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Monday FLY.

86 replies

DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 08:04

I'll be back in a minute wih a link......

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DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 08:06

Mission

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DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 08:08

I got so much done over the weekend, it was lovely to get up to a really clean kitchen this morning

I need o go and feed some small people, so I'll be back after the school run.

Luda - I hope things are ok when you get to your dads. Visiting must be the right thing to do, and I hope it puts your mind at rest, and he is getting better.

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FunkyGoldStar · 25/02/2008 08:36

Have done morning routine. Have to get DD2 to sitter, DD1 to pre-school and then go to work.

FunkyGoldStar · 25/02/2008 08:37

Luda - saw message about your dad. Hope it isnt anything serious.

TheMadHouse · 25/02/2008 09:15

Morning all

Luda I hope the visit to your dad helps you.

I have struggled this am - tooth ache again last night and I have very patchy sleep indeed. I fear I may be a grump

Morning routine is done and we are off to mums and toddlers soon, then back for lunch and nap for DS2. I am going to do scones with DS1 and then I need to drop some paperwork off at my bros this afternoon

The ironing has also piled up, so must get that done today or tonight at some point

DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 09:25

Morning

TMH Ring the dentist and make an appointment this morning!

I need to change ds and go out and buy toilet roll. I forgot to put it on my list andwe're almost out

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TheMadHouse · 25/02/2008 09:28

I have tried and failed - Dream it is my bif aniety. I know it is stupid, but I can not do it. No one to look after the boys and I make excuse after excuse, but it really scares me - I am going to discuss with CPN tomorrow at consultants appointment

TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 09:33

Morning all

My name is Trinityhino and I am houseworkally challenged.

With the help of FGS, Colditz and others who I amasahmed to say I can't remember their names I have begun to use routines to help myself and of my pit of despair
original thread here if you want to read it.

my flybaby list at the mo is

  1. Make bed (ie, pull the duvet over)
  2. Put a wash load in
  3. Empty dishwasher or do a bowl of washing up.
  4. Eat breakfast.
  5. Clear away breakfast things (get DH to help)
  6. 2 minute hotspot

thanks to FGS

I'm just finishing my breakfast and then I will jump in

Hope everyone is well

TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 09:41
  1. Make bed (ie, pull the duvet over)
  2. Put a wash load in
  3. Empty dishwasher or do a bowl of washing up. DONE
  4. Eat breakfast.DONE
  5. Clear away breakfast things (get DH to help)DONE
  6. 2 minute hotspot
JingleyJen · 25/02/2008 09:42

Morning.

Have a busy day.. didn't do ironing over the weekend so have more to do today.

Have done the dishwasher, washing hanging in the garden new load on. have done the kitchen.

need to hoover
need to clean bathroom
need to clean loo
clear up DS1's room
and Ironing.

Cottage pie for dinner so got to make that.

Morning trinity sounds like a good place to start.. lots of smilies as well.. hope you are feeling brighter today

hi to everyone else

Janni · 25/02/2008 09:43

Morning ALL. TMH - so sorry your toothache is still getting to you. Are you at least taking painkillers? Maybe you could get advice from the dentist over the phone?

Welcome back Trinity. If it's any comfort to you I am all over the place at the moment and definitly need babysteps to get through my days!

Had a bad start with the two yonger kids arguing and me ending in tears, but better now it's just me and DD...

Where to start?

  1. kitchen and DW
  2. DD meds
  3. put washing on
JingleyJen · 25/02/2008 09:43

xposts wow trinity - speedy - time for a cuppa?

DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 09:47

I know TMH. It is not stupid at all. Stupid of me to think just telling you to do it would help As if you hadn't already though of that.I hope the CPN can help with some ideas.

Welcome Trinity There's always someone around on this thread o give you a nudge if you need it.

I'm going to do a huge list later. Don't feel intimidated by them. I find it helps me to be able to tick stuff as I've done it (and I'm careful not to do a list on a day when I'm going to fail. Thoses days I just chat on here and don't look at the mess.)

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TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 09:49

thanks for the warm welcome everyone

intravenouscoffee · 25/02/2008 09:55

Morning all. Hi Trinity I'm new to Fly and just muddling through. The more experienced Flyers have all been doing amazing long house cleaning lists but I'm still plodding on with cleaning my sink and doing laundry - all makes a difference tho.

damewashalot · 25/02/2008 09:56

Just posting so i can find you later, will come back having done something

Waves at trinity hello I'm back trying the flying thing again too, need to get things under control before no4 arrives in June.

Shannaratiger · 25/02/2008 10:01

Mornign all

Luda hope your dad is ok
TMH go to the dentist
Trinity welcome back, don't worry i am only just managing morning routine and evening routine.
Hello to everyone else.

Was supposed to be doing the thigh trainer but was catching up on the weekend thread adn don't have time now

1st load of washing is out on the line, 2nd load on, washing basket is empty. Brought myself a 'yummy mummy' apron yesterday from tesco's. Have therefore managed to make yesterday's clothes last for today
Hope everyone has a good day and get some FLYing done.
BBL

TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 10:02
  1. Make bed (ie, pull the duvet over) DONE
  2. Put a wash load in DONE
  3. Empty dishwasher or do a bowl of washing up. DONE
  4. Eat breakfast. DONE
  5. Clear away breakfast things (get DH to help) DONE
  6. 2 minute hotspot

just the hotspot to do
too many choices, where do I start
yesterday I did the top of the fridge

TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 10:04

do I have to do the mission??

I should but I know there are actual new civilisation in between my sofa cushins arrrgh

TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 10:04

Shanna
I WANT AN APRON!

sagacious · 25/02/2008 10:18

Morning all (and welcome back trinity)

House a tip
DS ill (earache/temperature and hallucinations .. giant teddy bears and erupting volanco's)

Not having a good morning

RubyRioja · 25/02/2008 10:26

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Janni · 25/02/2008 10:39

DD creating mess in one room to counterbalance what I tidy up in another

  1. wipe kitchen surfaces
  2. put dry laundry away
  3. sweep and mop kitchen floor
DontDreamItBeIt · 25/02/2008 10:59

WELL I'VE GOT TOILET ROLL IN THE HOUSE(Sorry...ds is :helping

Trinity - Do the mission for your hotspot, then you'll have two jobs done

I tried to book a smear last month after not getting roud to it for the previous six months....they had no appointments on the right week, so I have to try again next month.

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TrinityRhino · 25/02/2008 11:04

I just tried to ring a cleaner and she said 'I'm sorry I dont trade anynore'
so I said
'oh right, sorry didn't realise, oh your still on yell.com you might want to sort that out'

MEANING that if she stopped it with them thne sahe wouldn't get silly buggers like me keep bugging her

and she said 'its not my problem and you dont need to be so rude' and hung up

so I thought oh shit. I've really upset her so I rang back and when she answered I said 'I'm really sorry I didn't mean it like that at all, I meant so then you wouldn't be being annoyed by people keep ringing you'

and then she shouted at me 'talk to yellow pages it isn't my problem'
my dad died 2 days ago stop being so horrid'

so now I feel awful, I can't makwe it better with her
I dontever like upsetting people and I can't stop crying
I'm never mean to people
I want to make it better and I cant
I'm cryiung and I just shouted at dd2 for spilliung her drink
I can't cope with anything

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