Weekly Flylady Thread 6th April 2009

rach

mojt - I'll liaise with Froddy and we'll post something up. It's def on Sat 25th which is 2 weeks today. I can make it child friendly if it helps!

toottifrootti

pigpen glad you had some extra sleep -maybe you should get a body pillow for bed? Sorry to hear you are not on amicable terms with 'him/it/ex/CF (childrens father)/XP (expartner) XH(exhubby). I would not like to be DD1 today:rotfl::rotfl: hope you have caught up with some food by now.
boddy what a shame for Jake - maybe you could try your DB feeding him the treats so he associates nice stuff with him.
valli thought you probably would have but hadnt seen it so was waiting for you to tell me - hug for DD - hope she feels better soon
lil_me enjoy your 'quiet' time - it will help you catch up with your studying amybe.
MOJ2 what about something like centreparcs where ther will be lots of families and adults around? Its only natural that you will think of him just try not to dwell on it and get yourself down. I agree with you regarding the tax credits - you have to watch your money now you are on your onw so if you can clear it then you will know exactly whre you are.

had unexpected but very nice visit from my best mate (of the male variety;)) so I am now a bit behind with jobs.
Wm just about finished so will get that out - trying to decide if I will cut grass - its not big - just a postage stamp but it doesnt get a lot of sun so stays wet.:rolleyes:

toots xx

juliejim

Just been to McD's for lunch - well we took Gemma for a walk and kids wanted to walk to McD's so that's what we did! Hopefully that will keep them happy for a bit and I'll be able to get some more jobs done.

rach

made some progress; nipped to the post box...wanted to see if the beautician could quickly do my eyebrows but they're shut so I'll have to wait til tuesday now. Having been through the freezer and now having arranged for BiL & SiL to come for dinner on Thurs I think I can eek out what we have til next weekend for an online shop. The freezer will never get empty if I keep refilling it too soon!

my ongoing jobs list:

1. Sort through a handbag

travel insurance
Phone caroline
phone Gran
sort out June holiday have booked into friends wales house again!
post book swap
online food shop
buy mop?
meal plan
freezer inventory

vanilla

Right bringing list forward.

Wonderful Wednesday - Kitchen and dining room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe worksurfaces
[/STRIKE]Scrub down the frontf of units and large appliances
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances
[STRIKE]Clean oven and hob
[/STRIKE]Wash windows and sills
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe the table and chairs... clean cloth if necessary
[/STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
Degunge the fridge!


Extras

1. Thoroughly clean the cupboard under the sink!
2. Run the WM's and DW's through a clean cycle
3. Clean all the filters and door seals etc
   
4. Wipe the back door down.. inside.. and out!!

Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
Declutter the clutter!
throw out 100 things from the house!
Level Two
Wash/vacuum floors
Clean the baths/basins/bogs etc and the keyboard and mouse!
Wash the bath mats, shower curtains and toilet hats!
[STRIKE]Defrag the pc
[/STRIKE]Don't know how to do this.
Level Three
[STRIKE]Declutter the pc desk and give it a wipe!
[/STRIKE]Wash all the windows and doors
Empty all the bins AFTER 15 minutes filing/shredding!



Extras

1. Dust and deweb
2. [STRIKE]Polish any fire surrounds/radiators in these rooms [/STRIKE]
   
3. Clear a shelf/cupboard wipe everything before replacing neatly
4. [STRIKE]Do a five minute job you have been putting off forever.. like changing a lightbulb or moving a hotspot... [/STRIKE]

Friday fun! - childrens rooms

We need these looking nice for when the children go back to school so I think it is only fair they help clear up!
Level One
Clear the floors in the childrens room.. throw out any broken toys and find some that are no longer needed that can be sent to charity shop or given away.
Drag everything out from under the bed too.. there is floor under there!!
Level Two
Change the childrens bedding/wash curtains
Vacuum mattress (after turning & wiping any waterproof sheets) and floors
Wash window
Level Three
Sort through a clothing cupboard.. anything outgrown?
Put any discs back in cases and books back on shelves etc
Dust.. lightshades, curtain poles, games consoles/PC's etc

Extras

1. Make sure coats and shoes and uniforms are ready for school and homework is all done so you can relax the second week of holidays!
2. Wipe any sticky handprints and dirty marks off walls and doors
3. Wipe down the paintwork & radiators
4. Clean out any pets!

Kids room being done now with the help of the boys.

mumofjusttwo

Rach- re the met being child friendly will depend where you are planning on meeting. Whether I can take my children in the car ( I don't really drive around london. Nearest I have got ids driving to the O2.)

Didn't dwell on him too much as we were too busy. Even my mum phoned to check I was ok and told her that I would have to call her later as we were too busy

Also looking forward to de-cluttering tomorrow. End of lent and plan of de-cluttering some chocolate and some cheesecake

gunsandbanjos

Done a little flying, been to asda, made a chocolate easter cake just need to ice it in a minute.

Have also:
Done a HHI
Done the dishes
S&S'd the kitchen
Played with my oh so shiny new phone:D (i'm such a child)


TAG - thats great news about your brother, glad he got home safe and sound.

Hope everyone is enjoying the easter weekend, weather is beautiful here.

Dustykitten

Been to town - it was really busy, probably because of the rain.

SiL present brought.
Few more half priced bits for easter

Just having lunch and then we are off to the bed shop to try to order new matresses for DS1 and DS2

funfairprincess

Oh! you are up are you!:D

Well just need to finnish this list for a bunny egg, I'm tired but I want one.
Pigpen glad you got a sleep.
Tag glad your brother is home. We have SS home rom N.Ireland for easter leave. He goes out to Afgan. just shortly:eek:. Glad your brother is home safe and sound and what a lovely time to have him home.

Got up and OH had S/S th kitchen AND made a good job of it the only thing is he has moved my lighter and I can't find it and he is not in:mad: Off to finish the list, I may well get dressed too!


Thursday Scrub-a-dub ~ bathroom/loo and cruddy study!
Level One
throw out 100 things from the house! right I haven't been keeping a count but I guess I have easily flung out 40 things so I'll go look for another 60!
Level Two
Level Three

greenbee

TAG - great news about your brother. It must be such a relief

Toots - I hope you behaved yourself

Pigpen - glad you had a nice evening out Hope you can sort things out so that ex-OH is at least civil to you in public

Flower - hope you don't have to spend too long sorting the car out. I always make sure I take a book (or my blackberry ) with me when doing car stuff

mojt - glad you had a lovely holiday

sexymouse - if you're doing the marathon challenge, and power yoga, you definitely need to plan your diet. Try to increase veg more than fruit, as fruit still has lots of sugars in it. You need slow-release carbs, and plenty of variety (not just pasta), so try stuff like millet, quinoa, rice, pearl barley etc, with lots of veggies. Make sure you eat enough protein (this doesn't mean lots, just good quality - tofu, eggs, small amounts of cheese/yogurt). If you want them, I've got some back copies of Natural Health which might give you some ideas. Let me know and I'll put them in the post for you.

I've just got washing up (more cake tins and my lunch stuff) and packing to go, then I need to wash, dress properly and get myself on the road!