Weekly Flylady Thread 11 May 2020

Valli

*almost* finished the button band for the cardi.  More wool ordered to knit DD a cute little polo top as featured in June Pr1ma.
It is, apparently, 'not too tricky'. It will be the first time I have attempted an adult garment in about 40 years.  OMG how long...

Dizzy_Imp

pigpen said:

Deleted_User said:

Pass me a wine ladies, oh and a straw...

only if you throw vodka my way!

Gin for me! I've run out - VE Day saw two bottles disappear with BBQ and cake!

Thanks ladies - I'm glad I can rant and cry on here, as DH is pretty rubbish at soothing and calming me when I'm upset.  He tries the "there's always somebody worse off" routine, which makes me want to punch him in the face.

Dining room had also been cleaned and tomorrow I will need to tart up the bunch of flowers on the table with something pretty from the garden as some of the flowers have faded.  I've got lilac and lilies together at the moment so the scent hits you like a sledgehammer when you go in the room.

ASB - big hugs - your days sound like mine.  Don't get me wrong, I love my boys, but they know how to press all of my buttons.  Hope you can scrape together the money you need to get the drains fixed.  When mine start to pong I dump a whole bottle of caustic soda down the plughole (I'm sure I hear my septic tank scream at me) then pour hot water after...  And then I run! The chemical reaction can be very violent and I've had geysers up from the sinks, but it does work.  Just be very careful as the stuff burns skin something awful.

I've had an email back to my reply that I sent to Small's teacher detailing what's not happening at home and she was very supportive.  She said he is bright and articulate and already ahead at school, so not to worry too much.  She and I are both helping at the key worker childcare club on Wednesday and Thursday, so I'll chat to her about more then.

I'm sorry I haven't personally responded to all the support and advice, or offered my two-penneth on other people's problems, but I'm totally drained and need to re-read and respond when I'm not so tired.

See you tomorrow ladies xxx

BadCat18

Hi all

Just popping on to send massive supportive hugs to those in need. It might not be much but I’m thinking of you all xx

I have just done my virtual book club meeting, DH is still working. I’m back at the paid stuff tomorrow so will be getting an early night. I’m pleased that I have a sparkly kitchen to show for my efforts today 😁 

Back tomorrow x

Goodintentions

Good evening!
I spent the afternoon sorting out the play food boxes. I have washed up the plates/cups/pots, etc. and wiped all the play food with anti bac. I have also thrown some rubbish stuff out and sorted some to give away. It is not all put away yet, but shouldn't take long in the morning to finish off. I am contemplating putting it all away in the shed for the time being though. The children always 'pretend' to eat the food and drink from the cups, etc. but it always ends up in their mouths. It also encourages sharing play, which is normally a good thing, but I am not so sure in the current climate  It is very sad really!

Well, tomorrow is another day, and I must try harder!! I am currently watching last Friday's Gardener's World. Poor Nigel 
Hugs to anyone that is struggling at the moment for whatever reason, especially ASB, MeandThe2, Dizzy, YL & Fayolle xx

Night night all!

Mademoiselle

Big hugs to you all on this lovely sunny morning here.  A bit fresh mind you.  

Need to get a move on as DD1 coming home at lunchtime and hoping to pop out to the supermarket and diy shop with her in the afternoon.

Up, dressed, eating breakfast
Kitchen tidied, I washed up last night so put it away this morning
Bed made; clothes picked up

Going to check banking and finances whilst I finish breakfast then sort a load for WM

See you all later

Goodintentions

Good morning!
I am awake at a reasonable time this morning - I just need to make sure I don't slob about in bed faffing on my phone until gone 9!! I have made a cuppa, and promised myself that I will get up when I have finished it 😁 Time for a list to motivate me!

Round 1
Get up & dressed
Breakfast
Check bank account & emails
Empty DW
Put on WM
Put away play food

That will get me started! Sending copious amounts of positive coping vibes to those that need them this morning. Have a good day everyone!

[Deleted User]

Good morning you lovely lovely lot,

You made me feel immeasurably better yesterday, thank you so much. I do feel a bit brighter today, but am being careful not to peak too soon which would inevitably lead to an afternoon slump. I have unloaded the DW, set the first wash load going and tidied the kitchen. I have a bit of banking to do, an Amazon return to send back and a webinar for work. Also need to work out what we are having for tea, there is some mince in the fridge that I need to turn into something.

Dizzy - thank you for the reminder about caustic soda, I have ordered some this morning so will give that a try first. I hope you have a better day with your boys today, and get yourself some Gin in love!

YL - how is the doorframe?! I must admit this made me smile.

Right will pop back later have lovely days all xx

Fayolle

Good morning
Up and ready to start work. I have a feeling that I might be back in the office at some point this week. 

WM is on, DH has a conference call, then he is off to his relative’s funeral. I really need to run the vacuum cleaner around the LR from today’s list at some point - and the sun is showing up how filthy the windows are. I know it’s on the inside as the window cleaner did the outsides last week, so no excuse there.

Thanks for the reminder, ASB - I have an am@zon return to sort out as well.
GI - I was also looking through some pictures of Nigel last night - he was a beautiful boy.

Lots of virtual hugs all round. Have lovely days all.

juliejim

Morning All
Hugs to all and copious jugs of alcohol and coping vibes - hope everyone has better days today and feels a bit brighter.
So far this morning I have WUDUPA, made 2 rhubarb crumbles, WULTD and cleaned the sides so pleased with the progress so far. I need to get dressed in a minute and take the dog for a walk then come back and start again.
Have a good day all
Hugs
Jue

BadCat18

Morning all

Paid stuff for me today so I need to get going soon...

I have opened windows.. brrrr 
showered and dressed and dried hair
Taken out recycling
Dailies done
wm set swishing, I will peg it out when I come down for second cuppa
left bed to air, I will make it later on

The tyre place should ring today so I will need to take my car down there at some point, hoping I can fit it in between meetings. I also have to return a call from yesterday so will get to that when they open.

DH has already gone up to join his first meeting, I should get myself in gear too!

Take care all xx