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February Flying for Fledglings, No More CHAOS here
ExpletiveDelighted · 30/01/2020 17:14
Putting yummy treats in the naughty corner for those of us that slipoff the Flylady's broom.
Brilliant work Expletive and much appreciated! Thanks again to Lane for starting the Fledgling year so well for us all.
January has been a long month this year, but we are almost there , I was just saying the same thing this afternoon.
I've only got a short 3-day course of antibiotics, and that didn't work the last time I tried it but at least I've got some and it should help a bit.
Now fired up with enthusiasm to sort things out and wash up. It won't last long
zoo well done to your DD, what a result! You must be so proud of her, I can tell where she gets her brains and determination from 
Evening
Have just read the thread but promptly forgotten, thanks dyspraxia and epilepsy meds - some days don't want to take them, I feel so much better but DH reminds me!
Zoo well done to Dd2. So relieved they're over. Dd did really well considering all the emotional turmoil. She was only going to do Maths and English because the number of science papers freaked her out. She was then given the choice each morning, didi them and has done really well. 
Hope Ds enjoys the gardening, so important for them to find something they can do well that is helpful.
Expletive well done to Ds.
Hazel glad the new job is going well.
Bower I really miss my 30 minute breakfast in peace before getting the kids up. Now Dd is like a 6am alarm clock everyday!
Bower men definitely have different brains
Tinselette well done for resting get better soon.
Ta Da
Dd in bed at 7:45. Ds in bathroom getting ready for bed. He is soo tired, whenever he gets a cold it really wipes him out, I think it's his asthma which make him cough all the time.
Put previous days washing away.
Found DS's christmas winter sock that he couldn't find - down the side of the bed he must have almost touched it in his sleep, both him and DH said they had searched everywhere for it!
Went into town to collect DH's prescription and put in mine and DS's.
Hi to everyone I've missed. Have a good evening
Huge thanks to Lane for steering us through the testing month of January and for inspiring us with your lists
And thank you to Expletive for taking on Feb [hands over crate of
] Really need to focus on diet and exercise this month.
Lane Thank you for running the thread in January you did a sterling job.
ED Thank you for running February.
Shanna he is learning to do a man look I did find two fluffy socks and a pop sock under the bed. I fell asleep on sofa this afternoon because my neck was aching. Haven't done any more in boudoir but if I can put a basket of washing away. Then tomorrow I can finish boudoir -getting nearer the door.
Builder rang to say he wasn't able to come today. He waited for the windows to arrive should have been yesterday and they are the wrong colour! He was a bit upset when I told him he had missed a yummy steak pie. He is going to try and pop in tomorrow to see the stone we have chosen and bring some left over tiles in case they will do for shower. Otherwise it will be Monday and we will have both of them they sometimes work together which is how I met them.
Recycled supper. I add some flour gave it a good stir and put potatoes on for mashing. Just ate it when DH came back from pub. He has Tiarmisu and cheesecake then asked me if I can eat it. This man has 11 'O' levels and a Scottish something in accounting. I do wonder at him sometimes.
Think I will dose up and go to bed early. GP has upped my stress meds to 25mg as I was running out before the next ones. I tried a couple of days off but not ready for that yet I think.
Ooh a lovely shiny new thread. I’ll get myself comfy
Thanks for the new thread Expletive and thanks for the old one Lane.
Zoo DD has done so well, you must be so proud! I hope she’s very proud of herself too, she’s been having a tough time and has shown just what she’s capable of. The gardening sounds fab for your DS too. Hope he enjoys it. Well done to your DD too Shannara and did I read your DC had done well in something too That? I half caught up this morning but have now forgotten what I was going to respond to. What a clever bunch you’ve all got.
Bower they’re such an irritating species aren’t they. You did well to limit it to a bit of sarcasm.
Hope the antibiotics kick in ASAP for you Chic and you continue to be on the mend tinselette
Flying has been minimal today. DH has tidied the living room and I’ve carried the takeaway plates into the kitchen (DH’s birthday and he had his heart set on one, not great for the diet but I’ve saved half for lunch). That’s about it 
. In my defence I didn’t get in from work til after 7 and then had to cuddle a poorly DD to sleep. She feels warm, has an awful cough and just isn’t herself. Hoping she’s ok tomorrow and can go to nursery as I hate letting my colleagues down (I’m entitled to carer’s leave while DH would have to take it unpaid). Plus it’s awful when they feel poorly 
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I’ve come up for an early night and have set my alarm a bit earlier to put in a LOL and set off the dishwasher before work.
Night fledglings. Here’s to a flying February.
Morning! Thanks Lane for last month and TIA Expletive for this month.
Lane, we seem to be dealing with very similar things! Also zoo. Is there a standard issue Not Quite Neurotypical Family Model that I don't know about? Thanks for the tips on Ritalin and melatonin - DS says he can't feel the ritalin run out, except that he's suddenly starving hungry when it does. Speaking to his psych on Thursday, hope we can sort this out.
Well done to your DD also Shanara . Hazel, it sounds like the new job started well - hope it continues. SC (love the new name), Chic, Bower, KT, Stressy, Tinselette, foxes, We3 cherry waves all round.
Today, I am escaping for the morning to meet a friend. I've known since DS1 was 6 weeks old. We have 10 DC between us, aged 8-21, and try to meet once a term to compare notes and battle scars over coffee and cake! I am ridiculously excited to be getting out.
Will probably end up in the naughty corner, as leaving on time trumps flying today
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Morning. DD chose the squashies for DH for his birthday. Insisted on 3 bags. I suspect she was eyeing them up for herself . Unfortunately she has woken up with a temperature and cough is work so it's a sofa day for us. She's currently feeling sorry for herself and has my phone for YouTube kids.
Ta da:
Showered and dressed (was all ready to leave for work)
LOL in and timer set on WM
Worked out how to cancel timer and set off LOL
Dreaded phone call to boss made
TV remote located down side of sofa.
Dishwasher emptied and last night's few plates in
Toast and cheese chunks sorted for DD as requested. One bit of cheese nibbled (that when I know she's ill!)
To Do:
Beds made
Another LOL
Ironing
Possibly the living room missions depending on how DD is
Travel to Bower's for delicious fish platter (I'll bring wine)
Glad you're feeling so much better (and that you're still resting) tinselette.
willow have a lovely catch up with your friend. I hereby grant you a free no-flying-today pass
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