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Managing the mayhem in March - who wants motivation to babystep through the month with us?

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carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:05

Starting from March 1st lets babystep our way through the month, throwing in the odd mission.

Sign up here if you want to join in.

We have pointy sticks -> to get you off the sofa and chocolate and stickers as rewards.

Let's end our CHAOS and enjoy our sparkly homes.

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carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:09
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Scout19075 · 28/02/2012 21:10

Hello.

carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:12

Hi Scout. Smile

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 28/02/2012 21:13
carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:14

Yes please BC - decaff for me please!

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 28/02/2012 21:16
carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:20
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BlackCatTryingToFly · 28/02/2012 21:26

Thanks Thanks for the new thread Carrots Smile.

Hope I can start to make some progress this month! Things have slipped a bit here but tomorrow is a new day!! (Hopes for a good nights sleep).

carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:35

I have to go shopping for shoes and underwear tomorrow. I am Sad as I HATE shoe shopping. I would ask my dmum to come for a day out but I know she won't come shoe shopping with me as it is just too awful Blush

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 28/02/2012 21:38

Are the shoes for you Carrots or one of the DC?

bessie26 · 28/02/2012 21:40

What kind of shoes carrots?

carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:43

They are for me. We have a wedding at the weekend and dh has decided that the sandals I was going to wear are too dark (black) and the others are too light (silver). The knowledgeable ladies in the scary S&B section have informed me that he is right and that I need nude shoes Shock (Why does dh know this????)

I also need some control underwear (to provide a sleeker silhouette) and a vest top to hide my ample bosom in my wrap dress Shock

Oh and tights as I don't own any appropriate ones.

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carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:44

Ooh! Chocs. Thank you Mrbessie. I am sure it won't show if I am wearing control underwear Grin

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carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:46

I don't know what sort of shoes bessie. Confused

I know they need to be nude. That is all.

After years of dm boots, dm shoes, trainers and boots I have very healthy feet but also need a wide fit which just adds to my joy.

I don't do shoes.

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BlackCatTryingToFly · 28/02/2012 21:53

Carrots I don't do shoes either! I'm not really a girly girl, more of a tom boy.

I'm gonna head off to bed now, Sleep well everyone!

carrotsandcelery · 28/02/2012 21:54

Night BC - sleep well.

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bessie26 · 28/02/2012 22:05

hmmm... I will leave all style advice to the S&B experts! Do you have a Clarks? They do wide fit. Do take your outfit with you so that you can try the whole lot on before you come home!

Was a bit lazy today & wasted too much time on MN, so need to pull my finger out & get some stuff sorted tomorrow. FX I get a good night's sleep! I need to do a mission!

BlackCatTryingToFly · 29/02/2012 07:55

Not a great start here! DD is hitting lots, is refusing breakfast, and she would rather play trains.
DH knocked over the hoover which landed on the cat litter tray so now I have to buy a new one. We are running a bit late. will pop in here later.

carrotsandcelery · 29/02/2012 08:35

Take a deep breath, go into the bathroom, chill for a minute or two and then come out and start again BC.

(A new hoover or a new cat litter tray?)

Mine are on the trampoline and have been for some time. I hope the neighbours weren't hoping for a long lie Blush

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bessie26 · 29/02/2012 09:12

DD2 just dragged herself forwards, commando-style like DD1 used to Grin - think I need to have a(nother) quick check of what's on the floor everywhere this morning!

ItsallGreektome · 29/02/2012 09:18

I will join in if I may. My house is a tip. I am disorganised at the best of times but due to recent circumstances I have become a bit down/depressed and been sick too and it's all gone to pot. Sad

Which then turns into a catch 22 as when my house is a mess I feel down and when I am down I cant be bothered to do anything and so it goes on.

bessie26 · 29/02/2012 09:25

Hi Greek Grin - babysteps and chocolate biscuits are what we are all about, start with something small & enjoy the satisfaction of having done it Grin

Have you done Fly Lady before?

ItsallGreektome · 29/02/2012 09:26

I have tried to a couple of time. But always seem to give up around day 6

bessie26 · 29/02/2012 09:37

Well tomorrow is a new month, so the perfect time to try again! Are you at home all week? DC? I think most of us are SAHM(?) I'm on mat leave atm, but will be going back to work 3 days a week in May

I need to

  • get dressed Blush
  • check what's for lunch
  • check the living room floor for dangerous objects
  • have a Brew

That'll do for now!

BlackCatTryingToFly · 29/02/2012 09:40

I have returned with new cat litter tray and a Brew. I also bought myself some marshmallows as a reward for going to shop.Wink

Hi Greek welcome to the thread.Smile
I also have some depression and anxiety so know how hard it can be. My house is fairly chaotic at the mo too. I wrote myself a list of "things to do" yesterday and am ticking them off one at a time. I'm hoping I can start seeing an improvement before too long.

bessie that is so cute when they start trying to crawl.