Fledging flyers - December's messaholics anonymous meeting place

[droitwitchmum]

Everyone welcome, newcomers and old(ish) flappers alike!

Here you can do any of the following:

• repeat or start baby steps

• repeat baby steps + do 15 mins a day decluttering in the current zone

• reinforce babysteps and do daily missions if you have finished decluttering

As Christmas is approaching I will also be posting Christmas missions.

I'll post links early in the morning on the relevant day while I'm making the coffee and brewing tea. There might even be toast...

Good luck!

what on earth has happened to my computer???

I can only assume it has been possessed or similar

Enjoying the wine though

Hi all

SC WELCOME BACK - We missed you!!

Mellie -Is that you Ellie? Really hope DDD is bette very very soon. Shivering is not good tho, as it can indicate infections so hope drs have useful advice

For me tonights flying is going to bed early also DEM

Welcome to all the newbies, especially swan who is obviously an old po and can also offer lots of advice
and waves to everyone else
Too tired to chat sorry.

Glad things are looking up a bit today DEM.

I quite enjoy a room rescue myself, mine are just a couple of minutes surface tidying and chucking away - essential with an almost toddler if you are to have any chance of enjoying your living room!

I have managed most of my list today and also forced my DH into discussing our finances, which never normally happens (he opts out and leaves it all to me )

DD still grotty and me too a bit tbh so off to bed in a minute I think.

Goodnight all

oh dear, didn't get very far with that one
got waylaid by the Guardian I was chucking and had to sit with my dh while he drank his soup

however did sweep hall
clear traintrack
regroup aeroplanes
and remove old ham carton from frontroom [dd making her own sandwiches again

good night

A quick run through of my list then I'll do a round up of everyone to save all of you scrolling through over 3 pages of this thread to find out how we are all doing!

empty the DW and WM done
breakfast done
dressed done
DH up done
make lunch done
ironing mostly done
WM on done
DW on done
dinner done
make dinner for tomorrow no but got lasagne that I made yesterday and decided was too much for me and DS tonight
10 mins tidying dining room (hall/entrance still clear from last month no and won't
hotspot in hall (table) done
10 mins tidying lounge no a weekend job I think
sort bag of clothes for DS done
quick wipe down in kitchen done
s&s done
shine sink done
bed on time definitely

round up time - sorry if I miss anyone out!
OM how is the washing going? Hope your DM enjoyed the shopping but they do turn it into a social outing don't they? Thanks for sorting out the drinks and nibbles
QOD I'm glad you can see a difference already - it really helps with your motivation. I remember a 14 month old - didn't get anything done
SSC have you survived the day? Hope you feel a bit better tomorrow
MrsD well done on the baking. I am always amazed by the number of helpers at school DS (yr1) mentions. Hope you enjoyed the chips!
Peck hope you had a good day today
PMPSS at the dentist and the bill. I think you may have had enough (virtual) alcohol - you are posting double
swanriver I hope we have helped get you back on track. Your last post made me laugh - sounds like my living room
SBB it really doesn't matter how long or short your list is. every little bit you can do helps
Oh Mellie! Hope DD is feeling a bit better tonight and you can get some sleep. Let us know how she is tomorrow when you get the chance
Mullered I manage slippers (thanks for all those Christmas presents MIL!) but that's it in the footwear department, and I'm definitely not buying shoes especially for housework a la the fat fairy
Welcome back to the land of the living SC. Sorry you have not been well - have a medicinal brandy
Pluto did you send DH to the takeaway?
PF I'm glad I'm not the only one who hasn't really sorted Christmas out yet
MM did you get your list done before the neighbours arrived?
wtd well done on getting through your first day
harr I'm in awe of anyone who can get anything as ambitious as decorating done with an 8mo in the house
DEM enjoy your early night - I was going early as well before I started this immense post
DWXTG sleep well and see you tomorrow

Big waves to everyone out there - only a couple missing in action today - still no sign of tibni or annabel, and no chica today hope you are all ok

Must be bedtime - see you all bright & early . Kettle goes on around 6!

And i got waylaid by shaun the sheeps funny antics on cbbc. Just checking before letting ds watch tomo so pure research, honest.

Thanks for the fab round-up MC

My list:

• clear away dinner things, clean and tidy kitchen, shine sink - done
• pack for DS and me (DH to sort his own things)- mostly done
• get clothes out for tomorrow - do when I go to bed
• ironing (of course) - done as much as I'm going to do!
• put away dry clothes (have done about 3 loads of washing so they are all hanging out to dry (indoors) - well, some
• phone DH - he is at the supermarket and I've forgotten something on the list! - done
• oh, save cushion from the wee! - to do, oops

Didn't do so well. Neighbours didn't come over in the end and I still didn't finish everything!

'Night All

Good morning everyone - coffee is ready, tea should be brewed in a couple of mins

Babystep is here. Could be useful or could be a catch-up day

Mission is here - get those feather dusters out!

And finally here is your holiday mission:
"HOLIDAY SUPER CRUISING MISSION #4
December 3

I told you all in Mission #1 that we are into Super Cruise mode for the Holidays. We will be decorating, cleaning outside of our Zones and pampering ourselves!

Your mission for today is to make any appointments that need to be made for the holidays.

Do you need a hair cut, a manicure, do you have dry cleaning that needs to be taken in, do you need to schedule a vet or kennel appointment, do you need to make hotel reservations, do you need a doctor or dentist appointment, and also for your children and/or spouse? These are all things that we have a tendency to put off until tomorrow and yet when tomorrow comes we say "I'll get to it tomorrow" TODAY is the day. You will be surprised at what little time it actually takes to make these calls when you are finished! You can FLY! You can do this! Have fun and be proud of yourself for being a part of the Super Cruise through the Holidays!"

My list for today
breakfast
DS dressed
empty WM & DW
DH up
make lunch (might cheat and buy today

later
mission
sort bills (actually managed to do some yesterday - just 2 files and the huge pile on the spare room floor to go!)
dinner
finish ironing
put washing away
1 load in WM
declutter dining table
s&s
shine sink
roundup of everyone's day
bed on time

See you all later!

Morning all, thanks for the tea MC - I always need at least two cups before I can get going!!

Today:

super mission
mission
declutter kids 'den' {yikes!}
order glasses for party
buy DB birthday pressie
organise xmas stocking pressies for DC to check they are roughly equal in number
check I've got 2 decentish pressies for DS2 who is a December baby!
TESCOS (please check up on me!)
Supper - me only all DC at parties DH not back til tomorrow....

I think that's enough for now...
Catch up later, have a good day all...

Quick list from me, I have to go back to school by 10 for the rest of the day

DW
S+S
Hoover (middles of rooms only)
Tidying
Put washing on

That'll do for now, see you later

Thanks for the coffee MC - was much needed this morning. Managed an early night last night and feel vaguely alive rather than half dead today, so here goes
I've kept my sink routine going, and it is a good feeling to get up in the morning and think "oh, I did manage to get something done yesterday" ... so am full of resolve to keep onwards and upwards.

today's list:
babysteps
mission: will combine with hoovering downstairs, will hoover every surface I can find
super mission: plasterers and dentist
wash up
washing (1 load already on)
pack for weekend away
fill car with petrol
clothes away (really will today ... maybe)
get DS to tidy up
work (hahahah) and paperwork

I like to be optimistic! will be back all to soon to hide from it all

MC You are such a good leader to do a round up for us. Bless you and thanks for the tea, much needed as usual.

I am also glad I'm not the only one who has not done anything Christmassy (although puds are ready to steam, bit late but if Delia can do them at the beg of Dec, so can I!) Not going to worry though, part of my keep doing stuff and eventually it'll get done.

Having a Xmas party with baby group on Sunday so off to get my food contributions from the market and a christmassy t-shirt for DS (and I might squeeze a coffee in too)

DEM Shaun the Sheep seems to be the new 'thing', even my Dad is watching it and he has not children in the house! I must check it out. We currently have Timmy Time on, which is really more for me than DS

WTD Well done on first day. It's been great to hear your updates from interview to starting. Did they think you cool?

OM Get thee to Tescos woman. Remember a big cake does help it go much smoother.

I must go as need to make bed and S&S before I leave the house.

Much needed list and coffee this morning:

Thankyou SCC,OMM, and MC

Done
sink shining
dressed from clothes put out last night
dcs to school in mufti (not pre-organised and serious fallout from this

To do
routine namely
beds
s & s
unload dw
clear breakfast
put laundry away and mufti muddle by 10.00 am

no mission today except ironing for me - haven't done any for two weeks
will try and get ds1 to do his workbooks at kit tale whilst I'm ironing, with musak

Phew, in 40 minutes I have done everything on that list, plus got something out of the freezer for tea. I would never have been able to do so much so quickly pre-Flying, so I have you ladies to thank (I assume we are all ladies?). Especially MC (thank you for the roundup, I had pretty well given up hope of working out who was who any more). I even had time for a cup of tea.

got waylaid by ds1 hobbling down stairs, and trying to get him to do his workbooks

But have
s & s two bathrooms
tidied three bedrooms very quickly
put away all the clean sheets and towels frombannisters
cleared breakfast table

still have to do washingup
and dishwasher

well done Merrily (sorry can't do bold letters)

P.S. and done a batch of laundry in wm

hi boys

v.sorry ds1 (9) has just posted a silly message whilst I was upstairs nstead of doing maths.

Now personal ironing mission

What a great round up MC

Good ole DH walked in the door last night and rustled up a pasta so takeaway wasn't required .We're on a bit of a budget...anyway the whole witching hour and running to and fro from clubs is going to get very interesting when I'm back at school so I really need to sort my evening routines. Usually we lift share to clubs but that wasn't possible yesterday. DH works long hours and I know we're going to feel a bit ragged round the edges in January. I wish there was a solution.

So far I have a better day today but I think I'm going to be a fledgling flyer for a very long tome. It is just so haaaaard!

Today

Done

butchers
dry cleaners
made sheperds pie

to do
chase late Amazon order
sort out babysitter for next week
ironing (no surprises that's on my list)
w/m on / laundry on airer

There's loads more I need to do and I'd like to do but I need to get a bit of perspective - the remaining things on my list for today will be enough.

to SW's DS. Head down in those workbooks, or mum might swish a feather duster your way!!

MC - Round up was brilliant thank you. I am totally confused and am an original poster back in August, so don't know how all the newer peoplpe can keep a track of everyone!

Typing from work, so just a quickie!

Between jobs just run into town and did some filler present shopping! First step so far! Must go down to cellar this weekend and dig out Christmas cards that I buy every year in January to save money, then forget I have them and buy more in December.

MrsD - Wow you are flying! Well done.

After work today I must:
Go to PO with a parcel
Phone about my naff hoover problem and get it fixed!
Meeting at 2pm where I am going to complain about DD3s school.

Must dash now, or I will be behind before I have even started!

Just flapping in a lopsided sort of way to say "hello again" and to thank everyone for their very kind "welcome back" messages and good wishes. Much appreciated [sniff] and reciprocated [double sniff].

Feeling even better today although finding it hard to crack on as dd home with cough (and she was up half the night with it too) and whole place in a state.

Sorry not to catch up with everyone individually (will try and do so at weekend)

Hope Mellie's dd OK???

xxx

Ironing to DO NOW for 40 mins
Ds1 is now watching Simpsons - I've abandoned supervised activities for now..

Hello Counting - glad you have got shinier!
PF -need to put fuse in myhoover
feel really organised that I bought some
MC - you are amazing to remember everyone on this thread so beautifully
bblater

DH back tonight - has been away since Monday - so final push this pm to get on top of things. Glad baby step today was a bit of a catch up! So far today have:

Done 1 load of washing and hung another out to dry
Tidied and cleaned DS's rooms
Walked dogs
Ordered vests and trousers from next for cold DS's
Sorted out some paypal stuff

Still to do:
Hoover - everywhere!
Clean bathroom
Sweep yard
Pick up carpet cleaner !

Amazing how motivating this is...
at swanriver's DS

Ironing done - what a nightmare - never again will I have an ironing mountain
interspersed with lunch etc

now need to put away those blooming workshirts etc
and hoover upstairs

haven't manage to put away ironing
hoover still not working

but have swept kitchen and diner and washed floors very quickly
upstairs looks quite tidy really...