Following June's chatty thread, welcome aboard another month of vaguely trying to follow FLY Lady's housekeeping system. There are still babysteps and missions for each day and the little and often system for decluttering and keeping chaos at bay.
It is still a long running thread and newbies will always be welcome. Usual disclaimer still applies "Don’t let it put you off if we appear a bit cliquey, we really aren’t! Some of us have been on here for years – but all lurkers, intermittent returnees, oldies and newcomers very, very welcome"
But for another month we'll try to fly without daily links. The Big link you will need is the launch pad which will take you to all the daily reminders/missions/zones etc...
The first link for the babysteps is the particularly waffly introduction to the system, and through it you can get to all of the other links.
So it only remains for me to thank DEM for setting up the last thread 
, and stock up the naughty corner bar for when it all gets a bit much. Plenty of 
and 
to see us through.
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BlueEyeshadow · 30/06/2015 21:59
Packing dirty washing sounds very efficient, swan: you are just managing your time 
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Managed to get DS1 to the GP for his coeliac test. It was all sunny and warm and the children were cheery, so I suggested a walk later. However, since our return, the boys' moods have changed and the sun has gone in. So, that didn't last long.
I need to do some housework, but am bored at the thought. For one thing, the litter trays need washing and replenishing, which is not my favourite job.
Fuzzpig You're on Fire!! 
approves!
I haven't had a visit from AF this month and it's getting a bit worrying. I was sterilised a year ago so I can't be up-duffed, can I?? would not under any circumstances be good news
We will be here when you do 8 days, not too long (although these things always feel like forever), could 'just' be illness or stress messing it up? Anyway I think it's a good idea just to check.
Sat down yesterday morning and slept, a lot. Terribly fuzzy headed this morning as a result and appear to have collected a cold/virus on my travels
Grey whilst I agree it is very unlikely that you are pregnant poas will hopefully give you peace of mind. And just as Fuzzpig says are here for as much hand holding as you need.
Hey Fuzzpig lovely the progress, you sound a bit happier too
Baby steps, baby steps... I still have a huge amount to do, but seriously considering disappearing off into the hills for a drive. Will mean I HAVE to focus this weekend but
'don't have a clue where to start' - yep except I know exactly where to start and I don't want to. 
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I think i am going to give myself permission to go out. I am more likely to get stuff done later if I do. Especially as I am still in bed.
With the job that isn't on my URGENT to do list 
ta da
1 1/2 hrs wall paper stripping
ds' bedding washed
1 trip to ikea for the 1 storage bag that was needed and a hot dog
taken bed apart
eaten a tub of B&J's cookie dough ice cream
I am in the process of actually putting the stuff into storage of the bed that needs it. Which was on my urgent to do list.
grey - sorry, that must be such a worry. Hope all is ok.
DEM - I stopped DS2 buying B&J ice cream today as we now have an ice-cream maker - but you have reminded me that there is nothing like B&J's Cookie Dough ice cream . That is my absolute favourite.
fuzz - as you had a very busy day yesterday, I think you probably need to take it easier today.
Blue - steam train trip sounds lovely. Hope Castle Howard is equally successful today.
We have managed to get DS1 out for another family trip. We're on a roll! We took him and Ds2 to Ashdown Forest for a few hours: lots of walking, climbing trees and playing with sticks. DS1 thought it was hilarious to keep throwing sticks and stones at us, though, which we didn't find funny at all. Am really noticing his problems with social skills at the moment.
Anyway, we managed lots of walking in the sunshine, then picked up some picnic food at Tesco and had lunch back home - so that's exercise, vitamin D, fresh air and calories all covered for now 
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Unfortunately, DH and I thought we could all have a bit of a break from each other this afternoon and the DC had different ideas. It drives me bonkers when I can't read MN check my emails without interruption.
Flying: have organised a playdate for DS2 tomorrow, dealt with washing up, cleared out the fridge of old food, hoovered the floors, mopped the kitchen floor and tidied up the kitchen. Still haven't changed the cat litter trays, which I should do today but can't be arsed.
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B&J's was half price, and won't be bought for a while ate the whole tub
Also ta da
Another 1 1/2hrs wall paper stripping
Put stuff into its normal under bed storage
put bed back together
ironing pile
folding
5 mins decluttering of my floor
tidy chest of drawers top
take out recycling
Make bed
Need to eat tea and file some paperwork. Also planning on doing some knitting. Will probably skip paperwork and jump straight to the knitting tbh. Plus i have clothes to put away.
Castle Howard nearly ended in disaster even before lunch as a row between DH and step-FIL nearly had everyone packing their bags and going home. Peace was eventually restored and the day passed off ok, but DH and MIL are both still rather out of sorts. Fortunately not with each other. Step-FIL will never admit that he was out of line though. 
Having a conciliatory takeaway curry tonight but glad to be heading home tomorrow...!
Grey hope things are ok. If it's any comfort, I'm frequently a week or two late, and have been known to skip a whole month for no obvious reason.
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