Weekly Flylady Thread 26th January 2009

serena

I've have had a sort of light-bulb moment and realised that I think a lot about what I am going to do rather than actually doing it... Have decided that I will not be sitting on my backside any more unless I am having a break (lunch or a quick cuppa) have finished what I am supposed to be doing or have truly worn myself out!!! (not that I want to die from exhaustion, but you know what I mean...)

I have done that form in about 2 mins, just got DS to do the notes for his Macbeth essay in no time, and it just struck me (as I was actually telling DS - you know, don't do as I do, do as i say kinda thing...:o ) that if you actually DO it, it's done and dusted, not scarey any more, just finished... only took me 45 years to work that one out!!!:eek: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Morning flower!

I've just read this post, and laughed a lot - because it sounds so much like me! I'm always telling the kids in class that they'd have already finished a bit of work if they'd got on with it rather than moaning about it for twenty minutes first. How on earth I can say that to them without going bright red!

I time certain tasks that I've been putting off, because it somehow makes it easier to get going on it if I know that it only takes four minutes to do.

Must go read some more of the thread...

Love, Serena x (currently putting off writing three letters to friends in France...)

skipsmum

Monday went well - didn't set too many tasks this week and don't feel overwhelmed. Got a couple of days at home so going to make the most of it!
Pigpen, I hope Tabitha is doing ok.
Everyone else, have a good day XXXXX

Monday - kitchen and dining mess
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces
Wipe and replace small appliances[/strike]
Level Two
[strike]Empty a cupboard.. clean it out then wipe and replace everything neatly.. get rid of all the odds and sods that shouldn't be in there..
Wipe the front of the units, kickboards and the large appliances
Sweep and mop the floor[/strike]

Extras

1. Wash the windows
2. [strike]HHI[/strike]

change sheets
phone college re sons exam faffle
[strike]order meds
load of washing
go to postbox
walk dog[/strike]walk dog!
clean out hamster and psychotic gerbil
[strike]work with DS on his dog project [/strike]


Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Scrub the sofa..
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
Wash windows
Vacuum under furniture you can move.. hubby's (especially summermoons OH) are super strong and all manly so they can do this NO problem!!

Extras

1. 32 fling boogie!
2. Wipe all the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs!

Pink_Fairy_2

Morning everyone

Still praying for Tristan and SS (I think?) friend's little boy and Tabitha. His name is on the prayer tree, and Tristan's will be there on my next visit.

Valli - 2 things: 1) Thank you for the trip down memory lane. I was showing my age there, but it seems I'm not the only one!:D The sad thing is I can even whistle the tune! 2) I think your prayer is just lovely, very simple and suitable for children, but thought provoking too. You managed just fine, no need to ask me or anyone else.

I'm pleased to say all dailies done. DD loaded the washing machine before leaving for work, so I'm going to put that in the tumble dryer shortly. I've also cleaned all the worktops and lower door fronts, so only need to do the high ones after work, and get the floor washed. I'm not posting a list at the moment, just plodding through. Oh and I scrubbed the bath after I got out of it last night!

Ebbw Vale today for me, then college tonight, but may get a quick catch up before bed. Hugs all round and have a good day!

Pink!

PS - Mudbath - well done to your daughter. Typical that they don't tell though, isn't it?

kassey

Mornig Everyone , Big hugs Diva
WM on
TD on
Hope everyone has a good day , Off to find todays list.

kassey

Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Scrub the sofa..
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
Wash windows
Vacuum under furniture you can move.. hubby's (especially summermoons OH) are super strong and all manly so they can do this NO problem!!
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Sort through coats and bags and shoes etc
De-web and de-fluff the room
Extras

1. wipe and water any plants
2. 32 fling boogie!
3. Fill a binbag of swag for charity shop
4. Wipe all the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs!

DeniseNZ

Update before bed:

Today:
Walk dogs - done
Two loads of washing on the line - in, folded and put away or put in ironing pile
Dinner decided on - and eaten
Work 9 - 3 - done
Spend more time with DS3 and his job applications **sigh** - CV finished and first application ready to go
Might do a 60 fling when I get home DONE
Start packing my bags . . . .
Other stuff yet to be decided - wrote list of things to remember to put in suitcase; created a folder for garden 'stuff' - have copied pages from gardening magazines - mainly things to do in the garden at certain times of the year.

Wednesday:
Up early to take sister to the airport. I have to pick her up at 6.30am :eek:
Get a load of washing through WM and hang on line
Work 8 - 1
Quick trip to town - return shirt, buy magazine to read on plane
Ironing - or I'll have nothing to pack!
Dinner
Some sort of housework flying . . .

Night night.

Flylady_Flower

Greenbee - Thanks, I thought that was it, but needed to check just in case...:D You're doing great with your yoga/Pilate's - having done Pilate's before I know how tiring that is (and hard work - all that stretching...) but once you've been a few times you'll be supple as anything... put us all to shame...
Oh and are you sure you didn't have a drink last night? (about 11.18??) But you're right about the support on here - I know it is a shame it makes the thread so long, but it really does help you get through it knowing someone is with you... hope you didn't get too emotional...;)

pigpen wrote: »

I absolutely am!! Even if just to give my sis a HUUUUUUUUUGE hug!

Enjoy your day Pigpen, give her a hug from all of us too... she deserves it...:A Oh, and congrats on the cheque - have you booked the cooker yet?

Valli - DODG - Mental! sad thing is I remember it (vaguely)... Bit late, but good luck at the assembly and the prayer is lovely...

SarahS - sounds like you had fun in Ikea - weren't you on a budget? didn't you mention that? :rotfl: :rotfl: And well done on holding your tongue...

Money_saving_Diva wrote: »

Sorry to be so sad. I hope everyone has a good day today and that despite it being a cliche, that you remember to tell those you love, how much you love them.. just in case.

Diva, thoughts and prayers with you both and what a lovely thing to say, It's so easy to get blase about life and we often forget to do it - thank you for reminding me... :A

Summermoon, can't DP look after DS???

serena wrote: »

Morning flower!
I've just read this post, and laughed a lot - because it sounds so much like me! I'm always telling the kids in class that they'd have already finished a bit of work if they'd got on with it rather than moaning about it for twenty minutes first. How on earth I can say that to them without going bright red!Love, Serena x (currently putting off writing three letters to friends in France...)

:rotfl: I'm glad I'm not the only one... Am currently putting off getting in the bath to read the thread (it's been run for about 20 mins...:o - mmmmm, how does a bath 'run' ??? ) It's amazing what I tell the kids and don't actually do myself - lead by example I suppose... OK, off for that bath and Serena, WRITE THOSE LETTERS!!! :rotfl:

Night Denise - Sleep well...

Have been a good girl and done quite a bit already today while waiting for DS to get ready for college - went to bed early but still tired - think it's going to take a while! Going for a bath now, but here is my list... First thing, finish the throw while waiting for mum to go to town... (if she can get her car out!!!;) :rotfl: )

Monday - kitchen and dining mess
Extras
HHI
[strike]Wipe out the fridge[/strike]
Clean out the vacuum cleaner... wash the filters and when dry replace then!
Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe surfaces[/strike]
Scrub the sofa...
Level Two
declutter and vacuum/mop the floors!
[strike]Wash windows[/strike]
Vacuum under furniture you can move... hubby's (especially summermoons OH) are super strong and all manly so they can do this NO problem!!
Level Three
[strike]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need[/strike]
Sort through coats and bags and shoes etc
[strike]De-web and de-fluff the room[/strike]
Extras
[strike]Wipe and water any plants [/strike]
[strike]32 fling boogie![/strike] – various bits and pieces that needed clearing in the hall all danced away…
[strike]Fill a binbag of swag for charity shop[/strike] - had some bits on the landing, plus some DVD's from newspapers that I want to drop off - will do that in town today...
Wipe all the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs!
My M.A.C.A.W challenge this week is..............to keep on top of my washing/ironing..... Keeping the same all this month to make sure it becomes a habit… - Must do Tuesday…
My Extras
1. Re-programme laptop battery so it holds a charge (check with Greenbee how to do it again)
2. Write a letter to insurance company to explain details fully
3. Pay change into bank to pay off CC
4. Change pin numbers on new savings cards
5. Take all Virgin Vie stuff out of study cupboard and put on EBay
6. Take all DVD’s/Videos out of study cupboard and put with others once sorted
7. Enter DVD’s/videos onto eBay ready for cheap listing day (whenever that is…)
Business/Club Stuff
1. Enter all invoices from January onto new QB system
2. Enter all invoices from September for SH onto new QB system
3. Update Developer list and highlight those we already work with
4. Contact Pilate's/Yoga clubs and see if they are interested in using facilities
5. Go into office to find out about fuel usage to apply for loan from Carbon Trust as we can get one for the two knackered boilers in the club - Thursday
6. Do posters for S/Forum for their website

lauradora

morning all!
Living room has been kept pristine this week having just decorated so todays list won't take too much work.
that said BF came round last night and undid all my hard work from yesterday:mad:
So got pots to do and kitchen to quickly s&s

have a good day everyone! xxx

SummerMoon

Flower..... DP could look after DS1 but my course this morning was supposed to be a family learning thing at DS1 school..... of course he isnt at school soo... no point in me going!!
And I cant go to my maths class this afternoon as DP has his counciling 1-2pm and by the time he gets back the class wil be over!

Just hope DS1 is ok for school tomorrow.... I have my computer course tomorrow afternoon and DP is back at work tomorrow.

HockeyDuo8083

Tuesday - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Clear and wipe surfaces
Hoover the flat (it's size of postage stamp so should take 5mins:rotfl: )
Strip bed and remake

M.A.C.A.W: Get back into running again on a weekly basis. Tonight is the start!

Good luck to all today:j HUGS TO TRISTAN & MSD