Calling all steppers old and new, fancy joining me ready for the September thread

[CatsInChaos]

Come and sign in here ready for September and the return to school.

Where we attempt Flylady babysteps or whatever we can get done!

Where are you all? Zoo, Carrots, bessie, Adora, Scout, Camper and any newcomers who would like to join.

Afternoon everyone, that's a too-much-coffee grin.

Carrots the best word to describe DD1's shopping preference is tat, she loves the cheap costume jewellery and accessories from the likes of Claire's and Accessorize. Also clothes and expensive sports wear. Everlast is apparently the only place to buy a track suit. She also likes to read, mostly young ghost stuff, Skulduggery Pleasant books and similar. Perfume is another essential item, the more expensive the better. champagne taste and tap-water money

T'other one is heavily into art and anything to do with gymnastics. She also likes clothes, but pretty feminin styles as opposed to her sister's jeans, boots and the right top. Another thing she really likes is making jewellery, beads sets etc.

Both feels it's perfectly reasonable to wear make-up of course and cannot understand why I disagree.

Today I've done the laundry wot never got done yesterday and am halfway through cooking roast 'taters and veg to go with griddled chicken. Our clocks changed last night and I'm now confused, so I'm just trundling along sorting clean clothes and prepping food. This "upside down" business still confuses me. Sept and spring in just beginning, new blossom on the trees, our roses have new shoots and DDs are about to finish the first semester of school. But there won't be lambs or calves. Here they arrive with autumn because the summer heat is so intense all the grass burns off.

Well, best get on or lunch will become dinner.

Welcome back scout and welcome to blondiedollface cangratluations on your new baby. I agree with Cats, don't push yourself to get housework done while baby is still so young. Enjoy the time with her and look after yourself.

Thanks Adora - your girls both sound very different. I am aiming not to buy too much this Christmas and to make what I do buy very carefully chosen. Your suggestions are very helpful.

I am increasingly aware that I am a bit in denial about her age and what is appropriate. She starts High School this time next year and I don't want to make a fool of her by keeping her too young but also don't want to hurry her up into adulthood either.

Hello to all the newbies.

Adora is it spring where you are then?
We are near the end of our school summer holidays here (in England)

How is everyone?

I have been out most of today and did manage babystep 2 by 10.00 am (pleased)
I just need to bring it earlier from now on though and get everyone dressed nearer to eight! 2 days off left now.

Just thought some people might find this link useful www.flylady.net/d/back-to-school/ Near the bottom of the page there is some helpful links for parents.

I'm itching to get cracking again.

babystep day 3

Just wondered has anyone ever tried joining?
I just tried but couldn't

Some people warn against joining cause you get loads of emails.

I joined ages ago Cats. You can choose to get one daily email. I have to admit I don't read it though. I waste enough time as it is.

Ds is off today with a fever. I also have a fever so I cleaned out the gpigs and hoovered before my shower which meant I could anticipate a nice cold shower afterwards.

I am now dressed and have put a lot of stuff away that dh didn't know what to do with. I have learned that it is a bad idea to do the food shop when you are tired and premen. I seem to have bought loads of junk I will have to hide it. I don't want it now but late Saturday afternoon it seemed like a good idea.

Today's main task is to get through the day without feeling too rank. I need to get a wash on, the dw on, the kitchen table decluttered, Twilight to get her toenails cut and deal with all my friend's ponies. I think that is more than enough for the way I feel right now.

I hope everyone else is healthier.

Trying to join Big tent.....
What on earth is image text? When I try to copy what is says then send it won't accept it! --unless I'm doing something wrong--

Can anyone help?

I have just posted on the Fledglings thread to see if any of them can help about today's babystep.

Morning all

So far I have got up, showered, dressed, dried hair, had breakfast and got a load of sheets in the washer. Then I've been wasting time catching up with friends news on Facebook . I haven't even started any work yet! OK, so now I am going to make a cup of tea and get an hour's work done before lunch!! Any encouragement and kicks in the right direction appreciated!

Cats I really wouldn't bother. It's full of adverts for their cleaning stuff and gushy testamonials (that doesn't look right no matter how I spell it!) about how Flylady has changed Florence in Alabahamas' life, like, forever!!!!
Seriously, this is waaaaaay more support than the e-mails.
Will post lists in a minute, just doing my lunchtime wizz round while the girls are asleep!

Arti!!! Get mooving girl!!!!!!! Ten minutes per room......ready.....steady.....GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello! I am a complete FLY newbie and would like to join if you'll have me. My life and flat are a tip but I am determined to get on top of everything.

Today my sink is shining and I am dressed to shoes. The only other thing on my list is to make a decent dinner for the family - very small babysteps for me!

I managed to not strangle MrScout this morning. We drove home this morning, via the petrol station, Starbucks, the car dealership, MrScout's office and Tesco. Toddler and I only got enough stuff to get us through dinner this evening and I will do a full shop tonight -- I was not about to take Toddler for a full shop (and I mean we have NOTHING in the 'fridge apart from some water, chocolates and condiments) after three hours in the car (it normally takes just under two but all of the extra stops meant more time). We'll need to collect MrScout from work later so early dinner & late bed for Toddler.

I'm slowly unloading the car. I've taken one bag of clothes the laundry I washed at the in-laws upstairs but haven't put it away since Toddler's having a "I want to be downstairs with my trains/tracks" afternoon. I've brought in his tracks but not his box of accessories (bridges, tunnels, bells, etc). He's happy enough for the moment so I can unpack the other toys/paperwork bags. I managed to get a lot of planning/prep done for our preschool themes and projects/activities for the next few weeks so I need to get them all out and put onto the shelves for easy access.

I'll need to finish downloading all of the holiday pictures for Mom & Dad and harass MrScout about downloading all of the video he took (he took some good shots/movies of Toddler at the beach and on the miniature steam railway -- M&D will be over the moon to see Toddler's expressions and hear how much/well he talks).

I am tired.

Just curious -- is this the list thread, the chat thread or the both thread?

Hi all, For the mo Scout This is both chat and lists unless we fill it really quickly then we might think about two threads again. It's just things went quiet in August so I thought one thread would be o.k. We will see how it goes.

I think my curiosity about today's babystep has gone. --I gave up on it--
I think maybe as others have said there is enough information on the site without joining and --getting drowned by emails-- getting the emails.

Welcome pixiestix Just jump aboard.

I am just on a lunch break. --while I try and find some motivation--

Today I have:
Made bed
got dressed (Me and DS)
breakfast (all)
sorted through some paperwork
made lunch for all

I think TS is enjoying being at home & quiet (as in not surrounded by his older/noisier cousins).

Yes Scout, I can understand that as we had problems with DD when we were away from home. She seems a bit better now in the home environment.

I'm off to see if I can rescue my kitchen. --looks like we nearly used all the cups/plates etc-- CHAOS seems to take over after the weekends.

Ta Das;
Up and dressed
beds made
breakfasted
shiny sink
Mother and Toddlers - my snack
2 loads washing in and out on the line
10 minute blitz in kitchen, living room and dining room
What's for tea? - Toad in the hole
hoovered downstairs
Beaver e-mail sent

To do;
sort out plans for Lols b'day tea party

A hi to Puddles and Pixie!
OK - so I did manage an hour of work ( as in work - work, not housework) made and ate lunch, got sheets out on line and another lot of washing into washer ( I'm washing my winter coat- think I may need it far sooner than I'd like to!). Ive empties bins and recycling bags. Everything still feels very slow and I am very achy today. I've got one lesson prepped for this evening and have another to go. Heads down for another hour of work-work!
Pixie and Puddles - it sounds like you are making a great start. Hope everyone gets the stuff done that they need to today!

afternoon all

Cats it is indeed spring here, we are almost exactly the opposite side of the planet .

Carrots yes, my two are like chalk and cheese.

not much done yet today, its only 11.30 here.

normal morning routine
Dw emptied and on again
WM on service wash
descaled the kettle
made fruit jellies for pack lunches
top up breakfast for OH
checked news on line
my breakfast
MN

really must get on and clear the kitchen and futility

i shall update later, hello to Newbies and well done to Scout for not strangling MrScout.

Toddler feels warm and has pink cheeks. He's desperately gnawing on everything he can. He's also been on my lap for nearly two hours. We're gorging on cuddles and cartoons.

I have rescued some of the kitchen, will get back to it in a bit! --after a coffee break--
I have also fed cat and cleaned out and refilled cat litter tray.
I have even cleaned some of the cupboard doors so going well today!

HERE are the zones for September if anyone fancies having a go.