on Saturday...If I dont fly after that someone please kick me hard xxx

Love to all xx

pigpen

Yes Clarks last longer.. and of course you can send them to school in scuffed shoes.. so long a they dont let water in they are fine.. lived in shoes are the best kind, they are the ones which show you let your child be a child... and in the current sale at clarks you can pick up shoes for about £10.. Squeaks were £7!!! Order online and have them delivered to the shop and go pick them up!

seafarers_wife

Just fed Ben and doing a list update whilst waiting on him dropping back off to sleep. Yesterday no real flying got done as we were out visiting most of the day. Today I'm not sure what the plan is as friends of MIL are supposed to be driving up for a visit. House is still tidy and clean, just need a Hoover downstairs and sofa cushions plumped for it tbe visitor ready.

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Wipe on top of high up cupboards if safe to do so - cant reach

Tuesday Study and/or Living room
Level One
HH Paperwork or decluttering
Level Three
Do a 5 minute job that's been on your list for ages - email boss re holidays
Extras
Clean all the screen pcs, phones, tvs etc especially touch ones

Wednesday Hall, staris, landing, Bathrooms and loos
Level One
Hoover and Mop all these areas - done already but redo Friday
Clean sink and toilet - as above
Level Two
Declutter any drawer - will do toiletry box instead
Extras
Descale under the toilet rim or around the taps - to do again Friday

Thursday - Master Bedroom
Level 3
Change the bedding
HHMe time - give myself a facial
Extras
Do another 5 minute job which has been on your list for ages - especially if it is your tax return! - finish medicine box

Friday - Kids Bedroom or neglected room
Level 1
Hoover anywhere in need
Remove some cobwebs from hidden corners
Level 2
15 minute tidy up of your messiest room
Level 3
Dust curtain rails/lampshades
Wipe downstairs door handles
Extras
Finish something you've started

Toots list to be done by end of Feb! Started with 20 things
1. sort out paperwork
2. shredding
5. buy new iron if press doesnt turn up soon
9. bathroom mirror to be put up
10. work out finances to pay for windows, new boiler and bookcases before DH home
11. chase up work about my holidays for end of year
14. organise/sort out medicine box - nearly done
15. sort out DVDs into alphabetical order so I can find them when i want them
16. find somewhere ot sell my wedding dress
19. do freezer inventory

sammiell

Friday - Kids Bedroom or neglected room
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Extras
Clean out any pets
Plan to cook something different on the weekend

Jazee

Have managed to vacuum living room and hallway before work, so progress at last.

dancemum

2xwm done, boys decluttered to school, cat has gone to bed, I'm off to hospital to collect DS2 medicine, back later

cyclingyorkie

I cannot ignore the fact that I have a very significant birthday this year - I have been 'invited' for my first mammogram!_pale__pale_