Monday FLY: Hearts of the Home Week

[littleboyblue]

mission

babysteps

I should be at work now, but just finishing putting shopping away and curtain lining

Well done Tort, it is FUN to make cakes and verygood value lunchbox wise. Even being able to stuff a piece of cake into their hands wards off afterschool demands for icecream too..saves lots.

I have this fantastic cake book called Magimix cake making from charity shop (don't actually have a Magimix but have an electric handbeater). All the recipes require just putting ingredients in bowl and beating for a little bit. No skill otherwise. I have made three cakes in the last few days - a record.

TPF, Freud, that well-known chinese philosopher said, all we need is LOVE and WORK. I think Wallye (sp?)was very profound on the subject too.

Right, off to work
Sympathy Scatty.

Swan Sounds like a good book. I love making cakes/falpjacks/biscuits etc! Going to make flapjacks later too.

Prof i like that proverb may adopt that too

have been to pat elec bills nd cleaned the windows, the sofa covers are washing now and
the floors are washed

Howdo All

Worked 2 jobs today and Boris is rattling his cage The finger was fine this morning but I've re-dressed it as I caught it in my bag

Morning routines done and washing is on the line to dry. Just have to collect Ed, go to the library and do some homework. Oh and uniform for morning and lunches for tomorrow

Hope you are all well

My update, being done whilst DD is watching teletubbies!

Done
Me dressed
dishwasher unloaded and started to refill
Washing on
Hung washing out second load on
Started on bedroom ahve emptied my wardrobe and divided into piles and even started putting back in!
Me breakfast
DD up
DD dressed
DD bottle and breakfast
Heathly lunch ish anyway

To do

Tidy round all rooms following weekend
Must make headway on bedroom it is now offically kim and aggy worthy
more washing
organise outings for the week
Check bank balance and plan budget
Call sharesave as have taken money when I don't work there anymore
Todays misson as never done (blush)
Plan tea - we are eating out of the freezer this week!

Have watched too much come dine with me on catch up

Oooh, WELCOME to Pink and LBAM

Quick update before off to the opticians

Empty Fridge and Clean inside
Clean Cobwebs - Done
Clean Microwave in and out - Done
Clean Cooker in and out - Done
Straighten drawers
Wash windows
Clean outside of cabinets - Done
Clean under sink
Clear and clean kitchen table
Empty and wash kitchen bin - Done
polish canisters and other stainless steel - Done
Hoover and mop floor
Sort Utility area
Clean work surfaces - Done
Clean the outside of the fridge, freezer and dishwasher - Done
Wash seals and filter on Tumble Dryer
Wash seals on Washing machine and inside the door
Wash washing machine powder drawer
Clean blinds
Wipe skirting boards
Wash down back door
Clean kitchen table and seats
Wash outside of cat litter tray - Done
Change deodoriser in fridge
Change deodoriser in dishwasher
Run dishwasher with a cleaner in
change water filter in kettle - Done

Hang out more washing - done
Wash duvet - in machine
Drop DS1 at Preschool - done
DS2 to opticians to collect new stronger specs - done
collect mum - done
lunch - leftover roast dinner - Done
Phyc appointment - Done
Mission - Done
Opticians for my eye test
Ironing - Done
Put ironing away
Put iron and ironing board away
remake DS2's bed - Done
Whats for dinner - home made curry
ring bro

So I am taking mum adn the boys to the park, whilst I pop to opticians and then dropping mum home

I have also room rescued the playroom, every cushion from the house was in the "den" - Oh to be a child again

Also redressed the boys

Okay! back from Gymnastics and shops
Washing needs put out to dry now. Rain on the horizon
Garden centre for trellis No & new hose connector for tap.Done
Shopping for tea .Done
Lunch .DoneGymnastics.Done
bake cakes
get Ds to write & draw a 'Thank you' card
Clean out 1 cupboard
Check travel doc's for Spain in July
Sort out travel insurance.
Big run around tonight tidying Stuff the Telly.
I wonder if I could buy garden stuff online and get them to deliver Friday
Prof Like the proverb got most things sorted except AIM
Tortoise & Swan Is cake making big in the Fly world?
Wolf I love the lakes and the shop must control the shopping habit though. I never feel so guilty as its not for me but the house
have a good afternoon everyone [smile
Wolf

Hi again.

Impressed with baking Tort and swan. I'd love to do more baking, but the kids always want to join in and sometimes I don't have the patience for that lol.

Back from work/nursery/school. DS survived his first day back, all his friends hugged him lol.

Done:
hung out washing

To do
check mission
whats for tea (chicken salad)
buy more food

BBL

Tea here will be fish, pots & veg. It turns out to be the best Monday dish as I can steam the lot.

Scatty I am in agreement with you about the interfering fingers. Usually have no patience, especially with the lining of cake tins but packet mixes are excellent to do pretend baking with kids even if rather tasting and £. Then I felt more able to tackle real thing with them.

Having a nice afternoon.
Done
small bit of work /help in school
dts playing in garden very nicely - have made them a mini wigwam out of sticks and they are now pretending to be baby dinosaurs
ds1 has been playing electronic keyboard for last hour going through playlist and adding bits

gas man has come to read meter, forcing me unpack hideous muddle of understair cupboard, so that is nearly done. Found 4 brooms in there, and two half mops. And some nice wine

evening everyone,
dh has just come home his leaving date is 26th june
starbear i live in a town and dh enjoyed his hug and said to say thankyou
tmh thanks, did you dh find another job ok?
swanriver it is depressing! can you send me some of your wine
well i've done most of the jobs just need to:
wash up after tea,
shower the kids
read them a story
put them bed
oh and feed the dogs and ferrets,
bbfn

epimum.

swan - cake mix a good idea. Currently we do scones or biscuits.

Done:
mission
bought food
tea
wash up

To do
sandwiches and bags for tomorrow.

Epi Yes DH did find another job, but he would have done anything TBH, just to bring in some cash and thankfully, we had a little savings to cover things for the months he wasnt in work - although we are now in debt and will never get that amount of savings ever again. I am ever so sorry for you and DH - Do you both have a car?

Scatty I agree with cake mix, I have some in the cuboard for emergency children involved baking. Although I will post you a throw it all in fairy cake mix later

Swan I have a magimix would be interested in the sucesful receipes

Groucy Boris get back away from my friend, take it easy lady.

Starbear Sounds like a really interesting if not very responsible job to me.

Well I am officailly blind as a bat - massive loss of vision in left eye - one whole dioptide (sp), so new specs are on order. Now officailly also in more debt

Boys were as good as gold for mum in the park

I am also going to start on some new medication in addition to my normal AD's, they act in conjunction with them to see if we can lift my spirits a little.

Empty Fridge and Clean inside
Clean Cobwebs - Done
Clean Microwave in and out - Done
Clean Cooker in and out - done
Straighten drawers3 out of 5 - Done
Wash windows
Clean outside of cabinets - Done
Clean under sink - Done
Clear and clean kitchen table - Done
Empty and wash kitchen bin - Done
polish canisters and other stainless steel - Done
Hoover and mop floor
Sort Utility area - Done
Clean work surfaces - Done
Clean the outside of the fridge, freezer and dishwasher - Done
Wash seals and filter on Tumble Dryer - Done
Wash seals on Washing machine and inside the door - Done
Wash washing machine powder drawer - Done
Clean blinds
Wipe skirting boards - Done
Wash down back door
Clean kitchen table and seats - Done
Wash outside of cat litter tray - Done
Change deodoriser in fridge - Done
Change deodoriser in dishwasher - Done
Run dishwasher with a cleaner in - Done
change water filter in kettle - Done

Hang out more washing - done
Wash duvet - in machine
Drop DS1 at Preschool - done
DS2 to opticians to collect new stronger specs - done
collect mum - done
lunch - leftover roast dinner - Done
Phyc appointment - Done
Mission - Done
Opticians for my eye test - Done
Ironing - Done
Put ironing away
Put iron and ironing board away
remake DS2's bed - Done
Whats for dinner - home made curry
ring bro

So I have done quite a bit today, but that is because mum was here entertaining the boys, hopefully it will give me time to sort the dreaded art and craft cuboard out by the end of the week

Most of my recipes are throw it all in and blend type cakes!
Was rather proud and when my DC told a friend that my cakes tasted better than the ones she bought.
Not enough money to buy oats so they are on the list for tomorrow.
Also all mine are at school so i can now bake in peace.

Chicken in wraps for tea. Quick and easy!
Cake for pudding.

Mad Boris has slunk off, thanks

Done all the chores for the day and got DH's Dad's Day pressy from Ed, hope he likes it.

evening all

nice day had in York but ds vommed all over the car on the way home - joy!

Well, you've all been very busy today!

Done
Opened ds2's CTF account
Collected nicotine patches from chemist and put one on. I haven't had a fag in 9.5 hours!
Cleaned windows and mirrors
Did all polishing
Washed down leather sofas (loking at the cloth after, I can't believe I've made people sit on them!! )
Today's mission
Morning routine
Tescos
Park

To Do
Eat dinner
Do ironing
Fix trousers
Sweep and mop living room
Wash up
Wipe down kitchen
Sweep and mop kitchen floor
15 mins control journal (might skip this today)

LBB Well done on not smoking. I gave up nearly 4 years ago now. I have had moments when i think hmm i could do with a fag! But as i don't have any or have anyone nearby who smokes it passes without any problem.

Dp is finishing his box and then giving up too. He has had a few out by the balcony since he's been home, but I haven't wanted one. Patches must work!

Evening All,
epimum The reason I asked about where you live is that we only have the 1 car. I use a trolley and think of it as getting fit and Eco-friendly. I think, if you say your just thinking of the environment instead, it will stop people feeling sorry for you. It may or may not be helpful

Cakes baked Done
get Ds to write & draw a 'Thank you' card Friday now
Deadhead some flowers.Done
Clean out 1 cupboard. Never going to happen!
Kitchen tidy after baking, TG for dishwashers!
Ds fed, washed, story told & in bed (DH helps)
Now to do
Phone friend re play date
Dinner for us
Wash kitchen floor
Hang out washing Hate hanging it in the kitchen but no where else to put it!
Check travel doc's for Spain in July
Sort out travel insurance.
Order gardening stuff online.
Put another load in & turn it on before work.
Should think about applying for a new post.

evening all

mad Hope the new meds work out Ok for you
swan yay for taking hoover back, glad argos behaved!
epi so sorry for you and dh. Hope you make it through ok and that dh finds work soon.
lbb well done for not smoking
everyone-else Hi!

A busy day here. My homestart lady came this morning which I was very glad about as Dd was being really challenging and I was feeling a bit low and had already been very grumopy shouty mummy before we even got to school! DD4 seems to have REALLY taken to her, and couldnt wait for her to get here! It was nice just having someone else here to chat to today actually, and I did manage to get most of the washing mountain sorted whilst she played with dd. Yay for homestart!

Also done today:
Home blessing : dusted, hoovered,tidied, emptied bins
Thorough S&S bathrooms inc washing floors
Thorough hoover of lounge including moving furniture( that was before I checked online and though we were going to be in the lounge this week lol)
Stripped dd's beds and washed bedding, remade beds
sorted coats in hallway
wiped down kitchen cupbaords and woodwork (once I found out what zone we were actually in lol)
Ordered blackout blind for littlies room
payed orange bill and set up direct debit
posted card to my sister

Feeling a bit more on top of things now so that is good.littlies down and all seems quiet tonight...think the late night giggles are catching up on them!DD's seem to be adjusting to their new sleeping arrangements so that is good, and I am loving having my room back!

Tomorrows to dos:
Clean kitchen worktops and windowsills
Clean kitchen windows
Thorough clean of our en-suite
hmmm not sure what else...baking maybe...havent baked in ages ...

Right tonight need to ;
do mission
shine sink
finish lunchboxes
laundry reboot
early night with a good book!!

tomorrow ladies!

Evening all, thought I'd update as tea cooks as I always forget!

Done
Me dressed
dishwasher unloaded and started to refill
Washing on
Hung washing out second load on
Started on bedroom ahve emptied my wardrobe and divided into piles and even started putting back in!
Me breakfast
DD up
DD dressed
DD bottle and breakfast
Heathly lunch ish anyway
Got a good start on the bedroom
tea cooking
Started to re-organise DDs clothes and think i made it worse!
Call sharesave as have taken money when I don't work there anymore

To do

Tidy round all rooms following weekend
Must make headway on bedroom it is now offically kim and aggy worthy
more washing
organise outings for the week
Check bank balance and plan budget
Todays misson as never done (blush)

Never mind, there's always tomorrow!!

On the good news front DH has come home and said he has holiday next week so am going t start planning where we can g for a few days, let me know if theres anywhere in the UK you'd recmmend!

night x