Weekly Flylady Thread 1st December 2014

Dustykitten

FGB meeting decluttered, now on the wine and chocolate.

Not done a whole load of flying today but a little is better than none and it was inset day.

New cat rehoming person coming on Wednesday to discuss kitten(s)
Spoke to Mum who saw the surgeon today, they will not operate until January and not until she has had various tests and seen the anesthetist about her heart problems; talk of putting her in ITU afterwards which is a tad scary to say the least.

Shopping tomorrow with a friend.

Wednesday need to try to visit friend in hospital (reconstruction not gone swimmingly 14+ hours in surgery and they are not sure the one side has circulation so could be another op - please flyers fingers crossed for her, it has been such a tough journey and if it could go wrong it did).

DS2 not feeling well. He has his first tutoring client tomorrow too.

Best I put a list up for anybody remotely interested, capable etc but no pressure peeps, it certainly won't get done here.

kazwookie

Evening

Thank you ladies for the lists xx

Daily stuff done

Hugs all round

decogecko

Evening all

Dusty fingers crossed for your friend. ITU with your mum, just sounds like they are covering all bases.
LW sticks for your BD. You're amazing and I enjoy reading your posts x

Thanks for all your suggestions re my Dad. I'm hurt he didn't acknowledge he'd hurt me. But my 2 choices - either that's it or we draw a line, forget about it and move on, doesn't address the issue. He either doesn't realise or just doesn't care and I'm not sure which one it is. My mum said he's a carp father (first time she's ever voiced her opinion on him, they divorced when I was 6). Maybe the problem is me? Maybe I have expectations of him, that he just can't fulfil?

Anyway, flying:

DW on and emptied
Washing up done
Counter tops wiped
Table cleared of some items
Dry washing put in the ironing basket

Goodnight all

Deco x

dancemum

Does anyone know what happens with contact & residency orders when child reaches 18?

Towels washed
Bathroom done
Best friend met 1st time in weeks.
Tap class attended
Ds1 dropped at football (they lost 12/0)

Narc0lepsy

All over the place today so very off-list. But:
- One load of dw emptied and put away.
- Dinner cooked, eaten and any non-dw washing up done.
- Wrote difficult letter - not unpleasant difficult, but we sponsor a lad through school in India and it's hard to find things to write to a 16 yr old boy whose 1st language isn't English. They like getting letters and photos we are told (a friend runs the charity and visits the school most years), but how interesting can a Western couple in their 50s/60s sound? Anyway it is done.
- Desk is now clear. Shall I say that again? CLEAR.
- more general Excel-ing of downloaded bank statements organised fit for tax return. Sounds like you will beat me to it Mamaninie.
- Yet another student referral from uni; emailed her to arrange tuition.
- various phone calls to arrange transport with 2 friends as we're going to flower club Xmas demo tomorrow eve.

that's about it. Not fantastic but not terrible.

Frizzle_2

Hi all,
Haven't caught up with the thread but just a quick update to say my lovely mum wiped down the sides in the kitchen, emptied the dw and put the washing on the airers while I was at work. I have done ..... Nothing! Apart from going for a run and schoolwork tonight. Switched off the laptop at 10.30!


Elf antics update- snowflake arrived yesterday and was put to bed in his stocking under the Christmas tree. In the morning we found him reading Christmas stories to the toys. He has been into school with ds1 today and will be going to nursery with ds2 tomorrow. Tonight, he is having a tea party with Santa. Eating lots of chocs!! What a naughty elf!
He might have to do something a bit more adventurous tomorrow. Last year we were organised and wrote a list but it is all a bit adhoc this year!

lynnejk

bossymoo wrote: »

It's Elf Magic. We have two "teddy" elves come to stay for advent that come alive at night and get up to all sorts. They have their photo taken which somehow appears on my Facebook feed. Sometimes they are naughty (hanging pants on the Xmas tree) and sometimes they are nice (setting the table for breakfast). They go back to Santa on Xmas eve to write the children's names on the naughty list, or the nice list!

They bring advent calendars on the 1st and leave a mini hamper on the 24th (new pjs, DVD, treats)

Tonight they are going to be good and sweep up I think... (I could use the help, my floors are grotty)

OOh that's lovely for the sprogs and I see Frizzle does it as well. I wish we'd had an idea like that when mine were little.

Dusty - fingers xd and healing vibes for your friend in hospital. I hope your DS2 is feeling better tomorrow



If it's gone I've done it or don't have one

Monday - Kitchen
15 minutes....
Declutter and mop/vacuum the floors
Use a cloth to get into the corners and wipe the skirtings
Find and wipe the worksurfaces done
Wipe all door handles and light switches to cut down on bugs
Got an hour ....
Sort the cupboard under the sink done about month ago
Clean the window done two weeks ago
Sort through tea towels, table cloths etc and find the Chirstmas ones don't have them

Extras
Write a list to stock up on Washing powder/liquid, pet food, kitchen roll, foil etc to see you through into the new year bought last week


Tuesday - living room and hallway
15 minutes
Clear the floor of clutter
Remove anything now which can give more space for putting the tree up (or tidy your tree if it is up) not having one this year
Wipe the mantle and coffee table don't have them
30 minutes to spare ...
Vacuum hallway and living room
Give the downstairs loo, sink etc a good clean no downstairs :rotfl:
Got an hour....
Wash the windows did two weeks ago
Sweep you step, tidy your porch and wash down the paintwork to make it welcoming
Write some cards if you need to

Extras
Get yours overseas cards in the post some last dates are this week. Check dates here no overseas ones to send
Sort out DVDs/books - any for re-homing before gifts arrive.


My list (no particular order)
Menu plan for week
Shuffle freezers
Make freezer inventory
Contact PPL for DH
Order another suitcase
Buy fish knives and forks
Research a new printer
Order fresh turkey not having now
Sort photos
Save photos to portable hd
Clear out drawer SR side cabinet


Work Monday
Work Tuesday
Work Wednesday

December
1. Sort my wardrobe.
2. Get down all stuff from top of wardrobes - sort and only put back what I really need to keep


Sticks, spoons and (hugs) for all who need them and hope you all have a terrific Tuesday
Lx

Jazee

Morning all. Was up at 3.30 with LittleyDog although she seems a little better this morning so I've given her a few spoonfuls of rice.

Early start at the paid stuff today, so I'm just going to whizz round the block and then maybe I'll have half hour to look at the list before I start.

Have a great day everyone.

Dustykitten

Morning all

Firstly Deco - hugs sweetie it is definitely not about you. It is absolutely fine to expect people to treat us well, we should not make excuses for other's poor behaviour. Give yourself time to think and decide. I don't think just leaving it is going to be helpful for you right now. Can you imagine how you would like things to be, if you could say whatever you needed to what would you say? Try imagining yourself as a child and your Dad as a child. Get your child to ask your Dad child why he behaves as he does? Ask your child why it hurts so much?

Mogs fed, cuppa made. Moving on to making DS1's lunch and loading the WM whilst ensuring DS3 is getting up and DH is in the shower.

Great phrase in a report to Governors last night - emerging issues - my family seem to hae these everyday.

Jazee

Me again. Managed to do some dusting in the hall, wash up, and quick hoover round downstairs.

Paid stuff now. Catch you all later.