Weekly Flylady Thread May 7th 2007

maralum

Hello all,

We've achieved the grand total of diddly squit today I'm afraid!

I don't mind in the slightest though. DH and I had two naps and I managed to sneak a picnic breakfast with Owen. We'll be sharing some juicy strawberries for our supper too. I think he's missing his usual amount of mummy-only attention, so I'm trying to find little rituals that we can complete together every day.

Well done to all of those who've been flying high, I wish my house looked the way it usually does, but having a happy family is more important.

Hugs to all, here's to domestic bliss. x

cha97michelle

i've managed to run the hoover round the living room, bath the baby, and stick a load on in the washing machine. More stuff Charlie has been sick on. I think pigpen may be right and it may also be a bit of something, so he has had some calpol and a mummy cuddle, but is now back on the floor because my leg was soaked from the drool.

lbnblbnb - agree i would have been mad to have done marking with a 7 week old baby, but i think i can probably manage the ten a day i need to do over the next few weeks, plus they are here a day earlier than expected to start sorting out. That isn't particularly what is stressing me as i knew that were coming, more my sister expecting me to help with wedding stuff, and having to visit my aunty in hospital still.

shell - can i have one of those cookies please. :rolleyes:

oh- best go as he i:rolleyes: s tired and trying to hit himself in the face with a toy. ow

ShirleyPark_2

Right under an hour to go at work, so I thought I'd work out what I still need to do when I get home

Yes I have lost some weight, whoever it was that ask. Not a lot, but atleast it's a step in the right direction. I wore the newly rediscovered skirt to work today and everyone has been commenting on the fact I have a skirt on like they've never seen me in one before !!

Updated list

Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum floor and sofas - done lounge floor
Master Bedroom & Landing
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms(even if it is around clutter)[/STRIKE]
Empty intray

Declutter mission task
This ones up to you, a drawer, a cupboard or even a room you have been avoiding, time to declutter it! Even if it's just for 10 minutes

Plus my ever growing list for the week.
Sort out next set of photoshoots - several to do
Update website photo details.
Put hook on the back of bedroom door
Do some more work on BF's website for work ([STRIKE]Monday, Wednesday,[/STRIKE] Weekend)
Return box of fabric to keep to the loft
Tidy up the garden, put rubbish in appropriate bag
Clear a bit more of clearing the shed
Do a bit more on the raised beds.
Studying Daily -[STRIKE] done monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday[/STRIKE]
Get business cards made
Put roundup on the driveway
Sweep the driveway and path
Sort out going to visit S and E
Lower the blade on the lawnmower
Transfer payment from Amazon sales to savings account - waiting for it to arrive in my account
Replace the fans in computer - one replaced, have fan for the other, BF has said he'll fit it for me

shell2001

Michelle - If I can prise one from DD2 hand you are more than welcome, made lots but she is very possessive where anything chocolate is concerned -dont know where she gets that from :rolleyes: !

Glad things sound a bit calmer, sometimes just having a rant does wonders, think once little is in bed you should have a nice bath with some candles and glass of wine (oh and one of my cookies:D - though crumbs in the bath might not be so good )

lil_me

Lists up ladies, there is a FRIDAY EXTRA there, even if you don't get anything else done, make sure you do that, this ones a must do

I did vacuum, took the hint I think, but did turn the TV up while I was doing it so he could hear it as he was laid on the sofa!

As for making his own dinner, he doesn't even know how to work the oven, if I'd said make your own what I ha planned would have been wasted as he wouldn't have known where to start. I make all his meals, even if it's a sandwich, silly I know, not his Mother's doing him being unable, as she was rarely there, but even worse, Grandmother! They spoil them even more.

Right time for swimming, best dash, TTFN

newmrslockwood

lil-me. the Friday extra looks good. I have plans to have night out on Saturday with my best bud, not feeling up to it at the mo, but hopefully will by Saturday. Don't often go out so should be a good night.
((((hugs)))) to all that need them.

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms([/STRIKE]even if it is around clutter)
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean bath,[/STRIKE] toilet and[STRIKE] sink[/STRIKE]Gonna do toilet when little ones in bed.
[STRIKE]Dust PC and desk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard and mouse[/STRIKE] (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear clutter from floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean windows[/STRIKE]
Declutter Mission Task
This ones up to you, a drawer, a cupboard or even a room you have been avoiding, time to declutter it! Even if it's just for 10 minutes


Need to find some things to go on e-bay tonight. last weeks sold well. so i've got the motivation to carry on.
I have noticed a few of you sell on amazon. Is that easy to set up? I have loads of books to sell, usually just take them to charaty shop when i'm done!

boston_uk

newmrslockwood wrote: »

I have noticed a few of you sell on amazon. Is that easy to set up? I have loads of books to sell, usually just take them to charaty shop when i'm done!

Best thing is to go to the Amazon thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=396472&page=1 Full details there but be careful if you got best sellers - they tend to go for very small amounts on Amazon and unless you are careful re postage and fees you can make a loss!! There is always eBay - and Green Metropolis (known as GM) if you arent in a hurry
http://www.greenmetropolis.com
That is easy peasy. If your books are in as new condition and fairly recent then you could also look at play.com

Hope that helps!!!

OH nearly home, all chores done so am off for a bit now!!!

cha97michelle

Excellent - pamper task. I'm sure there is more than me ready for it. Big thanks lil-me. Hopefully you will manage this too so you can be less shattered and stressed.


I'm in shock. :eek: Dh was in at 5:45, he took Charlie straight away so i could sort dinner, he then put him to bed, put the rice on for dinner, and is about to plate it up.

Obviously being a tearful wreck had some impact. It won't last, but i'll take advantage while it is there.

It's lovely to be almost finished for the night instead of just about to start dinner.

Enjoy your night - i'm going to have a bath, and then watch house i think, although i do need to have another look at my marking stuff as i don't want to leave it all till tomorrow.

Michelle, x

tinselfairy

cha97michelle wrote: »

and then watch house i think,
Michelle, x

I love House, never saw Hugh Laurie as the fanciable type, but in this he's very different. Am I alone in this I wonder? :rotfl:

torianut

First post today as my LO has been snuffly & whingy after not sleeping well last nite so have found he is happier out & about in car & pram when in that mood so spent all day going for walks and doing errands!

Shirley- well done with the weight loss xx

Shell- hope your LO is ok today

tracy & Michelle - thanks for the feeding advice! It really helps hearing people going through the same stages with their LO's & Michelle - glad all ok in the end for you today - we all have those days and sometimes just need a bit of time-out!

Mrslockwood - have a great time on your nite out x

Hugs to everyone else xx