Weekly Flylady Thread 5th May 2008

lil_me

soappie wrote: »

Post 1000!

Does that mean I'm sad and don't have a life?

YES :rotfl:

**uses saddle bags to cover her post count**

Typical I take one slurp of wine (found it under the lettuce) and DP calls to say please move my car......grump, I'd just got comfy!

:beer: cheers soappie (PS I don't think I like this wine very much)

*edit* wine must have evaporated think I needed that

soappie

Lil-me: Ok, I'll just face up to it - it confirms something I've thought for a long time - I don't have a life.

But hey, I'll just dig out the shawl and wrap myself in it and become the old lady of this thread. I might even find my knitting needles and some wool and knit something.

But, when I think about it, I quite like where I am in not having a life. I am able to do what *I* want when *I* want to do it. That must count for something...no, in fact, it counts for a hell of a lot!

But, salmon needs to be got out of freezer, defrosted in the microwave and then cooked along with the rice. Rosemary and Thyme is on cable at 8pm - I shall enjoy that.

And I'm sorry if it was the virtual glass of wine I gave you that you didn't like - it's a rather nice, cheeky Pinot Grigio..

lil_me

No it's the real one I wasn't keen on, but it went down, quickly :rotfl: hot flush time now so maybe too quickly did feel nice just relaxing with a glass (I should buy some proper wine glasses as it looked 'wrong' in a pepsi glass) It's a very long time since I last had a drink at home (only had the one as I have the boys and DP is at work) but enjoyed it. I bought myself some pear cider too, just one bottle, something else I used to enjoy, maybe tomorrow night as DP is on about buying a BBQ tomorrow and his brother has been told now if he wants to come over socially he can bring his car or get a taxi unless I offer! (the talks with DP are getting somewhere as this was one of my hates that I was playing taxi to him on DPs nights off)

I agree with you with the life thing, ok I have my restrictions when it comes to the children, studying etc but on the whole I do most of what I want to do, studying was my choice as were the children (well sort of) part of me wishes I was back working now but part of me also enjoys being who I am, but the other part is saying *well with not working the house should be in better order* but the kitchen shouldn't take me more than 10 minutes laundry might take a while longer but at least it's all clean.

I was trying to explain what we did to some of the parents at school, eventually got to the bottom of it that they couldn't be without their posh hair dos, expensive holidays, nights in restaurants, weekends out etc etc and not work. Like I said we gave up a lot but I'd rather spend every evening and weekend with my boys, their Dad is there most of it aswell inc meeting DS1 from school etc he only works 3 nights a week usually but apart from the Sundays when he's usually away (apart from this week see I am getting there) they have him all the way through the holidays, collecting them from school etc has to be more to them than seeing them for 4 weeks holiday a year. Hearing little ones call their childminder Mam just was the icing on the cake and when they all said they wished they weren't so selfish and could give up the life they have become dependant on.

soappie

Lil-me - quick dash in between pinging microwaves and R&T about to start.

YOU are SO right - time with your children and their time with their Dad is far more important than hairdos and goings out and restaurant meals. (Although these do have their place as long as it's occasional and affordable).

Most of the time my two kids were growing up, as a single parent, I was working all hours - they were with childminders etc. a lot of the time. I would have LOVED to be able to give them quality time and stability but couldn't because I had to earn the money to put a roof over their heads.

!!{hugs}}

off to do the rice, the salmon and R&T!

boddy

:hello: Evening everyone.

Just a quick catch up this evening as Ive been to work. Ive been working in a different home so its been a nice change. Plus they have a beautiful garden and we have managed to get out a bit. There has not been any rain here yet.

Hugs for everyone and hope you all have a good weekend.

Dustykitten

Evening ladies glad you all seem to have had nice days.

Lil_me Knebworth was lovely, we only live on junction down the motorway from there. I used to live even closer as a child so would go there a lot. It has changed a fair bit since when we were kids but they still have the astroglide - it has relocated and it embedded on a grass bank now. DS2 and 3 had a great time together so DH and I just sat on a blanket, chatted and read, ages since we have done that.

Picked up our jet washer and a bookcase from Mum's house on the way home. I have put the bookcase by my bed instead of the bedside table and moved the books over - it looks great. I just need to sort the rest of the stuff tomorrow.

Just need to update my list and then a cuppa for me - not in the mood for wine and as we have friends over tomorrow afternoon I know I'll be sipping away then.

Dustykitten

List update

[STRIKE]
wash on line
S&S loo
S&S and quick tidy in kitchen
shopping list then to morrisons
[/STRIKE]

Tomorrows plan

plant out beans and sweetpeas
water pots
plant out bulbs from pots
move more logs
sort stuff from bedside cabinet
ironing
make cake
photo veg patch
DS3 to read
DS2 to do homework (help with experiment)
DS1 to cut front lawn

pigpen

*pops in to poke everyone*

BEEP!!!!!!!

*pops off for a shower and ye public hovel!*

nicki_2

Well I've done some things today....

• Dishes - 1 load earlier and just tea dishes to do after I've finished my cuppa
  
• Bath & pamper etc for me
• UPDATE CV
  

The Kitchen of Grot - Twinkling Tuesday
Level One
wipe the fronts of the cupboards and big appliances
Level Three
Sweep and mop the floor
Extras

• 42 fling boogie

Mad Wednesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs - got half way through and then had to go and get DD :rolleyes:
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Level Two
Vacuum floors
[strike]Wipe and water neglected plants - try "chuck out dead moneytree" instead :o[/strike]
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras

• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs & wipe front door.. inside and out!
• Wash any nets/curtains that need cleaning.. put up fresh ones!

Master bedroom & landing -Thursday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 33 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter

Study or other reception room, Sprog pits & bathrooms - Friday
Extras

• Clear a hotspot

Weekend list.. get those other halves and children involved too!!

1. Work to level 3 in the messiest room
2. [strike]HHG.. get the grass cut and the weeds plucked!![/strike] Actually I planted all 50 bulbs I had to put in (gladiolus mixed, acidanthera, dahlia park princess, anemone de caen, freesia mixed) and have sown all the seeds I needed to put in (morning glory, cosmos, sweetpeas x 2 varierties, lots and lots of nightscented stock )
3. Meal plan for the week
4. [strike]Reorganise the airing cupboard/under stairs cupboard.. whichever is messiest Do I really have to? Its scary in there [/strike]
5. Change any bedding that needs it, or you missed through the week
6. Wash any windows that need doing and always get neglected!
7. [strike]Binbag dance[/strike] I put the 3 winter quilts that were lying around (after being aired) away in binbags for storage
   

I've also played dominos and chess with DD, watched Inspector Gadget with DD, spoke to my mum on the phone and pottered around Oh and we went to Asda this morning and bought some treats for the weekend.

Now I need to tackle the ebay questions that I've gotten - I need to make £116.43 to break even in total, so far I've earnt £57.33 and currently have £22.59 :D and just under a day to go! :j:j

pigpen

My update for the week.. I haven't done great deal.. time to play catch up I think!!

Todays boring bits..
WM x6
TDx2
DW x3
BM
hang out laundry
got new mattress on our bed.. might go check it out in a minute!
chucked wardrobe from girls room and sorted the clothes out of the 2 oldest girls cupboards that they have outgrown


The Kitchen of Grot - Twinkling Tuesday
Level One
[strike]Clear and Wipe work surfaces & table[/strike]
[strike]wipe the fronts of the cupboards and big appliances[/strike]
Level Two[strike]
Wipe appliances and put them back in their homes[/strike]
Clean any windows that need it
Scrub the inside of the medicine cupboard/first aid tin.. list what you need to restock.
Level Three
Sweep and mop the floor
[strike]Clean the hob.. and the oven if it needs it![/strike]
Extras[strike]

• Make any necessary phone calls.. are your tax credits up for renewal?
• HHG if it is nice out there
• 42 fling boogie
• 15 minute filing!

[/strike]Mad Wednesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
[strike]remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Open the windows and let in some fresh air[/strike]
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
[strike]Wipe and water neglected plants
[/strike]Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Change any lightbulbs that need doing!
[strike]Vacuum hall and stairs.. all the way up to the top!!!!![/strike]
Extras

• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs & wipe front door.. inside and out!
• [strike]Wash any nets/curtains that need cleaning.. put up fresh ones!
  
• Clean out your handbag.. how many receipts??
• 15 minutes filing[/strike]

Master bedroom & landing -Thursday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[strike]Fling open the window and let in the spring!
[/strike]Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[strike]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. [/strike]
[strike]Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/strike]
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
[strike]Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of.. you WILL have nothing left lol!![/strike]
[strike]Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.[/strike]
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• [strike]33 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter [/strike]
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• [strike]Make any necessary phone calls[/strike]

Study or other reception room, Sprog pits & bathrooms - Friday
Level One
Clear the clutter from these rooms!!.. HHC??
Level Two
S&S bathroom
[strike]HHG...[/strike]
Level Three
Vacuum study/rec room and bathroom
Clean the windows.
Extras[strike]

• Clear a hotspot
• Binbag dance
• HHC in the childrens/spare/junk rooms

[/strike]Weekend list.. get those other halves and children involved too!!

1. Work to level 3 in the messiest room
2. [strike]HHG.. get the grass cut and the weeds plucked!! [/strike][strike]
3. Sort through a wardrobe and find out what they need for summer!! [/strike]
4. [strike]Make sure those school and work things are washed and ironed for next week.. inc shiny shoes!.. do any coats need washing?? [/strike]
5. [strike]Change any bedding that needs it, or you missed through the week [/strike]
6. [strike]Binbag dance[/strike]