Weekly Flylady Thread 15th September 2008

gunsandbanjos

Ok then, seeing as everyone seems fairly interested in MACAW i shall start.

This week i will make up all the packed lunches and lay out the clothes for the morning before i go to bed:o

kazwookie

Johanne Happy Birthday




All is good in the kazwookie household this morning.

DW emptied
Cats fed, and talked to about chasing each other about the house at 3am!! they just sat there looking at me, ears twitching, I hope they took their talk in!! if not I will have to ground them!!!!!!!

SarahShattered

denisefowler wrote: »

note to self - stay off computer when you are rushing...:o

That should be my MACAW!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Determined not to have a mad rush - and yet.... here I am, when DD3 is mucking about with her breakfast! No-one's washed or dressed and we need to be out in 30 mins.

~~~~~~~is able to whizz now, as the murk has cleared!!~~~~~~~

***WHIZZ*****

polkadot

Morning everyone

Been up since six and it's taken that long to get DF out of the house and catch up on the thread. You know, I do have an amazing man...he was more concerned about leaving us than I was about staying here alone:) Gave us huge hugs too

Soappie Thank you. Ive always been aware of picture rails but not dado’s. Thats just my luck though because I’d be far more appreciative of a picture rail. Your sisters technique is a good one...my stepmum was very good at that and even earned herself the nickname “superb**ch”-how else did I survive the ex and his dragon mother. I try but I think I’m just too transparent to pull it off.
Nicky good luck with the essay
SS OMG! She could be...I tell you there’s two of ‘em. This one moved here last year from California...no wait...she’s from the Bronx...mmm, or is it Berkley...yup thats where Princeton is right? No its not ( so where is Princeton anyway-I know she did go there) (I never told her that I knew that, but its pretty easy for anyone who watches Gilmore girls to know) Enough, Im being mean now. Anyway, as for the panic buying...Im guilty too. I start in the January sales but then I never keep checklists so everyone ends up getting tons of stuff that really isn’t worth it. So Im glad I have my list now-I’ve already checked off what I bought yesterday and I have cleared a shelf in the bedroom for them to live for now (now if I could just find those lovely cards I bought yesterday)
Valli DF says its my own fault as I have a high benchmark. DS’s godmother and I met at work when I was 21, she was a few years older but we got on so well from the beginning. We shared a desk cluster and were always getting in it for lacking on targets. I found out I was pregnant the day she had a hysterectomy due to severe problems (she’s never even been in a relationship nevermind had children) and to this day she says DS was sent to both of us, our power decided he was best for both of us and she has no idea how she would have dealt with that op without the news about DS. We’ve lived in each others houses off and on when the need arose and when I came over here I nearly missed my plane because she wouldn’t let go of me! We still email every day and talk as often as we can. DF wants to pay for a plane ticket for her too for the wedding as she’s always treated him like a brother in law. She’s a beautiful person who inspires me and allows me to inspire her too. And I’m pretty sure finding anyone here even similarily as wonderful (but no, Im not looking for a replacement-I already have her) will be a very hard nut to crack.
Triker Glad DD is okay, Well done on the WL
Johanne Have a wonderful day today-remind me to tell you tomorrow about my first birthday after having DS.
DeniseF I’ve gone list mad too. DF fell asleep on the couch and when he woke up I had made a list of his personals and gone through his project plan (I told him not to leave his mess on my desk!) and broke down the equipment he needed to take from home. I hadn’t packed it though coz I didn’t know what bag he wanted it in. Then this morning I got an ultra compliment from him. DS was tipping his cup up to pour his tea on the floor. He went to fetch a rag and when he came back he said to DS “gawd you’re like living with your mum BF”. I asked what BF was and he looked at me with this “look” and said “before flylady”. Oh, and I also want a macaw please.

Right, off to post my list and then a cuppa (my first for the day) then to the shower. I think DS might have a good nap after our outing today-he's been up since six too, which is very early for him.

polkadot

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
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!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a toybox and make space for santa coming!!
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
End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
Also

• Playgroup 09H30-11H30
• Look for stardrops
• Buy bicarb and vinegar
• Find christmas cards
• Do at least one BL task (this has been on my list for two days-I have to make a start)
• Do at least one shelf of bookshelf
• Check The nature doctor for foot stuff

My dailies

• Wash dishes
• Wipe kitchen counters
• Sweep floor
• Pick up toys in lounge
• Sweep floor
• Make beds
• S&S bathroom

Ah, he's talking so nicely, he just looked at my sewing machine and said "mummy no touching sjoe shoe light", which reminds me last night he wanted his fluffy dog Codie and so he called from the bedroom "daddy, please...bing...codie"

nicki_2

ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH DD has just come down with marks all over her school skirt! Not even ones that could be babywiped off! Had to get her spare skirt (which is a size too big) and tack in around the waist! Now I've got to waste time going into town on the bus to hand in a timesheet!!! AND I still have my essay to do!!! AAAGGGRRRRRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHHHH

OrkneyStar

Morning all.
Just a quickie as need to get moving to get to DS class.
This is my list for today- will be doing in the afternoon as DS class in the am. May well call on some of you for a HHC or two later on! Got to love you and leave you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHANNE - have a good one
xxx OS
(PS Hugs to all who need them and a massive kick up the behind to those who need one of those as well).

Own list
- make more Christmas cards
- put away dry clothes (during HHI of Friday)
- do washinhg and hang/out
- take DS to class
- sweep downstairs floor
- make biscuits or cookies
Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level 1
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual
Level 2
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!! Wash the curtains!
Level 3
Clean 2 windows
Sort through a toybox and make space for santa coming!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle - nothing to donate as yet
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI - I don't iron but will sort clothes out at this time (own list)
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

[strike]Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing[/strike]
Level 1- done
Level 2- all done on Tue
Level 3- hovering done Tue, rest not needing done.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more – none today

[strike]Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area[/strike]
Level 1, 2- done on Monday and Tuesday
Level 3- partly done on Monday, partly not needing done
Extra mission: Take your pick!- none today.

[strike]Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room[/strike]
Level 1,2, 3 - done
Extra Mission : help yourself – did 3/5

[strike]Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs[/strike]
Level 1, 2 - done
Level3 & Extra mission- not doing today

beanynharrison

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs

Level Three
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
Level Three
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself
Wipe over the oven

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush

Level Three
Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.

Extra mission: Take your pick!

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clean all paintwork on the landing

1. Clean windows in these rooms

Friday Flyday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows

Extra Task List

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

My LIST
5.Post DS trust fund cheque


That is a lot...most will get done when kids sleep at lunch time

beanynharrison

Morning all.

Have just posted my list. Its long and looks scary but because I have been keeping on top of things should not take too long. Most of the stuff will wait til the kids are both asleep over lunch time. DS kkeps shaking DD's bouncy chair shouting "wake up Jessica!!"
Nikki - Hope you finish your essay. I respect all those at college. I couldn't go back now. Think I have lost all my study discipline....errractually I don't think I really had any.

Pigpen - I would do the course that your heart is in. You will find a way to manage everything else. Your clan will all just have to adapt and chip in. It will be worth it in the long run

Johanne - Happy birthday chick

Right off to hang the washing out. Anyone up for HHC 9:15 - 9:45?

Dustykitten

Morning all, just running to say hi, see you all at lunchtime I'm off to look at Dahlias