Lost the plot with clutter? Want sparkle(r)s in your sink? Come Fly with flare on the November Fledgling thread!

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If you are strugging with C.H.A.O.S. (can't have anyone over syndrome) and S.T.U.F.F. (something that undermines family fun) then this is the thread where we (loosely) follow the step-by-step Flylady housekeeping system (in our own, unique, relaxed style) with lots of chat, support and and along the way.

This is where, from the first of the month (seriously, HOW is it November already?!), we follow – loosely – the rules of FlyLady [see website here ]. (Pls ignore the barftastic language, and we suggest NOT signing up to the emails as there are rather a lot of them. All the info you need will be posted here on a daily basis.)

Helpful info on getting started here!.

We adopt a three-pronged approach:

-start or repeat baby steps

• repeat baby steps + do 15 mins a day decluttering in the current zone or area (yes, just 15 mins focused work a day makes a difference!)

and/or

• reinforce babysteps and do daily missions if you have finished decluttering.

[And if you are really enthusiastic and have finished decluttering - you can go on to detailed deep cleaning in each zone.]

NB
This is a very long-running thread so we may appear cliquey but we really aren't! All newcomers, long-termers, lurkers and intermittent returnees not only welcome to join in but positively encouraged to do so!

Another NB
Start where you are. There is no need to worry about being perfect – perfectionism = paralysis! There is no such thing as ‘falling behind’ with FlyLady, if you miss anything, just move on and continue as normal the next day.

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Good luck!

Hurrah I got my scan date through already. It's on Friday so not long to wait at all really. Abdominal ultrasound, have to fast 6 hours.

Really should sort dinner

ta da
✅calmed down mostly
✅did some maths colouring with Caglets
✅washed wool stuff
✅cooked dinner with DD2 in sling!

Ta da
Went for a walk with a well wrapped up DS.

Remembered a to do from yesterday that didn't get done - cleaning out the condenser unit from the tumble dryer. Disgusting job. Glad it's done, but ewwwww.

Dusting.

Tidied kitchen.

Put away all the now dry washing from Sunday.

Sorted out the pile of books/toys that had appeared on the landing - DH had wandered off in the middle of some decluttering on Sunday.

Cleaned sink.

Hope everyone gets a peaceful night.

cag another one who wouldve done same as you.not worth it with such a cagletini.
rosa brilliant news on swim front.hooe hes feeling better
Talking if feeling better.hugs to sc get well soon

Tadas
Fed cat/kuts
Littertray
Breakfasts n pack ups
Wash on
Wipe bath n sink
School run
Food shopping still trailing dd2(was gone 12 befire we git to sleep last night😞)can i just junior drill out her ears?
Locate floor beside bed
Got her to assist lift matress so i can clear under my bed(yay.go me!!)
School run

Keep feeling v tired early evening and nauseous .had lay down and was 7pm before i could will self get up again.sandwiches fir tea.bad mum awards in post😞😞

Not a need to sleep.just feel exhausted n need rest.heyhoo.
Try again tomorrow!!

also ta da
move furniture
20mins of random acivity in my room - not quite tidying/decluttering but some things now have a home
Some adminy type planning stuff - anyone got any ideas how to convince ds to wear a christmas jumper for christmas jumper day at school? nope me neither
Check postage deadlines
another load of washin
prep for workman who is due tomo

Marking place as want to join. Pledging my 15 mins tomorrow.

Wow! You have all been so busy. Will pop back and read thoroughly tomorrow. Skimmed through. Thanks for those that replies.

Had lovely time this afternoon painting and making boxes. Had to stay and mark RE, tidy up and a meeting after a meeting.

Flying in the morning then singing In a care home. Going to fall asleep any minute.

Ta dahs are very impressive ladies. Under the bed and matress turning😳😀
Mine yesterday were washing on1
Worked my socks off at work. No breaks but managed to eat lunch before lunchtime club. Finished at 5:30 instead of 6😀 then went shopping for all the things I forgot. Why am I not keeping up my list making😖 bought a few yummy things. Suddenly finding myself in cleaning aisle more😇
Awake early 5:30 but still going to go back to sleep as I have the luxury of day off.

Plan for today

Sleep in, cos I can and I'm tired.
Sausage sandwich for breakfast.
Washing on and dried. Ironing pile attacked.
Clean out fridge. DH home today and he always inspects suspiciously.
Slow cooker on with beef casserole.
Thouroughly clean worktops, yesterday morning turned on light to find I had a visitor in the window sill😝 it then scooted across worktop. I Put neat Zoflora on but didn't have time to remove stuff in corner where it sat looking at me. Luckily I managed to open window and shooed it in that direction and it went out😁

Clear table, who put that stuff on there!
Wash floor.
Notes for work.
Planning for Friday.
Bedroom: make bed, collect washing, try and find home for stuff at bottom of bed. Dust one chest of drawers. Check fairy light batteries.
Singing at 2pm and then unfortunately staff meeting. Back home then pick DH up at 7:30pm if he gets home.
Think I better not have lie in😳

Have that lie in bower 😴 What species of visitor was it?

I managed to be in bed before ten last night. Didn't get a vast amount of sleep before midnight but still it all helps. I was so overtired I didn't wake up when she cried at 3am, I feel really guilty :( she was right next to me! :(

DH suggested breakfast out which would be nice, he's at physio (so I can't get a lie in anyway, I'll catch up later as he's off today). I might suggest I send the kids on the bus to meet him instead though as I'm so moody lately I just feel like I ruin everything. DD1 is frequently - almost obsessively - asking if I'm ok and saying I look sad (and this is an autistic girl who back in May couldn't even recognise when someone had been crying). I think the GP will put me on medication TBH.

In other to do list related things, hopefully we can get some stuff sorted today, certainly need to put laundry away, hopefully some general tidying and sorting the buggy perhaps. Need a bath too, I might have one earlier as by the time the evening comes I'm too tired.

Note to self: when needing to post the linkies do not think you will do it when you sit down at the end of the day. You will promptly fall asleep and the links will not happen. Also note to self you do not function in the morning.

Right here we go links for today:

Baby step here

mission here

launch pad here

christmas mission here

kids mission here

zone here

I have probably forgotten something. sorry promise will try to do better in december, hoping it will be less batshit crazy

SC hope you are feeling better and recovered from your migraine!

Ahh don't worry hills. If we were desperate( unlikely as a procrastinating lot) we can always Google Flylady!
I had to stop marking yesterday as I was falling asleep at the desk at 4:30pm😳 finish tomorrow as I'm back in there. I seem to be doing more teaching than my own job just now. And another one bit the dust this week and off now so that is four at last count.

It was a mouse cagliostro. I thought maybe dormouse because it had huge eyes. Unfortunately where there is one... I will have to move the bird feeder it is across from the door so they come in while I am getting coal, wood , feeding chickens etc. shame because where it is I can fill up quickly in morning and I can watch them when washing up, making a cup of tea or loading machine.
Plans taken a nose dive as best pal has rung and wants to go to town so I am off with her. I do have a couple of things to do and we might grab a coffee. House will have to wait. I slept till 9am! I have doused the worktops though and loaded and washed everything it might have touched in dishwasher after disinfecting.
Where do you get the winter Zoflora I haven't found any yet?
I wish I lived near Cags I would come and give you a hand. Remember small steps. Little babies and not being 100% is hard work without anything else.

Sorry I got behind on the thread and missed everybody's suggestions and help with the scoop and learn ice cream toy!! Thank you so much! I need to wait for pay day so fingers crossed the suggestions are still good next week although I know a lot will probably be sold over the weekend with black Friday or is that the following week? I get confused! Anyway thank you! My dd has been going on about this toy for so long she will love it!

Ta da
Some daily routine
made appointment that I've been putting off

to do
finish daily routine
bedroom declutter
dressing table declutter
swish and swipe toilet
make hair appointment for next week

foxes black fri this week(4th thurs in nov thankgiving.black fri commences "the holidays" shopping frenzy) why do i remember these random facts but not to buy tonights dinner first trip to shops

Tada
Overslept(thanks dd2 n cough to add to earache)
Mad fing ariund prep lubches n breakfasts
Fed cats
Threw ds out door 5mins late(last seen scurrying down street)
Very brisk wakk lil zoo 30 mins to school
And breathe....
Slow stroll back with dd2 in tow.grabbing milk and cereal as bypass co op so i get breakfast
Breakfast
Wipe up milk spilt by s slop out his biwl in way inti kitchen (lil zoo scandalized he didnt drink remnants)
Spot the floor should be cream tiles where wiped scrub floor on hands and knees....
Littertray
Wipe bath n sink
Bkeach lav
Clean bathroom windows
Wash floor and wipe radiator n side of bath

Make carrot cake muffins(made use od dd2 to do the grating fir me)with some stray slightly bendy carrots found buried in back frudge drawers

Cleaned out said fridge

Boudoir
Located all surfaces

I am totally wrecked so time for a nap before lunch!!

Oh and two loads wash done(one away.second in dryer)
cag be gentle on yourself.you are diibg great abd the night feeds are exhausting as well as the shift in hormones.id be round like a shot if you were local for baby cuddles and with food

Trade dormouse on window sill for baby field corpes on doorstep? damn you scoutcat

(Revived by Zoo's carrot cake) xx

Thank you Hills!! Yr timing was perfect for me today because I got up late/slowly

Hope you are ok Cag x

So sorry, not reading entire thread 'cos still suffering with migraine which I think in fact is sinus headache, making me horribly nauseous and dizzy though whatever it is. Survived supper last night (just) lovely to see friend, and have managed to tidy up this am. That's all though.

Have prepped links for tonight but sorry to be behind with personals and everyone's lists/achievements.

Gah sorry everyone about all the illness! Hate this time of year.

Went for breakfast and got the first lot of lovely clothes for Cagletini in mothercare closing sale :o

Also had a bath and have played some board games with DS but that's it really. I forgot how much longer everything takes with a baby!

cag ive known plenty mums still wondering how they havent got out of their pjs at teatime.hair a greasy unbrushed mop and whilst baby has clwan clothes on last clean pair adult pantsby these anecdotes you are way ahead of the game

Lil zoo has homework on sufferegettes shes tackling.ds on xbix(no change there)dd2 on sofa with hot water bottle to ear

Tea tonight
Fish fingers.kale and spring onion mashed potato with fish fingers for lil ones.
Dd2 n i adding roasted aubergines n peppers to ours(not loved by lil ones) and shes having fried eggs with her mash n veg
Pud.coconut and vanilla blancmange and red grapes

Thank you! I have to say I now have even more admiration for people who do the school run with a baby!

Well best laid plans weird day. Best pal rang to distract me. And wanted me to go out. She was still in bed, made arrangements, rang back at 10:45 to say " have you seen the weather. " she hadn't looked out when she rang. Ha! Ha! Anyway she arrived about 1pm to say roads flooded. So no singing and no meeting. It was really bad on two roads and police closed the one in between. The other was passable but I couldn't risk going out in case I couldn't get back. So we did what any normal person would do and went to the pub! We had a lovely lunch. Got some jobs done. All on first half of list and still going through second.
Went for walk to find road cleared at bottom and left message for someone from pub. River very flooded and may well be over top by morning. Reckon I could catch up with housework and school notes if enforced home tomorrow😁
Migraines are yuk hope you feeling better.
Sounds just the ticket Cags.

Agree. I say " Well done for getting here"to the late mums and give them a big 😁 then I spend a minute admiring the new baby. There are some cute ones at the moment.

Bower weather is shocking today. No flooding but a lot of wind damage.

Ta da
be in 3 different towns in 3 different counties. (aka I have spent most the day driving)
Had bloods taken
put ingrediants in machine for making pizza
sort out various appointments and dates. (Some of the abroad postal deadlines are as early as the7th Dec for what I need so need to get that mail stuff sorted asap) eek not that organised, NOT that organised

Ta da

Cleared bedside table.
Hoovering
Cleaned main bathroom
Washed kitchen floor
Made a big roast dinner as my dad joined us for tea
One wool wash.

Don't put too much pressure on yourself Cag.

Sorry to hear the ear is still troublesome Zoo.

Hope migraine/sinus thing clears up SC.

Hello my lovelies!

Thank you for all the get well messages - these partic headaches usually take 3 days to clear - so hopefully will be feeling better soon!

Hope everyone else who are feeling less than their best [Rosa and Cag] and others - or whose dc are poorly - feel better soon.

And congrats to all fledglings! It certainly seems that you have all been very busy by the look of things. Apologies for not catching up with personals in detail. Hope to do so asap!

Just wanted to say thank you to Zoo - your mini-messages have kept me going/cackling over the last few days!! And I really did channel the power of the big girl pants when tackling the builders the other day . Boudoir at peak hoarder levels now though.

And keep safe to all of you who are potentially affected by flooding/gales etc.

Links for tomorrow coming up! Humungous wing flaps to one and all!

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The summary for Thursday 23 is available on the Flylady website here under "Today" and via the flight plan which should update itself automatically on a daily basis.

Baby-step no. 23 for Thursday 23rd is here. Add a "get home from school/work" or "afternoon" routine to your daily routines.

We are in Zone 4: The Master Bedroom, Bath, Closet (November 19-25) : here.

Spend 15 mins decluttering the current zone.

When you have finished decluttering, the detailed cleaning list for Zone 4 (if you are at that stage) is here.

Thursday's mission is: here. Sort/declutter dressing tables or the place where you do make-up.

The daily focus for Thursday is running errands.

The monthly habit for November is menu planning here!

Flykid's challenge: here (hopefully continually renewing itself).

Daily reminders (which should also update themselves automatically)
here.

Holiday missions here!

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