Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2008

pigpen

Serena.. I'm fine today I think.. had a grand night out with my friend last night.. Has DS turned up safe and sound yet???

serena

Just heard the police have found him and he is at the police station in Reading. On my way now. Will let you know later!

pigpen

serena wrote: »

Just heard the police have found him and he is at the police station in Reading. On my way now. Will let you know later!

Fabulous.. glad he is safe and well... give him a big hug from us.

jo1972

shell2001 wrote: »

Hi Jo - think you have the "nice" reasons to give to your friend, regarding the claiming tax credits/vouchers thing - as she is not registered you cannot use her anymore. Saves you having to tell the real reasons anyway. I have not used a childminder before but have seen lots doing the nursery runs, kind of knew from that who I would not want looking after the girls. Trouble is all the good ones are booked. Thankfully for me its only till DD2 starts full-time school on 29th Sept then she can go to the after school club.

Not sure how this whole working mon - fri thing is gonna work out but got to give it a go. I am really excited about this job its just all the other tripe that goes with it:rolleyes:.

How long have you been staying at home (I presume that's what you've been doing!). It is hard getting back into the 9-5 at first but it does have it's benefits, not just the financial ones...but you get a bit of independence back. What's the job you've got?

Finding a good CM is an absolute nightmare, especially if you have more than one child to find a space for. Unfortunately as I work full-time, I don't do the school run and don't know anyone up at the school, ie mums and dads that are a great source when trying to find childcare.

Yes I think you're right, definately put the onus on the child tax credit and childcare vouchers when telling the CM that I can't use her anymore...also the thing is, I'm actually paying her the same as I was paying my previous registered childminder, so it's not going to cost me any extra money either!

Right, I'd better get a wriggle on, gotta get my mum to Mr T's, she doesn't like going too late cos they run out of stuff....apparently :rolleyes: (although that's when the reduced section is full :beer:)

Serena, what's happening? x

xx

pigpen

Weekend list.. *gulp*

WM
TD
DW
BM
Laundry out folded away
ebay stuff parcelled most done!.. 7 left to do


Monday Marvels - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean the fridge
Wipe dining table..
Level Three
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Wipe & declutter all the windows sills in these areas!!
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..

Tuesday bluesday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 2
Dusting,
Clean windows and all glass..
Level 3
15 minutes sort of the junk on the landing!

Wednesday warts- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!!

Thursday Throwout!!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working.. mine needs a new battery...
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list,

1. Clean windows in these rooms

Friday Frenzy- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting..
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!

Weekend List

1. Deflea children!!
2. For those 'the south side of the border' Make sure you have everything you need for your young 'uns starting back at school. not all got but I have a list!
3. HHI .. only got about 5 things to do so I shall try!
4. Clean the porch
5. Attack a hotspot and beat it into submission!
6. Wash any soft furnishings that are needing it!

Middle room

undercoat skirting and door frames
emulsion walls

jo1972

Serena, we cross-posted. Thank god for that You go get him!

boddy

Glad he is safe Serena. x

rach

serena - so glad they found him, let us know how you got on picking him up. hugs

AnW'smum - lovely to see you back. I was glued to the olympics yesterday. I actually went to the 96 Olympics in Atlanta - was fab. we'll probably have left london by 2012 but a lot of the construction for the games is on my 'patch' at work.

went to church this am for the first time since easter (had some probs with the one i used to work for and now they're sorted i finally feel able to go again.). DH was studying and i thought why not!? We're off to in laws for lunch in half an hour so that will save cooking. Must find my list though as have no idea how far I am with it.

pigpen

I feel a window cleaning spree coming on.. I think I must be ill!! lol.. just having some juice and a cuppa.. I am incredibly thirsty this morning.. perks of alcohol!! then I'll clean the windows and think about grabbing some food..

Oh.. I need to think about providing food for the children too.. I forgot I had them to feed! Just because I don't eat I forget I have them to feed!

Ooh.. It is Sunday so I need to do you lot a new list.. I'll do that now.. at leat it is something productive while slobbing here!

rach

post rental dvd back
Binbag dance... Fling in the bin, charity shop or rehome!
take bag of stuff to charity shop
finish book
return books to library
water plants
top up shop
shredding -DH did it
Clean the porch
Attack a hotspot and beat it into submission!
Wash any soft furnishings that are needing it!
Have a few hours off and don't feel bad about it!! - whole day!:beer:
transfer cash to work account
figure out how to use usb mobile modem (from work)
return duvet & pillows to inlaws.

wm - towels
wm - spare bedding
wm - clothes