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~~~~~~~~~~Weekend FLY~~~~~~~~~~

126 replies

VeryGrubbyFishTankOwner · 24/03/2007 05:56

Here are the baby steps for all new FLY babies. The first (and only one I ever really did) is to shine your sink

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shouldbe · 24/03/2007 18:10

Have done nothing at home today but was very, very busy at work and am exhausted now...wanted to tackle the ironing this eve but am too tired. Kids are playing dh up while I skulk about upstairs ignoring them..going to get them to bed soon then have a bath and wait for news from tort

shouldbe · 24/03/2007 18:11

poor Ellie - hope she doesn't get too poorly. Ds got chicken pox when he was just learning to talk so one of his forst word was "sore"

shouldbe · 24/03/2007 18:14

I second Jelley's advice on getting started McDreamy - look forward to seeing you around

glassslipper · 24/03/2007 20:03

hello all

tort - left you msg on other thread. (((hugs)))

fab day. had relatives over.
DD1 was shy at first then had a great time
They liked my cooking
House is now tidy
DD1 so tired she went to be an hour earlier than usual
DD2 now in bed

Lots of chatter today so hope you're all ok.

grouchyoscar · 24/03/2007 20:28

Didn't get sleep but got a good rest so that was good

Tort let us know how DD is, {{HUGS}} to both

EHM poor DD, DS had chicken pox for his 2nd birthday, he wasn't sick with it, just sick of being stuck in and missing nursery/toddler group, book group. It was summer and he played out lots, when people would come and say 'How are you?' hed pull his top up, stick his tum out and say 'I'm spotty!' I was advised to use calomine cream rather than lotion as it stays put, the lotion slides off onto clothes/beddding. Returning {{Hugs}} toDD and you

Not flown this aft. I put DS to bed and we made up a story about Bionicles, then I told him the gentleman who tells Pocoyo's stories wants to tell him about a bear and left him dozing.

Oh, speaking of flying, this morning while getting dressed there were a pair of wood pidgeons sitting on the bedroom windowsill watching me! Pretty little birds they are. Never see one so close before, not even at a botanical garden. They raised a chick in the garden last year, we call them Bill and Koo

That made me feel happy for the day.

Love to all.

MadameSleepsLessAndLess · 24/03/2007 21:15

glassslipper glad you had a nice day.
Grouchy thanks for the hugs. Your ds sounds very sweet. I purchased cream instead of lotion yesterday from chemist they recommended it also. I've been putting it on during the day.she has a tepid bath & only has baby grow on & no vest. So hopefully she will be cool enough. her wee gums are also paining her she tried to bite my fingers twice today. Grapping everything & putting in her mouth also.

Night Night I am off to bed very tired.
EHM

musicalbox · 24/03/2007 21:17

I'm a newbie. Have sorted out all the sinks today. I do try to keep them clean, but do you lot really dry the sink off after each use?

MadameSleepsLessAndLess · 24/03/2007 21:17

I know I posted lotion in my earlier post but its cream Have a good night all. See you tomorrow.x.x.

glassslipper · 24/03/2007 21:42

ehm - i'm sure she'll be better soon.

musicalbox. welcome. and NO i dont dry my sink. ever.

tortoise · 24/03/2007 22:07

Quick update- xray was fine, no broken bones.
I*ts still very painful for her. Long night ahead i think! It should be ok in a few days!

Will catch up tomorrow. Im shattered!

MadameSleepsLessAndLess · 25/03/2007 07:07

Morning all.

Welcome musicalbox tort good news nothing broken. {{{hugs}}} for you & your lo.
glassslipper I am sure you are right a couple of days & she will be back to her chickenpoxless self

We've been up since 5am, which was 6am as the clocks had changed but didn't realise until I turned on laptop.

Ellie slept all night, didn't have to go into her room once I think is fantastic as she is a poorly & went to bed at 725 I am so we will both be flaging in about an hour we can always go back to bed. DH not back until this evening the house is so tidy & I really didn't think he was messy

Have a good day all. Hope everybody & their lo's are well. EHM (another name change required very soon)

Jelley · 25/03/2007 08:13

Morning

Glad you got a good night EHM, even with the early start.

Tortoise I hope your dd was able to sleep and feels beter soon.

musicalbox no dried sink here. I have no dw, and it gets alot of use, but I do try and leave it empty (and dry if I'm feeling really keen) at the end of the day.

glassslipper glad your dau went well. All that FLYing has paid off!

grouchy I love reading your posts, they make me smile (I like Bill and Koo) I read your birth story on another thread this week, and that was lovely, too. Your ds is lucky to have you, and you are doing a great job.

We got a lie in Even with the clocks changing, we got an extra hour as well. I have a washing mountain to attack today. Won't be doing much else though.

Jelley · 25/03/2007 08:13

Morning

Glad you got a good night EHM, even with the early start.

Tortoise I hope your dd was able to sleep and feels beter soon.

musicalbox no dried sink here. I have no dw, and it gets alot of use, but I do try and leave it empty (and dry if I'm feeling really keen) at the end of the day.

glassslipper glad your dau went well. All that FLYing has paid off!

grouchy I love reading your posts, they make me smile (I like Bill and Koo) I read your birth story on another thread this week, and that was lovely, too. Your ds is lucky to have you, and you are doing a great job.

We got a lie in Even with the clocks changing, we got an extra hour as well. I have a washing mountain to attack today. Won't be doing much else though.

glitterfairy · 25/03/2007 08:40

First things this morning am off swimming wiht my two youngest now. THen breakfast and ballet then home to tidy and hoover the stairs they are driving me mad!!!!!!

glitterfairy · 25/03/2007 08:41

Forgot to say hello to everyone.

shouldbe · 25/03/2007 09:30

Good morning everyone

tort sooo glad dd is OK - hope the night went OK

Dd has only just woken up after we let her stay up and watch Dancing on Ice last night (she loved it ), ds has been awake since 6.05 (new time) and dh got up with him and let me have a lie in
I have to do some FLYing today - the house is getting me down. Dd and ds have parties to be ferried to this afternoon and I half promised we'd try and have a bike ride this morning so not sure when I'll find the time but I have to get back some control over the place....

McCadburysDreamyegg · 25/03/2007 09:31

Right just about to set my timer and do my crisis cleaning! Wish me luck

shouldbe · 25/03/2007 09:34

Good Luck

DombieAndKit · 25/03/2007 09:59

Thanks Jelley Ellie is a wee star
glitter enjoy your swim.
shouldbe glad you got to get rest.
mcCadbury Good luck.

I've done a few bits this morning, whilst Ellie had a nap. I'll have to keep on top of washing/ironing as Inlaws arrive on Thursday until sunday

me & dd breakfast
me & dd washed/dressed
s & s kitchen
s & s bathroom
wiped highchair & baby walker
clean sheets on cot again this morning
1 load of washing done
1 load in wm
30 mins ironing(still more to do)
washed bottles/bowls ect & sterlised.

Right I will hopefully get more washing done(i did 4 big loads of friday night), and the remainder of ironing when Ellie naps later.
I am off to have a snack & give her a wee drink.
Have a good day everybody.

ludaloo · 25/03/2007 10:08

Morning Everyone

Tort missed your thread yesterday.....but I'm really glad DD is ok

McDreamy good luck today with your crisis cleaning

Musicalbox Hello

Well we got the fish! 6 in total, but we couldn't have a big fat one with googly eyes as it would have been nibbled by the others!!! (something to do with the amount of tail fins they have)
I'm pleased to report they have settled in ok! (well they have made it through the night anyway!)
DS called his 2 "Dr" and "Rose" Bless!!

Our guests are leaving today...I spent most of last night making Chocolate nests for easter pressies for my 9 nieces and nephews!! (Thought it would be a nice change instead of packaged eggs....and cost me less!!!)

Right have to get a shufty on....I'm glad the clocks have gone forward today...as I had no idea, and if it had happened tomorrow we would all have been late!!!!!

DombieAndKit · 25/03/2007 10:35

luda very impressed with your easter basket making. Bless your ds the wee Dr Who fan

EHM

glitterfairy · 25/03/2007 10:37

Thanks dombieandkit Have now made special sunday smoothie with soy yoghurt and am enjoying the sounds of Abba as I get ready for ballet with the kids. THen back for some super cleaning!

tortoise · 25/03/2007 11:35

Morning all. Thanks for clock reminder!! Friend told me that on way to hosp but i forgot!

Not that good a night. DD1 woke often in pain. Still very painful now. She wont move the arm cos it hurts.

Need to pop to shops later.DD2 will have to walk i think. Luckily she loves walking!

tortoise · 25/03/2007 11:38

Interesting name EHM! Glad Ellie is sleeping well even with pox.

Dan4Han · 25/03/2007 11:46

HI can i join today??

I have a whole house to clean and tidy and determined to do it. My problem is that i do it and before long i look around and it's all messy again. I suppose i can answer my own questions and say little and often but never seem to manage it. Has anyone got any tips to stay tidy???

Thanks

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