Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2008

vanilla

Evening everyone, bbq last night was good kids had a great time and the bar maid kept giving them free juice and crisps all night as well see won the raffle 4 times so the last time she gave DS2 the ticket and he picked sweets (she said he could have them) so he gave them to everyone.:rotfl:

Hubby and me had a big fall out on the way home over nothing (he was drunk and being twisted), also left home 4 of his mates.:rolleyes: some thanks.

Went today and got all of the school uniforms and bags and shoes so thats all done out of the road as well as doing the weekly shop. Then DD fell when we got home and split her tongue (it's a bad split), never rains it pours.

Plan tonight is to finish course work and tidy up (hubby away out), so peace to do it all.

Hope everyone is well haven't had a chance to read over thread yet but will once i get wee ones to bed and hubby away.

polkadot

Thanks greenbee, I looked online but didnt find that site. Only the franklin site which doesnt feature that particular range (I gues they're reasonably old)

So I just wanted to tell you all that I am giving up my intentions for today-or at least the next few hours-DF just told me that Juno arrived yesterday:j .
I have been dying to see it since before it was released, I had him put it on preorder even before the dvd was released. I hope its as good as they say it is.
I will get back on the wagon tommorow-which reminds me, since Monday is a bank holiday-does the weekend list mean Monday too? I hadn't thought of it as DF is working anyway so just a case of I'll get loads done whilst he's out.
That said, he's been really good today with keeping the kitchen cleaned.

Julie- I sent a request to Nicky for the FB group this morning-will let you know when Im accepted:)

DS has been so cute today, he's tossed all his toys out of his box and is pushing it round picking stuff up and putting it back in the box. He's done it over and over, keeps saying "mummy...chean... up". Do you think he's been observing this week? I just want to eat him up:)

juliejim

My boot is full of rubbish from the back garden so I guess I'll be making a trip to the tip in the morning unless DH goes and takes my car.

Going to sort tea now and then have a bath because I'm still filthy - I have washed my arms and hands though!

Catch you all tomorrow

Jue

Flylady_Flower

Evening all,
Been a busy bee today. Chest is still hurting especially when I sneeze, so dusting has been a bit risky...:rolleyes: but it's really getting on my nerves now as I haven't been able to do much at all, so am determined it isn't going to stop me... (although now I've stopped, it's really beginning to ache, so best if i don't stop too long...:D )

Nicki - good luck with house hunt, hope you get the one you want!

Pigpen - enjoy your PMT day (and your daydreams). I think they should have national PMT days, only we get to choose when we have them (and how many we have a year!) :j

G&B - Very spooky - were they OK before you looked at them? :rotfl:

Anyway, I have done the following and may start on my HHI - but I really hate that, so may have to put XFactor on to cheer me up as I laugh at the dumb contestants to get me through it...

<U>[STRIKE]
Monday Marvels - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances... don't forget those kick boards..
Extra Mission: help yourself

• S&S over the hob and oven
• Empty the bin... wash it out... and make it smell SWEET was emptied but now washed out too…

Tuesday bluesday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 3
Open a drawer... sort the junk within! No draws in these areas so didn’t have to do this Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks
· Wipe down any paintwork that needs it. Also did all the doors – killed me…
[/STRIKE]</U>

Whoo hooo, both of these days now completely finished…

Wednesday warts- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level Three
· [STRIKE]Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!! [/STRIKE]
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirting’s, door and window frames in these rooms Bathroom done
• [STRIKE]collect tablets from hospital [/STRIKE]Mum & DD did this Friday for me

Thursday Throwout!!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers. Am buying new duvet set tomorrow (currently only have 1 set for this bed 6’ x 6’6” – I’m fed up with washing and putting straight back on… ) so will do all this then…
Level 2
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead
[STRIKE]Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
[/STRIKE]Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• [STRIKE]32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter [/STRIKE] boogied 12 bits…
• Clean all paintwork on the landing
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear out your spare linen.. all those holey sheets, manky duvet covers and stained pillow cases.. FLING!! After I have brought my new set, I am sorting out all the old toot – may even start that now…???

My Extras
1. Write letter to tax man re claiming hubbies lodge back
2. Print out PayPal receipts for accounts
3. Menu planning for week
4. Check back with child tax credits
[STRIKE]5. Book smear test [/STRIKE] diaried for end of month
6. Check lottery
7. Take shorts back to Debenhams
8. Check repairs list
9. Finish annual budget and check for savings
[STRIKE]
10. Ring Sam and let her know when I will be there today
11. Ring furniture companies to find out what time tomorrow
12. Buy rest of stuff for work tomorrow
[/STRIKE]
13. Sort out rent
14. Send off Chris’s Passport
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 DS has done his room (in a fashion) today so I am going to go through and clean properly tomorrow, but at least I don’t have to tread over a mountain of washing and stuff I don’t even want to know what it is…
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it! Still thinking about this one…
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• HHI
• Binbag dance!!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

Weekend List

• [STRIKE]Deflea children!! [/STRIKE]Nothing to report… DS does it himself in the shower every time he has one (me thinks he’s a bit paranoid???)
• [STRIKE]Deflea pets and wash any bedding/cages/tanks that require it [/STRIKE]Done last week
• For those 'the south side of the border' Make sure you have everything you need for your young 'uns starting back at school. For those 'North of the border' Make sure everything is ready for the new week! Shopping for uniform tomorrow (NOT looking forward to it…)
• HHI gulp! I HATE ironing… will attempt that now…
• Change any bedding missed through the week
• Binbag dance... Fling in the bin, charity shop or rehome!
• Clean the porch
• Attack a hotspot and beat it into submission!
• Wash any soft furnishings that are needing it!
• [STRIKE]Have a few hours off and don't feel bad about it!![/STRIKE] - Sat and watched "awake" with hubby just now... good to put feet up...

sexymouse

Polkadot Juno is good - I saw it on the aeroplane on the way to America in february. Hope you enjoy it. Sounds like you could do with a break and some time for yourself.

Vanilla - big hugs for you and DD.

sinderella_2

Lil-me thank you for the link and the pic - it looks lovely - lol I thought you said full of old people too!:D

Dustykitten

I've finally put 3 items on ebay which I did the photos for ages ago. Will try to photo a couple more bits tomorrow but 3 is better than none.

Dustykitten

Dusty's leftovers for Sunday and Monday
S&S
sort last toys in living room

Ortho - sort out details for DS2
delete some emails
Sort last cupboard in family room
sew DS2 sweat shirts will do whilst bb is on
loft - look for uniform

Library
New school sweatshirts for DS1
wash and put away garden toys
sort and freecycle sand toys
Dead heading in the back garden
sow spinach and lettuce seeds

When that lot is done I can start removing stuff from the kitchen ready to decorate

AnW'sMum

Hello

I have been AWOL all week for two reasons, still trying to get back into the swing of things after our hols and been glued to the goggle box watching the Olympics!

Plus I saw the size of the thread and almost lost the will to live! Won't even attempt to read all of this one suffice to say I hope Bo is feeling better, lil_me had a great 30th and all those awaiting exam results got what they wanted/needed. For those that didn't get the passes they needed and everyone else have a HUG from me

serena

:hello:Hi AnW's mum - did you hear me wondering where you were? I was going to start my post to ask and there you are- spooky! I have an OH glued to the Olympics, and have managed to largely miss most of - the housework is up to date just about, and I've nearly run out of books to read! Yes, we are a gabby lot, but I think a little bit of flying went on!

polkadot - quick, give that boy a microfibre cloth and teach him how to dust, he'll love it! As soon as mine could stand on a chair, they used to have some bubbles in the small 1/2 sink and wash all the plastic things,they can take things out of the tumbler from quite tiny and we cooked a lot as well. I even had them sowing seeds from about 21/2 - I'm a great believer in passing on skills and no, despite what my OH says, that is so not brainwashing!

pigpen - are you feeling better yet? Maybe tomorrow. Have a virtual stiff drink on me! Or a cup of tea if you'd rather.

DS rang to say he had a cash flow problem,and could we please send him some money, so had to rush downtown and pay something in to his account. He's having a good time, has done two spells of duty, and has the last tonight from midnight until eight tomorrow. For some reason the staff canteen has been closed, and so he hasn't got the promised one free meal a day, hence the cashflow problem, as we budgeted for two meals not three and of course, it costs - he'll just have to go to Tesco's more often!

I managed to get to see Mum this afternoon, and had a nice time with her and Dad. Not great news about my Dad's older brother though, so I shall drop a note to my cousin. Mum wasn't very communicative today, but seemed to enjoy looking at the photos and I put the one of the three children just before they went canoeing in a frame for her.

I went slightly mad this morning, as they had orchids half price in S'bruy's - and I treated myself. I have wanted one for ages - the flylady bit is that I shall now be forced to declutter the window sill I want to put it on!