Weekly Flylady Thread 13th May 2013

Mumto5

Mornign ladies.

My lady let me go early yesterday so I did a lightening dash to town and got some sun cream and a new frock or two for my hols a week today.

Today will be very busy after school with an appointment at the bank to open DS2 and account. DS3 at orienteering club. Dinner then DS3 at cricket, DS2 at a football match and me at Pilates. Pilates will only happen if I can get DD1 to collect DS3 from cricket and DS1 to look after DD2 while I am out. DH will be at the football with DS2.

I've cleaned the en-suite this morning and the kitchen is nearly there, just the DW to unload.

I'm going to walk the kids to school now.

Hope everyone has a good day.

wendywitch

I need some advice, not flying related but BD / doctor related but I don't really have anyone else to ask.
I've been signed off by the doctor for a long time. I had to change doctors as my original was much help and didn't even bother trying to get me a counsellor.
Anyway, I don't like this new doctor very much. I get the feeling from the way he talks and is with me that he doesn't believe that I'm depressed. He obviously doesn't like giving me the sick notes I need to get my ESA, but he has finally sorted out a counsellor for me.
I have had one meeting with her out of the 6 I am allowed and now she's been ill for 2 weeks.
I was sent for a medical for my ESA and basically didn't get enough points and was told it was cancelled and that I had to sign on for job seekers. This obviously really upset me as I know that getting and keeping a job is just not possible at the moment.
After this I basically thought **** it I won't bother going back to the doctor and I won't bother with my meds that don't work anyway as noone believes me anyway.
I went for my signing on interview and the man said that he used to work with people suffering from depression and mental illness and that he didn't believe I was ready for work. He said I had to appeal against it and helped me with the paperwork.
My problem is I now don't know what to do regarding sick notes. I'm not getting ESA or JSA at the moment but I'm worried that if I don't have a sick note it'll make things worse. I'm so scared about making an appointment with the doctor even though my mum will go with me. I'm scared he won't give me a sick note as I hadn't bothered going back when it run out and haven't got a repeat prescription as I stopped taking the meds. I just don't know what to do now.
I would be grateful for any advice please.

Dustykitten

Morning all

We have sunshine. DS2 has a stonking cold, DS3 doesn't feel great and neither does DS1. All instructed to soldier on for now. I don't feel great either.

Narco - hate the floor and have decided we will not be living with. Just need to decide what to do. We could try to strip it again and beach and seal or just order carpet. May consider painting it. Very disappointed but it is not the end of the world, worsethings happen at sea.

WM on
Bed stripped
Plan is a cuppa and tidy up downstairs then to hoover and mop everywhere I can get to.

ald65

Playing catch up over next 3 days, off to sparkle.....

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
actually dry here so will put wm on before i go out. having grey bits and split ends decluttered today so knitting is coming with me - im hoping to get that sleeve finished today!
hugs good wishes and healing vibes where needed. special thoughts to those finding things difficult at the moment.


Kitchen and Dining room
Clean out the fridge thoroughly..
clean Oven
Wash the windows!
Wipe over the woodwork


Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Wipe light switches, sockets and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Clean a window or two.


Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
defragment your pc
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it..
HHI...

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months..
Extras
Binbag dance!
Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
Wash windows
HHI

my list
take recycling to various banks (coathangers, cans and plastic bags)
sew scouts badge on
[STRIKE]shred papers from attic[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]go with mil to drs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]get mils prescriptions[/STRIKE]
HHCx3 at mils
make cross stitch panel into cushion
finish knitting cardi sleeve
[STRIKE]scouts AGM [/STRIKE]
HHCx [STRIKE]1 2 3 [/STRIKE]4 in attic
take canes to school for beans and peas.
get DS2s stuff sorted out and packed for camping trip next weekend
sort stuff out to take over mums
[STRIKE]make marmalade[/STRIKE]

bossymoo

Morning

Day at home today. All washed / dressed / fed. Kiddies playing teachers and I'm sorting laundry. Dailies sorted (beds made, kitchen s&s).

Don't know if I'm hayfever-ish or getting a bug but I'm a bit sniffly and chesty. Don't feel unwell, just annoying cough. Have found the haymax in case it's pollen. Thinking about it my eyes are a bit dry (but that could be from being up before 4 two days in a row ). Hmm. Piriton, anyone?

Found some roast dinner in freezer so got that out for later. DS wants me to go up in the loft, I think we've had this conversation before so I'll go up and see what's he's after.

Am also going to give the fireplace a good clean today. Looks grotty.

Posivibes all round!
X

macpep1

Morning All :wave:

I am so far behind this week!!! Been consumed meal planning for the next 4 weeks & also food planning for Saturdays Buffet!! Hopefully, I will have a bit more time to get stuff done tonight. I am not spending the full weekend cooking & cleaning!!! Not had a chance to read back, hope you are all well x


Manic Monday ~ Kitchen andDining room
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!
Clean doorseals, filters and detergent drawers
Oven and hob to be scrubbed -you know you want to do it really!!!
Extras

• Wipe over the woodwork
• Clean lightshades/fittings

Twinkling Tuesday ~ LivingRoom, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) andbanister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Extras

• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.

Wacky Wednesday - Bathroom andStudy/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets, (don't forget the outside!) and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
Extras

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Clean the radiators in these rooms
• HHI... a bit more gone!

Thrilling Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing fresh linen
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be inthere is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed.
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months..
Extras

• Binbag dance!
• Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
• Wash windows
• HHI

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

decogecko wrote: »

Been at job 2 straight after job 1 so limited flying (TMD how do you manage 5 jobs plus a family? - hats off to you)

With a huge stick and military precision! They are all part-time (2 are employed and 2 are self-employed). Job 1 is 17 hours over 3 days/evenings. Job 2 is 6 hours, split Tue/Wed mornings or all in one day, whichever fits in best with me and my employer. Thursday is Jobs 3 and 4 @ 2 hours each and I have the flexibility not to work School holidays if I choose not to.

I am really lucky to have flexible Employers who understand family life - Clubs/Parents Evenings/School Productions etc., etc., and they change to accommodate my needs.

The catering I do is Job 5 which is just a hobby really which I feel confident enough to do and I can make a bit of pocket money out of it at the same time. That is the really stressful one as there is no room for error. It takes major planning, shopping, cooking and delivery for it all to go like clockwork, but the stress keeps me on my toes. If I sat down and worked out my hourly rate on this one, it really isn't worth doing at all, but it challenges me and I enjoy it.

Before I had children, I worked for RBS (boo, hiss :mad:) for 13 years as the Director's Secretary doing a 100-mile round trip each day, 6 days a week, so I had to be organised. There was no way I could have continued doing the job with children, so I took the difficult decision to quit and have never looked back. According to Cosmo magazine, I have a "portfolio career" now, which is becoming very popular with Mum's like me who enjoy working, but still need to be around for School runs and holidays. It also means during this Recession, that if one was to go, it will not have too much impact on the finances.

Where we live around here, a lot of Mum's try to find work in schools to accommodate their children, but as it's rural, there is less opportunity to do this than others who live in a City.

The downside is that something has to give and it's usually the house which is why I am so glad to have found you guys.:j

Honey_Bear

JellyBox Don't be downhearted if there are days when you don't make progress. I generally stay on top of the washing up and that's about it. When I have energy I blitz something and every time I do, that area gets closer to how I want the whole house to be. I've developed a few new helpful habits over the past year or so of being new to Flying and you'll soon realise what tiny adjustments make a big difference in your house. Everything you do is a step forward and you'll get there.

Wendy Witch I don't know anything about ESA or JSA but it sounds as though you are a little overwhelmed. ((((Hugs)))), a cup of tea and then the phone call to the Citizen's Advice Bureau is the only thing I can suggest.

Dusty We've made some wrong choices over the years (orange paint in the bedroom!), but the work DH has put in to the preparation will make redoing it much, much quicker, and your ceiling is done, isn't it? That's progress. (We covered it with magnolia and lived with it for 10 years until we found the colour we wanted, which turned out to be Sand. I still think it's a bit too strong ....)

Pigpen Wot TMD-id said.

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

macpep1 wrote: »

Morning All :wave:

I am so far behind this week!!! Been consumed meal planning for the next 4 weeks & also food planning for Saturdays Buffet!! Hopefully, I will have a bit more time to get stuff done tonight. I am not spending the full weekend cooking & cleaning!!! Not had a chance to read back, hope you are all well x

As a Caterer, I completely understand how you feel. I think people underestimate how much planning and prepping goes into these things. The cooking is the quick part! I have learned that if something can come ready chopped i.e. dates for sticky toffee puddings/apricots to go in couscous, then buy those. They are more expensive, but the time saving is a blessing when you have about 100 items to slice, dice, chop, peel, crush, grate etc., However, I do not apply this principal to pastry. I make my own which takes longer, but I prefer the result. I tried JusRol last time and it crumbled in the finished product.

I read the other day that you were working up until today (I think) and then doing 2 lots of catering on Saturday and I took my hat off to you.

Hope that helps.

TMD xx