fly babies Oct 13-18

It works,it works!!! I tried over and over and couldn't get anything to post because their wasn't a post button to click on after I wrote my message. I even emailed Lynn but she didn't respond cuz I guess she is super busy getting everything switched.
Wow, I missed ALOT.
Susannah-CONGRATS on the baby. When did she make her appearance? How are you feeling? Best wishes to you and your family.
Vonnie-yep,you are initiated into the sacred mommy club now. Keeping fingers crossed with regard to testing.
Cyndi-I remember you! And that wind last night...we got a huge dose of it ourselves. In fact school is delayed 2 hours because of it.

Hi to everyone else. I haven't really kept up with the posts because it got to be too much after trying to post myself. Hope you all are doing well. I surely did miss you all.

well PODA:
DS off to school(late)
short grocery run
DD2 to storytime at library
trash to curb
dinner and dw
homework

Would like to try to make it to school meeting for parent info/support for gifted and special needs kids tonight. Hope DH is home in time for me to attend.

well,better get the kids going here. Good to "see" you again.

Have a great day.
Heidi

My sleep schedule is out of whack, as usual.

Vonnie, what is AWANA?

Hi others! Especially Cyndi and Hope! Cyndi, how did FIL's surgery go?

PODA:

-lots of desk chores (mostly to do with grad school applications!)
-laundry
-go to Kinko's and post office to send an insurance form, and also make an extra photocopy of the TA application
-some cooking (custard, ground beef, some other things)
-more desk chores--especially making doctor appointments
-download GRE prep software
-some unpacking
-did I mention desk chores? Well, I guess that's what happens when one applies for grad school--I know so many of you have already been through it so I shouldn't whine! This is actually my third time applying because of various life circumstances.

Hope everyone had a good Columbus Day/ Thanksgiving!

I had more fillings put in my teeth today. That was the big accomplishment.

Good Morning
Kitty, enjoy your mom's visit! I really need a visit from somebody, It's been over a year sense my Aunt came, I need a real live female to talk to in-person, way to many boys around this house

Cyndi, is your sink shinny? **nudge nudge** You can nudge me when it comes to laundry, I've got LOTS!

Hi Becky and Vonnie!

Jenny should be back from vacation now, anyone heard from her?
Ok, enough chit chat, my laundry pile is calling.

PODA
Laundry
Laundry
Round Robin in almost every room
oh, and did I say laundry.

Is that right? A Round robin is where you would pick up a room quickly then move on to the next? I get round robin and room rescue mixed up. Anywho, it could probably use both.
See you girls later.
Jamie Lea

Hiya Cindy! Good to see you back on the forum! You are SO right about the shoes. I wore them yesterday and it helped. Today I did not and have been something of a SLUG.

Well, with baby Emma's advent the house has disintegrated. Although last night she slept for three hours so I got the ER done by about midnight. BUT, DH brought in ALL his office-worth's books from the garage two nights ago and they are piled high/strewn across the living room. It's dreadful, it really is. Don't know how long it will go like this, but he has promised to have it and the garage cleaned up by Sunday or Monday, and invited someone over Monday to prove it.
Yikes!

It's a good thing CPS hasn't stopped by here! (Just reading that Dark Side of Homeschooling thread a minute ago.)

I have ta da's but can't type now...baby wants holding & toddler very very grouchy. Still sick maybe? I'm sure baby wants nursing too...but ow, it hurts! Wah!

Gotta go.

Susannah

Hi all and congrats Susannah - can't wait to see those pictures! By the way, our Lydia Grace was going to be an Emma Grace - great name!

Great to see you Cyndi!! Please come back! We'd love to catch up with you!

Hi Hope - glad you're still lurking!

Hi Jamie, Kitty, and Vonnie! You guys have been way too busy - Christmas ornaments kitty?! Now I feel really behind.

We have been very busy with my parents' visit - they've been here for a week and will stay for 2 more, but in a local apartment. Between work, kids, the house, the outings, I am beat. I'm going to bed soon with my book actually - it's only 8:30, but I really need the sleep. The house is holding its own - Mom has helped with laundry, mopping, etc.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Andrea

Boy, today was a doozy! I got initiated even more into Mommy-dom!!

Spent the entire day at doctor appointments/tests. DD had acid reflux test at 7:30 a.m., ran to get b'fast while she could still eat before next test. Then, had to drive 60 miles to pediatric urologist where she had an ultrasound of kidney; had to wait a solid hour for that! Then, saw the doctor. Left at 3:40 p.m.! DD was famished & so was I! Stopped at McDonald's, got back on road at 4:20 p.m. and was home at 5:00!

Tomorrow shouldn't be as bad with medical: dr. visit at 10:45 to get results of acid reflux test. Then, computer guy brings my personal computer back at 2 p.m. and hooks it up.

Today's TADA (yes, I did actually have one!):

* Laundry - did two more loads & put away
* Washed & hung or laid to dry winter sweaters from storage
* Moved definite "summer" clothes to other closet while in fall transition (fall in Alabama can still mean 80 degree weather!)
* Unloaded and reloaded dishwasher.
* Fed dogs

Tomorrow's PODA:

* Call home study agency back regarding duplicate invoice (I sure hope it's a dupe!!!)
* Call neurologist here who referred us to pediatric one to insist that they have her see the doctor & NOT a nurse practioner (they say everyone has to do that!)
* Laundry (this is a given, I guess!)
* Make bread and brownies
* Get newspaper for grocery ads
* Take DD to AWANA at church p.m.
* Complete Mom's Morning Out registration and plan to take DD on Friday!

Well, DD woke us up at 1:30 a.m. this morning moving from her bed to sofa, then to our bed, so I am BUSHED! I am gonna go turn in for the night. I'll catch up with everyone later! It is good to hear from everyone, by the way. Hey, Cyndi!!! I missed you girl! And Hope, are you gonna strap back on your wings soon?

By the way, has anyone ordered FlyLady's control journal? I did last week & can't wait to get it. I was attracted to keeping my bills in one place and portable so I can take it on my many medical visits to come!

OK, I'm really going this time...

Vonnie

Hello all! We got back late last night, and are pooped! Did I miss anything big besides Susannah's baby?

We had a wonderful trip! Lots of traveling and routines are really messed up. But we had a great time visiting and playing with all the grandparents. We were in Georgia and Tennessee at 3 different homes (mom's, Gram's, and Dad's). But there is no place like MY home!

I thought I had the house fairly clean when we left. Got home and it's not up to the standards I want to have. Honestly, I think I am still spending too much time on the computer. So I'm going to limit my check-ins around here and maybe not even turn the computer on somedays! Really! So if I'm not around much, don't worry, I'm just cleaning! LOL!!!

Ya'll take care, hear!?

Hi all! Cindy, I will remember your FIL and SIL. Vonnie, your Tuesday tired me out just reading it! I took only the baby with me Monday to the ped. (DH happened home in time to watch the others) and was so glad it was just the two of us. Left insurance card at Ped. and didn't realize it until trying to take her to the lab at Hospital, so had to run back & forth. Her bilirubin turned out to be fine, BTW. All those nice diapers she's making! And she's back to birth weight as of Monday.

I know what Vonnie means about 80-degree weather in fall. I never get the clothes switched in time for cool weather and my kids end up freezing the first crisp day before I dig the jeans & sweaters out. It's still hot in here during the sunniest part of the day.

Today started out a whiny one for me. I think it's the soreness with nursing...dreading the next feeding, etc. And I was cross with the children and my conscience was bothering me, which only made me feel crosser, of course. And DH had said he'd do the garage today, but hasn't got around to it. I hope he doesn't pull another all-nighter to get it done. I worry about that boy. He does *not* take care of himself.

Anyway, after a brief session of repentance and serious prayers for strength, the day turned around and the afternoon has been better. And I'm not quite as sore this p.m. either!

TA DA's: I did manage to stack up books and boxes and clear enough floor space to vacuum this morning. I did the stairs and the main part of our bedroom too. It looks a bit better. I took all the garbage out (lots), fastened J.D.'s booster seat in van (he's giving his reversible to Emma), and also put the Snugli in the van in case I need it, since I don't have an infant carrier this time. I packed 3 out of 5 of the kids' sweaters in a tote in the front seat, in case we need them on the road. Kids played outside for an hour or two, and 3 out of 5 have been bathed. I also wrote an e-mail to CBS! Haha!

Trying to finish up a roll of film & get it developed so I can get you all a picture of Emma.

I need to gear up again with the homeschooling, but my usual morning routine (which wasn't so great to begin with) has been blown by the addition of little nursling. My former routine was to slowly ease my achey self out of bed whenever toddler wandered in my room asking for "gigi" (chocolate milk, don't ask!). Now I can't just roll out of bed without waking up hungry miss, so there is a decided delay in getting the day started. Much to the impatience of toddler. Maybe tomorrow I can try to sneak out early and get my shower before others are up.

We were blessed by a neighbor this week who brought us all their hand-me-down boys' clothes, which are in beautiful shape. They have one young son at home, and he apparently has quite the wardrobe!

PODA for tomorrow:
*Write thank-yous to neighbor and to home group friends who sent meals
*MUST PAY MORTGAGE!
*Also, pay electric bill
*Check in-box for other to-do items
*Declutter paper from basket
*Put away clothes in boys' room
*Fold/Put away all laundry
*Find J.D.'s sweater or jacket
*Wash diapers & 3yo pants

Later!

Susannah

Good Morning!

My morning started at around midnight with a frantic call from my mom that she was having severe pains,crying hysterically,etc. She called 911 herself and I sped to meet her at the hospital ER. turns out she has a bad kidney infection. Scared the heck out of both of us though. So from the ER we filled her perscription at an allnight Walgreen's and then I drove her home and then drove myself home. Got in around 2 am. Whew! I will definitely attempt to take a nap today while DD does,that's for sure.

TADA so far:
DS off to school
dw loaded and running
DD fed,changed,dressed
animals fed and let out

PODA:
wait for Sears service guy
deposit check at bank
pick Ds up at Art Center at 5pm
dinner and cleanup
homework

That's about it after my night last night.
Hope you all have a good one.
Take Care.

heidi

Has anyone ordered/received these? I ordered them & am axiously awaiting their arrival.

Vonnie

Good evening!

Thanks for the well wishes about my mom. She said that she still has pain but not as bad as yesterday.
PODA got done with a curve ball thrown in for good measure. School nurse called to say that DS was in the clinic complaining of headache and tummyache. That's 2 times this week. After talking to him and the teacher,it isn't anything school-related so I think I will take him to the eye Dr for a routine exam. He does wear glasses and he may need a new perscription since it's been over a year since the last visit. If it isn't the eyes, I don't know what else it may be. He has no fever,sore throat,fatigue,nothing. we'll see...

Invited to a crop til you drop scrapping party tomorrow night with a girlfriend of mine. would love to go but need to see about DH schedule and how DS is feeling,etc.

Sounds like you are keeping your head above water,Susannah. I'm with the suggestion about Ds getting his own choc. milk. He gains independence,you gain a small break!

Hey, I know I was AWOL a while but is Mike still around?

Hope you all have a refreshing evening,ready for the onslaught of another day tomorrow!

Heidi

Happy Friday, Flypals!
Beckers - will miss you! Are you gonna tackle some anti-procrastination stuff while you are off line?

Vonnie - I was quite interested in Flylady's Office in a bag and ready made control journal, but I dunno. I just can't justify the cost when I know I could make a comparable one myself. In fact, I already keep all my finance stuff in one binder and was just beginning to start a zipper binder for a birthday gift for my very SHE girlfriend. The control journal is very tempting. Maybe if I don't get around to it before the New Year, I'll buy one. Very interested in your comments. Let us know when you get them!

I do love my new feather duster. Also this is my third year of having the More Time Moms calendar and I just can't imagine using anything else. A must have for sure!!!

TADA: Bah! Yesterday turned out to be a bust! I think I just overdid it with the mega mountain of laundry the other day. So kiss yesterday goodbye and move on, right?

PODA: Round Robin to spruce up the main living areas.
Dump icky food from fridge
Grocery list
Maybe Walmart Supercenter run?
I am itching to purdy up my outdoors - may dig out the scarecrows and buy a few pumpkins or something.
Work on my control journal
Review ds18's geography exam (ick)
Remind Susannah to pay her mortgage

That'll do. Have a great day, all!
-Cyndi

I've been down with mastitis, so haven't checked in lately. Have we heard from Kelly?

Feel much better this morning after a couple of doses of antibiotics and a horse-pill ibuprofen. I think I may have thrush too, but I can't get the dr. to call in yeast medication. This is the walk-in clinic, apparently the only place I can contact a dr. on the weekend. He says I need to be "seen" first. Okay, I've nursed four babies now. I KNOW when I have yeast. Grrr. I refuse to be "seen," unless it's by my midwife. That's how I got mastitis in the first place, having to run to the doctor with my too-tight nursing bra & not enough time to feed baby first. They just want me to pay for a visit. I'll have to wait & call my O.B. on Monday.

Needless to say, I haven't been flying, *and* I can't find the mortgage coupon booklet! Drat! On the brighter side, I received a call from my homeschool group and they are arranging meals for next week. I also have a trio of friends here in town who want to do some meals. I feel so blessed! Tonight there's a chicken-Q at the fire station that I have tickets for, so that makes for an easy meal. Last night, I could barely get out of the recliner, but managed to nuke some hot dogs for the kids. My mother has been doing grocery store runs for me.

At any rate, Emma's doing very well. She's a sweetie-pie!

On my PODA today is Fold Laundry. I have four or five loads piled up outside the laundry room. I won't attempt much else.

Miss y'all!

Susannah