Fledglings are raucous in August - the Flylady thread

[TooStressyForMyOwnGood]

Thanks to paxillin for our August thread title .

Hello all and welcome to the August Flylady thread. We are a friendly bunch who try to roughly follow the Flylady system. How strictly you follow it is of course up to you! Every day the thread leader posts information about which zone of the house we are in and the missions for the week.

Newbies are always welcome. All information is available on the Flylady website www.flylady.net

On the website there is information for beginners. You can also sign up to the Flylady emails but we would advise caution as there are hundreds of them.

We post our achievements (ta das) and our to do lists and any other general chatter about life / flying.

There is enough information on this thread to start getting on with things but you can also trawl through the (confusing at times) website:-

Information on getting started: www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/

The launch pad is also a good starting place:www.flylady.net/c/lp.php

Fly stands for Finally Loving Yourself. The general idea is that short bursts of tidying / organisation are more achievable than marathon efforts. Flylady advises 15 minute bursts is effort but you can tweak this to fit your own circumstances.

I'm on holiday this week with intermittent internet connection so will not be on much but will keep an eye on the thread and hopefully everyone else will feel free to jump in!

With it being summer holidays it may be pretty quiet on here but missions etc will be here for those who want them.

Morning all....

washing machine has not stopped lately, but I think I see a bottom to the basket.....

Am ai allowed to include as a Ta Da the fact that I had booked a one-off blitz of the garden with a local company? They came today and weeded, mowed the lawn etc and I am so excited! I can't afford regularly, but possibly a blitz again next month.

I love it when chores are done and I did nothing except organise it!!

Hope everyone is fine today.

yes you are. delegation of chores is allowed and encouraged

I like it!

I keep going out the patio door and just looking at it.

Aztec, I agree with Einstein. Absolutely, that sounds like a great ta da . Also woo hoo on laundry basket. Hello Afresh, how did you get on with your hours at work in the end? Think I remember you saying you got it agreed to drop down (hope that's true, sorry if not!).

Girls just going to sleep now so must get on.

I have done fuck all today. I'm bringing Oreos to the haughty corner while I try and dry off from the rain!

Mmmmmm I love Oreos Cag. Big wing flaps to all, here are the links...

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Here is the daily summary for Thursday (also available on the Flylady website at flight plan which should update automatically each day).

Baby-step no 10 - using a timer

We are in Zone 2 this week: the kitchen

Spend 15 mins, or whatever you can manage, decluttering in Zone 2.

When you have finished decluttering, the detailed cleaning list (if you are at that stage) for Zone 2 is here

daily focus

missions for the week

Flykids mission

August's habit is laundry

Happy flying everyone.
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Holiday was mostly fabulous, there were a few grim parts that we pressed on through (and one that may require the small claims system for a refund but hey ho!). Still struggling with the laundry!

Have been quite good about keeping the kitchen tidy except for tonight Always tomorrow morning though.

ta da
3 loads washing (washer and dryer) 1 load just through the washer
Convince ds to put clothes so we can go to his appointment
empty toy storage unit of the 2 random things and clean
move and disassemble toy storage unit
clean where toy unit was
write post card and realise i need to find address
Check what is needed for tea
check wood that is needed for a project and purchase it
email cull
break paper filing job down into small achievable steps on paper
find filler so that skirting boards can eventually be painted and bookshelf can go up
pour soda crystals down kitchen sink plug holes to treat for random smell
wonder wtaf the slug is in the kitchen
Get ds to go through his bag and hat collection - culling has happened
move chest of drawers and prep for mending
get rid of spider heaven evil
cut, file to correct size, and glue first piece piece of wood.
cut the other 5 pieces of wood needed for the same fixing job - will have to finish filing to size and repair tomo.
attempt to fix a wooden ornament that got broken (and remember there is another one in the craft room that I need to fix - must do this tomo)
batch cooking
multiple batches of bread
pull cooker out and clean behind it yep had a bit of a disaster so needed not optional
2 different cake types (a total of 4 cakes)
hand washing
fill and run dishwasher
milk free washing up
washed up the pots
Recycling sorted and out

And my last job of the night is to make a hot water bottle, take 2 pain killers and pass out.

Oh I forgot wash down the kitchen cupboard doors and mopped the floor from the list clearly I have been taking the non flying approach of crash and burn

Gosh Einstein!

That is along list.

I'm making banana bread this morning. No-one in my house eats it though.

Took DS to the dentist yesterday. It was pretty grim, a couple of holes and a big telling off for letting him drink juices. It was a new dentist an she seemed unconvinced when I said he does not drink juice. (He's ASD and has loads of food issues and only drinks water... anything else he gags). He has had alot of Mr Whippy ice cream though lately over this summer. I am telling myself that at least we know now and have a dental strategy so am trying not to feel too despondent. He's got loads of issues re gagging but I have bought some children's enamel strengthening mouthwash and plan to use a little craft paintbrush to paint his teeth with it once or twice a day (as well as brushing) in the hope that this helps (and maybe might deal with some of the gagging too?)

I am still decluttering the kitchen.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Einstein I did a crash and burn type thing at the weekend , sometimes you just have to I think! haven't done anything since

Aztec sorry about your dentist experience but you're right that it all sounds solvable. I had to go to the dentist too yesterday, bleugh.

I've had a totally manic few days, we've been here there and everywhere, I got soaked to my skin yesterday and I've had two whiny children today. Needless to say I've acheived very little flying wise , no missions done so far. Would like to get fridge sorted today and check what the mission is for today at least.

Dinner is in the slow cooker (beef curry) so just got to do the rice and naans.

Cup of tea first though...this is why I never get anything acheived because once I make the tea I sit down and don't get up !

I am trying to get the nerve to face tackling the craft/office space. I suspect it is going to need more coffee

Hi everyone, had a busy day at work and just doing DDs' bedtime. Tonight I have to pack and get everything ready to take DDs' to my parents tomorrow. Long drive which I am dreading especially as I already have my parents stressing about the journey and traffic etc.

I did a load of digital decluttering last night as needed to clear some space on the girls' tablets as I am hoping to figure out how to use them offline in the car tomorrow. So that is tonight's challenge.

DD1 has also managed to leave her lunch bag and water bottle at kids club just before I go away for 5 days so unable to pick it up .

foxes, your dinner sounds fab. Ours is also curry but an intentional ready meal as I knew we would all be busy tonight.

Einstein, hope coffee helped with the craft room. That sounds very stressful about the dentist Aztec . Glad you have a plan in place. Glad you had a good holiday Cotswold. Big wing flaps to all. Back on later with links.

Ugh dentists. I need to get the courage to see one. Ugh.

Haven't got into the craft room yet I am still trying to convince ds that his room needs to be tidied.
unfortunately I still need to because until i do i don't have a bed to sleep on

Aztec might just be weak enamel rather than anything that is being done/not done. DD has inherited my tiny mouth overstuffed with teeth and is already on the year long list for an orthodontist. I have to get a scale and polish every few months because of build-up and the hygienist I see privately has just left - I'll need to find another one!

Not much progress today but I have cleaned the kitchen and made very slight progress during the whole week in the main room. I haven't had a cup of coffee today and have tried to cut down on caffeine a bit this week. I think this may be linked to the lack of progress Out tomorrow at a place that sells strong coffee so let's see shall we ....

cag go to the dentist while you have it free ! My ds is 1 soon so I'll have to pay again soon.

Cotswold I had to see the hygienist for a scale and polish and have been told to come back again in 3 months
...it wasn't particularly pleasant although didn't hurt like I thought it would. I'm a bit fed up that I've got to do it all again though!

The beef curry was delicious, really pleased with how it turned out in the slow cooker. DD turned her nose up at first (typical 3 yo fussiness!) but when she actually are some of the beef I could see she did actually like it and then she ate it all! Ds just ate the vegetable pakoras ...

I didn't get round to doing the fridge or anything else kitchen wise. Did do a bit of ironing though.

Also, and sorry for mentioning the "c" word but I have just bought my first Christmas present

Yes Aztec, as Cotswold says perhaps it is weak enamel- worth asking dentist about maybe? foxes, woohoo for C present although I don't think we are allowed to talk about that on here I love Christmas and start planning in September

Yes, Cag, presume it will be easier to get to the dentists before you have Cagletini so might be worth booking in.

Am in naughty corner. So tired after work so have done nothing except standard evening routine. No packing. No tidying or decluttering. Going to go to bed and get up early instead.

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Here is the daily summary for Friday (also available on the Flylady website at flight plan which should update automatically each day).

Baby-step no 11 - add an inspiration page to your control journal with your favourite quotes on. I'll leave it up to you whether you do this one!

We are in Zone 2 this week: the kitchen

Spend 15 mins, or whatever you can manage, decluttering in Zone 2.

When you have finished decluttering, the detailed cleaning list (if you are at that stage) for Zone 2 is here

daily focus

missions for the week

Flykids mission

August's habit is laundry

Happy flying everyone.
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Considering I have nearly finished my christmas shopping (just stockings, ds' and the nephews left), and done virtually all of the Christmas making. i shall forgive you.
foxes have you found the holiday's control journal on the fly lady site? It is good for helping to focus the mind and keep track of what you have got done/need to sort.

I am finding that perhaps I should try to get ds to tidy his room more often. it always leaves me and I am rather productive when angry Well that and I have a treat for me in September and I have told myself I won't be allowed it if I don't tackle all of the jobs that I have been ignoring for months years Don't be surprised if I am uber productive equally if I hit CBA and do fuck all for a while I still owe a christmas present from last year and I had forgotten it off my crafting list and the recipent just tackfully asked about it

ta da
2 loads of washing
1 load hand washing
all the folding -except socks
the ironing mountain
try to tackle ds' room
portion up and freeze yesterday's batch cooking
try to put up a shelf in ds' room and get thwarted by beams and electrical cables
empty car out
attach another piece on the long journey of mending the thing - other piece was positioned perfectly thank fuck
washing up
discover it is not a cable issue but a computer port issue that is causing my internet issues ffs!
wash out a the drawers of a storage unit and leave to dry
deal with a coffee table hot spot by accidentally chucking coffee over it and having a minor meltdown as it is a 'nice' wood table
Discover I am shit when it comes to ikea shopping and 'never' seem to remember everything - i don't generally come out with things I didn't need but there is always something that was forgotten Make list for when next in that area.
sort and get stuff taken to the charity shop
make cake - yeah I know but I am stocking the freezer ready for september and the muuuuuum I am hungry. There is biscuit dough to make for freezing yet.
Hoover stairs
pull some units out in ds' room and return to him his clutter before hoovering
reorganise the landing cupboards
make bread for freezer
Go to buy batteries but come back with everything BUT batteries
Dishwasher is running

There is probably other stuff but too tired to even sort the stuff into the craft room so there is a dangerously balance pile of boxes in my room that I am just hoping won't fall in the night.

holiday stuff

I fucking love Christmas ! 🎄🎉🎀

Only one present bought so far due to house move! Also have a holiday to pay for and ds 1st birthday before then. I feel money just leaking everywhere.

How much do people normally budget for a self catering holiday? Dp and I have way different ideas.

Christmas chat already

Thanks afresh