Hello Ladies

After a full 10 month of chemo almost 11 next Tuesday I am finally trying to get back into flying by myself but I tire very easy. Today I clean out the down stair bathroom closet and clean the bathroom and swept the family room. I did a very good dusting so I can simply fly like before. I am going to take one step at a time in hope that I can again be flying. Even if it only another week. Miss seeing you ladies

27 Fling Boogie Challenge

Here are the details for our 27 Fling Boogie Challenge:  We are going to see who can do the most 27 Fling Boogies between April 19th and May 16th.  For those of you are are unfamiliar with the process it is simple.  Grab a plastic grocery sack and place it on your wrist.  Then go through the house as fast as you can collecting 27 things to throw away.  You can also count giveaway items.  They don't count until you have put the bag in your outside trash can or the giveaways have made it to their final destination (carrying them around in the car does not count!).  You can also do this at work or in your car - we will count them all!  There will be a prize for our winner.

Control Journal

Have you started (or restarted) you Control Journal?  Remember we are to have the first 3 steps done by this Sunday.  Please do not worry about it even being typed - loose leaf notebook paper is fine!!!!  I started a control Journal for Chloe yesterday and she loves it!  I think I will bring it Sunday night.  See you all then!

Closet Olympics

I have done all but two of the closet events and now I have an almost empty closet. I was able to give two bags of clothes to RuthAnn for a family that she knows that lost everything in a fire. I guess it is time to go shopping. AUGH! I HATE SHOPPING!

Workout

I did 5 days of workouts in one. lol. While I was waiting for my Girl Scout parent I did situp, pushup, curls, jumpinjack, walking, etc.

Downhill Event

I made a list of all the Olympic events and it turns out I have done about half of them.  I did the downhill even yesterday (even though it was "late") and am so happy with my results.  I can't remember the last time I swept my stairs, I have trying to balance the sweeper on the steps and we don't have a plug that will let you do the whole steps at once.  So Flylady had suggested using a rubba-scrubba.  I am not sure if she meant it for carpet, but it did a great job of getting in the edges where the sweeper never gets.  15 minutes and it was done!

Olympics

So I have not been doing well on the Olympics even though I thought they sounded fun.  My inner princess was whining and said that we had agreed that we were only working on our very basic routines.  She really didn't want to do anything extra.  So if this is you and you feel like you got behind I would challenge you to do what I am going to do - a triathlon!  Go to the link and pick 3 (two if you don't have time) of the events and see how quickly you can accomplish them.  I am not going to be home at all today - so I will do this tomorrow.  Some of you may not make it until Saturday, it doesn't matter - you are not behind!  Let's have fun!

No metal for me

Ok I have not been preforming well in my events lately this week. I did get my house good enough for cookies today. I will be working on my own Olympic workout doing squats today. I will probably do over around 75. I know last year my legs hurt from bending down and picking up boxes. I am trying to keep my sink looking nice and I think I was doing good until last night. But got that taken care of first thing this morning.

jen Olympic

Ok I got back into the cleaning mood after not cleaning for two day. I also worked in my closet and got rid of pants that my hubby don't wear and I was wearing. I boxed up over half those clothes I have not wore for a year. I don't see me doing much of the others clothing since I did the year thing. I might pick a shelf and try to clean and straight in up. I finial did a house blessing in one day. GO ME working on some laundry.

Olympics

I put my torch ( flylady feather duster) on my mantel. I did the dresser top event and the "me" space event. I did the shirts/blouses closet event and might get to the pants tonight. I also did the 10 min walk in place activity event as well as the bicep curl and the shoulder raises with weights. I am having great fun with the Olympics and have started a spreadsheet to keep track of them. I am off to do the kitchen drawer event that I missed.

Closet Challenge

I did yesterdays challenge but only had one pair of pants to give away.  Today's will be postponed until tomorrow.  How is everyone else doing?

Olympics

How are everyone's Olympic Events going?  Did you see the closet challenges?  I thought these were helpful after our meeting on Sunday.  I did mine, but since it was blouses only it took me about 2 minutes.  I only own one blouse and it turns out I don't like it so I got rid of it.  I did go ahead and get rid of a couple shirts that I had to wear under blouses that I didn't need anymore either.  I didn't do my Home Blesssing yesterday, am hoping to get it done today.  Happy Flying!

Was busy flying today

I bless my house today and wash 4 loads of laundry. The last one in dryer right now. I got my clothes pack for Williamburgs, VA except for what coming out of the dryer. I pack the other things Wed.
My mom brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers her friend got her for Valentine Days and they sitting on my dining room table. Tomorrow is chemo so there will be no flying tomorrow.

Going to watch TV and drink lots of water this evening. Hope everyone else day was a grand one.

Flying

Ok, I woke up today and the kids started cleaning their rooms. I love how they just put some things away and push everything else to the sides and think it is clean. I started in Rylee room by pulling everything out of the closet. It is looking a little bit better. Need to get back up there. But I decided to come down stairs and clean my kitchen. I am working on shining my sink. Cleaned and wiped down my counter tops. Clean two bathroom draws out, cleaned undernearth my K. sink. Working on laundry. Got a candle burning on the counter. I think the will be my tourch. I will burn it when I am flying. Well I better go finish my sink.

Frost

Gorgeous outside this morning with the hoar frost on everything. More snow tomorrow. I guess that means I should give some thought to a grocery run for staples. Laundry and kitchen floor cleaning today.
Hang in there Janis. A good part about chemo is it has a cycle and an end in sight. Life is always a plus.

Valentine's Day

Hi everyone, since our next meeting is on Valentine's Day I thought we should celebrate.  Anybody have any thoughts?

Shine the sink

Well I finally was able to convince Mom to let me do the dishes the last 2 nights. I even shine the sinks. I told her I was feeling good so I could do it and she could only say I don't mind. Doing laundry today because tomorrow chemo and I won't feel like doing anything for a while. This chemo drain me. I do find the naps help me. Trying to keep the clutter pick up also.

HEllo

Glad to see more activity on the blog!  I am having a great day, we will see if it lasts.  Got up a little earlier than usual and feel ready to go.  I am going to try something new today.  Flylady calls it a scavenger hunt.  I am going to set my timer for 15 minutes, start in one room pick an item to take care of.  If it leads me to another room then the next "to do" will be in that room.  I have a lot of little things to do today and am hoping I can feel some accomplishment as well as remember to take breaks.  Happy Flying!

Who's Who

I glad to see people are starting to Blog. I usually check number of times during the day to see who blogged today. Help me keep in touch with you fly ladies. Done 3 loads of laundry today and not much of any thing else. Other then keeping the bathroom tidy and mom keeping the kitchen in order. Welcome Sandpiper who ever you are.

Hey I got back on so I guess I'm good to go. Tackling a closet of memories today. Sometimes it's hard to let things go but there are always pictures to help jog the memory. I don't need the "things". right!?!

Hey ladies, it finally let me in but didn't look like it accepted my info. I'll try to post then try starting over and see if it accepts me again. Who knows maybe I've just posted someplace strange.

Klondike

Sorry I forgot all about the meeting tonight. It been crazy her. I took a nap from 1;30 until after 5ish. Then I took Taylor to sell a couple more boxes of cookies.

This weekend was so much fun. So much warmer than last year. Remember temp '0'degrees. I did not fall in the mud so that was good. But every time we when to the bathroom I was sliding down a hill of mud. Skylar stay pretty clean. He really only got muddy doing the obstacle course they have. He wore his snowsuit. Easy cleanup. But we forgot to put on boot one time to use the bathroom so his school shoes got muddy. Will try to clean up tomorrow when they are all dry.

Looking forward to next year when I get to take two boys. I am sure I will hear it from my other two that it is not fair that Rylee gets to join. They both joined in second grade.

Timer Time

How are we doing with our timers?  I am using mine more - but still not regularly.  Is anyone interested in a fitness challenge in our group?  We will talk about it more at our meeting, this Sunday night, January 24th at 6:30.  See you then!

Going Camping

Hello ladies, I am going to Klondike this weekend with my son again. At least this year it is warmer. I am told to be prepared for the mud this time. Oh how fun. I quess there is 7 ladies going this year.

Poll

Thought maybe there would be a poll so we could post our shiny sinks....I only missed one night last week.

Shiny Sink

Working on shining my sink. Missed doing it last night but I am going to jump right back in and make sure it is done tonight! Janis, I am praying for you as you start your chemo.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone!  Have you seen FlyLady's 2010 motto?  The Timer is My Friend in 2010!  Every time you think you are too tired or don't have time to accomplish a task tell your princess she only has to do 5 minutes, set the timer and mean it!  I am learning that my inner princesses is just like a child, if I am inconsistent in what I say and what I actually do (ie.  I only have to do 5 minutes and then I make her clean for 2 hours) my inner princess will turn into an inner brat! 

This is the start of a new year and the habit for the month of January is always Shining Your Sink!!!  Make this your goal for the month and time yourself - see how long it really does take to wash dishes and wipe out your sink - you may be surprised how quick it goes!  Remember the full system of bleach and scouring is only necessary if it has been a long time since you had a shiny sink.  I think it will be my goal for today!  If you would like to join me here is the link:

http://flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Shine.asp