Weekly Flylady Thread 17th November 2008

juliejim

Morning All

I've been up a while and caught up on the thread - only problem is I've read so many pages I can't remember what I wanted to say so hugs to all of you!

Went over to my grandparents' house last night as it was my grandad's birthday and then we went to the pub for tea so by the time we got back, put the kids in bed and then went bed myself - it was only about 8.45 but I was shatterred!

Need to do quite a bit today really, already done one load in the WM so need to unload that and reload it and I suppose I'd better wash the dishes as well.

Embb - where are you? It's about time you were up!

soappie

Good morning

I think I'm over the worst. I'm beginning to get really snotty and have managed a bowl of cereal (YAY!). I still ache a bit and am as weak as a kitten but I'm not chilled all the way through anymore. Restless night again - five live went on about 5am - god they're so cheerful and chatty! Do they record it?

juliejim

Soappie - make sure you continue to rest - don't try and do too much.

Okay slight change of plan - off to Morrissons shortly before it gets busy. DH also wants to look at bikes with me as that's what I've said I want for my birthday - means I can ride along the greenway with the kids instead of trying to keep up with them on foot!

So I'm off to get dressed.

Catch you all later

Jue

embb

I'm here Julie :hello: Morning ladies! :wave:

There's white stuff outside :eek: ok it's laying in the cracks of the pavement but it's white and the sky is thick with it....brrrrrrrrrr. I can tell it's colder cause my brew has gone cold quicker lol

I'm home alone, littleys at nanas till tomorrow and teenie is at his mates so the plan is to get some xmas wrapping done today, just need to find the sellotape. I've already done a bit of tidying/S&Sing, checked my xmas list again cause I'm hoping to rein some of it in it's got way out of hand and I'm running out of dosh lol. Supposed to be going to the Christmas Lights switch on at tea-time but I doubt we'll be going it's apparently -6 in the wind today....might drive around town later on tonight to see the trees.

Glad you're on the mend soappie x
Holly - hope OH got home ok and it cost him a fortune

Will go concoct a list...

Lis concocted - and I have to say it's not a biggie - having flown all week the house is tip-top, it feels really strange - but nice.

wrap pressies
fold washing up/take upstairs
wipe benches
WM
TD
prep tea
work for an hour or so (small apartment)

That's it!

DeniseNZ

Soappie - glad you are starting to feel better.
Holly - hope OH got back to his place OK, and that you managed to get back to sleep!


Here is what has been done today:

Teenagers rooms x 2 & computer room!!
Level One
[strike]Find the floor[/strike] x 3
Level Two
[strike]Vacuum said piece of floor[/strike] x 3
Wash the windows
[strike]Strip and wash the bedding[/strike] x 2
Level Three
[strike]Fill a binbag of rubbish and a binbag for charity shop.. only 37 sleeps before the fat guy comes and we need space!.. assuming we've been good!!
Wipe any sticky grots and dust away
Collect all the dirty laundry into the basket[/strike] ALL x 2
Extras

1. 
   
2. [strike]Sort through all drawers and wardrobe.[/strike] x 2
3. Wipe down all the paintwork
4. [strike]Drag all the junk you stuffed under the bed doing level one out, and put it all away properly![/strike] x 2
5. Make an appointment for your christmas hair cut.. and make sure you keep it!! This is your treat and you deserve it.. can't have you looking all scruffy for the big man himself can we? You might scare the rein-diators

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom(s)
Level One
[strike]Clear floors of junk and clutter[/strike] x 2
Level Two
[strike]Vacuum floors x 2
Clear a hotspot[/strike] x 2
Wash the windows/glass/mirrors
Level Three
[strike]Clean the loo/bath/shower/sink/tiles[/strike] x 2
Wash the shower curtain/bathmats if needed
Extras
[strike]Get all those empties out![/strike]

ALSO: did the Master bedroom AND spent a couple of hours helping to build a fence!!!

I feel quite content tonight!!!

TAG

Morning ladies

I'm still hopelessly behind with what you have all been up to and I'm not going to catch up now. So hugs all round where required.
I have a huge list to get through.:eek: Well as much of it as I can and everyone in the Team Tag household WILL be assisting me this weekend.;) If you could see the state of the place it just goes to show who actually does do all the housework. Me!!:rolleyes:
Well I aint doing it all on my own this weekend.

Right off to find my list and I'll be back in a bit

embb

It's snowing!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Off to put the kettle back on and collect the dirty washing....

ashia_2

Morning!

Soappie - glad your feeling better.
Joanne and Gryon - hope little ones went to sleep eventually
Holly - I can't believe he did it again

Congrats to all with SNOW!!! I love the stuff, 'specially when it's new.

Hugs to all who need them:grouphug:

We've seem to have an okay morning, looks pretty but cold. At least I feel kinda rested, been having lack of sleep, waking up early stuff, so its nice to feel better even if I don't think I slept that well.

Plan for the day is - ermm, flexible to say the least coz I don't really know what I want to do. Prolly have a wander round the shops, if the weather stays nice may even find our way to Lidl for some Liebkuchen (think that was lil me who's got me onto that). Gonna wrap some prezzies, and I want to tidy the lounge, guests are only oh's friends, but I like to make the house tidy and nice. Good housewifey aren't I:D

TAG

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:I think 'delegate' is the word of the day in this house:rotfl::rotfl:

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

Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[strike]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe[/strike]
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
[strike]Fill a box with clutter from around the room.. make everyone gather their own belongings and put them away.. whatever if left goes in the bin![/strike]

Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Wipe all the paintwork.. right up the stairs.. and back down again

Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –
[strike]1. Clear a hotspot[/strike]
[strike]2. Sort out coats and bags and shoes[/strike]
4. Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it

Tuesday Trouble - kitchen and dining room
Level One
clear and wipe work surfaces
Wipe down all the major appliances

Level Two
Wipe the tables and replace the cloth if necessary
Wash and open the windows
Deweb and defluff these rooms

Level three
Clear and mop/vacuum the floors
Scrub down the dining chairs..
Muck out the fridge!

Extras - help yourself!
1. wipe and replace ALL the small appliances
2. Empty and wash out bins
3. S&S the hob and/or oven
4. Clear out the top cupboard that always gets left because you can't see on it!!

Wednesday wrecking - kiddies rooms/spare rooms/neglected rooms!!
[strike]Level One[/strike]
[strike]Find the floor.. if you can't do it all just do some!
[/strike]
Level Two
Vacuum said piece of floor
Wash the windows
Strip and wash the bedding

Level Three
[strike]Fill a binbag of rubbish and a binbag for charity shop.. only 37 sleeps before the fat guy comes and we need space!.. assuming we've been good!![/strike]
Wipe any sticky grots and dust away
[strike]Collect all the dirty laundry into the basket
[/strike]
Extras
1. Sort through one cupboard.
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
4. Make an appointment for your christmas hair cut.. and make sure you keep it!! This is your treat and you deserve it.. can't have you looking all scruffy for the big man himself can we? You might scare the rein-diators

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom(s) & Study/2nd living room
[strike]Level One[/strike]
[strike]Clear floors of junk and clutter
[/strike]
Level Two
Vacuum floors
[strike]Clear a hotspot[/strike]
Wash the windows/glass/mirrors

Level Three
Clean the loo/bath/shower/sink/tiles
[STRIKE]Wipe the keyboard/mouse/phone etc[/STRIKE]
Wash the shower curtain/bathmats if needed

Extras
1. Get all those empties out!
2. Get up to date on phone calls!! And make any necessary appointments.. dentist/vet/dr etc.. do it now!!

Friday FUN!! - Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Strip bedding and wash it
Take at least half an hour of time just for YOU!!!

Level Two
Vacuum mattress and replace bedding
Wash windows, mirrors etc
Clear the floor of junk gibble and mess

Level Three
Vacuum floors in landing and in the bedroom
Make another christmas list of who and what you have left to buy for
Fill a binbag for charity shop

Extras
1. Wipe down all the paintwork
2. HHI
3. Clear out a chest of drawers!
4. Clear out a toy box!

Weekend list!!
A chance for the whole family to get involved.. though it is optional because the whole reason for the 5 days of cleaning is to keep the weekend free for family time.

1. Uniforms and lunch bags cleaned and ready for Monday
2. Wash any grubby coats and uniforms for Monday & polish shoes
3. HHI (to get the weeks worth of shirts done!)
4. Straighten up all the books on the book shelves
5. Wash any windows that get neglected
6. Clean one room up to level three
7. Fill a binbag for charity shop
8. Everyone grab a carrier bag and see who can fill it with rubbish first!!
9. Bake a cake/biscuits/buns
10. christmas card list will be sent out tomorrow so if you want to be in you best hurry!

My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is.............. list 5 things on ebay everyday

My normal dailies -
[STRIKE]Tidy kitchen. Load/unload/reload DW.[/STRIKE]
Wipe surfaces.
Wipe inside of oven. (Done everyday then I don't have to clean it IYSWIM)
Sweep and mop kitchen floor.
[strike]S&S downstairs toilet.[/strike]

[strike]Tidy living room & put any stuff upstairs.[/strike]
[STRIKE]Wipe over PC desk & keep free from clutter.
[/STRIKE]
[strike]Tidy bedrooms & make beds.[/strike]
[strike]Sort out dirty washing.[/strike]
[strike]Do 2 loads of washing.[/strike]

Tidy & S&S bathroom.
Wash bathroom floor.

Hoover living room/ hallway/stairs/kitchen & d/s toilet.
Hoover bedrooms/landing & bathroom.

Keep ironing together (x15)
Sort clean washing & put clothes away.

[strike]Walk the dog[/strike]

hex2

Lil me - thanks for the codes. I actually need a couple of newly published law books that are never discounted so that has really helped.

Hugs to all those in need.

My stupid trapped nerve is playing up again, arm/hand/neck goes numb or I get the shakes and I drop things, including tescos bag with expensive wine in yesterday . Don't want to go back to the doctors, went last year and they said it will go eventually :rolleyes: . Roll on eventually, I am bored of coping.

Anyway, onwards and uupwards. I have a very good cup of coffee (the new dolce gusto thing is very good - so good I had to buy one), a bacon and egg sandwich and the DW is on.

Essential jobs for today:
Change all bedding
WM x lots
Make a start on my now overdue assignments

DH plans for w/e:
to grind the lime pointing back in DSSs BR
to put a first coat of paint in the new plaster
to take out the rest of the stud wall in our BR

all of which generates mess for me to clear, but good to amke some progress so I dont mind