Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd March 2009

Pollybear

Thank you for my stars Toots

Well done Pigpen

Well done SS

Time for bed.

toottifrootti

thats brilliant news SS babes - FANTASTIC - I knew you could do it
toots xx

Lady-Liberty

Pigpen & Sarah..............Huge congratulations to you both xxx

EssexHebridean

Mondays are Marvellous!! - kitchen and dining area
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe the worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
W[STRIKE]ipe the table[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]degunge the fridge[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the units and large appliances[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]wipe any dining chairs that are grotty[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust the windowsills & Balcony door surround[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean all those small appliances and give 1 a thorough clean.[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]S&S the hob & oven[/STRIKE]

Tuesday twinkles! - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter[/STRIKE] and [STRIKE]vacuum[/STRIKE]!
[STRIKE]Spend half an hour doing something for yourself! .. make yourself a hair appointment or something![/STRIKE] Time on MSE - what more could you want!!
Level Two
Wipe sofas
Wash windows Still too dark when I get in - plus I can;t reach them over the TV unit!
dust and deweb!.. don't forget furry skirtings!
Level three
Wash any soft furnishings that need doing
Sort through coats n bags n shoes etc
Extras

1. Sort through a handbag
2. Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
3. [STRIKE]Sift through a pile of paperwork and file or shred as appropriate[/STRIKE]
4. HHI

Wonderful Wednesday - childrens/spare rooms (this can be a second reception room or another room but do try to complete something!) I'm going for bits wherever they need doing from this - bit hit 'n' miss but should work!
Level One
Strip and remake beds
Declutter floor!
Level Two
Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!
[STRIKE]Collect all the laundry[/STRIKE]
Wash any curtains/cushions/duvet covers etc that are needy
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Wash the windows See above!
Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits!
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Reshuffle any shelves
3. Wipe down any pc's/game consoles etc in these rooms
4. [STRIKE]Polish ALL the mirrors in the house!![/STRIKE]

Thursday thrills - Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Strip and wash bedding
Vacuum and turn mattress
Level Two
Clear the floordrobe
[STRIKE]Wash the windows[/STRIKE] Insides done.
Level Three
Vacuum the cleared floors!
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fitting
Wipe the paintwork
Extras

1. HHI
2. Binbag dance
3. fill a box with gibble and put it all in its proper home
4. send 5 things to charity shop

DW unloaded / reloaded
WM on again tonight - still surviving - just!
Holiday to-do list updated.
Chase up letter to Northern Rock done - they have agreed that my loan PPI was mis-sold, then tried to fob me off with a lower refund than I was due (loan has been paid off in full) - I suspect that the reclaim has now gone above the level at which they should just have said "Oh, alright then!" and they are desparately trying to avoid having to pay - sadly their tactics currently seem to involve ignoring my letters! :rolleyes: On a better financial note £60 which I was due on cashback for the camera I bought last year has arrived so I must get to pay that in at the weekend. I have some cashbags to get paid into the Nationwide too so I expect OH and I will go together to do the whole lot.
Two trays of granola made to take to work for breakfasts.

Toots!! Monday done!! :A

emily_jackson

soappie wrote: »

Emily - you're doing well love. How are you feeling?

I'm okay thanks Soappie. How are you?

My aims for tomorrow are to do errands, laundry, wash up & empty bins if needed, and in the master bedroom change bedding, vacuum & turn mattress, wash window, hoover, dust & wipe paintwork. This sounds like a lot but I don't have much stuff in there so it's quite realistic. A couple of questions. Firstly, how often do you wash things like curtain, duvets & pillows & does Pigpen remind you to do this? And secondly, I changed my bedding ealier on my bed in the spare room, but I've not turned or vacuumed the mattress, so should I do this tomorrow? It's only about a month old

iriedaughter

Night all, welcome to all new to the thread and (((Hugs))) to all who needs them.

Hi liberty :hello: how are you feeling?

Congrats pigpen that’s great news and fully funded as well WTG.

Happy for you SS you have done well.

Yr 9 reports have me falling asleep but with the deadline looming I daren’t put it off any longer. I have been flying and winning but it is all seeming like never ending work at the moment.

DS parents evening had me a bit nervous as it was the first time I’ve been on the other side of the table. It went better then I anticipated so I can relax now. I thought I would be told that he was lively and hard work or poorly adjusted because I don’t spend enough quality time with him something like that but she was kind. She did say ‘not to alarm you but he does like dressing up in the colourful bits and heads straight for the play house every morning’ meaning that he like wearing the dresses and playing in the kitchen. :rotfl: :rotfl: Hope he’s flying well. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Still to come is yr 10 parent evening. I have tried to squeeze all my appointment before 6pm with a few just after so I’ll see how early I can finish. I will be glad when its over as it’s the last of the parent evenings I think. The next time consuming bits are the full reports but that I can do from home so not too bad.

Little by little I am taking back control. Its still two steps forward and one step backwards but I am thankful for the small step.

When I did the bath this week I really descaled and shined the taps. DH commented on how new it all looked and asked what I used. I told him elbow grease in a matter of fact way but I was pleased. I’m not doing it to please him but it’s far better than the regular complaints over my excessive clutter.

Well back to the grindstone to hopefully finish my yr 9 reports.

Happy flying
irie

EssexHebridean

emily_jackson wrote: »

I'm okay thanks Soappie. How are you?

My aims for tomorrow are to do errands, laundry, wash up & empty bins if needed, and in the master bedroom change bedding, vacuum & turn mattress, wash window, hoover, dust & wipe paintwork. This sounds like a lot but I don't have much stuff in there so it's quite realistic. A couple of questions. Firstly, how often do you wash things like curtain, duvets & pillows & does Pigpen remind you to do this? And secondly, I changed my bedding ealier on my bed in the spare room, but I've not turned or vacuumed the mattress, so should I do this tomorrow? It's only about a month old

I reckon mattresses need turning every three months or so, and I tend to vacuum mine when it's turned, or more often if the hoover is out when the bed is stripped. Re bedding, personally ours gets done once a fortnight - I think it's really personal preference though. Remember when turning a mattress to do "top to toe" as well as side to side. Curtains get washed.....errr.....sometimes! :rotfl:

greenbee

Congrats SarahShattered!!!

Ironing all done

I expect I'll have to do some washing tomorrow :rolleyes:

EssexHebridean wrote: »

I reckon mattresses need turning every three months or so, and I tend to vacuum mine when it's turned, or more often if the hoover is out when the bed is stripped. Re bedding, personally ours gets done once a fortnight - I think it's really personal preference though. Remember when turning a mattress to do "top to toe" as well as side to side. Curtains get washed.....errr.....sometimes! :rotfl:

I have just has a new mattress delivered, so can quote from the paperwork:

When lifting or turning your mattress slide it towards you a lift it by holding it from underneath. Never fold it in half or bend it. Turning the mattress frequently over the first few months will allow the fillings to settle evenly. You should alternate by turning the mattress from side to side and end to end. Thereafter you should turn the mattress monthly

jamtart6

Thursday thrills
Level One
[STRIKE]Dust Bedroom[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Shred papers
Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum the cleared floors![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [strike]Clear Sock drawer (it is overflowing with mis-matching socks[/strike]

I'm taking baby steps don't laugh!:rotfl:

greenbee

Updated list ready for Thursday As I did most of the bedroom on Monday/Tuesday (apart from the windows :rolleyes: ) I should be able to catch up on some other bits tomorrow.

Mondays are Marvellous!! - kitchen and utility room
DONE

Extras

1. Deweb and polish ... did the webs under the kitchen table while cleaning the floor
2. Clear out a cupboard of junk! Not sure I've got one, but will continue rearranging utility/kitchen cupboard contents :rolleyes:

Tuesday twinkles! - Living room, hall and stairs!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum!
Level Two
Hoover sofa & wipe chairs
Wash windows
dust and deweb!... don't forget furry skirtings!
Level three
Vacuum right the way up the stairs!
Extras

1. Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
2. Sift through a pile of paperwork and file or shred as appropriate

Wonderful Wednesday - spare room
Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Wash the windows
Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits!
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Reshuffle any shelves
3. Polish ALL the mirrors in the house!!

Thursday thrills - Master bedroom and landing
Level One
Level Two
Wash the windows
Level Three
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. fill a box with gibble and put it all in its proper home

Post letters (tree surgeon, brother, toots)
Rebook cake decorating course (original date now unavailable)
Sew on buttons & pack up dry cleaning
clear, wipe and refill study shelves x [STRIKE]4[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]3[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]2
[/STRIKE]Wash & store remaining dog bedding ... when there is some chance of it drying :rolleyes:
Finish clearing study ...
Book appointment to move current account