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Darkness drawing in, Fledgling flying through November

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HillsBesideTheSea · 31/10/2021 12:13

So another month another thread.

first things first: Naughty corner is over there ----> stocked with comfy chairs, blankies, cupboard of comfort food of your desire, something strong if you require and a nice warming fire.

Right next up the formalities.
We loosely follow the fly lady system. It does work if you follow it, but many of us have found that it works better if you combine it with an additional decluttering system to speed up that process. Flylady is more of a maintence system and build routines to prevent system

This is a loooooong running thread. We seem clicky but welcome new blood to the brood, and you will soon catch up. We don't leave fledglings behind. But also we would like to remind you that perfectionism and comparison can be thieves of joy.

This year has been hard, this winter looks like it will also be hard. So remember to be kind to yourselves. We are all juggling a lot. The house, work, kids, animals, partners, bills, being the family brain. This thread is here to support. So if it looks like sometimes we chat more than we fly, then that is ok. Life is more than living in a show home, and real life is chaotic, messy and loud and that is just what it is.

So welcome to November's thread

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brambleon · 10/11/2021 21:42

wooly I haven’t had a hot ribena in years it was my favourite when I was younger.
hazel that’s super annoying of the other lady. I’d start planning for next year now and make it the best it’s ever been just to spite her.
that mc I hope the poorly DCs are alright. It seems to be one bug after another in our house.
sing hopefully this makes a difference so worth the upheaval of this week.
Up at 5 with poorly DS. He had a temp but after some calpol he was fine. I think he’s just shaking off the last bit of the bug.
I’m exhausted now. Seems to get worse on the night both DC start coughing a lot. We haven’t been able to get out to playgroup today because of DS’s cough. He’s still going to nursery but the playgroups so tiny I don’t want him to spread anything.
Managed a walk around the park for about an hour then the rest of the day we’ve been stuck inside.
Cleaned fridge and freezer, couple of things were out of date so had to bin them.
Ordered a few Christmas presents.

HauntingHazel · 11/11/2021 03:07

😱 merry you take that back! (I am joking of course, although I would cry and cry and cry if the birth control failed - my youngest is 12!) The birth control I'm taking is supposed to make my periods really light, and it's almost like a cycle just lately, I'll have 2 or 3 months with next to nothing, then a month or 2 with heavier bleeding (sorry for TMI), so the next month or two should be closer to a normal period.
Well done on hitting healthy weight range! That's a great achievement in itself 🎉

Thank you all for your support. She had sent me an email that I got today, I gave my boss a heads up that I WOULD be replying to it, she had my back and fully supported me. I told her that she had other places she could have just moved it all to do that it would be out of her way. I also told her that there were 2 other people who wanted to be included and that it's supposed to be a team project.
She ended up bringing in donuts as a peace offering 🙄 ignoring the fact that 1. I can't have gluten and 2. Donuts are NOT low carb! I know they weren't just for me, and they're easy to say no to, but still, I was doing a lot today to help her dept out.

Anyway, enough ranting. I'm off work tomorrow. MIL and I are going shopping tomorrow to find a tree to decorate and donate. I do have some cleaning to do tomorrow and grocery shopping, since I didn't get that done yet 😳
I have no ta das for today, other than I didn't kill anybody at work today!

I hope everyone is feeling better soon! D & V is no fun for anybody involved.
bramble I don't think I welcomed you, I'm sorry! I have got a good start on my Christmas shopping also, and pretty much know what I'm getting most people, which seems to be half the battle.

Stilllivinginazoo · 11/11/2021 06:56

hazel not killing anyone(at home or work) is a win!

THATlittleBANGER · 11/11/2021 07:08

That lady needs a tree up her arse 😑

Stilllivinginazoo · 11/11/2021 07:49

thatGrinyour use of English is always such a good example of how I think...

HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 07:54

Morning.

Today is errand day
launch pad here

Need to get going, don't want to. But deadlines are approaching.

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THATlittleBANGER · 11/11/2021 08:20

There is no sugar coating here zoo!

IWillWearThatGlitteryWoolly · 11/11/2021 08:32

Hazel I agree with Sing - not killing anyone is absolutely a win! (And also with That 😁).

Bramble I remember that desperate need to get out of the house with two small children, despite being pregnant and not wanting to go anywhere (I too had 3 under 3.5).

I am not running errands today, Tesco is running an errand to me!

YesTaDa
❤️ Usual morning house things (open windows, pull back bed, S&S, LOL, DW rotation, what's for dinner?, close windows, make bed)
🧡 Set up Christmas planning in my bullet journal - I feel much more in control now (and I got to use my new Christmas stamp. Yes, I am 12)
💛 Menu plan
💚 Tesco order
💙 Spoke to Mum about our Christmas lunch (which gets ever more complex!)
💜 Rest on the sofa
❤️ Took DS3 to tennis and collected DD on the way back
🧡 Writing (finally)
💛 Made dinner for DS3
💚 Made dinner for DH and I while he walked the dog
💙 Lots of embroidery
💜 Evening house stuff (DW loaded and on, handwashing, wiped surfaces, swept floor, took LOL upstairs and handed out)

Today:
❤️ Drank tea 😁

Darkness drawing in, Fledgling flying through November
Dancingtomusic · 11/11/2021 08:34

That- 🎄 🤣

Sing- hope your dh is ok
Hills- no running here.
Bram- lovely u got to park. This cough is annoying.
Zoo- morning
Hazel- hope u find a pretty tree.

My cough has developed to full body pains 🤦‍♀️back to bed an hour then crack on.

Todo-
Put dark wash on.
Unload dw.
Load all extra water bottles and extra plastic tubs into carrier bags and lob into dd room with is now an offical dumping ground of stuff that needs sorting.

Try clear and clean kitchen at all cost.

Hallway looks pretty as things have a place.

Cook dinner before the kids come home.

Mediocrates · 11/11/2021 08:39

Hello! I'm brand new - do you have room for another?

HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 08:44

Always Mediocrates. forgive me I am not on top leader form and missing half the chat that i don't forget. But jump on board and introduce yourself a little. Or just grab a seat in the naughty corner.

Woolly love a good stamp. I planned out my 2022 bujo setup yesterday. Did Christmas planning back in August Blush I have 2 presents left, and fresh stuffs for christmas to do. On the down side we are back to 2 batched of everything for allergies cos sodding vitalite changed there recipe and it really isnt as nice anymore but one person can't have it so need to figure that out.

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Stilllivinginazoo · 11/11/2021 08:56

hills WHATwhy do brands piss about with allergens when product was delicious in original form.....
Mediocrates welcome
Dancing damn kids sharing germs

It looks grey and damp out and D's and I are taking camhs worker for walk over the nature reserve in 20 minutes.i really need to get dressed....

HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 09:03

because palm oil and rapeseed oil are cheaper than sunflower oil.

Which great except i have one who is anaphalatic to oils and can only have sunflower oil. The palm oil is a hard no, massive reaction thing. So i have feelings.

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SingToTheSky · 11/11/2021 11:18

Welcome Mediocrates love the name!

DH is doing ok today, we are just trying not to stress about the next couple of weeks. DD1 has two dance events this weekend 😩 but hopefully after that it won’t be too bad - if Cagletini has to miss a bit of nursery it’s not the end of the world.

Just taught maths online - had to improvise by joining on my phone for audio while screen sharing from the PC 🙄 but it went ok considering.

po3.1
❗️Eat something and have ear drops
❗️Write list for town later
❗️Check work emails

TheHoneyBadger · 11/11/2021 11:56

In naughty corner on the house front but have just finished writing my application for Upper Pay Scale against all of my instincts saying they're just going to say no and what's the point etc etc.

Have a ton of marking to do.

Funeral was yesterday and it was tough but I'm glad I went.

Life all a bit uphill feeling currently. Must go hang out a load of laundry as this is the second time I've washed it after forgetting to hang it out yesterday.

HauntingHazel · 11/11/2021 15:15

Welcome Mediocrates just jump right in, start with baby steps and add more as you go. You can modify as needed to do what works best for you. We are always here to answer any questions.
That goes for you too bramble

Sing well done with coming up with a solution for the audio. Even though it wasn't ideal, you figured a way to make it work and get the lesson done.
Honey I'm proud of you for writing the application. The worst case scenerio is they say no, best case, they say yes! You won't know unless you ask, and by what you've said on here it sounds like you deserve a raise.
hills allergies sound like they are so hard to live with. I hope you get something figured out, without any reactions.
Enjoy your walk zoo I hope all goes well with the CAMHS worker.
Dancing it sounds like you need to focus on getting better and doing the bare minimum. All fed, no one dead situation. Please take some time to rest, you'll recover from your sickness quicker. And make sure your fluids intake is up, flush out whatever bug you have.

THAT I love the way you think 🤣 although can't help but think of the poor tree, what did it do to deserve going up there? 😂

Ta da so far (8am):
☕ coffee! 2nd cup brewing as we speak
☕ warmed up breakfast for DH

To do:
🙄 lots!
🎄 go tree shopping this afternoon, hopefully, with MIL and DD. I do need to call MIL and make sure she can do it this afternoon
🍒👋 to everyone, I'll try to check in more often today

Stilllivinginazoo · 11/11/2021 16:14

HillsAngryon your behalf.they should just leave the bloody recipes alone

I was excused the walk.ds went alone came back irritable,quiet and unhappy.cant articulate what prob us.will need email early next week and see what went wrong etc...
I did panic clear front room in case he invited him in to book next app thankfully when he ask shall I say bye to mum D's said no and shut door in his face!

TheHoneyBadger · 11/11/2021 17:17

Thanks Hazel. If they say no I think I have to consider appealing as there's tons of evidence that it's merited but will cross that bridge when I get to it.

HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 17:32

I think it has been 1 week since my last confession.

I went to the garden centre. I came home with a transdentia.
I also bought a plastic paint bucket that will be serving as a hanging basket when i have bought some rope.

I meant to buy an extra long extension cord. I was distracted cos the diy shop had their plants by the entrance. But i was good and did not buy plants at the diy shop.

I can not promise not to buy more plants. . .

...i might have a plant habit-

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HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 17:33

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Stilllivinginazoo · 11/11/2021 18:03

Are you expecting us to tell you to do X amount hail Mary's/absolve you or indulge and encourage you which is my personal option hillsGrin

HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 18:27

Ooooo. maybe the last box?

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HillsBesideTheSea · 11/11/2021 18:27
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Dancingtomusic · 11/11/2021 21:12

Mediocrates- welcome!

Hills- 🍃🍂🌱🌾🌿☘are u there? Cant see you through all the plants!

What they have messed with the vitalite recipe! Noooo! I used to love that stuff.

Zoo- wonder what happened to ds.

Hazel- thanks rest helped. Did you manage to go find a tree?

Today, I rested most of the day.
Put dark lol on
Showered then prepped supper.
Clothes into dryer.
Kids fed after school- hooray one tried tuna mayo and liked it.
Kids shipped to karate
I watched tv
Kids back and needed 2nd supper.
Dw emptied
Wiped table.
Dw filled.
Spend time as a family before bed.
Its been a suprisingly lovely evening.

Has anyone caught the bbc1 program called clean it and fix it?
Saw it today- i liked it- solving clutter problems- helping tidy. They seem so helpful and very good tips/hacks.

Mc3209 · 11/11/2021 21:21

Evening, ladies!
Hills oh the plant addiction. I feel you. I have to actively stop myself from buying more every time I walk by a plant stand thingy in the shops.
Honey good luck with your application!
Hazel did you find a tree to decorate? Do you have any pics of it? ☺️

Ta da:
🎉More laundry
🎉Usual morning and evening routines
🎉Folded and put away a huge pile of clean laundry

I need to clear out the fridge tomorrow and wash the silicon liner of the oven.

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