Weekly Flylady Thread 13th August 2007

jjef

Dustykitten many thanks for the list, my DD2 has loads of polly pocket and as she has just had a birthday most of it is still near or in a box. I will check them all in the morning.

Heading off for an early night, will catch up with the list in the morning although if my memeory is right then its the master bedroom and I will need to start early in the morning as it has been getting ignored lately.

Night all.

Dustykitten

Jill my love calm down we have all been there. Kids need to know that parents have feelings and that it is ok to cry. DS3 said to me today 'mummy why did you choose Daddy to marry you are always shouting at him and him at you?'Cut yourself some slack Mrs you are doing great. Tomorrow is another day and it is great that you want hubby back xx

lil_me

*COUGH* Sorry it's so late but for those night owls post is now up. Got some paperwork to deal with then will try to read through.

JillD sorry honey I agree with the rest, kids need to see emotions to know it's ok to cry sometimes when you're a grown up aswell I think. I remember a boy at school came in one day when we were about 14 so upset as his Mam was crying that morning, he was so shocked as he'd never seen an adult show emotion before and didn't know what to do. Don't worry my kids who were being pretty ok so far have been a nightmare today, especially DS2 who is usually quite good, what a sod he's been!

Dusty thanks for that, my nephew has lots of Batman toys inc ones I've bought him, will pass that on to my sister.

Mumofmany Welcome

JillD_2

Dustykitten - see now those pesky hormones you have made me want to cry again LOL. I suppose you are right, I have a friend who swore she would never let her kids see her cry, I dont know anyone else who ever expressed an opinion one way or the other so I suppose in my head I assumed everyone didnt let their kids see them cry. Thanks for making me see its ok for them to see me crying and that their world wont come crashing down. They have both said to me today "Mummy are you tired" cos thats what I normally say when I cry, cos usually thats at the root of it these days (must get to bed ....)
You made me laugh with the "why did you choose daddy to marry" :rotfl: I'm sure my two think the same thing too. I am feeling a bit better, well a lot better really, but just a bit sorry for myself.

I'm sure hubby isn't too chuffed at another night away from home, and its his own busines so the extra flight comes out of his own pocket, not some faceless company, he will be well hacked off at his partner who is the one who booked the flightsd with only an hour to connect. (Though to be fair he booked them like that so hubby could get home as early as possible for our anniversary).

Dustykitten

Your light is still on - off to bed!!!

My list for tomorrow:

Wednesday, DS1 Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 2
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh
Clean window & wipe windowsill
Level 3
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Wipe doors and handles
Extra mission tasks

• Wipe at least one door and it's frame, don't forget the handle
• Dust skirting boards in any one room
• Sort one clothes drawer or wardrobe area, even if for 5 minute, remove anything that shouldn't be there Oh did mine today
• Appointment at the bank
• Food shopping we need food!
• sort toy end of living room with DS3
• make crumble
• go to see my lovely friend for a cup of tea

swopping rooms round and doing DS1 and maybe DS2 rooms whilst they are away.

JillD_2

AnW's Mum - I need to pin up the hem and then see if they look too short, they are still haning below the window sill but once pinned up it might be a close call! Its weird, they are gingham and looked fine, I cut a big line abotu 2 inches along the bottom and then just tore it, I assumed it would tear straight but now they are haning about 3 inches longer at one end
A nice piece of really bright pink along the bottom might look quite nice though, and being a bit woder wouldnt hurt either, and as I have to get the sewing machine out anyway ....... thanks for the idea. Will let you know! Am hoping to go into town ON MY OWN on weekend to get fitted for nursing bgras - how exciting - not - so might have a look for some nice material then.

And yeah this littleun has had a lot of hioccups this week too, I love that. Its a weird one this one though, doea a lot of very squirmy moves, its quite different to the others. I wonder if it is bigger and has less room ? Hope not! Did you see that thing in the paper about the 14 pounder last week that was born NATURALLY WITH ONLY GAS AND AIR :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

AnW'sMum

Oh Jill everything seems to mount up at times like this. I am sure DH will do all in his power to make that flight given that it is your wedding anniversary, try to stay positive, we'll all send positive vibes for you both

Just a sugggestion, get the kids involved in some craft stuff for Daddy, papier machie (sp) balloons or plates. Welcome home cards/pictures. Or how about a pamper session or you all, my DD and DS love having their nails painted although DS will say 'take it off now mummy' almost as soon as it is done! I only put very thin coats of polish on him that are practically dry as soon as it's on. Face painting, you could all do each other and take pics to show DH. Got some fantastic pics of me and DH of DD's efforts on our faces :rotfl:

Sod the housework tomorrow, try and make it a fun day for you all, and have a HUG fro me

ShirleyPark_2

damm damm damm, I sat down at the computer to do a couple of things, haven't done any of them and it's now an hour later, how did that happen ? Tomorrow I will fly before work, honestly I will...

Kitchen
[strike]Clear and wipe surfaces, table, windowsills, appliances, cupboard doors[/strike]
Sort contents of kitchen drawers and cupboards, to determine what's mine and what's his, wipe inside whilst at it
Clean and sort fridge
Clean floor
[strike]Clean oven[/strike]
Sort through DIY boxes in kitchen
Clear out everything that doesn't belong in the kitchen

Downstairs bathroom
Clean floor
Clean toilet, shower and sink
Paint wall - sanded down the filler so that's a start
Fit shelf
Fit towel rail
Get toilet roll holder to match and fit
Fix toilet flush handle thingy
Screw carpet door grip back down on downstairs bathroom

Hallway
Sort through boxes of DIY stuff
Move boxes elsewhere
[strike]Sort shoes[/strike] and stuff under stairs
Clear understairs shelf
Get noticeboard for understairs
Vacuum floor
Dust

Lounge
[strike]Sweep floor
Remove anything that doesn't belong in there[/strike]

Landing
[strike]Vacuum landing[/strike] and stairs
Finish striping paper
Seal plaster
Clean bookshelves
Take mirror off the wall

Study
[strike]Dust
Vacuum floor
Clean desk and intray[/strike]
Sort and box up stuff inside storage cupboard

Upstairs bathroom
[strike] Clean bath, toilet, sink, cabinet mirror
Vacuum floor[/strike]
Reseal around bath

Bedroom
[strike]Tidy
Dust
Vacuum floor[/strike]
Remove stuff from underbed and find proper home for it

Outside
Paint porch walls
Paint porch step
Trim hedges
Move empty plant pots etc to the shed
Get more netting from shed and attach to fence for raspberries

Plus
[strike]update finances
do budget
clear rubbish out of car[/strike] and put parcel shelf back up
sort out will paperwork
sort out pension paperwork
[strike]move exam date to mid november
book time off work for mum's birthday[/strike]
find out when my sisters boat trip is - sunday
move gas, electric and phone bills into my name
contact solicitor about changing mortgage / house deeds etc
clear more space on harddrive / buy another one

AnW'sMum

JillD wrote: »

And yeah this littleun has had a lot of hioccups this week too, I love that. Its a weird one this one though, doea a lot of very squirmy moves, its quite different to the others. I wonder if it is bigger and has less room ? Hope not! Did you see that thing in the paper about the 14 pounder last week that was born NATURALLY WITH ONLY GAS AND AIR :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

well DD was 9lb 6oz when she was born so you never know! That was one of the things I really missed when both of mine were born, the squirming inside, such a nice feeling.

And I agree with Dusty it is ok to cry in front of the children. There have been plenty of times this last year when my 2 have put their arms round me and told me 'it will be ok mummy'

AnW'sMum

More by accident than design but who's counting

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 2
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh
Clean window & wipe windowsill
Level 3
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Wipe doors and handles
Extra mission tasks

• [strike]Wipe at least one door and it's frame, don't forget the handle[/strike] started stardropsing the hall walls and skirting today and ended up doing the front door, lounge and cloakroom doors!
• [strike]Dust skirting boards in any one room[/strike]see above
• Sort one clothes drawer or wardrobe area, even if for 5 minute, remove anything that shouldn't be there

• [strike]Clean your vacuum cleaner out, get that hair off that brush, it'll improve it's performance aswell as being cleaner![/strike] wooohooooooooooo did this today