Weekly Flylady Thread 1st July 2013

mummyroysof3

Having a good day. Been to view a special needs school for youngest that we hoping he can go too as we really liked it, assignment result was good and hubby agreed that we can go ahead with getting plans drawn for an extension rather than move argh. Anyone on here had a 2 storey extension?

amyloofoo

Pigpen, your post made me :rotfl: although I'm sure it's not as amusing for you... Hope you have a better afternoon and Dot's managed to wear herself out with this morning's antics.

So sorry to hear about your Mum's cat Mummyof5. I hope your Mum's okay and the poor kitty didn't suffer, it must have been such a shock

Hope your Mum's okay CY and has just knocked the phone off the hook or something equally innocuous.

Cat, thinking of you and sending you lots of positive thoughts. A relative did something similar a couple of years ago, and the court were impressed that she'd taken the positive step of seeking treatment and no longer had access to a vehicle - hopefully things will go the same way for you; you clearly regret what happened and wouldn't do it again :grouphug:

Afm, I'm continuing to be as lazy as possible and have had a ridiculously slow start to the week. Had a delivery from Mr T yesterday and I swear the pickers / delivery people are even more useless than usual - there were several substitutions, all of which were unsuitable, and when I handed them back to the driver he looked at me like I'd asked him to run a marathon then said "I'll try to get it sorted today", shrugged and walked off Think I'm going to have to change supermarket as there seems to be an issue with every order atm.

Am determined to get the lounge, kitchen and hall finished today (they're still not too bad from last week) so I can concentrate on the bedrooms for the rest of the week... have just discovered we're having visitors (again!) at the weekend :eek: Need to sort out the antenatal classes as well - DH has decided that he desperately wants to go to NCT ones so I have those to arrange and pay for, then several weeks of boredom and suppressed eye-rolling. He is currently being ridiculous about the whole giving-birth thing though so maybe they'll be able to talk some sense into him. Currently the conversation goes like this:

Me: I'd quite like a home birth.
DH: *look of horror* No.
Me: Obviously only if there were no complications, in which case it's as safe as being in hospital (we live 5 minutes away from the maternity hospital and NNU). We could just about fit a pool in the lounge.
DH: It's gross, and messy, and what if you died? The only good thing about having him (he's convinced baby is a 'him', despite us not knowing, and all signs pointing to a girl ) at home is that I could watch Sky while we wait, but there's no room for the sofa AND a pool!
Me: *roll eyes* How about a water birth at the hospital?
DH: Hmmm, maybe.
Me: Would you get in the pool with me? Would you rub my back?
DH: *look of complete disgust* In the water? Eugh. No. I'll be there at the beginning.
Me: At the beginning of what? Labour? You're not even going to be there for the actual birth?
DH: I don't know, it's scary.
Me: I'm getting a doula :rotfl:

Honestly, he has no idea.

Manic Monday - Pinch and a Punch for the first of the month
Only got 15 minutes.. Done.
30 minutes to spare Done.
Got an hour... Done.
Extras Done.

Tuesday - Kitchen
Only got 15 minutes.. Done.
30 minutes to spare
hoover and mop the floor
Shine the sink, drainer and taps
Wash out the bin
Got an hour...
Take everything off the top of cupboards (or top shelves if they go to the ceiling) give it all a good clean
Extras
Empty the bin and wash it out
Wash your oven gloves/apron/tea cosy
Clear a hotspot

Wonderful Wednesday - Living Rooms and Dining Rooms
Only got 15 minutes..
Clear and wipe tables/coffee tables
Hoover and mop
30 minutes to spare
Dust picture rails and skirtings
Tidy away books, papers, dvds etc
Wipe the light switches
Got an hour...
Eat your biggest frog or at least give it a good chew - you have an hour if you are doing this level.
Extras
Catch up with laundry/ironing
Me, Me, Me time it is hump day after all

pigpen

Amy.. I'll come rub your back and hold your hand and offer to take pics of your cervix (DD1 refused.. but I could see the head!).. I do loads of blubbering though.. I can prod OH's to do all manner of things they don't think they will.. DD1's MW said I was a really good birthing partner.. after I questioned every single thing they said lol.

I cannot for love nor money find this infernal bag of the girls baptism stuff.. it is infuriating! I've flung loads of recycling out though

Kaz2904

Just about to collect myself and get a little done from Mondays list . Our shifts have changed at work and I now have to leave home at 6.30 and I'm find it a little tricky to fit anything (including an evening meal) in. With practice, it will come together though.
Sorry to those who've had grotty days. Roads are always such a worry with cats aren't they .

cyclingyorkie

Hmm - well I think mum is okay - my sister contacted her 'daily' last night who agreed to pop round this morning.

My sister then left the country!

Texting my sis today I asked if said 'daily' would be contacting her and she said 'I don't know if she has my number!'

cue headdesk moment!

Sis sent me a number for said 'daily' and I rang - I think I got her grandson, who thinks he's heard that mum is ok.

I have since phoned BT to try and report the line fault - to be told that mum does not have a BT phone line. I'm sure she does.....

It's 4.45, to top everything Murray has dropped the first set and vodka is calling.....

AND I DON'T DRINK VODKA!!!!

pigpen

CY.. glad mum is ok.. is her phone maybe with a tv package like sky or something?? Vodka is good... have a couple for me!

short_bird

A "Phew" to CY.

Can I mention that BT managed to not only change the name on boyfriend's mum's bill but, at the same time, changed her address to somewhere that doesn't exist? Luckily, the direct debit payment was still in place so the bill was at least getting paid and she wasn't disconnected.

Paperwork reducing, have had first trip to recycling, and second batch of laundry chugging away in the background:D

Kaz2904

Phew, Mondays list done. Most of Tuesdays done too. Hoover has lost all suction so want DH to wash filters this evening while I'm at work. Washing all up together just need to sew on 2 badges for DS's cub uniform. Will take to work to do this evening.

mummyyof5

Thank you for all the sympathy everyone xx

LameWolf..we are pretty sure it was instant..only had a little blood coming from his mouth...no other marks on him,he was 15 too so had a good long life.xx

Will be waiting a few weeks then persuading mum to get another one...she will probabaly want an older cat though not a kitten.


I have managed to push a cloth around the bathroom so that is clean again
DWx2
WM x2

DS1 has hoovered the whole house

DD1 is cooking tea

House is clean but does need a tidy...will see what I can do after tea..back permitting xxxx

mummyroysof3

Omg it's Wednesday already and I've not looked at lists oops lol have changed 2 beds and house looks ok though with all washing put away...will get a list together for tomorrow I guess