Are you having fun with this? Or does it feel like you have been grinding away at your home for hours and hours (or maybe even days)? When was the last time you took a break? You know, as overwhelming and big as conquering the CHAOS in your home may seem, remember: baby steps, baby steps, baby steps. And don't forget about those breaks - those golden opportunities to step back, celebrate what you have achieved and share a good laugh with yourself and your family and friends!
FlyLady recommends that everyone take a fifteen-minute break every hour to sharpen your axe and refocus. One of her favorite sayings is "Laugh everyday, even if it is at yourself".
So grab a glass of water, take a deep breath, sit down in a comfy spot, and join us as we take a quick peek at some of the wonderful treasures FlyLady's members have shared with her.
May all our homes be our own private Bed and Breakfast!
From FlyLady - One morning, I was working out on my treadmill, talking to Kelly on the phone, and reading your email messages (yes - all at the same time LOL!)…when I came across this message. I start to read it out loud over the phone to Kelly…
"Dear Flylady
Wanted to let you know about the wonderful B & B my husband and I stayed at this Memorial Day weekend. The small but simply furnished kitchen was well stocked with delicious healthy snacks and meals. Homemade waffles with blackberries were served from a beautiful clean kitchen. The living areas and bedrooms were furnished with fresh plumped pillows, lovely matching sheets and down comforter and scented candles everywhere. The bathroom - ah ...bubble bath, lotions and fresh white towels. The library was stocked with books, magazines and yoga videos…."
Kelly and I were both getting excited - where was this wonderful sounding bed and breakfast? We always keep our eyes peeled for pampering opportunities - especially ones we can share with our spouses….I continued to read…
"…Best of all, my husband and I spent time together with no interruptions, chores or traffic. Okay - you guessed it ... thanks to you - this is my home. Thank you, thank you."
The tears started flowing, even Kelly was speechless Thank-YOU to the sender - this email made MY day!
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Ode to FlyLady by Lisa Easterling
"Get out of bed!" the lady said,
"And leave it nice and neat!"
Just mid-snore, I hit the floor,
And, grumbling, shod my feet.
"Just who is she to pick on me?"
I snarled with attitude.
"She's barking me right up a tree!
That woman's just plain rude!"
I wandered out, in full-fledged pout
And met the sun's first rays,
To squint and blink at the shiny sink
That quickly met my gaze.
Shading my eyes I realized
That I'd begun to smile;
Could I admit her pushy grit
Was teaching all the while?
I lightly groomed my living room,
A task I once had feared;
Admired a shelf despite myself,
While inwardly I cheered.
I thought of times I'd groaned and whined
When Mentor-Mail was read,
But my stubborn pride just couldn't hide
The truth in all she said.
I find my life has much less strife,
Now that FlyWays are my own;
I don't refuse to wear my shoes
Or neglect my weekly zone.
My smiling more with every chore
Delights my family;
It's slowly dawned that gal has spawned
A peaceful heart in me.
And as I grow, how sweet to know
This doesn't have to end.
I owe so much to her tough-tender touch;
I love my dear FlyFriend.
Copyrighted by Lisa Easterling 2000
Used by permission.
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FLYing High by Rainbow Goddess
Rise and shine
It's a brand new day
Don't pee yet
Make that bed right away!
First, to the bathroom,
It's "shower to shoes"
These are the first
of my FlyLady cues.
My bathroom is swiped,
I can now start my day
I'll start with the laundry,
it's the FlyLady way!
Glancing around,
I see no Hot Spots
Now, I'll get to
feeding the tots.
I look at my PODA
I'm free for awhile
I 'll sip down some coffee
In grand FlyLady style!
The kids are now gone
and my sink is shiny.
On to the dailies
before I rest my heiny!
The House work seems endless
and sometimes I get blue
then FlyLady says
"I'm so proud of You!"
So off I go
No Franny lives here
When I think of FlyLady
I shed a tear!
I now have a system
I'm able to cope
Thank you, FlyLady
For giving us hope!
Used by permission.
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A Tale of Clutter
I like to have a tidy home
a pleasant place to be,
one I might be proud of
for friends of mine to see.
But my home took on a cluttered look
which filled me with despair,
I had collected far too much
and things were everywhere.
Then I tried to clean my home
it was a futile try,
the clutter was frustrating
and I'd give up with a sigh.
So to rid me of frustration
and my home of its hodgepodge,
I boxed up all this clutter
into the garage.
But there to my discouragement
this story does not end,
the garage could not contain these things,
the car would not fit in.
Then one day on the internet
a solution came my way,
I met someone named "FlyLady"
who had these words to say--
"Go label three large boxes with words
- Trash - Keep - Give away,
and You Can Organize Your Home,
Get Started Now Today!
Just take 27 items,
and dispose of them this way,
don't let things clutter up your life
and live in disarray.
And if you will do this every week,
very soon you'll see-
Your home will be the tidy place
you wished that it might be."
by Konnie Kabboord June 4, 2001
God Bless FlyLady!
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What's Your "FLY - Q"?
Answer the following questions:
1. I can do anything
a. If they pay me enough.
b. For chocolate.
c. And I will, too, eventually.
d. For 15 minutes.
e. Better than anybody. That's why I have to do it all.
2. FLY means
a. Finally Loving Yourself
b. Frustrated, loud (and) yelling.
c. Fat, Lazy You
d. Feta, Lime and Yogurt (makes a great salad dressing!)
e. Never having to say you're sloppy.
3. The most important routine of the day is:
a. Evening Routine. Get ready for tomorrow today!
b. Coffee, yawn, coffee, yawn.
c. Breakfast, kids, yelling, clean-up, yelling and more yelling.
(That'll learn 'em)
d. OMG it's the in-laws! Don't just stand there CLEAN something! (Too
late!)
e. Supper, kids, yelling, homework, yelling, baths, more yelling,
bedtime. TV. (grumble)
4. Wednesday is
a. The middle of the week.
b. Not even CLOSE to Friday.
c. Er....what month is this?
d. Anti-Procrastination Day.
e. Named after Woden, the Germanic Deity of Wisdom,War, Victory,
Poetry, Healing and Leeches (Good grief, in the same day? Woden must
have been a woman...who knew?)
5. In the morning you
a. Roll over and go back to sleep.
b. Chuckle softly and roll over and go back to sleep.
c. Give your DH a jab with your elbow then roll over and go back to sleep.
d. Reach for your snooze button, knock over last night's water into
the open drawer drowning the TV remote, a crossword, the latest
romance novel *blush*, your medication, and three dusty Rolaids.
Roll over and go back to sleep--you have all day, you can get to it later.
e. Get up, make your bed, do your hair, make-up, and dress to the
lace-up shoes.
6. The first thing you do as a Flybaby is:
a. Roll over and go...wait...that was the last question.
b. Shine your sink.
c. Realize that in the bug world, a flybaby is a maggot. (Gross! Um...)
d. What was the question?
e. Go like blazes and try to do everything at once so you can start
"Flying" with a clean house. Which causes you to
f. Crash and burn.
Award yourself 10 points for each correct answer: 1. (d); 2. (a) 3.
(a). 4. (d) 5. (e) 6. (b)
Award yourself another 10 points for reading this far.
Subtract 8 points if your recognize yourself.
Add 7 points if you smiled.
Subtract 4 points if you cheated and looked at the answers! (Oh, for
shame.)
Never mind the points! Just give yourself a huge hug and FLY.
FlyBaby Lynda
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