It's the clutter shouting "Mayday" as the Fledglings spring into action

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Copying last month's thread.

So for those who don't know the fledglings is a long running thread. Some of us seem clicky but that is because we have been chatting on these threads for nearly half a decade makes everyone feel old we quite like fresh blood though so feel free to jump in and join us.

Three key points to keep in mind:
(1)No perfectionism allowed - this is harder than you would imagine
(2)You are never behind just start where you are and anything you do is progress.
(3) It didn't get into a mess overnight, it won't get tidy over night - accept it will take time to get on top of things and you will be happier.

If you are new then trying to spend 15mins decluttering and the babysteps.

Some of us Bitchy can have scary looking lists. One word of advice ignore them. Do what you can, anything is better then nothing, and don't judge yourself against others, we won't be judging you.

Carpe - I think our WM is on the way out too, the door seal split a couple of months ago and DH replaced it but ever since it has made a bit of a knocking noise intermittently. It's on at the moment and I suddelny smelled burning and panicked but I think it was the microwave - we've got a combi one and I think I must have pressed the rarely used grill setting instead of microwave. Hope your wrist gets better soon.

Steam cleaner report - I have tackled the kitchen below worktop height this afternoon. OMG! The thing's a miracle. Did the glass in the patio doors, floor including all the grotty bits round the feet of the fridge etc, cupboard doors, kickboards and dishwasher seals/doorframe. It all looks like new! I am really impressed (and horrified at how grotty it all was).

Off out tonight to a fun wine tasting evening, which should be fun as I have not had a drop to drink all year. Might not be much Flying done tomorrow.

WhoKnows have one for me. We're doing the Eurovision tonight but not drinking as we both have work (albeit mine is at home) tomorrow.

DH came home, listened to the noise and shunted it slightly so it may just have been an imbalance. Still looking at reviews though.

Still got to make the bed, but need DH to help lift the mattress - will have to be done soon though or no bed for us!

Eurovision is enough to drive anyone to drink IMO!

Carpe - Eurovision just doesn't seem the same without a does it?

Have fun, WhoKnows

Have just seen news report on school. It was OK, though too low in the order for my liking - bumped down for a swan!! Once it's online, I can PM a link to anyone interested.

WhoKnows - goodness, I was pleased with myself when I gave up booze for a fortnight, but a year...? That's very impressive.

Blue - I'd love to see the link. Have looked online, found lots of stuff, but not yours.

Swan - Oh, Coke's lovely - especially with Bicardi added . How on earth do you hide pills in food? DS1 would think I was trying to poison him if I did that (one of his weirder obsessions, which I always thought would lead to an investigation from social services). Anyway, he has capsules, which are far too big to hide.

ta da

Handwriting with DS1
Storywriting/history with DS1
Maths with DS1
English grammar - nouns - with DS1
Gave new Tom Gates book to DS1, which gave me time to do...
Work
Various meals and snacks for DC
Time with DS1
Nap (much needed)
Noisy awakening by DS2
Dinner
Ran bath for DS1 and succeeded in persuading him to get in
Washed up
Put this morning's wet washing in tumbledryer
Phoned MIL

Not a huge amount of Flying on there today.

No not a weird obsession, complete and utter insecurity and general fear and mistrust of others. It makes perfect sense to me, and would make perfect sense to ds, the way you think your ds1 would think about hidden tablets toffee

Done some laundry, and made a crochet blanket this afternoon. Couldn't be bothered to do proper decluttering. And I am trying to pace myself. Will fail completely but it is worth a shot.

Got a cake to ice tomo, and pizza to make. But other than that I have no plans and am going to take the day as it comes.

Whoknows the steam cleaner does have a tendancy to do that the first time you use it. Thankfully if you keep on top of things you don't tendto get the same ewww again.

Links for Friday 9th May

Babystep 9 is to read the decluttering page and to add a 5 minute Room Rescue to the morning routine.

Friday is Clear out your car/handbag day.

This week we're in Zone 2, the Kitchen. IF you are decluttered, here is the Deep Cleaning List

This week's missions, today we should mop the kitchen floor.

SUMMARY

WhoKnows I love the light harp too but it wasn't there yesterday. Pleased the fussy eaters book is working (wasn't me who suggested it) I think Bitchy is right and there is more 'gunk' as it's the first time you used your steam cleaner. Wow alcohol free for a year!

Birthday potty training is a big job in itself, and well done on the impromptu invites.

The power of 3 was popular today, and got people through some impressive lists.

pushme got an unplanned early start, hope you had enough energy to get through your list.

Hope you are feeling better soon, Carpe Don't overdo it.

Bitchy had another long list! is that wing mirror sorted yet?

Toffee so pleased you got DS1to take his tablets without (too much) fuss.

Swan recovered from her book launch, ? It is ok to say no to friends.

newlark just think of the saving with 20% off!

Blue can't believe your school was bumped down the list for a swan. Yes please for the link.

I don't seem to have got as much done today as I'd planned, but I have completed 13/14 tax return!

Shamefully it is not blue it was raining

Ah, didn't make myself clear, by all year I meant since the start of this year, not a whole year. Enjoyed tonight but didn't like any of the wines, think I may have lost my taste for it. That happened when I had the DCs but I got it back.

Managed my 3 list but not much of the rest . Slightly hampered by illing DS and subsequent dying swan act from DD who was feeling left out!

Very jealous of the steam cleaner whoknows but at the idea of losing your taste for wine. This is why I must never give up drinking - not even for a day. It's just not worth the risk!!

Morning all. It's not Bitchy strength but there's for those in need.

So, today... DS is at home and I'm already going nuts trying to MNet work without him whining... and so on the note of wine-tasting and moaning children...

Will be back when I've actually worked out what I need to do today.

Knock yourself out Carpe I will stick on a batch of special brew in a bit. I am just quietly lurking and doing some serious thinking atm. Nothing like celebrating the annual step closer to death to make you do that.

Um... Happy Birthday? (Not sure whether to wish you that or not!)

Seriously, I hope the thinking goes well... I'm about for the next wee while if you need anything.

To stop thinking? Thanks carpe there will be virtual cake later when i find the motivation to get off my arse and go ice it

Ooooh

I picked the wrong week to start my "healthy life" plan. (DH, IT'S NOT A BLOODY FADDY DIET 'KAY?).

Right, today.

More washing - got to strip the guest bed and boil wash it. My DF & SM (Step-Mum) were up and while I don't hate her, she isn't the most... fragrant of people. She had cancer a few years ago (clear now) and as such, she's decided that deodorant and shampoo are bad. So I need a boil wash, and a specific set of bedding for them.
If it stops raining, take DS up to the shop for a loaf of bread.
Do Jillian Michaels NMTZ again - that's done

DH is out tonight, so I'm planning a load of Desperate Housewives.

DS1 home ill (getting a lot of this lately - the DCs just seem to be passing their germs back and forth amongst themselves ).

Waiting for a delivery before I pop out to get more gas and electric money on the meters.

Putting an order in for supermarket delivery, I think. Although I'm not sure. I'm browsing the cupboards to see if it will take us through until Monday. It very likely will, so fingers crossed I can put it off until then.

Other than that, not much getting done here other than basic tidying, washing up, and laundry that needs to be done in order for the household to function.

done
cleaned house with help of cleaning lady, changed sheets, tidied bedrooms etc
put away ginormous Ocado order (including quantities of soap and deodorant for smelly teenagers!). Dh is away for two weeks in June helping his parents move house from Italy to Germany, so a lot of it will stand me in good stead for then, when I am beginning to panic at the thought of waking up at 630 everyday and doing school run by myself...
poured bleach down a loo
went for brief walk

lying down now, but friend is coming for a coffee in a moment.

not going to get done
enormous pile of washing created by stripping beds
tidying my bedroom
stripping our bed
cooking anything interesting for supper
buying 18th birthday present for goddaughter for tomorrow
nap
any sort of extra terrestial activity

tomorrow is another tsunami of social networking which I cannot avoid due to catechism/memorial/dd to theatre with her godmother/18th birthday party meetup, and I am dreading it...Need makeup and clothes sorted out.

Alice you are so right, all that matters is getting household to function, and that can be more simple that we think my room doesnt need to be tidy, nor do I need to cook elaborate food, nor for that matter do I need to worry what I wear tomorrow, just enjoy seeing the people.

Don't get me wrong Swan I would LOVE to have the house completely tidy and done up and my room all tidy and everything. I just don't have the resources or the time at the moment. All in good time, I suppose. Life's too short, eh?

Thought I'd start the 5:2 diet fasting day today and feel fine so far. Hope the hunger doesn't hit me later. I've only had a bowl of porridge so far. Am drinking lots of water.

ta da

To work early to pack books - DS2 came too
Back by 11 to take DS1 to dr's appointment
Shopping and library
Home in time for DS1's online lessons
MIL here - delegated her to DH
Persuaded DS1 to stick at second lesson (tricky)
Fell asleep on his bed and woke up to find that he'd fallen asleep too
Finished his lesson for him!

Right, home ed with DS2, online shopping to put away and then DS2 has a friend coming over to play.

Sorry about the undesirable socialising, Swan. It's no good when you're not in the mood.

After one scrubbed mission to mow the garden due to possible impending rain, I finally waited until the clouds cleared up and raced out back and mowed the grass. Yay! All done with that! So I quickly took out the rubbish and recycling as well. Feeling very pleased with myself for getting that done, when I was figuring I'd get nothing much done today.

I'm easily pleased obviously.

Diet day for me too today toffee. Hate them on a Friday, but have put on masses of weight since Christmas and need to get back on the wagon.

Today's three
Up
Work
Buy presents for tomorrow's twin party

Still to do -

Clean out handbag