Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to August's edition of the Fledgling Flyers,
Meine Damen, Mesdames, Ladies! (although any Herren, Messieurs and Gentlemen would be very welcome too, I'm sure, and apologies for the show tunes now lodged in everyone's heads ...)
If you're trying to keep out of CHAOS over the summer holidays, with the dear children creating havoc all around, then pull up a chair, roll up your sleeves and join in the fun.
Fly Lady's website is here, but we don't recommend signing up for the emails unless you want an ironically cluttered inbox. I'll post the links to the information for every day this month and try to keep up with all the chat.
There are babysteps to get you started on forming a routine, and missions to do once each room is decluttered and, as the Fat Fairy says, it's amazing what you can do in fifteen minutes. We'll be starting August in the entrance, front porch and dining room, and sifting the sense from the cutesy language. :)
I notice from the archive that it's the thread's second birthday so I'm sure there'll be cake as well as plenty of 
, 
and 
- virtual, so no calories - along the way. Finally, a big thank you to CHB and Swan for leading us heroically through a hectic July! 
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It's August - can the Fledglings keep FLYing with children underfoot?!
BlueEyeshadow · 29/07/2011 14:32
Swan - welcome back! I have been doing practise runs with DS1 for school too. Made him walk all the way there and cross the roads on his own, whilst I timed the trip and worried about his road sense (or lack of). He is very cautious mostly, then just forgets and wanders across the road without looking 
. I'm so worried that I have even downloaded a copy of the Green Cross Code for children and am forcing him to go through it with me.
Blue - thanks so much for leading the thread this month. Glad Zumba cheered you up again.
Am still ploughing through endless daily lists at the moment. I won't bore you all with them! I'm sticking to my basic FLYing routines, which are really paying off. I think getting dressed first thing really helps me. It seems to galvanise me into action. But mainly, I'm getting ready for school on Monday and trying not to fret too much about it (I am, of course) or to let DS1 know that I'm fretting (which he does, of course) 
.
Do we have a new thread for next month? I'll have a quick look. Then it's off to the chemist for worm tablets. Spent a substantial part of last night trying to calm DS2 down as he wailed about his itchy bottom 
. No sign of any worms, thank goodness, but I'm going to treat it as if it is and see if that works.
Sorry for being so rubbish at personal messages at the moment. It's hard to keep up. Maybe when the boys are back at school I'll have more time again.
SC I remember your list! 
Well all I know is that this summer I still didn't get to:
force the children to do drawings of wildflowers and butterflies try as I might
buy a proper table for cottage in Ireland so we never had anyone to lunch
swim in lake even once (which is why I am not now on the Lemsip like the rest of you, thank goodness)
make any jams or chutneys from fruit in my mum's garden
write letters to any friends from cottage
go to ANY London museums though I swore I would
however I managed a
read a BIG book
sort out a longterm car in Ireland which all five of us justabout squeezed into
keep up wth friends by text rather than imagining myself cut off from civilization
tidy dd's room for forseeable future
do some running
do some painting in Ireland
enjoy the company of many dogs!
today I have
done
children for a series of brief walks
despatched Ds1 by himself to recharge Oyster card and take bus halfway to school and back ALL BY HIMSELF (nasty series of traffic crossings so I told him to use a specific bus stop - he paid absolutely no attention and used a different one, just shows best to train them by DOING rather than give them any information as they invariably forget it 
Will have to do route with him tomorrow again.
chinese takeaway for supper (now have indigestion 
two washes
two bathrooms
serious school work with ds1
felt rather fed up with ds2 however who is trying my patience by just being ODD (not an acronym)
sent two letters and bought stamps, remembered birthday card for goddaughter who is 17 (or is it 18? Crikey, perhaps it was, need to rethnk present which have not yet purchased
Feet molluscum is so horrid isn't it, ours finally passed, it is so lovely to think they can never ever get it again. Dd seems to be growing up too, v tall, but so far it only takes the form of a tremendous interest in JW plotlines, and dislike of ds2 who she finds embarrassing.
There is a sequel to Hetty Feather coming out end of Sept, Sapphire Battersea; I can't wait to read it!
Right, one last round-up for August! What happened to summer??! Thanks for the offer of lemsip, Nettie. I?m not coldified fortunately though, was just feeling down in the dumps. Have now Zumbaed and am feeling a lot better. :)
Anyway:
Nettie was having her heartstrings tugged, being manic at work, ironing and bathing children.
Linzer has finished packing and was tidying the house ready for coming back.
WhoKnows was feeling motivated for a clutter-free September?
Swan was battling technology and her bed was under a cat.
Ouch has a chuffed DS with a decluttered bedroom. She had a PJ day and was going for a long walk.
Silvery is sticking to routines ? definitely good!
MC had a PJ morning and was going to attack cupboards. Glad you?re feeling better today.
messy was flying under the weather!
SC had a lot of organising to do. at 38 items of stationery!!
feet also had catted beds. Hope DD was OK with doctor etc.
rowing was moving books around and infested with moths. Second the yuck but no advice I?m afraid.
Madwoman was counting down to her interview. Hope it went well.
Fuzzled was doing the bed at a decent hour babystep!
So there we are.
Will get back to posting lists on the Sept. thread?
good evening everyone.
firstly a huge thank you to blue who so ably looked after us this month. Thank you for the round ups.
My list today
Get up dressed-done
Dc nursery/me work-done absolutely manic
Wm/dw/ss-done except wm
Mop kitchen floor couldn't be bothered last night.-nope
have also put away all ironing including freshly ironed new school uniform for next week. bathed children and caught up with torchwood.
Ds had a good day even though 4 of his friends left today. Must remeber to sort out cards and small money gift for the room staff. Wrap present for keyworker tomorrow night as well as make more fairy cakes as there are 22 children in friday morning!!
linzer have a great trip
whoknows september is the month we will all be junk free by the end.
swan glad you had a nice albeit chilly time in Ireland. Hope you managed to compute up ds assignment. My cat did exactly the same thing this morning to my bed and so it remained unmade
ouch only 50p lol
mc glad you feeling better and hope dd enjoyed karate
mm moon sand is the work of the devil why have you allowed it into your house?
sc at chasing dd round house with large net.
feetheart i know i dont want to ask by what is mollescum? Hope dd appointment went ok. Ive just taken over the payroll and done my very first paye, love collecting taxes for the government me
rowing hope you start feeling better soon. yuk yuk yuk at moth infestation. I think that would gross me out just as much as the maggot infestation i had the other week.
sm what a brave lady. good luck with the dvd relocating.
blue another ill one. Hope you start to feel better soon.
ouch lovely doing nothing sometimes. well done on getting on with something.
fuzzled ninight. see you in september.
Im off to september to post my list for tomorrow. see you on the flip side, thanks again blue
(madwomen well done with the interview. Fingers crossed
And a final na'night message to finish me off for August!
Would post a ta-da list but way too tired and heading for bed at 9pm with a book and a . I'm getting old! 
Right, we sare now back home from soft-play so better get some bits done.I really need to crack on with that pile of ironing, I think 15mins a day is the way to go until I get on top of it!
I also need to check what the mission is a do that I suppose, but what really needs doing, is the dvd's all need to be put back in their right cases and cd's too. Hate that job but suppose today is the day to do it, being anti-procrastination day.
Hi all, Good afternoon!
Hope all the lists are being ticked.
Nettie that's funny about your DS being find today, they do move on quite quickly don't they. 'What keyworker?'
Blue you are so amazing with your big list of people. Very impressed.
We actually got the time wrong at the dentist, but I'm glad we did as they don't seem to remember that a 6 year old really can't wait 2 hours - until 6:30 for a fissure seal to set and then have dinner!
Madwoman good for you, braving the bedrooms!
I've been continuing with the moving bookshelf/chest project in the bedroom.
Haven't managed to clean my sink yet, but will do that when I get home from work later.
Done so far
washing on line
new load in
move chest
move bookcase
hoover where all the dust has gathered underneath
Email a couple of people about work
Update calendar
Check emails
Still to do
washing up
vitamins
put away clothes
put stuff back on bookshelf
work
Not really pushing myself, but have just caught DS's cold and have a sore throat and horrible craving for chocolate - 1 wagon wheel and 1 small kitkat for pudding at lunchtime!
Back later
Swan - cat on my bed too, and another on DD's so that's 2 less beds to make :)
Ta da:
- Snuggled in bed with DS
- Tried to lance HUGE spot on back of DD's leg. Not successful but she was very brave (for someone who usually has a very low pain threshold/very high drama threshold ) Will need to get her to docs as its a nasty infected molloscum spot.
- Long talk trying to find out why DD gets SO upset at thought of going to docs - think it is because she is getting very aware of her body/privacy/etc but not really sure and bit concerned
- S&S
- Tried to book builder but he was on M3 coming back from holiday!
- Got lots of info for friend re letting agents etc from another friend who is in the letting business
- Send above info the friend
To do:
- Work to do payroll as SAGE wouldn't let me on yesterday
- Washing up
- Finish putting away camping gear
- Tidy anything else in kitchen
- At least 1 load of wood-smoked washing :)
- Docs appoint for DD
- Park with DC
- Charity shop browse and greengrocers
That's plenty :)
Whoknows - I will join you in having a proper go at decluttering in September. 15 mins will be my mantra.
Have a car boot sale coming up on 18th so that should spur me on.
Thank you Blue for great leading whilst we have all been coming and going.
Done
some work with ds1 unfortunately I think I am possibly much more interested in reviewing his book than he is...
He has put on his secondary school uniform again (minus tie) and is watching telly in it
and everyone is dressed.
and I've put a wash on..and swiped the loo
but otherwise, NIL points - am now looking lovingly at cat who has completely curled up on our bed in absolute bliss to be surrounded by family members and doesn't care whether bed is made or not!
Hello everyone
[SC heaves herself out of post-holiday clutter that still hasn't been put away ]
If it weren't for Blue's regular and fantabulous round-ups I'd feel totally out of touch because I have been posting so intermittently on here through the holiday season but hope everyone is ok!
Madwoman 9 weeks of visitors You are a saint. 5 weeks nearly finished me off ....glad you are feeling better and good luck with the interview!!
Blue I was pleasantly surprised by the region btw, not least by some really good red wine (as opposed to traditional white) and glorious countryside
Silvery good luck with starting your new job!
oh Nettie your poor ds.... hope his day gets better
Sorry you are suffering Messy
Swan oooh at the Franzen!! Must get on to it immediately!
Huge waves to everyone else!!
Right - dd starts back at school tomorrow [gulp]
Have rather a lot to do before then because I've chosen to sew instead of organise these past few days
Tidy and clean :sitting room, kitchen, master boudoir
Sort and start the washing
Change the beds
Sort and name the 38+ items of stationery that dd requires for school
Iron uniform
Collect dd's coat from dry-cleaners (there's a definite autumnal whiff in the air here too Swan)
Collect prescription from chemist
Clean out my car
Chase dd around house with large net, corner her, and place in bath. Full scrub behind ears, neck, and trim finger and toe nails.
Help dd make dh's birthday present
Need a spot of lunch and a minute coffee to spur me on ....
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Hmm lost my first sentence. That was clumsy of me .
I had a major sort out and declutter of ds' room all this summer.
Ds is so chuffed with his room it has stayed tidy for ove 48hours. the only things that are out of place are the cushions and the basket of clean clothe waiting to be put away. He also enjoyed early 50p by sorting and folding a horrifically large basket of odd socks. I otoh was just pleased not have to tackle the basket having ignored it virtually all summer by wearing odd patterned socks
Today is a simple list.
Get up
clear path to guest room
wash bedding in there and remake bed
tackle kitchen
Do something fun with ds
Buy some bits for a project to do with ds.
early night
Glad he felt better this morning Nettie
Well done on being ahead of yourself Linzer
Whoknows I also need to stop moving stuff about.
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