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Wednesday Flylady, Anti-Procrastination day

44 replies

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 08:02

mission to tackle grubby fingerprints

pick your babystep

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ByThePowerOfGreyskull · 04/03/2009 08:43

morning wolf,

hope everyone is well today, still on boobwatch

just about to take DS1 to school then lots of DiY buying to be done. Deadline for getting out bedroom done is the last weekend in march so I want to get a wriggle on.

got my wednesday meeting today, and having made a complete tit of myself last week I am going to try to pretend it is tuesday until 11am. ( it isn';t really working though )

GO - how is that naughty Boris?
just seen the time.. bbl

EHM · 04/03/2009 08:45

Morning all wolf Thanks for thread.hope you are feeling better today & dp.Its a nightmare when you are both ill together.hpe you get some rest.how is ds?
jas hello from yesterday.

Hope all sickies are on the mend?

I was awake from 311-545 panicing about moving house & trying to find somewhere suitable to rent.Estate Agent said yesterday we should exchange in about 4-6 weeks & then the buyer has suggested 1 month after that as a moving date.
Dd's fever has gone, but she is complaining that her chest is sore. No preschool today.just lots of snuggles.

Will try & get back later.

EHM · 04/03/2009 08:46

greyskull hope meeting goes well.

TMH still thinking off you lots.

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 09:03

good morning all, I'm a dumbass I set up a new thread and then posted on the old one!

feeling rotten today so no work for me, I am absolutely exhausted.

done

ds fed
rubbish out and bin packed down
milk in
dw unloaded, reloaded and on
wm on
dry washing folded

I hope all have a good day and that any poorly people start to feel better today.

greyskull good luck later on
ehm I hope ellie feels better soon

(.)(.)

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Jas · 04/03/2009 09:32

Mrning

EHM - I'm sure you will find somewhere in time.
Wolf thanks fr the thread, and I hope yu get sme rest today.

I'm going t be helping dp with the bathrom tiling today. He gets lots more done if I AM THERE BEING ENCOURAging/ acting as his gofer!
Funny, really, as I get more done if I am on my own.

swanriver · 04/03/2009 09:37

EHM, are you finding it difficult to buy/rent in school catchment area - is that the problem or just housemoving butterflies in general?
Glad that Ellie's fever is gone.
Poor you Wolfcub, it's very difficult to be ill with ill child as well. Did dp recover or was that ds that threw up when mr sainsbury arrived yest?
Greyskull, thinking of you in the anxiety knot disentangling situation.

Dd crying from the moment she woke, kicking things, picking fights. Think boys woke her too early at 7.30 (like me she needs her sleep) Finally got her off to school. Boys, insensitive little blighters, in excellent spirits, playing charming games together with small figures.
Ds1 made his bed, pjs upstairs and did violin practice this am.
Ds2 did nothing from routine.
Dd did nothing from routine except get dressed.

I made my bed
got dressed
dealt calmly with screams and dh's tension.
kerbside recycling

Now
Off to shops, Brownie uniform, invites for ds2's party,
Cook pie for this evening
deal with a bit more paperwork
Work in sch. library this afternoon.

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 09:54

swan It was DP, he is feeling awful but has had to go to work, because of the huge amount of sick leave he had with his kidney problem he would be on a disciplinary warning if he took anymore sick leave.

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swanriver · 04/03/2009 10:01

That sounds extremely unfair. I hope he can struggle through the day.
Hope the tiles gleam for you soon Jas!

Now I'm off.

Cocodrillo · 04/03/2009 10:04

sorry to hijack but is there any news from TMH? she went in for her op on friday, do you know if all went ok?

Jas · 04/03/2009 10:09

Nothing here or on Facebook. I think she waS EXPECTING TO BE IN HOSPITAL FOR A WEEK.

grouchyoscar · 04/03/2009 11:13

Aha, Thanks Jas for the (.)(.) update

Just popping in and straight out as the lappy is poorly and I have to do reading friends

Love and hugs to all and big ones for little ones who are poorly (and bigger ones for poorly FLY friends)

qu Hope you've come back

galen · 04/03/2009 11:59

Morning all!
wolf thanks for thread. Hope all in the wolf household are soon feeling better.
greyskull good luck with the DIY stuff
EHM moving hous eis so stressful. We have moved so many times. NEVER again . Hope it all goes smoothly for you.
*jas8 hope tiling goes well
swan hope DD returns from school in a better mood!
gouchy Hi!

Still thinking of mad - hoping your recovery is going well and all is well with MrMad and the MiniMads!

A good morning here so far. Been swimming which DD LOVED today!and even DS enjoyed it too despite still being sad with his teeth ( havent tried A&P powders wolf are they good? We have Nelsons Teetha granules which do help a bit)
All had early lunch and DS up for nap, DD still seems full of energy - plan to tire her out obviously didnt work - I've never known a child to have such an endless supply of energy as her!
Still need to do a fair bit...BUT it is sunny and were going out the back to assess possible spots for Veg patch/raised beds etc..(thanks for link wendy - very helpful!)

To do tomorrow:
Mornihng Routines :MUST NOT SKIP!!
Up, brekkie, dressed - all DONE
Reboot laundry DONE
beds made DONE
Kichen tidy DONE
D/room tidy DONE
S&S bathrooms DONE
School run DONE
Home - snack Dd4 DONE
Sort dinner (fish pie) DONE
Tidy downstairs DONE
hoover lounge TO DO
Mop floors TO DO!!
Swimming DONE
home - ds NAP (please!) DONE YAY
Tidy upstairs - sorting out in kids rooms TO DO
Clean clothes away TO DO
Hoover upstairs (if DS awake!) TO DO

FOR LATER
School run
Home from school - Riley challenge for kids T
Home work
Reading DD3
Dinner
bath/bed littlies
reading DD2
Lunchboxes
Evening routine
read book
Collapse!

Right off to hang washing out ... have just put sleeping bag in to wash for Ds for wkend so nee dto remember to hang out in a bit... then some gardening....rest may have to be done later but dont want to waste the sunshine!

BBL!

swanriver · 04/03/2009 12:37

I have bought two new nighties to wear whilst supervising breakfast
invitations
Indiana Jones stickers to put on invites
a birthday present for ds1's friend
and some washing powder

tried to buy Gardener's World, but seems to be a run on it round here...?

now pie, write invites, then work.

swanriver · 04/03/2009 12:42

Also need to now order Brownies uniform over phone.

Hello Galen. I'm now doing 15 mins in garden a day - works a treat. Today I swept front path. This afternoon I'll finish clipping old leaves from epimedium.

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 12:50

galen IMHO astons and parsons are not only better than nelsons but they are also a damn sight cheeper

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scattyspice · 04/03/2009 12:55

Hi all.

wlf sorry you're still poorly .
Greyskull good luck with the DIY (and the meeting).
EHM You must be shattered. House moving is sooo stressful .
jas Good luck with the tiling. Dh and I had our worst ever row when tiling the bathroom LOL.
swan well done on the huge feat of calmness!
GO hi there
galen enjoy the sunshine.

Hope Mad is feeling better and able to come home soon.

Today:
finish house bless.

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 12:57

done

ds fed
wm unloaded reloaded and on
wet washing hung up
dw unloaded and reloaded
quick swipe at kitchen surfaces, just going to run vac round kitchen before my mum comes to take us for a walk to blow the cobwebs off

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wendyredredrobin · 04/03/2009 13:36

hello all
just a quick one, been flying today

done
Taken DD to hair dressers - cut looks very cute
lots of tidying and sorting and washing etc

still to do

put dd to bed - v soon!
make crumpet batter and make them!
book fair at school? DS wants to spend world book day token but the books are full price at the book fair
stop shouting at dc - just shouted about a toy that was bought for xmas and has hardly been touched (it was the one ds went on and on about for months!)
go to yoga - first time in ages!
sort out more of hall drawers for zone clean!
read book club book
pick up book from friend's - need to read it to help her with her latest essay
sort out costume for friday nursery for ds - they have to go as a story character. We haven't really got any dressing up stuff - only a racing car outfit but I can't think of a character for that!

RubyRioja · 04/03/2009 13:41

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wendyredredrobin · 04/03/2009 13:45

Ruby you defo need a magic wand

bella29 · 04/03/2009 14:32

Hello all!

Cannot fly at the moment because it's all too too busy - I work from home and there are not enough hours in the day these days but considering how bad things are with a lot of people, I am not complaining.

I did want to wish you all well, though, especially TMH and everyone else who is poorly. I really love this thread and when I get the time I will be back, promise!

Take care all!

Bella x

swanriver · 04/03/2009 15:18

Wendy, Jack with beans in pocket and or beanstalk made of paper on front. Normal clothes with sword (knight - lots of stories with knights aren't there?) Mr Men character in approp colour with name on large label on front, as suggested EV (but hers was even better).
Tortoise and the Hare could be a racing car driver couldn't it...

Wolfcub · 04/03/2009 15:55

back from walk, exhausted and in pain now but the fresh air was nice, i hate being cooped up at home.

wendy what book is your friend reading? (nosy)

ruby sounds like a busy day

ds has me drawing cats dogs and bears for him

hi bella* good to see you, we;re not going anywhere just find us when you want or just come in for a chat, housework is not a requirement on this thread just an aspiration

I am going to sit very still now and not do anything for a few hours, hopefully ds will let me have a little bit of peace.

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bella29 · 04/03/2009 16:06

Aw thanks, wolfcub

Hope you & yours are much better soon x

scattyspice · 04/03/2009 17:25

Hi bella. I haven't done much flying this week either!

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