Weekly Flylady Thread 27th August 2007

AnW'sMum

I am turning into an imposter! I have done nothing, and mean nothing, all week. But then we have had a good week the three of us. Went to the re enactment thingie, been to the swimming pool for an aqua fun session. Went to Clumber park and went chasing in and out of the rhododendrons and trees, was too calm to try flying the kite. Took Nannie and Grandad food shopping (good brownie points )went to see Daddy and sort all his flowers and vases out. Finally yesterday we popped into work as my friend and colleague is moving to another office and it was her last day. When anyone leves our place we do a buffet lunch and all chip in. So today we have slobbed round here all day, DD and I have made pom poms this afternoon. DS is now watching a steam train DVD!

So as you can see, been busy but not flying busy! TBH I had decided that this week was going to be a fun week for us all and so it has been. But oh boy do I need to get this place back on the straight and narrow! So when they are back at school (my baby starting full time next week, can see moist eyes coming!) I 'should' have oodles of time to do lots of 30 min challenges. Think this will be the best way to start off with.

Sounds like you have all been busy, sorry to hear about the PITA kids hopefully school will settle them all back down next week. lil_me sonic is soooo cute.

Please don't make me hand in my feather duster, I promise I will knuckle down and eliminate the CHAOS from this house.

Dustykitten

Finished mine and DS1 bedrooms
DS3 bed changed, may tidy and wipe round tomorrow - only little room - it he is in the mood.

Need to

TMF
Soak Feet
Sew on clothes tags
ironing
empty paddling pool, clean and put away
cut grass
tidy kitchen
find a new hairstyle
tesco coupon trip
cook apples

Hope to get all that done by the end of the weekend to fly high again on Monday

Solwaykid

What a lazy afternoon I've had. Apart from my 1 hour banishment where I did the outside windows and got all my mum's cast off plants dug in I've slobbed. I read all the bits of the saturday paper that I bother with and fought sleep. Realised that I haven't drunk any water today which always makes me feel 'floppy'. Getting rehydrated and going to do something useful this evening.
I was supposed to be out tonight with 'The man I'm Not Seeing' but the cheeky bleeder hasn't been in touch, better have a good reason.. fume..

Anybody read the Living with Teenagers column in the Saturday Guardian? It terrifies me (as do Teens!) I take my hat off to all you with teens and pre-teens and agree with Dusty that it wasn't like that when I was a teen. Becca, you sound like you have your work cut out with DD, have a hug from me too.

Going to copycat and do my Money and meal plan thing and wake myself up before I find a job that during next week I'll be glad I bothered to do!

Beccatje

Thanks you guys, for the hugs and the thought.
The thing which makes it all more difficult, is that DD2 is my stepdaughter. She lives with us full time (DD3 is Stepdaughter too) but DD2 and I haven't been getting along for ages now.. and it seems to be getting worse.

Any idea's on how to handle this sort of thing are quite welcome (I know this is not a parenting thread)

Anyway.. did fold a huge pile of washing, but that's about it. Still not feeling well, and still a headache.

hopefully be better soon.

Beccatje

can somebody take over from me while I go to sleep untill next friday?

DH and DD2 away for the weekend.
I am ill
DD1 had flat tire half an hour's bike ride from our house. (got picked up by friendly neighbour thank the goddess)

House pretty much a tip.

And little 3 yrs old squirt is now complaining of her pee burning like hot water!! :eek: :eek:
PLEASE don't let this child have a bladder infection now???

I just can't cope...

am going to sit in a corner and weep now..

Becca

lil_me

Becca, it may seem mad and the last thing you want to do with her right now, expecting the 'you haven't got a hope' response, but have you thought of just you and DD2 going out for the day, a few hours, maybe even an evening together doing something nice. Would give you a chance to enjoy spending some time together and maybe chance to talk through the problems. I've always said before you build a bridge it needs a foundation to start on.

Does sound like a possble water infection for little squirt poor darling, I was told with DS2 to increase how much they are drinking to at least eight glasses of fluid a day. Juices such as barley water and cranberry may help aswell.

We're all with you, might only be able to offer virtual hugs across the miles but I hope it helps if there wasn't a big amount of water (I don't swim too well) between us I would be there to give you a hand as it all seems a little overwhelming for you at the minute. Stay strong! (oh and sod the housework until you are feeling better) If it gets too much ring your hubby and get him to come straight back, I know what the 'RC widow' thing feels like believe me but if you need him there then it'll just have to be tough luck!

Hmm haven't dared update my crossing off because I've done so little Sat here hand feeding Sonic some scrambled egg and mince, he's loving it and taking it from my hand getting there with him slowly

pigpen

Becca.. hugest of hugs to you.. My oldest was like that at 11.. though if he ever dared hit me he would be pasted from this end of the street to the other!!! My 13 y/o DD is great.. unless it is PMT week... when she HATES daddy with a passion!!.

Lil_me .. sounds great fun feeding Sonic.. is he settling in well? LOL @ OH., sounds like most men I'm afraid to say!!

AnW'smum.. there have been weeks when I've done sweet FA as well.. make the most of the time with the children, they grow up WAY too fast and are back at school soon so you'll easily catch up!

Annual shopping trip.. was fairly uneventful thank goodness... the shop had no polo-shirts for DD1 apparently the school went in yesterdya and bought ALL the stock so now we have to go to school on Tuesday and see if we can purchase one from them... The shop aren't getting any more in until.. after christmas!!!! They had no black sweatshirts for DS1.. not one!!! Thankfully they don't 'have' to be worn so he can get away without one so long as the weather stays decent. They didn't have a cap for him either so he will have to make do with his old one for a short time.. they are ringing when these are in stock.. should be next week or the week after. I spent £65 on stationery!!!!!!!!! That didn't include pencils, bags or rubbers!!

I still have stuff I need to buy them but it'll wait.

Weekend list

[strike]WM[/strike]
[strike]DW[/strike]
[STRIKE]BM ..[/STRIKE] just soaking the tin as I did a chocolate loaf last time.. yummy!
[strike]Laundry out, fold[/strike],, and put away laundry
[STRIKE]Wash self![/STRIKE]
[strike]bank final ebay cheque[/strike]
[STRIKE]Repaint my nails..[/STRIKE] well it's important!!!
[strike]Pay vital bills minimum payments[/strike]
Mop kitchen floor
photograph new ebay stuff
list new ebay stuff
[strike]take sisters book back to my mothers.[/strike]
fling in middle room.. it was my summer holiday project and I only have 5 days left to get it decoratable!!... PANIC!!!!!! Guess what we'll be doing this weekend !!!
[STRIKE]27 fling boogie.. [/STRIKE]somewhere!!
Sort clutter surface in the kitchen.. there's about half done now!!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags[/STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture

Finally Friday

Level One
[strike]Vacuum Floor[/strike]
Level Two
Put anything back in it's place that isn't where it should be
Dust, make sure you get the tops of wardrobes/drawers
Level Three
[strike]Strip beds, vacuum mattress and replace with fresh linen[/strike] Only done just before we went away so they can wait another week.
Extra Mission Tasks -

• Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, aim for 27
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Declutter one hotspot anywhere
• Clean any mucky marks off kids doors and walls [strike]and those lightswitches and door frames.[/strike] Did those on Thursday
  
  FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend

This weeks jobs..

[strike]Post ebay stuff[/strike].. 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 1/2
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 1-3pm
[strike]List 2 books on Amazon[/strike]
[strike]Write names in school clothes..[/strike] DONE!!! That took an hour!!! I still have the trousers to do but I'm not sure who will be wearing what... we need a trying-on session first
Repair necessary school items.. DS1's jacket needs 2 buttons putting back on and we have some hems that need fixing
[STRIKE]Saturday is our annual school shopping trip![/STRIKE] woohoo!!!
Make curtains for middle room .. lining arrived this morning so now I have no excuse!
Make blind for kitchen narrower.. I've found it so that's a start!
[strike]Church summer club [/strike] Last day today
[STRIKE]Tesco/Asda/Sainsburys deliveries.. [/STRIKE][strike]Wednesday [/strike]and 3x Friday
[strike]Friday..[/strike] bill paying day!!!
3 binbags to charity shop
[strike]Hubby to get DS1's school shoes!![/strike] got those.. one less thing!!
8 coat pegs in the middle room just inside the doorway at child height.. so they can have one each!!

shell2001

Evening all.

Becca - you have my sympathy with DD - mine is only 4 and that has been bad enough the last few days so will take any suggestions given and store for later use. Do think Lil_me's advice may be worth a try, perhaps she is feeling a little out of the loop, I remember feeling a bit weird during my "hormone years" unfortunately I am still having them lol! Hope your feeling a little better!

Well we were at the bit Tesco at BarHill for 8am this morning. Picked up basic groceries (was gonna do big shop but couldnt face it). Got DD2 some new clothes, bless her she usually has DD1 hand-me-downs. Had to buy DD1 new t-shirt and some undies so she didnt feel left out. We cleaned the car this afternoon, hose on the pressure washer has split for DH got soaked (did he look happy about it, err, NO! lol). Got a new wii game so girls had a go on that with Daddy while I sat watching and doing online tesco shop.

Was gonna head off to the beach tomorrow but now given rain so will see what its like in the morning.

Thinking of getting a woof but not sure whether to go for rescue dog (most seem to need to be homed with older kids) or puppy route?? Think we will continue to think about it for a bit longer.

Just realised this has nothing to do with flying really lol sorry rum has kicked in and I am "chatting" away as usual.

Mermaid

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd better let you all know that I'm not going to be around much for the next few months. I'm about to start some new work which is going to keep me occupied almost full time (I'm self employed and have to grab it when I can!).

I'll be checking on Lil-me's list as often as I can and reading an odd few posts, but won't be able to do much more than that. Good luck to you all with the flying. Will probably be able to join in more with the chatter after Christmas.

I'm hoping that the flying habits I've learnt over the last few months won't desert me!

Lots of love to you all,

Mermaid

Mermaid

Quite pleased with this pic I did of DD a couple of weeks ago, so wanted to show you all...



TTFN

Mermaid