Weekly Flylady Thread 6th November 2017

YORKSHIRELASS

Oh katiecat I didnt realise, sorry if I missed that somewhere. Another loss for our flylady family, hugs x

LW hope you get some good news. Pointless telling you not to worry I know (because you are so like me).

And Jojo hope they are better behaved tomorrow.

Lovely day. Took DS out for lunch and spent some time with him, bought a few Christmas presents. Found out that he has been struggling a bit with one of his college subjects and stupidly missing lessons. Have e-mailed his progress tutor and I know it can be sorted so trying not to worry too much.

House is reasonably clean and tidy. Donna you are right sometimes the more time you have the harder it is!

Natty68

((((Hugs))) Katiecat

lynnejk

Evening folks

Sorry to read you've had a few down weeks Katie, but pleased you're feeling a little better now. Sending some big, squishy hugs.

Condolences to you and the family Fayolle. I know you said it was expected but it can still be difficult when it actually happens. Sending some hugs and coping vibes for you all.

Dailies done
Spanish lessons done
Did some exercises
Fridge tidied and wiped round. Washed 'salad' chiller
Dusting done all through top to bottom. Very surprised no spiders seen this winter yet
Kitchen all WUDUPA. Bunkers, hob and micros all wiped over.

November challenge and MAD.
I emptied out the top two drawers in the kitchen. Flung some stuff, cleaned and relined drawers, washed dividers and replaced everything else tidily.

Monday - Living Room and Hall
Vacuum floors and sofas
Extra Mission:
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Wipe sofa's down

Tantalising Tuesday - Kitchen and Din
Clean floors
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Extra Mission
MAD half hour..what needs doing?
Wipe window sills in these rooms
Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
Get in a manky cupboard. Give it all GOOD scrub out before placing the things you need to use soon at the front, throw out everything you don’t want/need. If no messy cupboard do a food inventory!! Feel free to get carried away and do more cupboards!!!

Hugs, sticks and spoons to all needing some
Hope you all have a super Tuesday
Lx

funfairprincess

Evening all x

Huge hugs being sent to Katie x
LW How did things go? I'm hoping you're OK xxx

Well work was rubbish, spent last week training 2 guys and tonight one of them seemed to have forgotten everything, added to that I had 2 more new starts who both couldn't do 2 of the jobs so I was left doing 3 while they stood about bleathering. I'm totally shattered. Anyway I've unloaded the WM load that wasn't finished by the time I left for work and made myself a cuppa.
Going to jump into my jammies then head to bed with my book I think. Must remember to change my alarm it was going off at 5.30 this morning when it wasn't needed.

Dizzy_Imp

Morning flyladies

Big hugs for Katiecat and LameWolf xxx (and anyone else who wants one!)

Hair cut for me mid-morning, so a bit of time to fly beforehand. Might go into the house and make a start on my DSD's room. It's not too bad as I had a go at it the other day, but there's a huge iron bed frame I might struggle to haul back into place, so it may have to wait until DH is available to help.

Had an unexpected call from DH's ex-wife yesterday asking for help in repairing her relationship with her son (my DSS). I know he is living at his girlfriend's mum's house as he fell out over housekeeping money with his mum, but apparently he hasn't seen or spoken to her in over two months. She knows I get on well with him, so I think she was hoping I'd speak to him about it. DH says he's not sure I should get involved. What to do?

Being a step-mum is a tricky job.

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Hugs for everyone who needs or even wants one, supporting vibes for those who don't do hugs.
I'm only in lunchtime and afterschool club today so should get yesterday's list finished and today's done. Hopefully have a work friend who's on maternity leave round for a coffee this morning with her little one so that will be lovely.

Declutter challenge- emptied the big pot of batteries into the shop rvoucher cycling bin last night and did a bottle bank run plus have three carrier bags of clothes for the clothes bank. Another box is filling up nicely to take to the CS next weekend when we go to pick new glasses up. Mending I took in for neighbour's sons friend has been returned to him but was swapped for 8 cans of old speckled hen. I consider that a fair exchange rate.

Right better get on, x

pigpen

Dizzy_Imp wrote: »

She knows I get on well with him, so I think she was hoping I'd speak to him about it. DH says he's not sure I should get involved. What to do?

Being a step-mum is a tricky job.

I'd speak to him, just as a conversation not a telling off... not demand he sees her or anything but just a reminder that money isn't a thing to lose relationships and loved ones over.. it is only money and love is so much more.. he can retain the moral high ground by sticking to his guns and not moving back but can still visit her and be amicable. He only has one mum and while he may be angry right now neither will live forever and if it is all only over money is it worth those last words being spoken in anger? (my lot give me 1/3rd of their income as board money and I expect them to help around the house still too.. he may find he would have a much worse deal living with another parent )

YORKSHIRELASS

Hi all

Dizzy, I agree with Pigpen I would have a chat and find out what's been going on from his point of view, it's likely to be a different story from the one that his Mum has told you. You dont have to get too involved but maybe just gently suggest that he needs to work with his Mum to sort it out. Have no experience of being a step mum but I do know that young adults can be very stubborn and have very strong views about things!

Day off work today, hopefully going out somewhere but its supposed to be very rainy. Really should get a few Christmas presents.

I am in for the November decluttering. My house is reasonably clutter free but there are always cupboards that could do with a sort out. Need to persuade the boys to go through their clothes too.

Have a good Tuesday everyone x

Fayolle

Morning all,

Dizzy, I don't have experience either of step parenting, but it seems that you have got some good advice from YL and Pigpen. I had a step mother though, and it was often easier to talk to her about stuff when I was in my late teens / early twenties. But if she had started laying down the law, my hackles would have risen! A difficult job, but you sound ace at it. Good luck.

I took DD to school this morning, as everybody needs a bit of love at the moment round here. On my way back, I nipped into the local c00p for a few essentials. That seemed to include a rather tasty cinnamon bun which has gone well with a cup of coffee! WM is running, and I am going to set to on the LR and DR. Music is required to motivate. Cover your ears :rotfl:

atypicalblonde

Morning All

Taking a while to get going this morning! Kiddies walked to school/pre-school. and have set the DW and WM going. Realised our Sky contract ends this month so currently got a Live Chat going on with them to attempt to reduce - fingers crossed!

DD really didn't want to go into school today, no idea why, I think she is tired, made me sad leaving her I did however skip away when I dropped DS off who has been a tantrumming wreck for the last few days! I know you shouldn't wish them to be older but I do sometimes!

Going volunteering at 11, plan to do sweet FA until then. Sorry, just too worn out today. Cuppas and internet for me until then.

Hugs, cuppas and biscuits aplenty, help yourselves xx