Weekly Flylady Thread 27th July 2009

Hippy110

Dustykitten wrote: »

Evening all

Not done anything since my last post as I needed to visit 3 neighbours re different things and stopped for a glass of wine at the last one.

Stars/lists and life

Firslty a massive thank you for Pigpen for the lists. I am sure a lot of thought goes into them and I can honestly say that over the months I have done many tasks that I would never have if they had not been on the list (things like sort the airing cupboard, clean the porch, wash the pet bedding, wipe the front door etc)

To start with I loved getting the stars but to be honest like those of us with kids know star charts can be short lived and the effects wear off and can even lead to rebellion. I found that if I knew I could not get a star for that day I'd do less of the day rather than nearly get a star - just me I'm sure, but I can find them demoralising. Sounds like me whenever I saw windows on the list :rotfl:

The levels are great and I think for flybabies are definitely the way to go.

I like having the odd challenge - not every week, but I hope to complete some of the declutter this week.

Posting your own lists can be very usefull too.

Considering the work involved I'd go with OS and Serena and say scrap them, go back to basics, be glad of what you have achieved in a week. Use Pigpen's wonderful lists for inspiration and guidance but why clean out a cupboard that doesn't need doing when your DW filters are filthy, just to get the star? I am sure there has been improvising/cheating/substitution going on to get the stars but what the h$ll as long as something was done.

However, some people may just love the stars and I'd hate for Toots to feel that we did not appreciate her star keeping so if others want to keep them that is good too but on reflection I'm going back to using Miss P for guidance and inspiration with the odd bit of tweaking and a few days of just well being.

Love to all Dusty (two glasses of wine have gone to my head)

wot she said ^^^

Bitsy_Beans

Tuesday Terrors ~ Master bedroom and landing
level One
[STRIKE]
Declutter the floors
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]
Declutter the shelves and flat surfaces
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Vacuum the floors
[/STRIKE] Have done ALL the rooms as I can't be bothered to get the vac out up there again. Dysons are great but blinkin' heavy to carry!!!!
[STRIKE]Clear away the floordrobe[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Sort a box of junk
[STRIKE]
dust and Deweb
[/STRIKE]
Not sure if I'll get ALL this done today but will give it a go

I find posting my list on here really motivating, regardless to getting a star etc. I used to write lists at home but always managed to ignore them

Right I think that's me done for today. Have a minded child coming shortly for settling in session and I've still not had my brekkie!!!! Will try and sort a drawer of junk in the bedroom later if I get chance (demanding children -my own in fact - permitting).

elf06

Monring all - just off to catch up

elf06

Valli wrote: »

ooh I have a dilemma - your thoughts please.

DD (13-and-a-half) has been invited to a sleepover at her friends, Friend has a big brother 14/15 and a really sensible lad who I get on with. Dilemma is both mum and mum's OH will be at work, on nights so the kids will be in on their own. Now I KNOW they ARE all sensible kids ...

thoughts please?

Sorry havent totally caught up yet but saw this and thought I would answer this first. Personally I wouldnt do it. I know plenty of sensible kids who have done something silly in the spur of the moment. I also know you should give them the chance to prove themselves. Dont know what time the parents will be home but my initial reaction would be a 'NO'. What did you decide?? (answer may be in the bits I havent read yet so sorry if you have already answered that)

kassey

Morning everyone
Tuesday Terrors ~ Master bedroom and landing
level One
Declutter the floors
Strip the bed and wash the bedding and replace before bedtime!!
Level Two
Declutter the shelves and flat surfaces
Vacuum the floors
Clear away the floordrobe
Level Three
Sort a box of junk
Wash any soft furnishings that need it
dust and Deweb
Extras

1. wash the windows
2. HHI
3. Tidy a cupboard/drawer
4. 100 thing fling!

carlsberggal

Morning lovelies, hope your all well and happy.

Valli - a question for you regarding DD, if she said she was going round to mates during the day and her parents were at work (assuming a good 8 hours), would you say yes or no?

If yes, what's the difference? Just cos it's during the day doesn't mean they are good little angels that would not get up to mischief. Also just because it's evening/night doesn't mean they suddenly turns into devils with wicked evil thoughts and doings.

Just my thoughts. It's hard to let them grow up, we are always worried about doing the 'wrong' thing. They will suprise you with how grown up they can be, well in the case of my three that was so

loshypops

Hello my dears!!:hello:

I have the day of work in order to get some college work prepared for tonight but i will be flying in between studying today so hopefully i will be like a little whirlwind and get my house up to scratch again!!

Hope everyone is okilydokily i havent had a chance to read through the thread but i'm just about to sit down with a coffee and catch up as i havent been on here for a while and i need to get back into the swing of flying if that makes sense!!

Anyway i did nothing at all yesterday because i'm feeling a little under the weather, hope to god its not swine flu so many people in my family and friends have it now its bound to be me next!!!!:eek::D:D so this is what ive done inthe last ten mins or so;-

Magnificent Monday ~ Scabby Crabby kitchen!
Level One - done!:j
Level Two
Wipe all appliances.. large and small
Wipe over units and kickboards
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Three
Sort and organise a cupboard in these rooms!..
Thoroughly clean the fridge
[STRIKE]Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth
[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Empty, wipe and make pretty any shelves[/STRIKE]
2. Wash the windows if they need it
3. Kill a hotspot!
4. Scrub out the oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE]

Tuesday Terrors ~ Master bedroom and landing
level One
Declutter the floors
Strip the bed and wash the bedding and replace before bedtime!!
Level Two
Declutter the shelves and flat surfaces
Vacuum the floors
[STRIKE]Clear away the floordrobe
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Sort a box of junk
Wash any soft furnishings that need it
dust and Deweb
Extras

1. wash the windows
2. HHI
3. Tidy a cupboard/drawer
4. 100 thing fling!

I'm too busy to start sorting through ebay items etc this week, i wish i had more time on my hands i feel like everything is getting on top of me. I need to write more to do lists lol!

Ciao! xx

tinkerbellsmum_2

Magnificent Monday ~ Scabby Crabby kitchen!
Level One-done
Level Two-done
Level Three
Sort and organise a cupboard in these rooms!..
[STRIKE]Thoroughly clean the fridge[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the table.. does it need a clean cloth[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Empty, wipe and make pretty any shelves
2. Wash the windows if they need it
3. Kill a hotspot!
4. Scrub out the oven and hob
   
   

Tuesday Terrors ~ Master bedroom and landing
level One
Declutter the floors
Strip the bed and wash the bedding and replace before bedtime!!
Level Two
Declutter the shelves and flat surfaces
Vacuum the floors
Clear away the floordrobe
Level Three
Sort a box of junk
Wash any soft furnishings that need it
dust and Deweb
Extras

1. wash the windows
2. HHI
3. Tidy a cupboard/drawer
4. 100 thing fling!

i have a helper now for 6 weeks :j

loshypops

tinkerbellsmum wrote: »

i have a helper now for 6 weeks :j

if thats not a reasoning statement to put to oh who is not so sure about having more kids then i dont know what is!

lol :beer:

elf06

Magnificent Monday ~ Scabby Crabby kitchen!
Level One
Empty and wash out the bin.. make it smell sweet!

Level Three
Sort and organise a [STRIKE]cupboard[/STRIKE] drawer in these rooms!..

Tuesday Terrors ~ Master bedroom and landing
level One
Strip the bed and wash the bedding and replace before bedtime!! stripped and in WM
Level Three
Sort a box of junk

Extras
wash the windows
100 thing fling!

Well been off to a great start this morning and although I havent quite hoovered yet I have taken it off cos I am just about to (hoover out and plugged in raring to go). Then I am going to do the bin and chuck out the contents of one drawer and then monday will be done. Will be back later to update (once its all done)