Weekly Flylady Thread 18th November 2013

pigpen

decogecko wrote: »

Pigpen I had to have my 3 old boy cats PTS within 13 months (I had to have the first two PTS 15 days apart). I couldn't stay with them whilst the deed was done. I said my goodbyes in the treatment room then the vet took the old boy out the back. They explained what they were going to do in order for whichever old boy it was, to pass quickly and pain free. I trusted the vets (a different vet each time, same practice) as they have proved over the years they are a very caring practice and have the animals best interests at heart.

Although I wasn't there for the final goodbye I know they passed with people who were caring and compassionate and that gave/gives me comfort.

HTH, sorry you've got to make that decision. Mine let me know they'd had enough which made it a little bit easier.

Deco x

thank you... but I just feel like while the vets are lovely they aren't someone who loves them and who makes them feel safe and loved and as the person who has cared for them for the last 14 years I feel it is my duty to be there to reassure him to the end.. but I don't do dead.. I'm just being a feeble wuss I know this.. ty Drusilla, but I am a quivering blob when it comes to all things dead.. I couldn't deal with the bunnies when they went..


I know we deal with things differently but this is something I feel strongly about.. I may just have to pull myself together and deal with it.. or I might send DD1


Hopefully he'll be fine and just sicking up bird entrails and I am being hysterical lol.

System

Hope the cat is ok Pigpen. Good luck and happy vibes to you Soappie.

bossymoo

Positive vibes to soappie and Valli, and also to pigpens cat

I stayed up too late last night, and the kiddies got up too early. We have a party at lunchtime to break up the day, which will help. Also collecting up a bit of ironing, and had to wash DS sheets again this morning.

They are currently full of beans playing pirates with the cardboard tube from the inside of a roll of wrapping paper... I need more tea, and a hot shower...

Right, will go hang up that bedding. Will have to go in airing cupboard as its damp out this morning

Lozzy88

Monday - Rooms of Doom
Clean a window
Tuesday - kitchen and hallway
done
Wednesday - Bathroom
Done
Thursday - Bedrooms one and all
Done
Friday - Living Room Stairs
Got an hour....
Wipe the bannisters, marks on the wall by the stairs and lightshades

Dd has been up most of the night being sick so I have Ironed during the night and done the dishes, Kitchen needs S&S then I will clean the banister etc. Hope we are all well

Dustykitten

Morning all

WM on and a bit more paperwork sorted.

Today I must:
small supermarket shop
Make DS3 curtain
15 minutes in the garden
Sort drawer

bossymoo

Went out to sort the car but its raining proper now. So just wd40'd the locks and wiped over the dirty door plates.

DS really pushing his luck today. When I was in the shower he was screaming like the house was on fire. I get out with my hair in suds to find he's just seen an advert for a fireman Sam scooter :mad: that was after crying like a baby yesterday because he wanted a crown??? He's now on a final warning and any more shoite from him will result in being made to sit at my feet while everyone else enjoys the party.

Pfftt I hate feeling so cross.

decogecko

pigpen wrote: »

thank you... but I just feel like while the vets are lovely they aren't someone who loves them and who makes them feel safe and loved and as the person who has cared for them for the last 14 years I feel it is my duty to be there to reassure him to the end..

There is a part of me that feels guilty that I wasn't there for their final moments but I knew for my own emotional well being I couldn't. Part of my goodbye to them was me apologising to them that I couldn't see them go but that I loved them and thanked them for loving me. All 3 boys were my comfort and reason to get up each day when OH was ill/died.

Right need to get on, feel a bit choked up now. More tea!

Soappie sorry I read your post last night but didn't take it in - posi-vibes to you.

Deco x

skint_breeder_5

Had a quick whizz round with the hoover this morning and it now has a blockage.....and it [STRIKE]is[/STRIKE] was the only working hoover (the other 3 all need things doing to them, but I have been successfully ignoring that for a while)

I might try taking it apart myself once EX arrives, so if I fail to get it back working I might get some help

Monday - Rooms of Doom (that'll be Dining Rooms then :rotfl:) and downstairs loos and the Study/Computer Room/Guest Bedroom 100% done


Tuesday - kitchen and hallway 100% done


Wednesday - Bathroom and downstairs loo/ensuites 100% done

Thursday - Bedrooms one and all 100% done

Friday - Living Room Stairs
main stuff 100%, just a little extra outstanding

Extras
Are you ready for when it snows
torch and batteries - need some more D batteries in battery box ,in case of power outage. Supplies in the car too - spare hats/gloves/chocolate/spare blanket for each child etc

[STRIKE]festive[/STRIKE] young Uni Skint's return list
[STRIKE]scan rsvp form DD2's ticket at old college leavers Evening[/STRIKE] Skyped DD2 last night and filled out for her, now ready to go in post - play hunt the stamps now

Skinty's Toots list for today (and the rest of this week til done)

make a Sausage Dog or similar for drafty front door
Sort out the "Man Drawer" in the kitchen and re-stock
Clean up builders mess (plaster and paint splatters) in hallway in 15 minute chunks [STRIKE] x12 x13, x14[/STRIKE]-thanks c4- this mess just keeps coming...til done
find an empty picture hooks to hang it on - manipulate hooks on wall
replace 3 duff spotlights and dust all the rims while I am about it
fake nail glue VS sandpaper....but which is better, there is only one way to find out.......FIGHT:rotfl:
[/Toots list]

MinnieMousesMummy

Good afternoon,
I'm not having the best of weekends as me and DH are on the verge of splitting up, as had another argument last night (3rd this week) and it all surrounds his work and hours/way he is treated. He makes promises to the kids and then lets them down at the last minute to ponder to whims of his staff members. (before anyone says anything I know he needs to work). OK moan over time to get some stuff cleaning done.

Monday - Rooms of Doom
Clean the toilet and sink including the pedastalls
Wipe the table you have just found
Clean a window or a mirror
Do 15 minutes more tidying if you have time.
Recycle some paper/magazines etc
HHI

Tuesday - kitchen and hallway
Give the hob a clean
Sweep and mop the floor
Clean a window
Clear a hotspot
Clean the kitchen sink, taps, plugs
HHI

Challenge
Declutter ds1 bedroom and decorate it Work in Progress
Finish decorating the bathroom
Make a start on decluttering dd’s bedroom
Catch up with ironing mountain
Aim to make £150 on ebay

Wednesday - Bathroom and downstairs loo/ensuites
Check medical supplies, get rid of out of date stuff and replenish stocks
Clean baths, sinks and toilets
Wash tiles and splash backs, make them sparkle
HH me time, face mask, soak you feet etc
Wash shower curtains/bath mats
Shine the mirrors
[STRIKE]Do mending pile[/STRIKE]

Other Jobs for Wednesday
[STRIKE]Do paid work[/STRIKE]

Thursday - Bedrooms one and all
Tidying up always makes it look better
Change the bed most in need
Wipe two flat surfaces
Dust the lightshades
Wipe all the doors, tops and sides too
Catch up on paperwork
Update your festive list
HHI

Other Jobs for Thursday
Do course work that is in for today

Friday - Living Room
15 minutes tidying up/clearing a hotspot
Dust the mantle/coffee table
Are you ready for when it snows, salt (or cat litter), snow shovel, frozen bread (or stash of bread flour), frozen milk, torch and batteries, hot water bottles etc in case of power outage. Supplies in the car too - spare hats/gloves/chocolate etc

Other Jobs for Friday
Do course work that is in for today

Weekend
Sort pictures for ebay
List 10 things on ebay
Sort diary for next week
Visit mum
Empty/Declutter 3 boxes
[STRIKE]Sort through dd's clothes and remove all small ones[/STRIKE]
Catch up with the laundry pile
HHI
[STRIKE]Sort through ds'2 clothes and remove all small ones[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Fold pile of towels and put them away[/STRIKE]
Sort through ds1's clothes and remove all small ones
Spend 2 hours studying for this weeks exams
Look into childcare options in case the worst happens as I really do not want to throw away the degree after all the work that I have put in.

Dustykitten

MMM sending you a hug. My DH has always worked very long hours and trips away, another to US for a week before Christmas (third since Sept) and they always cover at least one if not two weekends. It is hard, you feel like a single parent. The thing is now that my older boys are 17 and 19 I have a strong relationship with them as I've always been here. Good luck.

Decco do you have more mogs now?

Another food shop done and a few more little presents whilst I was at it.

Need to put WM2 on the maiden/line next then do some ebay photos and make the curtain.