Weekly Flylady Thread 21st October 2013

Dustykitten

Morning all

WM been on so need to get that load on the maiden and then head upstairs for a quick tidy around and a shower. Lacking a bit of GUAG so far.

Dustykitten

Monday - Little bit of everything to start the week

Plan something for later in the week/next week for half term
Meal plan for the week

Wednesday - Bathrooms, and Study
Put away anthing that is loitering in these areas

Thursday - Living Room and other reception rooms

Tidy the coffe table/desk/bookshelves - declutter as you go
Dust any furniture
Dust the electricals
Eat a frog or at least chew one
Catch up with your filing/bill paying/deleting emails
Extras
Can you remember where you have stashed the bargain Christmas Cards and wrapping - check how much you have before you even think about buying anymore!
Catch up with some mending

Friday - Bedrooms 1 or more

Time to get your wardrobe sorted for winter, take everything out Hoover, dust inside. Now start by putting back the things you wore last week. When was the last time you wore the rest of it? Sort it, pass it on, recycle it or start wearing it.
Extras
Sort a handbag or purse
Moisturise your feet then sit with them up for 15 minutes

lemanie

LameWolf wrote: »

Many thanks for this; I've bookmarked those for later perusal. I suffer from severe and persistent depression, with what my GP has on my notes as "suicidal ideation" so I'm grateful to you for taking the time to post this.

Sorry to hear that LW, there are more of us out here than people think. I suffered from PTSD and post-natal depression when DD and DS1 were small, when I got to the day that the sound of DS1 crying meant that it was him or me, I decided that they were much better off without me. I owe my life to the fact that a friend called in unexpectedly. Not many of my closest friends or family know that about me.
The chap I mentioned was the father of DDs best friend. They read a portion of his suicide note at the funeral to open the doors to discussion of mental health; he was tired of pretending that everything was ok and thought that everyone was better off without him. So being prepared to talk about how we feel or have felt in the past just might help someone else. When you are down in that dark hole you can feel very alone and your illness can prevent you from acknowledging that you need help or from being able to seek it.
I got some help 15 years ago but have had to learn to love myself as a 'cracked pot' ever since. I try to acknowledge my flaws and to live my life mindful of their existence.
My DD has also suffered with low mood and suicidal thoughts but was able to seek help and move forward, and whilst this death and grieving has been a real blow, I think it has been a shocking realisation that suicide isn't the answer.
I'm grateful to people, like the flyladies, who help me in my daily life without even realising it. Where something as simple as a list to complete can help to reduce stress and bring a sense of purpose to a day, or a friendly and encouraging word can mean more than the bestower would ever know.
So thanks everyone and take care.
Mel

lemanie

pigpen wrote: »

I paired up socks... I died of boredom!!!

My DH has a lovely habit of taking off one sock and leaving it in any room of the house, to pick at his feet :eek: and sad to say the boys have picked up the habit. They also roll them into some kind of doughnut shape that is difficult to undo?? Why?
I asked DH yesterday why he pulls all the pants and socks out of his drawer dividers everyday? Answer "it's a mood thing, I like to feel them before I decide which to wear". What? :rotfl:

lovely-cup-of-tea

Thank you Lemaine, that was a very powerful and brave post. I hope your day is calm and happy.

Now I've found out what 'frogs' are I'm chomping on one a day. Yesterday I got my sh*t together and went to open an account at my local credit union and to apply for a loan. OH and I have a nasty shortfall between payday and rent day to cover and I've been tearing my hair out trying to bridge the gap without going to W*nga . :eek:

I've started to delegate some Flying too! OH asked if there was anything he could do yesterday expecting me to say (as usual) that it was all under control. When I asked him to clean the bathroom sink there was a moment of silence then off he went. It wasn't a perfect job but he got praised to the hilt and it's on his list of things he can do now! He's not bad but just needs his repertoire expanding from time to time. :rotfl:

Hugs & boots up the rear to those that need 'em today.

lynsayjane

Monday - Little bit of everything to start the week
Clean oven
Hoover and mop floor

Tuesday - Bathroom, Powder Room and Hallway
Fill holes in PR and vestibule window from blind removal
mop vestibule
Tidy up toiletries and storage
Pick up blinds for PR and vestibule (landing?)
mop bathroom floor

Wednesday - Bedrooms
done :j

Thursday - Living Room and other reception rooms
Clean chair for dresser

Friday - Room of Death (or living room as it used to be called)
Sort out remaining boxes to at least be in some kind of order
Sort out paperwork
Hoover and mop
Clean window and surround
Dust all furniture
Polish mirrors
Organise/move unhung pictures
Move furniture??

Morning all,
It's a dreich day here, think the sun forgot to rise this morning and now it's started pouring down. Not sure the BF tidied up properly in the garden last night so dread to think what mess there is out there.
Having one of those days where I've got so much to do that I really don't want to be at the paid stuff, I just want to get home and get busy. Sadly that won't pay the bills though so need to man up and get on with it!

House warming tomorrow which will now definitely be an indoor event so will need to ensure there is suitable seating, still putting up the gazebo for the two smokers visiting. Food was planned for indoor cooking/cold buffet so no changes there.
It's going to be a busy night/morning getting things finished but I'm sure when i'm sat with a bottle of bubbly tomorrow it'll all be worth it!
Am hoping to also squeeze in a tidy up and dye of my hair so i look as presentable as the house will be!

Bought a slow cooker last night so quite excited for trying my first meal in it!

Jazee so sorry to hear about your doggy news, hugs to you all.

Hugs, spoons and vibes where needed
LJ
x

LameWolf

Pollybear wrote: »

I'm mostly a lurker, but Jazee I'm so sorry about sickdog. I know you will do the right thing but it's so, so hard

Jazee I acn only echo Pollybear's words; you'll know when she wants to make her journey to the Summerlands; meanwhile, I'll continue to send all the pain-free vibes I can muster for her.

lemanie wrote: »

I'm grateful to people, like the flyladies, who help me in my daily life without even realising it. Where something as simple as a list to complete can help to reduce stress and bring a sense of purpose to a day, or a friendly and encouraging word can mean more than the bestower would ever know.
So thanks everyone and take care.
Mel

Too true, I don't know where I'd be without this online community, as I have no-one whatsoever in RL I can talk to. Mr LW, whilst a wonderful man, is scared to deal with the possibilities, and doesn't know how to begin to relate to depression - he doesn't get that you can feel like you're at the bottom of the deepest, darkest hole without there being a specific crisis in your life at that exact moment, iyswim. I've been on anti-d's of various sorts for 41 years now; so-called "talking" therapies have been worse than useless - they actually made me worse!

I had some disappointing news this morning - Millie's owners have cancelled their booking; apparently there's been a death in the family and they've had to cancel their holiday. So when Ruby goes home tomorrow, I have no more bookings. Ah well.

Friday is computer maintenance day for me; we also have to do the once-monthly back-up of absolutely everything this weekend, so I'll try and get mine done today and leave the back-up flash drive available for Mr LW to do his stuff himself.

pigpen

oh for goodness sake... I have a parcel which isn't mine and my 2 aren't here and it is all a mess and a jumble.. good job I have a sense of humour today.. though trying to sort it over the phone with a screaming child on my lap is proving very difficult!!

skint_breeder_5

lemanie wrote: »

Sorry to hear that LW, there are more of us out here than people think. I suffered from PTSD and post-natal depression when DD and DS1 were small, when I got to the day that the sound of DS1 crying meant that it was him or me, I decided that they were much better off without me. I owe my life to the fact that a friend called in unexpectedly. Not many of my closest friends or family know that about me.


I'm grateful to people, like the flyladies, who help me in my daily life without even realising it. Where something as simple as a list to complete can help to reduce stress and bring a sense of purpose to a day, or a friendly and encouraging word can mean more than the bestower would ever know.
So thanks everyone and take care.
Mel

Lemanie I echo the other sentiments of the others, especially how brave you are to acknowledge your innermost feelings. Children bring so much happiness, but I know only to well that feeling that somehow they would have a better life without me fouling it up for them.

Right, time for listy before the BD comes and drags me away

mrs-moneypenny

hope all are well hugs good wishes and positive vibes where needed

still not really here

but putting my october list up from last week so i dont lose it next week when i come back and try to find it

5 things that i will do in october
[STRIKE]make a start on the christmas stocking im sewing for my friend for christmas[/STRIKE] its started but it looks like it have hours of work it may not be finished for this christmas
[STRIKE]tidy front and back garden and get them ready for winter[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]make the christmas cake[/STRIKE]
empty ironing basket - WIP im about half way through
[STRIKE]take another load of stuff down CS[/STRIKE]

personal challenge
have excercised every day
bike ride yesterday and 3 mile hike round bradgate park earlier in week
have knitted a couple of baby cardis but they neeed sewing together and i have 3 clutch bags to hand sew.-- would like to get theses done over the weekend