Weekly Flylady Thread 16th September 2013

FizzWhizz

pigpen wrote: »

Fizz.. the next step is making them get out their own uniform the night before.. it helps lots when they can do that themselves and they are sorted for adult life too.. Mine get theirs when they get their pjs on. I get Squeaks out too now and she is usually dressed by one of the older ones (8 and 10 and 12) after she has eaten her breakfast

Food time... I ate very little yesterday and am now starving to death.

Fair point well made, pigpen, I'm not a fussy mum who won't let them do things for themselves, but if I don't nag they won't do it and I'm getting sick of the sound of my own whining voice I've been thinking of doing a room and uniform inspection before they're allowed to touch Xboxes or 3DSes, that might encourage them to pick up after themselves a bit more. One can but wish!

I can't fit all of their ironing into their drawers -- not helped by the fact they only have a 3-drawer malm unit between them. I suggested we get a taller set so things are less cramped but that was poo-pooed by DH as apparently DSS won't be able to lie in his bed and play his Xbox all weekend if the drawers are higher as that what he puts the tv on :mad: So what?! He is a lovely young man, far nicer than most other 16 year old boys tbh, but he spends FAR too much time gaming. So in the meantime were going to have to have a big "try on" session to clear out some space.

Anyhow, my list is complete Think I'll vacuum the bedrooms and dust the boys room and our bedroom too. Not setting foot in the girls room until DSD has tidied up her muck, DD did it before I took her home yesterday afternoon and its already like a pit again.

I need to remember to have a polite word to DSD about her wearing DD's clothes -- she is a good two sizes bigger than DD and so far has ripped a pair of jeans and stretched DD's favourite shorts so much she can no longer wear them :mad: I foresee the old chestnut "so you're saying I'm fat" getting chucked in my face :rollyeyes:

short_bird

lozzy88 wrote: »

has anyone been watching what remains on bbc1? It has just been the last part and my heart was in my mouth and i had tears in my eyes, i have not seen such a good tv drama from the bbc.

It was brilliant, then again, I really like David Threlfall. He scrubs up nicely. (He played Frank in Shameless, in case you're wondering what I mean.)

As something honks in our hallway, I'm pleased that it's the first room of the week :rotfl:

Anyway, washer at work has finished so I'll go and hang out those towels.

FizzWhizz: Good luck with the clothes conversation...

dancemum

Morning I'm in again

Thank you for the threads, challenges & stars

Ds2 bedding washed
All towels changed & washed
Td is on
Hall cupboard tidied & henried
Hall & half way up stairs henried
Coat pegs sorted and summer one rehomed

Rest of ground floor henried

Lovely photos Pigpen and happy birthday to Dot x

Heating tested

bossymoo

Hugs to CY, sounds like you need them, hope its not as sinister as your sis seems to think (hug)

Piggers, DD "best friend" is just a month older then DD but will start school a year earlier most of her playmates are a few weeks older and so she will be left in nursery when they all leave it's such a shame.

I'm thinking 'aloud' so feel free to ignore this bit:

I've been wondering about moving DD - she is just turned 3 last week so can go to school nursery from Jan, but would spend 5 terms there before going to reception. Now I didn't like the idea of this but a) the private nursery are (obviously) more expensive and they are starting to pee me off with the new office manager, she is useless and b) school is having a new building so DD could have 2 terms in the old nursery and 3 in the new, although its the same school it will still be a changearound for her, as I am worried she'll get bored with too long in one place.

But that also means she will be leaving her current friends. Argh What to do for the best???

mummyyof5

Thanks for the info Valli...but both boys have decided to go back to college..DS1 is doing Business level 2 and DS2 is doing IT Level 3..and both loving it so far xx

thifty

Cycling Yorkie- sorry to hear about your Mum, try to stay positive until you know anything definite.

Well my HHI turned into an hour and a half and there's still some to do.:eek:
Having a break now so going to attack the kitchen then make lunch then I'm off to a friends for a coffee and crochet session.:) Then I've got to whizz back home to pick kids up.

Lozzy88

short_bird wrote: »

It was brilliant, then again, I really like David Threlfall. He scrubs up nicely.

I Agree I do have a thing for the older man, it made me like him even more when he told Vidya to run, unusually they say help me I know its all made up but it made me think awwwwwww, my OH is 40 much to the horror of my family he is 16 years older then me :rotfl:

I have done breakfast, walked DD to school done 3xWM 2 and on the line which includes bedding, and dishes.

pigpen

Bossy.. I'd move her to the school nursery.. she will make new friends there she will start school with rather than trying to infiltrate the ready made friend groups. They make friends very easily at this age so that won't be an issue especially if her best friend is leaving anyway.

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

CY - sending positive wishes for you, your family and your Mum - stay strong xx

Bossy - If you aren't truly happy with current arrangements, then follow your gut. Little Miss Moo will adapt and have a wider circle of friends from the off.

Pigpen - Wonderful piccie.

Well it's persisting down here. TD is on much to my annoyance. I've been out into the barn to saw and chop wood - boy it's hard work, but I have at least broken the saw so can't do any more for a while

Pots have been done, beds made, rooms aired. Now going to combine taking a heap of carp to the tip after bottoming DD's bedroom of "little girl" stuff yesterday. Will combine this with being blown off a cliff with the pooch and a food shop once the car is empty.

Whoever posted about cola gammon - thanks. Off to Mr M to a ham hock to have with roasted sweet potatoes, sweet corn and onion rings which will declutter both the fridge and freezer at the same time.

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
30 minutes to spare..
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Got an hour..
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
Have a bit of a tidy in the cupboard under the stairs.
[STRIKE]Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.[/STRIKE] SKIRTINGS IN DD'S ROOM - EVEN BEHIND ALL THE FURNITURE
[STRIKE]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!![/STRIKE] DD'S ROOM
Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet? [COLOR="rgb(154, 205, 50)"]TAKEN UP DD'S YESTERDAY[/COLOR]

thifty

I agree with Pigpen Bossy moo. I did private with first and school one with second and the second seems to be better settled.
Kitchen is clear and tidy but living room looks a mess as I'm going to finish the ironing when I've picked up the brats.