Weekly Flylady Thread 10th February 2014

Mumof2_2

Haven't flown at all but done a paid job, Pilates and done my CBT homework by having a lovely walk in the sun with Pip - there's been so much rain the fields are flooded and I had to do a diversion as I couldn't wade through the puddles (lakes) cos they'd go over the top of my wellies! Pip had a lovely time running through them.

LameWolf I know what you mean about worrying you said something out of turn cos I do that too. You are absolutely lovely, it's this bad old anxiety thing we suffer from. Maybe you could do what Honey Bear suggests and get an early night so then you don't have that worry?

Mummyof5 surely you're not old enough for a 24 year old?!! I'm sure she'll be thrilled with her presents.

Crowdpleaser I've heard iron tablets can upset people and make them have a bad tummy; hope it settles down as your body adjusts ((hugs))

Bossymoo no wonder DD is tired - swimming's great for that isn't it. Enjoy being cosy by the fire with your tablet.

Best sort out this paid job; DD will be home in an hour ....

LameWolf

Thank you, folks:A I know logic dictates that I won't upset/offend anyone, but such is my mega lack of self-confidence/self-esteem that I still go through the "fallout" every time.:(

Honey_Bear wrote: »

Lamewolf, I like OH's pals, but I realised quite some time ago that if I went to bed superearly when some of them came round (or stayed), no one minded in the slightest. It means I can get a lovely early night and the possibility of saying something I later realised was inappropriate is diminished. Might that work as a tactic for you?

Sadly, no, it's not an option. Mr LW states quite firmly that "A" comes to see us both, and would be offended, or at least feel that he'd somehow upset me, if I were to absent myself from the lounge.:cool: I don't see it myself, as I can't imagine why on earth anyone would want to come and see me, but I must take Mr LW's word for it, as I'm useless at "reading" people iyswim. I try my best to arrange his visits for when we have dogs staying, (he adores dogs) but it's not always possible. I should mention, we started having him over when he separated from his (now ex) wife, so that he wouldn't have to sit in his little rented house on his own all the time.:o

Honey_Bear

I've done another hour, and that's it for me for the day. The kitchen, the dining room, the airlock, the stairs, the sitting room and my office (aka the RoD) are all looking considerably better than they did first thing this morning. Extra bedding has been supplied and the futon made up, four pillows are airing on our version of a maiden in the sitting room and OH is making me paella tonight.

It's not a bad old life.

lemanie

[STRIKE]Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room[/STRIKE]
Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Half term next week (at least in the south) do you need to make appointments/plans?
[STRIKE]Wednesday - Mid week wind down
Thursday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs[/STRIKE]

So sorry Natty, hope you had a lovely birthday and many more of them for the future.:bdaycake:
The velour trousers made me laugh Pigpen.:D
You have a 'replay mind' do you Lamewolf? Hope you have been kind to yourself today in view of the sleep deprivation.:A
Loving the frog speak - ribbit!:rotfl:
See you tomorrow.

pigpen

LameWolf wrote: »

Thank you, folks:A I know logic dictates that I won't upset/offend anyone, but such is my mega lack of self-confidence/self-esteem that I still go through the "fallout" every time.:(
Sadly, no, it's not an option. Mr LW states quite firmly that "A" comes to see us both, and would be offended, or at least feel that he'd somehow upset me, if I were to absent myself from the lounge.:cool: I don't see it myself, as I can't imagine why on earth anyone would want to come and see me, but I must take Mr LW's word for it, as I'm useless at "reading" people iyswim. I try my best to arrange his visits for when we have dogs staying, (he adores dogs) but it's not always possible. I should mention, we started having him over when he separated from his (now ex) wife, so that he wouldn't have to sit in his little rented house on his own all the time.:o

I'd come to see you.. I would absolutely love to see you.. and if you said anything to upset, offend or otherwise cause me distress I would tell you immediately.. not to stop you worrying but because that is what I do.

Would Mr A be coached to do that for you? To put your mind at rest? Would it even work? He could say 'I've had a great evening and you have not said anything to insult or upset me so please don't worry about it' he must know of your little quirks by now! Mr LW can tell you if you said anything stupid.. I often say stupid things lol.. that us usually greeted with people looking at me like I have 3 green heads!

lemanie wrote: »

The velour trousers made me laugh Pigpen.:D

I am now in fleece pj's and she is rubbing her face on me!


DS3's long term bloods are fantastic.. they are most pleased with him.. and me.
He is learning to do his own carb counting in a couple of weeks.. should make life interesting.


I am absolutely totally shattered.. 2 days of activity has killed me and tomorrow I have parents evening, squeak at drs and I may collapse for the weekend.

Crowdpleaser

Just made twinks hobnobs for cake bake tomorrow at school with dd2. Dd1 didnt want to help. Im carp at cakes so this in only way they getting any that arent mr kopling.

Wm empties.
Dw emptied n reloaded.

charlies_tribe

Afternoon all. Haven't posted since Monday but have been trying to keep up. Children had parents evening yesterday and the eldest has progress review days, she's supposed to work from home but hasn't had any work set so she's at a friends. Going to try the strike through thing but couldn't get it to work the other day and can't make my text smaller either...


Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[Hoover and Mop the floors]
30 minutes to spare...
Clean the window and any glass/mirrors in the room
[Clear and wipe the worktops]
Got an hour...
[Wipe the hob]
[Wipe the front of the Oven, clean any gunk from around the dials]
Remove any cobwebs from the ceiling/ontop of units
[Wipe light switches and sockets carefully not with a soaking wet cloth!]
Extra Mission
[Clean the extractor Fan]
Sort the fridge and freezer and meal plan for the week
3xWM
1xTD
1xDW
and both airers emptied and refilled

Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
[Clean toilets and basins including the pedestals front and back]
30 minutes to spare...
[Hoover and wash the floors]
[Clean the bath and/or shower]
Do some filing or shreeding
Got an hour...
Clean behind the desk-no desk
Remove everything from the bathroom cabinet, wipe inside, sort and replace the contents
[Give the plug holes a good clean and slush]
Extra mission:
Stock up on hayfever remedies - tree pollen season has started early
Catch up on phone calls/emails/repeat prescription-doctors rang
Half term next week (at least in the south) do you need to make appointments/plans?
2xWM
1XDW
Wednesday - Mid week wind down
Deal with a hotspot
Eat a frog
Catch up on Monday and Tuesday's lists
Spend time doing something you enjoy just because life is sometimes too tough and always too short


Went downhill Wednesday, hardly managed anything. Did go through 2 boxes of paper work, took about 2 hours so covers, hotspot, frog and filing.


Thursday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
Vacuum floors and mop if required
30 minutes to spare...
Clear the mantle and dust it
Vacuum/wipe the sofas and chairs
Wipe the door frame and door
Got an hour...
Clear the coffee table, wipe it over
Clean a window or two
Wipe any marks off the wall by the stairs
Extra Mission:
Sort out your handbag and purse


Been at school this morning, shopping and dinner so still need to make a start on Thursday but will get the kiddies to help.
No, my strike didn't work, but the ones[] are the ones completed so far.

Dustykitten

Crowdpleaser wrote: »

Just made twinks hobnobs

So did I but I call them Anzac biscuits

charlieyates wrote: »

eldest has progress review days, she's supposed to work from home but hasn't had any work set so she's at a friends.

I used to call these waste of time days, so glad the school got rid of them.

Most of the house hoovered and mopped now. Biscuits cooling. Just going to shut the curtains then go and get the boys from school.

charlies_tribe

Dustykitten wrote: »

I used to call these waste of time days, so glad the school got rid of them.

We had her appointment about 10 this morning and she then went shopping and to friends, tomorrow she isn't even planning on getting out of bed! Little does she know her tip...errm *bedroom*... Is on her to do list:rotfl:

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

Tired tonight. Made a stupid mistake at work today which isnt the end of the world but you know how you think "how did I do that???" Made myself look a bit of an idiot and had to grovel to my boss to say sorry.

There are 9 pairs of shoes (1 pair are mine) on the utility room floor plus 1 coat. No-one will move any of these to their proper homes. I give up.

It was very scary last night with the weather. We had 1 tile blown off the roof and 4 more have moved. So thats going to need a builder I guess - plus the car goes in for its MOT next week and I really hope its not going to be too expensive!

Anyway, going to have an hour doing a few jobs then thats it for today. Might sneak in a little glass of wine when I am done.