Weekly Flylady Thread 14th January 2013

mrs-moneypenny

snowing here quite heavily but only small flakes at mo.
wind has really picked u[p so its whipping round

hugs to the GI family, some teachers really have no idea how to deal with people

off for another HHC going to drag the dyson round in this one and change DS2s bed and put fresh bedding outside DS1s room

bossymoo

Morning! Gentle list today, which is much appreciated!

Wm going, all fed and dressed, kiddies not even asked to go outside! Have about an inch of snow, but its really very cold. So they are indoors playing, awaiting friend of DS to arrive any time now. Both have thermals on as last night, even though I left heating on low, they came to get in with me and despite having pjs and fleece onesies on they both felt really cold. So we all snuggled in together and they seemed to warm up.

Will I ever get my bed to myself???

Hugs to skinty and anyone else in need. Keep safe and warm, folks X

ionafan

Enormous hugs and multiple spoons to Skint - you know you're a bloomin' marvel, don't you? If you didn't before, you do now!

Goodintentions wrote: »

Emotional evening last night DH and I went to see his mum & sis to tell them everything that has been going on ... We now need to sit down with BIL & SIL and do it all again ...

I have had the school on the phone because DS's form tutor is being a total @r$e... It emphases that we need to play to our strengths as a couple - I will do the money & he can deal with people

You and your DH are doing brilliantly, GI. Lots of spoons and (((hugs))) to you too. Carry on playing to your strengths and you will pull through and be all the stronger as a couple

Hope the morning light has brought a bit of clarity to your situation, macpep. I sat down last night and wrote a long email to my children and got a brilliant reply from my DS1 first thing today, which has given us another view of what we might be able to do with regards to moving (where to, rent or buy, etc), and that has helped us enormously. It's so hard to stand back and see the bigger picture when you're right in the middle of it, isn't it? :think:

I was just about to go out and refill the bird feeders when the great spotted woodpecker came down and started feeding, so I didn't want to disturb him. He's gone now, but 2 robins and a jay are down, together with the great tits and black birds, as too are the Magnificent Four (of course!). Robins are clearly demanding more buggy balls (fat) in with their mealworms! Wish I could recognise bird calls as well as their plumage - for someone with a reasonable ear for a tune, I am very bad at this! I just heard a very loud repetitious "tee-tee-tee", all on one note, coming from the woods but can't tell who it is. I was thinking earlier that I should try to bung up the draughts around the study window (I think the rubber seal on the DG is slightly perished) but then I would not be able to hear the birds calling and singing, and that would be very sad.

Lots to do today. Am being ruthless with my good winter coat which I no longer fit into :eek: and also my posh wedding hats. No more weddings expected for a few years - eldest GC is not 5 yet - so *fling* They will only take up valuable storage space when we move.

(((Hugs))) spoons and :coffee: for all who need them. Hope everyone has a good day.

boddy

Morning everyone.

Dailies done.
Washer filled ready to set away when I get in tonight.

Will catch up with lists over the weekend. At work today but only do a few hours on a Friday. Snowing here but we are not to get it as bad as other places. I've got some of those ice grips and they are good.

Skintbreeder I'm thinking of you.
Goodintentions. Hugs.

Stay safe and warm everyone.

pogie2

Hi i would really love to join in. I try to keep on top of my housework but with 4 year old twins at home it's not that easy. I normally manage to get the basics done but never get anything extra done and i can't remember the last time i mopped my kitchen floor. (Yuck) usually just wipe up any spillages as i go and run the hoover round. Also really need to sort cupboards and drawers etc as some are getting very hard to close!!

When do the new lists come up on here, really would like to join in. Hope you are all well.:)

macpep1

froddington wrote: »

Hugs also for macpep xx

Thank you, just needed somewhere to vent :rotfl:

Skint – That is quite a story, I can honestly say I have never brushed diabetes under the carpet, a girl I went to school with had to inject herself everyday and have special things to eat & energy drinks (if I remember correctly, it was a while ago) and I used to feel so sorry for her as to me she wasn’t leading a “normal” life. Thank you for sharing that, I am now educated

GI – (((Hugs)))It must be hard to sit down and tell the family, your DH is probably humiliated as well as ashamed of himself but well done for expalining to them. What a jobby of a teacher, you would think he would cut some slack with your DS as he has never been in trouble before

mrs-moneypenny

pogie2 wrote: »

Hi i would really love to join in. I try to keep on top of my housework but with 4 year old twins at home it's not that easy. I normally manage to get the basics done but never get anything extra done and i can't remember the last time i mopped my kitchen floor. (Yuck) usually just wipe up any spillages as i go and run the hoover round. Also really need to sort cupboards and drawers etc as some are getting very hard to close!!

When do the new lists come up on here, really would like to join in. Hope you are all well.:)

welcome pogie
on sunday evening theres a link to the new thread. (we start a new one each week) so make sure you click on the link and subscribe to it so its easy to find.
the new lists are posted on the first post of the thread each day (usually the evening of the day before so you can plan)

ive cleared the landing -three charity bags filled, one blankets sheets etc for an animal sanctuary, one clothes for cs. carrier bag of books going to school with me at lunc time for wet play - wheres wally magic eye type hopefully keep them amused;)
a few books for the drs shelf next time im down there.
all handles and switches wiped


going to do an HHC on the wiifit now before work

macpep1

ionafan wrote: »

Hope the morning light has brought a bit of clarity to your situation, macpep. I sat down last night and wrote a long email to my children and got a brilliant reply from my DS1 first thing today, which has given us another view of what we might be able to do with regards to moving (where to, rent or buy, etc), and that has helped us enormously. It's so hard to stand back and see the bigger picture when you're right in the middle of it, isn't it? :think:

Yes its hard to see the bigger picture and not really borught any clarity to the situation :rotfl:Thursday night my DH plays pool and he wasn't in until 12.30 :eek:, cant really get a chance to speak when kiddies are about, trying not to let them worry, we will know better when he has saw the shift rota for Carlisle, I am only 6 months into my "flexible hours working" and according to our handbook, these cannot be changed, if i worked any less hours, it would have an affect on the business and my boss is not the easiest to talk to, we shall play by ear just now and be thankful he has the opportunity, glad your email reply helped you, thats a positive step x

kerri_dfw

Thursday - Master Bedroom
Level 1
[STRIKE]Gather up all the laundry from various places[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Change the bedding[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Clear the floor and Hoover
Tidy and dust at least one surface
[STRIKE]Sort belts/scarves/jewellery - can any be rehomed/sold[/STRIKE]
Level 3
Dust the bed frame
Wipe the door handles upstairs
HHMe time
Extras
[STRIKE]Eat a frog[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do your tax return[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]When is your car tax due[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]More snow is coming - do you have milk, bread etc for the next few days? And salt![/STRIKE]

Friday - Final push
Level 1
Hoover anywhere in need
[STRIKE]Give the kitchen sink a good clean[/STRIKE]
Level 2
15 minute tidy up of your messiest room
How are you getting along with the Folder from Monday's list? Did you do it?
[STRIKE]Any winter clothes not worn yet this year are unlikely to be, be ruthless[/STRIKE]
Level 3
Me-time
Wipe downstairs lightswitches
Extras
[STRIKE]Clean out any pets[/STRIKE]
Plan to cook something different on the weekend
Finish something you've started

I couldn't post last night as the forum was down but I've managed to eat my frog which was sorting my chest of drawers, it's not OCD tidy! As is the fridge and the under sink in the kitchen. I already cleaned the kitchen sink thoroughly on Wednesday and we just have to wipe it each evening to keep on top now :T:T:T
I sorted through winter clothes yesterday, although need to finish tidying the bedroom floor as I found loads of trousers and dressers in the chest that did not belong there but some monkey (me) stuffed them in when in a rush as I hate using the wardrobe.

mrs-moneypenny

HHC on wii fit done and another 1lb decluttered

'see' you after work and lunch