Weekly Flylady Thread 11th February 2008

Pink_Fairy_2

Evening all

Big hugs, Jill, you need them honey, your plate's full and overflowing at the moment, but it will get better. Feel free to rant and rave on here (I did!:rotfl:and they haven't kicked me out yet) It really helps to keep things in perspective if you can sound off about it. Someone (he was a lovely Danish gentleman) once said to my mother when she was being treated for depression "Now isn't always!" You are doing one of the most important jobs in the world - raising children to be the future! Dont; be too harsh on yourself. You may be a wonderful mother, but you're not Superwoman. Make sure you take a break when you can! I'd definitely be tempted to "work to rule" and just do yours and kiddies stuff for a week. And if you can't stand his mess, there's always black bags!

Welcome, Shelvis, you'll love it on here. Everyone's so friendly (I've only been on a few weeks myself) and it's so motivating.

Hasty visit - DS is stressing because he believes friend that came to visit 2 weeks ago for Sunday dinner (whose parents don;t accept her sexuality, illness etc) has told him she was abused by her stepgrandfather and others, and has said she's going to end it!:eek: I feel awful as I've refused to drive him to Cardiff to check, but where do I stop my responsibilities to other people? Am I being awful?

Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE] but still recovering from the ceiling sanding
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
If you have a porch.. clean that out too, or at least declutter it!.. (No porch)
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister[/STRIKE]
Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?[/STRIKE]
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a radiator or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• HHI.. get that mountain gone!

Dailies:

[STRIKE] Feed dogs, cats, fish[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Walk dogs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Groom dogs and cats[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] WM[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] DW[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] CP[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Plan dinner[/STRIKE] Korma! Lovely
[STRIKE] SS Bathroom/Shower room[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] SS Kitchen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Personal stuff[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Work Preparation
[/STRIKE]
Work:
[STRIKE] 4 candidates - Cardiff[/STRIKE] - 1 at hospital appointment, 1 brought daughter because it's half term and one had a doctor's appointment
[STRIKE]2 black bags to Charity Shop on way home[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Await call re: IT problem 3:30[/STRIKE] I had to call them at 4.15 because I'd heard nothing. They had no record that they were to call me.:mad:
Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
[STRIKE]Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary) [/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean out the cupboard full of tins and jars..
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. or a knob!
• 36 fling boogie..
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Dailies:

Feed dogs, cats, fish
Walk dogs
Groom dogs and cats
WM
DW
CP
Plan dinner
SS Bathroom/Shower room
SS Kitchen
Personal stuff
Work Preparation

Work:

Candidates in Pontypridd - First session and had hassles over sign ups, so could be 6 or 0!!!:eek:

Meet stranger at Newport station at 6 to collect car seat from Freecycle for DD's OH's DD for when she visits

Well, I'm off for a bath but will check to see if anyone has any helpful advice re DS's friend!

In the meantime, hugs to all, night night, God bless x

AnW'sMum

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:Op ORF I love it do let me know where to log in for my shift of web cam watching It should be on the list Pigpen it's very important!

I could wear DH's uniform and apprehend the offender...... mmmm his chest was slightly larger than mine :rotfl:and his handcuffs had to go back. Bet tia has some, will have to take the pink fluffy bits off first though

tiamai_d

Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh! Oh My Gosh!

I want these!!!!!!!



AnW, I have a few, leapord print, ink fluffy and proper metal ones with a key!!!!!

pigpen

oooh.. and you can borrow my new red thigh boots AnWsmum.. they'll go stunningly with the uniform, Tias handcuffs (if she can't find hers I have red fluffy ones!!)... ooh.. I have a truncheon somewhere.. or is that hubby's????

Tia.. I want the silver ones... and legs half as wide as mine are.. wonder how much liposuction is... hhhhmmmm

galantvr4

Hi again
Just got off the phone to my friend who is stressed with a house needing lots of work and she can't move in yet,she is 6months pregnant-GP told her off as her BP is up, so take all that good advice Michelle and put your feet up.
Thanks for the list Pigpen, happy with today, and if I do as well tomorrow that will be all downstairs, my room and DSs' room done and it will only be tuasday!!:j


Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors[/STRIKE] and sofas sofa is a major, almost refurb job so will wait til I have lots of time
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]If you have a porch.. clean that out too, or at least declutter it!.. [/STRIKE]I'll polish my terracotta tiles.. sweep away the leaves and deweb mine! I have some MEAN spiders!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
[STRIKE]Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork need to gloss these plan to do very soon
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• [STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean a radiator or two.[/STRIKE]
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• HHI.. get that mountain gone!

Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean out the cupboard full of tins and jars.. Mines vile!
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!![/STRIKE]
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. or a knob!
• 36 fling boogie..
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

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AnW'sMum

Now do I put the Hi Vis jacket on as well or just go with the tunic???? Decisions decisions. Will borrow A & W's walkie talkies 'alpha whiskey 1 reporting for duty'

lil_me

I've got handcuffs and you can take the pink fluffy bits off if required

AnWsMum - No Hi Vis you ninny we're under cover **throws duvet over head and shuffles down soappie's drive to find a wide bush to hide big butt behind**

Anyone got some scissors, I forgot the eye holes......

AnW'sMum

Mmmmm wonder if I can 'borrow' a jam jar!

pigpen

def no hi vis.. can you have a few leaves and twigs and crisp packet stuck on your hat.. or is that too 'army'???

AnW'sMum

Ooops of course! Right well we had better synchronise watches