September fledgling roll call: Ready, Set, FLY....

[HillsBesideTheSea]

Yes this is the bonkers back to school thread. We welcome you to jump aboard for the ride. We are following the Fly lady system for taming the chaos (can't have anyone over syndrome). We are at various levels and there is NO obligation to follow it to the letter (we've installed a bar in the naughty corner for hanging out and relaxing when needed)

4 levels for flying:
Baby steps - good for finding a routine in the tasks and getting over the perfection crippling effect
Baby steps and missions - yep basic routine and more in depth tasks
Baby steps, missions, and deep cleaning - can't clean clutter so don't consider this one if you need the next level
Flying combined with a decluttering system (kondo/unfuck etc etc) lets be honest fly lady is good for routine but not so quick with the decluttering results sometimes.

So ground rules, yes ground rules it is September:

1. Newbies - we are a long running but friendly bunch. We try not to seem clicky but it doesn't always come across as some of us have known each other on here for a long time, just join the chatter and you'll soon be a fledgling
2. There is NO wrong or right way of doing this, it is about adapting the system to suit your life circumstances, which will be different from someone else's.

Linkies will be posted daily and will appear shortly. Until then, jump on board, enjoy the ride and there are still hammocks, sand, comfy seats, cushions, blankies and a full English on the naughty corner bar it is a Saturday morning, breakfast is earnt

So Here we go with a gentle start. And I am going to be clear here. Some of the baby steps can seem a bit twee, some you might not feel apply right now. Don't panic, it is ok. HOWEVER some of them are more of a concept than a rule and it is the adherence to concept that is most important not how they are phrase. Don't worry, the concept is helpful most of the time.

Right the first link is to the launch pad. This one is important because it is a good way to find things

launch pad

The next one is the baby step: you may have shined your sink but is it fly lady shiny?

babystep

Missions - targeted tasks. It is a Saturday, and there are no missions for weekend days. However, some fledglings find the weekend is the only time they can do the missions. That's ok. Have a look and see what might work for you

missions

Zones: the house is divided into zones and the missions work by tackling the zones. The zone changes each week.

Zones

Daily focus: gotta love the daily focus. This is the thing that helps you get and schedule regular things. Because the fly lady system is designed to routine cleaning etc so that there is more time for other stuff Saturday is family fun day. Go do something fun with the family.

daily focus

Those of you with kids might be interested in the kid's Challenges

Kid's flying challenges

Deep cleaning lists here

And finally for those of you needing to see the bigger picture, take a look at the flight plan www.flylady.net/c/fp.php?tzm=-60 Don't worry if some of it doesn't make sense and is vague it ties in with the baby steps and builds up to this from the babystep 1 starting point.

RIght good luck. I am off for a large coffee and to drain half a fish tank.

Signing in

Signing in thanks hills

Feel like garbage this morning, crappy evening all round and fuck all sleep. So that’s a great start to the month.

Have put the wool wash back on rinse as last night I went to hang it out and there was stuff on it.

Today the Caglets start their online learning stuff again.

Looked after Dgs10 last night as his Df was fishing and his Dm on a very rare girls night out.
We watched two films, Swallows and Amazons and The Jungle Book and he was up quite late so I'm hoping he's ok for his Rugby practice this morning.
When I got home at midnight, Ds's dog (who I am looking after while they're away), had cocked his leg and done a tiny pee on my dining room table leg.
My Ddog had of course been "good as gold". You see! this is why I never have boy dogs, they forget where they are sometimes and just do a territorial pee mark.

Ta da
Fed 🐱and 🐕 x 2
Clean table leg and scrub carpet in dining room 😠
Washing out of dryer, (left overnight) and folded.
White wash on
Swish and swipe.
Sit with

To do
Just basics today as feel a bit weary!

Bye for now!

cag i feel crap too, like i have a hangover. I havent had booze in about 6 months!

Oooo i love jungle book 🐒🐅🐍

Hahaha! So do I. It was the 2016 Jungle Book movie. It was so good!
Dgs10 had seen it before and loved it at it made me "jump" a couple of times!

I feel tired and generally fuzzy head and like I'm coming down with something Cag. Hope you feel better soon. ☕🍰

Oh I am also feeling crap but i thought it was a flare Migraine has been hoovering like a dark cloud threatening to come a spoil all the fun the last few days.

Sounds like you have been having fun Buffy

Motivation is lacking this morning. There is a crap ton to do. But. I. Don't. want. To.

Thinking about it, this is probably because I need to

1. sort lego
2. go bra shopping

the first cos it is going into partial storage, the second cos an underwire snapped yesterday . I hate both of these activities.

Hello! Thanks for the new thread hills. I hate bra shopping too.

ta da
dishwasher on
folded and put away laundry
tidied some toys

to do
put washing on

I'm off out with my mum today - child free! I'm excited especially as the dc are arguing already.

Now I've made some serious headway with decluttering I'm going to try and get back into the fly lady system but first I do have to finish the kitchen declutter which was the last BIG thing I need to do. I've done a few cupboads / drawers but still lots to do.

I love the Jungle Book too!! Keep trying to get dd into it but she doesn't really appreciate it yet. She prefers The Little Mermaid and Frozen (which I do also quite enjoy tbf)

Thanks Hills popping in quickly as should be somewhere else by now.
Going down to see if I can find ipad then if not declare it nicked to person in charge of renevations Oh I give up i cant spell this word this morning. Ipad would offer alternatives.

Been to hospital and school yesterday.They have changed my bloody timetable already not even back yet. Still have my lovelies though.No omne in for meetings that i needed to see. Met two new teachers though and had quick chat.Showed one where all stuff is kept.Think she was grateful. Gave her new files etc with a get in quick note. Right must get off. Will sign in after school Monday Think I will try to see about new job on Wednesday. Would love to do both for a term as might be jumping from pan to fire!

Zoo
That is lovely about your mum and roses. Nearly brought a tear to my eye.Have neither mum or dad now. I'm an orphan.

Brilliant, thank you for links , keen to get back on the wagon with decluttering especially!

Signing in,cheers hills

Bower I lost my mum as a teenager in 1989 and dad passed away 2016,he had dementia for over ten years and I stopped visiting as he got distressed as didn't know who I was(had vague recollections of my sister as she had a car and took him shop etc before he went downhill)so I too am an orphan!

Cag good luck restart HE

We are back to school (girls)wed/(D's)Thurs

Monday dd2 having track braces got on top teeth(bottoms to follow soon)
Tuesday opticians
Yes,that was very unorganised of me to squeak them in just before they go back!

Tada
All clothes/uniform accrued recently is washed,most dry and ironed.last few bits on airer/in dryer.
Pop shop for laundry pen ready for labelling(usually done in morning they go back with a bit,do there's progress)
Walk/zoolets bike ride as glorious here

To do more ironing,label clothes,put everything away
Whatever else i CBA!!

Hi all. Got fuck all else done but had a good chat with DH at least. Oh and I did put another wash on.

DS is building his massive Lego type thing and DH has gone to work. I need to grab lunch get dressed and get baby dressed and get us to this street party we were invited to. CBA really but I’ve been feeling quite lonely at times so need to make the effort.

And Cagletini just pulled down the remains of a pack of twiglets so I need to clear that up. She likes them. Oh well it’s high in B vitamins or something.

Signing in. Thanks for the thread Hills .

Had a lovely day with my mum . Dh has made a cake and done lots of decorating while I was out 🌟

I haven't labelled any of dd uniform yet. She doesn't need it until Friday but still I should probably do something about that. I was thinking of just a Sharpie?! Is that bad...

First post on here.
I’ve had a bit of a breakdown today. Quite recently single and have been struggling to keep on top of the house as well as working full time with two lower end primary children.

My ex is here now helping me to get on top of things and then I might try this!

Welcome catmatrat you're never behind with Flylady. I just declutter a bit first and then do the weekly clean of whatever room is being focused on.

Heads to naughty corner for and

Hi catmathat just jump in with us!

Tada
Wash clothes,ironed.bastarding BRAND NEW laundry pen don't work mutters threats of vengeance to asda
Foxes I've used markets before.some run/bleed in the label to a smudge so descreet check on something wears at home is advised👍

Only just sorting dinner as I've been dithering and prattling about this pm.simple pasta with pesto,cheese,loads halved cherry Tom's and some green beans
Think few stray strawbs need eat up for pud

Tomorrow I need get another own and label clothes,clear up the mess that's accumulated from couple days worth shopping(labels,bags,zoolets dump stuff everywhere,things bought not put away-you can imagine the scene....)

You know I mean marker not markets

zoo! are you trying to KILL the phone. them bloody things are expensive. don't do. it!!!!!!!!

Welcome cat Glad you have some help right now

I have had ZERO help today. OH is truely a UC.

Ta da

Two loads washed dry and away
Ds2 bed stripped and remade
Ds3 cot stripped and remade
Highchair scrubbed
Shopping picked up
Pets cleaned out
Bins emptied
Recycling out
Quick tidy utility room
Ordered shopping
Cancelled shopping because i picked a stupid time
Recieved my OU course books ready to start in October
Decided i am actually insane 🤯

To do (before bed)

Wash all the pots
Wiped table
Sweep and mop kitchen
Pick up living room toys
Take ds3 new clothes up stairs
Declutter work bag (of empty crisp packets)