Weekly Flylady Thread 27th August 2007

sexymouse

Morning everyone,

Sorry to hear about your friend HopeElizzy, and about her family, it's good that they have a good friend like you to help them through it all.

Jill I'm getting really excited for you now with the baby being so close. Can't wait to see lil_me's announcement that there is another little one in the world!

Congratulations on the PhD 7WW and good luck with all the saving for it.

Well done lil_me for holding such a successful BBQ, and well done to Rach for saving so much for her wedding.

Managed to get my full list done yesterday including the level 3 and extra missions, so was really chuffed, as I didn't expect to have time. Don't know if it will be a reapeat performance this morning though, as I have a long day ahead of me (pub shift lunchtime, then trial shift at Zizzi nighttime) so may try and take it a little easier this morning.

Must go and wash my hair so that I'm nice and clean for the new sheets tonight, and because I didn't do it yesterday for that reason, so could do with a good clean.

On the work front, I have a dillemna - I wasn't enjoying the pub at all cos I don't get on that well with the landlady, but yesterday she wasn't in, and I was working with one of the other girls, and had a really nice time. The tips are rubbish though, and I know that I could earn a lot more at Zizzi. Plus the other girls are due to go back to uni and teaching next week, so I would imagine that I will be asked to work during the week, and they will do the weekends so I won't see them. So, when Zizzi ask me when I can work, do I say during the week, and say to the pub I can only work weekends or what? I know I will earn more money at Zizzi, but the pub is ok when the landlady isn't there. Any suggestions welcome.

Sexymouse xx

Dustykitten

Morning all, slow start here, still got a bit of a sore throat, lubricating it with tea. I didn't get far yesterday did hall and family room so will do living room today to get downstairs done.

Manic Monday - leftovers
plant out a few bits in the front garden

Tuesday Living Room
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it started yesterday finish today
• sort toy cupboard
• tmf
• cancel hair appointment
• change kids friends coming round

Not adding anything else until it is done.

AnW'sMum

Morning all

Really pleased the BBQ went well for you lil_me always nice to be appreciated and good news that club numbers are rising, well done to you and DP.

Elizzy so sorry to hear about your friend, it's never easy and sometimes I wonder if it's harder when you know its likely to happen, hugs to you, yours and your friends family.

Jill 15 things to do in 3 weeks so therefore NO MORE THAN 1 THING A DAY ok lady! I think you should piroitise on getting the baby bottles back from your friend first so that is today's task

Well no flying yesterday for us as we went to Clumber Park with A n W's adoptive Grandparents and had a great day out. To be honest I decided to write this week off flying wise as it's the last few days of the school hols (where has it gone!) and we are just having fun together. It's back to school hair cuts this afternoon for us. Think we will go and get school shoes checked this morning and make sure we have pumps for PE. There is a Clarks shoe at the local shopping centre which is usually way quieter than Meadowhell. Might do some baking with the kids before hair cuts.

Hope everyone has a good day, laters.....

rach

morning all

lil_me - hope you're not too achey this morning.

7ww - i write things to do in the future in my diary and OH uses the outlook diary at work which helps as things pop up. i'm currently constructing a list of places to clear and jobs to do before i move in Jan. i know its ages but it will go quickly!

eliza_D - (((hugs))). i know its frustrating, my OH has very different standards of 'clean and tidy' than i do.

my wedding - for any who are interested, yes its quite a wintery theme. we are getting married in the church where i work which is lovely and one of my best friends is marrying us. she is my age (29) and an ordained minister so its great being married by your best mate! OH's dad is a minister and will do the talk. i have 4 adult bridesmaids (my sis, his sis and my 2 closest friends)who are wearing chocolate brown dresses from monsoon and gorgeous bargain brown and gold wraps from Birmingham rag market! i think i'm going for all white flowers in the church with goldy twigs. i was going to do flowers on the tables at the reception (which is in a lovely funky art deco style room) but I'm now thinking of home made candle holders. its quite a moneysaving wedding except for the number of people, so the meal itself is the major cost. i think we can bring the whole thing in around £6k max though which isn't bad considering thats 120 people to the main do and 200 to the evening. phew. sorry, if anyone asks me about the wedding i go on for hours!!!

have a good day all. i'm doing my work bits now, as they are now urgent! will post my list later. car in for MOT at 12 - fingers crossed!

lbnblbnb

lil_me Well done on the barbecue, I am glad you were thanked, hope you don't suffer too much today for all that hard work.

Elizzy- sorry to hear about your friend, hugs to you.

Jill - Wow! your completed list is impressive! Take things easy now, although I know I wasn't able to follow that advice when I was heavily pregnant

I always buy myself new folders and pens for the new school year, good excuse to indulge my stationery fetish. (OOPs will that get through the filter?).
Step son is here camping out with DD, they were in and out of the house until 10pm last night, just soo excited. House is looking like a tornado has gone through it, so frustrating. I am going to get downstairs sorted today, with as much enjoying the kids as possible, then work tomorrow, then upstairs on Friday.
If anyone sees me on here before 8pm, kick me off!
Happy flying
L

pigpen

I have a spiral bound note pad.. I have a page of who is to be paid over the next 4 months how much and when. I have a page of what school stuff is needed, another page of ongoung jobs and what we need to complete those jobs.

ooh the bank answered the phone.. wonders will never cease!!! Only took 8 minutes!!

tracyg

Elizzy - hugs, thinking of you
Thanks again for the birthday wishes! Just had an email saying breadmakers been sent - so excited:rolleyes: :rotfl:

Morning all. Been up since 6am as DH had to catch his train to London but still sat here in trackie bottoms and a hoodie (dressing gown in wash!). Been playing with DS most of morning as he's off to IL's later so I can pack up and
I'll miss him - just S&S kitchen and had a little tidy and WM and DW is on. DS in dressed and back in bed and Dogs just gone off with FIL for a walk so its all quiet here at the mo.

Went to see my little 8yo cousin in a dance show last night, it was very good but a bit long. First show since shes lost her mummy and she loved the show and it was a bit much for me really, the show was dedicated her so that was nice. Managed to keep it together while she did her solo act but sobbed for an hour on DH when I got in. Things like that make me miss people so much and it makes me realise I really need to live each day to the full and stop being a nag about stupid stuff

So the list
Today's list
[strike] Em show tonight - 6.45 meeting[/strike]
[strike]DH to do lawns and pack garden
Post ebay[/strike]
[strike] Get bread
Sort garage
Wash darks[/strike]

Wednesday
[strike] Defrost HM chilli for tea
Wash bedding[/strike]
[strike] Wash lights
B&Q - binliners, hooks, mirror fastenings
DS to IL's for afternoon
Pack case[/strike]
Pack wardrobe
Pack bedroom
Pack living room

Thursday
[strike]Mirror and art to mums[/strike]
empty loft
Pack kitchen
Clean through

DH doesnn't know when he'll be home today and with being busy its HM chilli from the freezer on potato waffles - can be done in 10 mins when he's in. Really, really need to pack up today as much as possible so its action stations! Going to make a cuppa and take it up to get myself dressed.

pigpen

Wednesdays dailies..

[strike]WM[/strike] x3 including DS1's £120 'dry clean only' blazer.. it can't get worse!!
[strike]DW [/strike] x2
[strike]BM [/strike] x2
[strike]Laundry out [/strike][strike]fold[/strike], and put away laundry
[strike]Wash self![/strike]
Mop kitchen floor
[strike]fling in middle room.. [/strike]it was my summer holiday project and I only have 10 days left to get it decoratable!!
[strike]27 fling boogie..[/strike] somewhere..
Sort clutter surface in the kitchen.. mainly clothes that will be sorted into.. charity shop, ebay and put away.. 3 piles.. it can't be too hard can it?
Sort Next returns


Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clean inside of fridge

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting,
Remove clutter
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Vacuum under furniture
Extra Mission:

• Clear one hotspot
• Clean windows in these rooms
• [strike]get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be[/strike] that filled my wet wash basket with toys from the kitchen!! lol

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[strike]Check fire alarms are working[/strike]
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 2
[strike]Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh[/strike] They were done last Tuesday and we have only slept 5 nights in them so they can wait until next week.
Level 3
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs[/STRIKE]
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,
• Clean your vacuum cleaner out

This weeks jobs..

[STRIKE]Post ebay stuff[/STRIKE].. 2 payments to arrive and just one more item to post which I can't flipping find!!!
[STRIKE]list more to get rid of this mountain in the back room[/STRIKE] relisted sisters stuff
clear kitchen clutter top made a start!! Done about 1/3rd
Find the children PO bank books and send them to be updated and have interest added.. found 1..
Find documents to open PO accounts for 3 littlest and put their savings in... might have to do one a month for the next couple of months
Buy paint for boys room... yellow and silver
Buy paint for bathroom... I don't know if the painting will be best left until they are back at school and not in the rooms.
[strike]get quotes for new boiler[/strike] coming on Monday
[strike]List 2 books on Amazon[/strike]
Write names in school clothes..
Repair necessary school items.. DS1's jacket needs 2 buttons putting back on and we have some hems that need fixing
Saturday is our annual school shopping trip! woohoo!!!
Make curtains for middle room (incentive to get it sorted!).. bought lining fabric and already have curtain fabric...
Make blind for kitchen narrower.. (2 fit already but the third is too wide)
Church summer club Tues-Fri 10am-12:30pm
Tesco/Asda/Sainsburys deliveries.. [strike]Wednesday [/strike]and 3x Friday
Friday.. bill paying day!!! Watch for siggy strip being updated!!
[strike]URGENT!! Hubby to get[/strike][strike] DS1's school shoes!![/strike]ordered!
8 coat pegs in the middle room just inside the doorway at child height.. so they can have one each!!

pigpen

TracyG.. I'd have found that really emotional as well.. but it was very lovely of the dance school to dedicate it to her.. (((hugs))) Good luck with your packing.. I HATED doing ours.. it took me the best part of 6 months!!!

shell2001

Hugs to TRACYG - well done on holding it together, I would probably have started bawling before I walked in the place which would have been no good for anyone! Sending you hugs x

RACH - wedding plans sound great, very sophisticated. My wedding was very low key but I loved all the arranging and trying to come up with cheap ideas. Still got the note book I used with all the prices, quotes and stuff in - bit out of date now I think some 13 years later but nice to look back at .

Driving lesson went well and next one we are off to Peterborough:eek: ! Have to book my next lot too.

Up usual time today (too early 6am!! - those pesky kids)

So far I have:-

S & S Kitchen
Hoovered through
Beds aired and made
Mopped kitchen, hall and bathroom floors
Tidied girls room
BM on
Chicken defrosting for chicken nuggets

DD went phsyco on me again yesterday as in hitting, punching, head butting and kicking. Running round slamming doors really really forcefully. She was in this uncontrollable rage for well over and hour and a half. I was a complete mess and didnt have a clue what to do. I tried the time out, holding her in time out, leaving her in her room to calm down, cuddling her, talking to her (I didnt get angry I somehow managed to stay calm - thats when she ran from room to room slamming doors. Apparently she hated me, did not love me and did not want me to live here anymore. The reason for this was DD2 knocked down her row of happyland figures and she started shouting so I said, "maybe you need to go calm down". DD2 snitched her up and said she ran away from Nanny at the weekend so DH phoned his mum and apparently she had 3 or 4 incidents of the same behaviour (minus the violent attacks - guess they are just for me). Not sure what to do about it - do you go to health visitor or doctor about this sort of stuff??

I have had a quiet chat with her about it today and she said she is worried about starting school and not seeing me very much. I've explained that I am trying to find another job so that while she is at school I will be at work and then I will not have to work weekends anymore. Sorry for off loading, other than DH I have got no-one else to talk to about this and between you lot I guess you have dealt with just about every childhood problem there is so any advice gratefully recieved.

Right I need to do some ironing so plan is:-

Water play in garden for girls (Bag over DD1 cast)
While they play I iron in garden with them

Also need to:-

Make chicken nuggets
S & S Bathroom

Thats all I can think off, there is more but need coffee - didnt get a good nights sleep!