~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Thursday FLY~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

[shouldbedoingthehousework]

mission

Morning shouldbe. I've just read last nights thread, and was going to start todays...glad I checked first

I've forgotten most of what I wanted to say.

Whoever was asking about a contrl journal - I started flying when ds was 6 months, and actually got more done than now that he is 13 months

I never did a control journal. I bought and use an organised mum calendar, and wrote a weekly plan with my daily jobs to go on the fridge.
It has housework jobs on one side, and kids stuff on the other, so I know who is doing after school activities.

Welcome back ruby, and get well soon stacey (How did I miss that you were ill yesterday?)

DP hoovered and washed up while I was helping at Brownies last night

Good morning

I'm feeling very slightly better this morning I can speak without intense pain in my throat and can occasionally breath through my nose

The desk was eventually moved in order to fit the blind yesterday so I'd like to hoover behind it before moving it back into position. Then I need to crack on with clearing up the room in general. Not sure how far I'll get - I'm still not well so need to take it easy - please remind me of this if you see me about the place

Better go and make the packed lunches and get everyone off to school/pre-school/work.
Have a good day all

oooo have done this already!!! im out most of today so will say a quick hi and bye to everyone! hope you all have a good day!

im feeling much better today! hope yuo are too shouldbe, oh and tort of course!!

I've never done a control journal either or have a list of any sort but I do mentally know that on a Tuesday I do X and on a Wednesday Y and a Thursday Z. Other days are when I have ds at home with me so I just do whatever he'll let me do/help me with I do manage to keep on top of the basics but would like to be able to fit in the more hidden extras - the cupboard under the stairs, under the spare bed, the loft etc...Not sure when I'll ever find the time for those

I'm impressed you remember, shouldbe. I have no memory at all these days (I blame having children) The jobs list helps stop me putting things off for another day.

I have a list of hidden jobs, too, in the back of my accounts book, where I would crross things out when(if) I did them

Lol Jelley my mental list is very basic (I too have no memory these days!)-
Tuesday = hoover and mop floors. Downstairs tidy
Weds = as above but upstairs
Thursday = ironing

Washing etc happens whenever it needs doing, kitchen counter-tops get wiped down daily, anything else is a bonus

All has fallen by the wayside in recent weeks though with the family all being permenantly poorly...need to get back on track next week before we break up for the Easter hols and it all falls apart even further!

Hello, I'm not a new flyer but am newish to Mumsnet. I work from home (mostly at PC) with two kids, but one's at school usually though not today because of illness, so today's going to be a challenge! The other is still a baby who naps every day.

I've fallen off the routines wagon over the last week or so so need to be sure of getting more done today. I usually find when that happens I need to go back to doing as little as possible for each job otherwise I put it off because I haven't got time/can't be bothered to do it properly! I don't do missions yet because I'm not on top of routines or decluttered enough to get on to those. One day though...

So my flying aim for the day is for us to do all our routines, morning, afternoon and evening.

Hello LTG, and welcome

Need to go and feed lo's brekkie - back later x

STILL working my way through the pile of dishes

Hey Flame, pass me the teatowel! I'll give you a hand.

Hello to all esp newbies.

Well, ds has gone to school and I think I've escaped the worst of the bug.

So far:-
~ loaded d/w
~ put a load of washing in w/m
~ put the recycling in the recycling bin outside

To do:-
~ hoover (possibly)
~ iron (doubt it somehow!)
~ walk the dog (definitely)
~ shower and dress
~ wash the pet bowls
~ I daren't say what else! Those with long memories will be in stitches to hear that the Cotswold thing, Hawkshead thing and thank you notes are still not done! Ha ha ha!

Ivor ...I'm secretly relieved that I'm not the only one who has some jobs outstanding from several months ago! Will you still be able to return the Cotswold and Hawkshead things this far on? Hope so. I live only a few miles from a Cotswold Co shop but have never been in....it's in a very touristy place so we avoid it and stick to the places where parking is easier They do have some nice things online though so I'd quite like a look - don't have money to spend atm though so would hate to be tempted....

Flame Good Luck with those dishes

Right..I'd better go and lug the hoover up the stairs so as to tackle this room some more. Need to at least hoover under the desk and get the desk cleaned up and back in place. Then need to do a quick whizz round downstairs before collecting ds at midday...

I made you smile, shouldbe. I don't know if I'll be able to return the items. I'm not that bothered about the refunds really, though I'll probably insist on it, knowing me. The faulty Hawkshead item only cost me about £10 in the sale but because I'm not ordering from them until I sort out this item, it is saving me a fortune as I'm not at all tempted by their catalogues/e-mails! As for Cotswold, the box says something along the lines of "this item is guaranteed for comfort and fit" or somesuch and it is rubbish. They are normally pretty decent when I ask them about a customer service matter. I know not to ask one man there, he is not customer friendly at all!

Pass me another, Flame, this one is sopping wet!

Morning All

So many posts already!!!

Ruby good to see you back again

Well I have to dash round this morning and tidy round

Going to have blood tests this morning

A neighbour is comming to sit with the two little ones

shouldbe glad you are feeling a bit better
stacey hope you are feeling better too

Oh Ivor... those thank you notes, you'll be able to use them for this year at this rate

You lot have been busy already

I am going to do a big list and not come back til at least 1/2 of it is done

To Do

wash up
shine sink
mop floor
wipe surfaces
put out recycling
clean hob
s & s bathroom
15 mins in kids room
15 mins in my room
shop
toddler group
bank
post office
chip shop for lunch
make cauliflower cheese for tes
more washing up
hoover
sort nappy bag and restock
clean hamster out
clean fish tank
bring in washing from line (it is snowing. It won't dry. Face it, and use the tumble dryer woman!)
put away huuuuuge basket of clean washing
more washing

Wish me luck.

Good luck Jelley.

luda These thank you notes must go! Tell you what, I'll do them this morning and I'll report back when they are done.

Good Luck Jelley

By Heck, it's busy here already!

Morning everyone

Got up at 6:30 and my DONE list is

Up
DS up
Take him downstairs so DH geta a lie in.
Take laundry and crockery
Draw curtains
Load WM
Empty DW
Put away
Make breakfast (DS want's to help....eeek)
Vac front room
Vac kitchen
S&S sink
S&S worktops
Serve breakfast
Get washed and dressed
S&S Loo
S&S bathroom
Make DS bed and draw curtains
Bring DS's clothes downstairs
Make DS lunch and pack his bag
Take him to school
Come home.

To do
Tidy paperwork on kitchen table
Sort out DS drawers and wardrobe
Put laundry away in bedroom
Do a reading friends session
Collect DS

but the 1st 3 will wait

Hope all goes well, have fun

Morning everyone and thanks for the advice re: coontrol journals. I guess the jury is still out (Jelley I hope you are not telling me that 13m olds are harder work than 6m)

How fantastic am I? I did half of today's mission yesterday (cleaning bedside table - at least I assume that's what a nightstand is, not some sort of metal sideboard or anything). I just have to change the bedding, but I normally do that on Saturdays.

Ruby I am impressed with your ebaying. I am never that organised with it. GO your already done list is sickening, go away

I am going out today and tomorrow to see friends, so the housework can whistle, as my mother would say.

Done
Load of laundry on to wash/dry

To do
Get veg for dinner
Go to chemists
Make beds
Ring hotels for June wedding
Go out and forget about house completely

Happy FLYing
9nut

I'd like to join the Fly Days. What do i need to do? Just type what i plan to do and what i've achieved so far or what?

Thanks.