Weekly Flylady Thread 4th April 2016

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all.
Dizzy my parents split up when I was about 8 or 9 and it was very complicated, my dad and mum basically swapped partners it wasn't intended and they werent into that sort of thing generally. Dad left mum for step mum then mum met her ex and they hit it off and lived together for several years. Step mum has a son by my dad and mum has a son by stepmums ex so me and my step sisters are equally related to both of them. It is very confusing at times when the kids are talking about my family DS1 can be relied upon to start singing "I'm my own grandpa" look it up if you've never heard it. The DDs tell me if I had my childhood now I could be a regular of Jeremy Kyle! On visiting days one dad would take step children drop them and pick up his own then the return journey would be reversed by the other dad. In all the time I've known step mum she has never ever called or criticised my mum and pulled dad up a few times telling him nor to involve us. Mum and dad do not get on and go out of their way not to speak if they have to go to the same events which they avoid at all costs.
Dad has dementia so step mum has a heck of a lot on her plate and she is a lovely person so I don't see why I shouldn't tell her that occasionally.
My children are lucky in that they have an extra grandmother, I was really flattered when dd2 had her baby and her partners children asked if they could also call me nanny like their baby brother will.

My family tree looks very twisted just written so imagine what it would look like if I ever tried to draw it!

Back to flying just finished off a bit of knitting as me time and am going to tackle the hall shelf as it a bit of a hotspot for dumping things on so looks very cluttered

cyclingyorkie

Pre op went fine yesterday, but I was knackered by the end of it.

I have to be at the hospital for 7.30am tomorrow. Nil by mouth by midnight. But I have been warned it is an all day list. I am desperately hoping that I will be on the morning bit of the list.

I will.see you all on the other side...

Valli - the list has been great this week. Just wish I could do the list too.

Valli

Hope it all goes well cycling. You are in all our thoughts and must be getting positively battered by the Flylady vibes constantly winging their way to you xx

DW emptied. Bit of banking done. Hair decluttering appointments made for DS and me - I'm having a trim - he will be being SHORN lol

Washing on line

mrs-moneypenny

Thanks for mentioning haircuts Valli, must remind ds2 he could do with shearing and after Easter school tomorrow would be ideal then he can go on the way home.

Hope everything goes well tomorrow CY positive vibes for a nice early slot on the list for you. X

Frizzlef

Quick update before we head out....

Remake bed (new mattress arriving this morning!!!)
Wm x1
Hoover downstairs
Hoover
Clean windows
Check ds1s homework.

Kitchen and dining deliciousness

Put as much stuff out of sight/away as you can - clear spaces makes for clear minds.
Wipe light switches

Extras
And finally HH - ironing

dancemum

Errands run.

Parents visited and their dishwasher emptied

Ds2 bought more Lego

Does anyone have any tips for cleaning a metal bathroom heated towel rail. I have also just used water and MF cloth but there are deposits and rusty looking bits. It I only approx 2 years old?

Thank you for the list Valli and Natty for last weeks.

LameWolf

I thought I was doing well following Valli's lists thus far, but I fear it's gone to hell in a handbasket today. We had several errands in town this morning, and what with the physical strain of actually doing them, and the mega-stress involved with dealing with Other People - eg pharmacist (not my usual lady) and counter staff at the Paste Orifice etc, I'm absolutely wiped out.

Pharmacist (male) wanted to do an interview re my meds, but I refused. Couldn't face it with no warning like that; I'll wait til "E" is back on duty and speak to her, if I absolutely have to do this (as I pointed out, I already went through all this with GP just a month ago).

Mr LW got his car insurance renewal papers - and they have the details wrong. They've only gone and put the reg no of the car that was written off last year. :mad: Anyways, he's called them and they're sending out amended papers tomorrow.

Dog-swap day tomorrow - Jack leaving, Ollie arriving, possibly both at the same time, as the franchisee has had something crop up that he can't do the timings he originally planned, so I predict not much Flying happening tomorrow, either. :cool:

lynnejk

Afternoon folks


Hope your op went ok CY and you didn't have to wait too long
Best of wishes to Pigpen


Went out yesterday and bought some new bedding. DH helped me un-make and remake the bed - he turned the mattress also. Then a lovely bubble bath and into new bedding - ooh it was lovely.


Think I'll have to leave the rest of the lists for the morrow as I've done more than enough today already and now tired and achy.


We are only having spag bol tonight - meat sauce defrosting, so just have to grate the parmesan and cook the tagliatelli. Also means minimal washing up - haha.

Triffic Tuesday Living room luxury
Level Three - suck it and see
Thorough vacuuming - the floor AND the curtains AND the upholstery - lift those seat cushions and vacuum under them, too!

Wonderful Wednesday -
HHI - lets get the ironing mountain reduced to an ironing molehill



Wishy Washy Thursday
Make that bathroom or en suite glisten and gleam!
Level Two - What a loo!
Mop/vacuum the floor

Hugs, gws vibes, sticks and spoons and hugs for all needing some
Lx

kazwookie

Evening

Dinner done
Daily stuff done
Rain storm here, very black sky, and it is tipping it down
Cat destroying his toy mouse
Busy day at work, so going to chill tonight

Valli

Tomorrow's list is up! Made it a bit different - if the kids are off school we'll save their bedrooms until you can have a clear run at them. if, of course, they're older they can do their own!