Laundry Day.
Well it's not wash and dry laundry like you may think... it's put away all the clean clothes day. This is a day that no one, I mean not even the laundry lovers out there (yeah they're out there... mom) would want to tackle.
I have... drum roll please...
16 bags of clean clothes.
and
5 big laundry baskets of clean clothes.
To put away.
WTF? You ask? Well I suck at laundry. No really I do, shocker I know, with all that to put away it seems I am on top of my game, right? Riiiiight.
So I have nothing but some bill paying this morning, breakfast with the kids... then I will lock myself, and the little people on the second floor to attempt to put away all laundry.
I need to have my imaginary Peter Walsh and FlyLady right next to me, because I am going to be throwing away the nasty, and donating the not used, and returning some to my mom that I don't wear any more. I want to try on a shit load of my clothes, and decided what I am going to attempt to fit into again. I want to loose weight but not right now.
I am going to enjoy the month of December in my fat suit. I really thought about dieting in December but it's like trying to tell the fat kid he can't have cake. Too much good food. And I will be just like all the other cattle, and promise that on January 12th I will eat good. (not the first, it's a Holiday too, and I am going on a girls weekend the 9-11th so that would just mess with a good time)
I will dedicate myself back to Spark People, and get my shit together. Spaghetti and I really want this. So back to the purge of laundry. I will be trying on, making a "I wish" section in my closet, that I WILL fit into again.
Wish me luck... I need it!
Showing posts with label FLY Lady. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FLY Lady. Show all posts
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
You have to make the time
Oh Fly Lady, I love you.
I told you all how I receive about 10 emails a day from Fly Lady, and after 2 or 3 days, yes I know your smart! That is like 20 to 30 emails just from her! Some are reminders...
Go to Bed at 10. (I get this one at 8)
Get up and do your morning routine.
Plan what's for dinner. (morning email)
Then there is the testimony emails, most I read, or skim, some I just delete. (I don't read the ones for older kids, yes you can teach your kids to fly right along with you!) It's great reading from others that this is really working. That if I am down I can get back up. And that I am not the only nut that is excited about my shiny sink.
Then there are the emails from Fly Lady just about everything. Like the one about Time in a bottle. It was great, and a quote that I have heard before
"When you say you don't have the time to do something. That is not true. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It's just what you choose to do with them"
Everything from sleeping to eating and working is your basics. But when I do all my art work, read a book, or take the time to blog, this is what I choose to do with my spare time. Some people watch t.v. or go out with friends. It's just what you do.
So back to Fly Lady and the time in a bottle. She had mentioned how cool it would be if you could go into your neat and tidy bathroom, into the medicine cabinet, and find a bottle of time. And you could take as much as needed for that day.
Well you can in a weird kinda way. There is things to do, prep work. That makes saving time possible. Fly Lady says your night routine is the most important, and I agree. If I do stuff for the next day, it goes so much better for me. For me it's making the coffee and having all the sippys and bottles lined up for the next day, have the dishwasher loaded and ran before bed. If all the dishes are out of my sink I can function better it seems in the morning.
Also having my clothes laid out, and the kids for the next day. There is little steps like having my purse, and or the diaper bag all packed and ready to go. And yes at night I am not in the mood for all this. But if I do it early enough, between feedings and getting Spaghetti off to work, I can get ready.
Some of the other emails were about, letting yourself be less then perfect, and seeing things through your childs eyes, time in a bottle, and finding peace during the Holiday Season. These are just a few paragraphs, either from other Flybabies, or FlyLady herself.
I want to be prepared, and I want to have a place for everything. It will take time. Fly Lady said it took her 9 months to do her house. I have been trying, and yes I fall of my wagon all the time. I don't do the control journal like I should, I don't shine my sink every night. But I sure do like it when I do. I feel better.
Oh and yes I do put my shoes on everyday, it does something to me, motivates me more to do housework.
Hope this helps some of you. I have lots of tweaking to do with my routines and cleaning, but I am trying! If you want to be a flybaby, go to the site, join the Yahoo group, and then you can get these emails. There are alot of them. but nothing the delete button can't handle!
I told you all how I receive about 10 emails a day from Fly Lady, and after 2 or 3 days, yes I know your smart! That is like 20 to 30 emails just from her! Some are reminders...
Go to Bed at 10. (I get this one at 8)
Get up and do your morning routine.
Plan what's for dinner. (morning email)
Then there is the testimony emails, most I read, or skim, some I just delete. (I don't read the ones for older kids, yes you can teach your kids to fly right along with you!) It's great reading from others that this is really working. That if I am down I can get back up. And that I am not the only nut that is excited about my shiny sink.
Then there are the emails from Fly Lady just about everything. Like the one about Time in a bottle. It was great, and a quote that I have heard before
"When you say you don't have the time to do something. That is not true. We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It's just what you choose to do with them"
Everything from sleeping to eating and working is your basics. But when I do all my art work, read a book, or take the time to blog, this is what I choose to do with my spare time. Some people watch t.v. or go out with friends. It's just what you do.
So back to Fly Lady and the time in a bottle. She had mentioned how cool it would be if you could go into your neat and tidy bathroom, into the medicine cabinet, and find a bottle of time. And you could take as much as needed for that day.
Well you can in a weird kinda way. There is things to do, prep work. That makes saving time possible. Fly Lady says your night routine is the most important, and I agree. If I do stuff for the next day, it goes so much better for me. For me it's making the coffee and having all the sippys and bottles lined up for the next day, have the dishwasher loaded and ran before bed. If all the dishes are out of my sink I can function better it seems in the morning.
Also having my clothes laid out, and the kids for the next day. There is little steps like having my purse, and or the diaper bag all packed and ready to go. And yes at night I am not in the mood for all this. But if I do it early enough, between feedings and getting Spaghetti off to work, I can get ready.
Some of the other emails were about, letting yourself be less then perfect, and seeing things through your childs eyes, time in a bottle, and finding peace during the Holiday Season. These are just a few paragraphs, either from other Flybabies, or FlyLady herself.
I want to be prepared, and I want to have a place for everything. It will take time. Fly Lady said it took her 9 months to do her house. I have been trying, and yes I fall of my wagon all the time. I don't do the control journal like I should, I don't shine my sink every night. But I sure do like it when I do. I feel better.
Oh and yes I do put my shoes on everyday, it does something to me, motivates me more to do housework.
Hope this helps some of you. I have lots of tweaking to do with my routines and cleaning, but I am trying! If you want to be a flybaby, go to the site, join the Yahoo group, and then you can get these emails. There are alot of them. but nothing the delete button can't handle!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Shine your Sink Fly Babies!
I wanted to re post this email I got today. Everyday the Fly Lady emails me. About 10 times a day. With testimonies from other Fly Babies like myself, or notes of encouragement, or just my daily reminders (when to go to bed, to start the day with my morning routine) I love all the emails. And even though it fills up my mailbox fast, all I have to do is hit delete if I get behind.
Fly Lady is also on Twitter, so I have added her so even when I try to procrastinate I can't! It's a free site, and I recommend it to everyone. She is always reminding you that just go start now, and she is proud of you. Seems funny coming from a complete stranger, but it really means alot to me.
I must tell you, I laughed my ass off about the "shine your sink" idea. But it really worked. After my sink is shiny I want my counter to follow suit. Eventually it takes over and my whole kitchen is shiny. This was a great message I got today, on how each room has it's own "shiny sink"
Well I have to put my shoes back on, my lunch break is just about over. Read the below email and FLY!
Dear Friends,
When you got your welcome letter from us, your very first assignment, was to Go Shine Your Sink. Do you remember how good it felt to see it gleam. Then after is was shining, it was more difficult to put dirty dishes in it. As a result you kept the Dishwasher empty so you could dispose of your plates and glasses.The Clean and Shiny Sink was contagious.
I have another God Breeze for you from a member's subject line! Did you know that every room in your home has a Shiny Sink!Let's think about this for a little while.
Master Bedroom: For me it is seeing my bed made with my decorative pillows on it and my one crowning pillow that my SHE sisters gave me! It says, "I'm Not Bossy, I just have better ideas!"
Children's Rooms: Having the toys put away and the floor clear, is usually a good sign.
Bathrooms: Having the sink shining! That is an obvious, but the mirror clear of tooth paste splatters and dental floss home runs is another thing that makes my bathroom look nice. Also having toiletries put away and not sitting out on the counter.
Office: This is a tough one, Keep your desk clear, with an uncluttered work surface.
Dining Room: Having the dining table empty and a pretty center piece on it. Maybe even a table cloth and napkins.
Living Room: This is a hard one for me. Keeping my end tables and huge coffee table clear of papers.
What this all boils down to, is Hot Spot Prevention. We all have these areas in our home, that if we will be vigilant, they will not become cluttered with our daily stuff. So twice a day, I send out a Hot Spot Reminder. If we will stay on top of this, they will not become a raging clutter inferno.
There is one other Shiny Sink, that I'll bet, you have not thought of.
Yourself: What are the final touches that make you feel special when you are getting dressed. It could be, putting on your makeup, fixing your hair, donning a pair of earrings, placing that string of pearls around your neck. It could also be a spritz of your favorite fragrance, the perfect color of lipstick, or using a sweet smelling bar of soap in your bath.
One other more intriguing possibility could be the foundation garments that you put on that give you that special feeling all day long. Something lacy and pretty underneath jeans and a t-shirt can make a huge difference in your own attitude. Something special just for you!
What can you do each morning to make yourself feel special?
Each and every one of your are special to me!
My goal is that you will feel this worth for yourself.
If you outsides look good, your insides feel good.
If your insides feel good, you can do anything!
The Sky is the limit!
I want you to Shine too!
Are you ready FLY along with me!
FlyLady
You are not behind!
I don't want you to try to catch up; I just want you to jump in where we are. O.K.?
Do it now! Don't wait! Get things done in 2008!
The above email was taken directly from the FlyLady herself. Even though I did copy it with out permission, she also has stated that if I post a link back to her, and tell exactly where I got it from that would be ok too. I can't tell you enough times to go check out Fly Lady, even if you are the busiest person, they have schedules for working people too! You won't be sorry!
I heart FLY Lady!!
Fly Lady is also on Twitter, so I have added her so even when I try to procrastinate I can't! It's a free site, and I recommend it to everyone. She is always reminding you that just go start now, and she is proud of you. Seems funny coming from a complete stranger, but it really means alot to me.
I must tell you, I laughed my ass off about the "shine your sink" idea. But it really worked. After my sink is shiny I want my counter to follow suit. Eventually it takes over and my whole kitchen is shiny. This was a great message I got today, on how each room has it's own "shiny sink"
Well I have to put my shoes back on, my lunch break is just about over. Read the below email and FLY!
Dear Friends,
When you got your welcome letter from us, your very first assignment, was to Go Shine Your Sink. Do you remember how good it felt to see it gleam. Then after is was shining, it was more difficult to put dirty dishes in it. As a result you kept the Dishwasher empty so you could dispose of your plates and glasses.The Clean and Shiny Sink was contagious.
I have another God Breeze for you from a member's subject line! Did you know that every room in your home has a Shiny Sink!Let's think about this for a little while.
Master Bedroom: For me it is seeing my bed made with my decorative pillows on it and my one crowning pillow that my SHE sisters gave me! It says, "I'm Not Bossy, I just have better ideas!"
Children's Rooms: Having the toys put away and the floor clear, is usually a good sign.
Bathrooms: Having the sink shining! That is an obvious, but the mirror clear of tooth paste splatters and dental floss home runs is another thing that makes my bathroom look nice. Also having toiletries put away and not sitting out on the counter.
Office: This is a tough one, Keep your desk clear, with an uncluttered work surface.
Dining Room: Having the dining table empty and a pretty center piece on it. Maybe even a table cloth and napkins.
Living Room: This is a hard one for me. Keeping my end tables and huge coffee table clear of papers.
What this all boils down to, is Hot Spot Prevention. We all have these areas in our home, that if we will be vigilant, they will not become cluttered with our daily stuff. So twice a day, I send out a Hot Spot Reminder. If we will stay on top of this, they will not become a raging clutter inferno.
There is one other Shiny Sink, that I'll bet, you have not thought of.
Yourself: What are the final touches that make you feel special when you are getting dressed. It could be, putting on your makeup, fixing your hair, donning a pair of earrings, placing that string of pearls around your neck. It could also be a spritz of your favorite fragrance, the perfect color of lipstick, or using a sweet smelling bar of soap in your bath.
One other more intriguing possibility could be the foundation garments that you put on that give you that special feeling all day long. Something lacy and pretty underneath jeans and a t-shirt can make a huge difference in your own attitude. Something special just for you!
What can you do each morning to make yourself feel special?
Each and every one of your are special to me!
My goal is that you will feel this worth for yourself.
If you outsides look good, your insides feel good.
If your insides feel good, you can do anything!
The Sky is the limit!
I want you to Shine too!
Are you ready FLY along with me!
FlyLady
You are not behind!
I don't want you to try to catch up; I just want you to jump in where we are. O.K.?
Do it now! Don't wait! Get things done in 2008!
The above email was taken directly from the FlyLady herself. Even though I did copy it with out permission, she also has stated that if I post a link back to her, and tell exactly where I got it from that would be ok too. I can't tell you enough times to go check out Fly Lady, even if you are the busiest person, they have schedules for working people too! You won't be sorry!
I heart FLY Lady!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
On the same page.
So this morning I was writing in my Control Journal (from Fly Lady, I am choosing to write mine out. Sticks better) as I am writing I look over at Ed, who is writing his football pool choices for this week.
He doesn't know what I am doing, but he rolls his eyes, probably thinking it's another procrastinating tool I have found, to put off house work.
So overscreaming children quality family time, he asks me if this house drives me nuts. He means with all the clutter and just shit everywhere. I mean everywhere.
I agree, and we both say there is no where to go for peace, and just to relax with out seeing a pile of something or another in that room. Agreed.
He asks me if we had a whole day of just us (Queen and Carrots would have to entertain the kids) could we organize the whole house... realistically I straight out said no way. It's not possible.
But you know us, we like a good challenge. So on Monday we are taking Spike in for his 6 monthstabbing vaccines, my parents will come to town and take the kids from us. We will start the day off with our 6 month dental cleaning. Then straight home for some physcho cleaning and decluttering.
My oh my, this is not in the books, not what Peter Walsh or Fly Lady would recommend. Probably not the nice lady, Laura, over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.
He doesn't know what I am doing, but he rolls his eyes, probably thinking it's another procrastinating tool I have found, to put off house work.
So over
I agree, and we both say there is no where to go for peace, and just to relax with out seeing a pile of something or another in that room. Agreed.
He asks me if we had a whole day of just us (Queen and Carrots would have to entertain the kids) could we organize the whole house... realistically I straight out said no way. It's not possible.
But you know us, we like a good challenge. So on Monday we are taking Spike in for his 6 month
My oh my, this is not in the books, not what Peter Walsh or Fly Lady would recommend. Probably not the nice lady, Laura, over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.
But we will see where this takes us... until then I need to get some of the things organized... I am not looking for a miracle on Monday, well maybe, sorta, but I am looking for Spaghetti and myself to get a good start on getting this house how we want it.
I was elated that we talked for over an hour today on our goals for this house. I am not alone, nor should I be in this!
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