Weekly Flylady Thread 10th August 2009

xx_Jo_xx

Back from swimming, LO desperately wants a shark fin.....its like a foam thing, I think - that straps round their stomach! They used them in swimming lessons, but i cannot find one to buy anywhere for the life of me!

He had me in the sports shops and everywhere looking for one, but no joy! So we went swimming anyway and them came home and had our lush spanish chicken with cous cous. Even the little one munched it all, no complaints!

Crumble is now in the oven and Littley is dancing round like a looney waiting for it to cook.... :rolleyes:

Off to update my list and tidy up some of the ironing that I havent done from the living room.....actually, I may be really good and do some more...

funfairprincess

flyfriends hope your are all OK this evening.

I have done the grand sum of heeehaawww today. I felt rotten so me and HRH went for a sleep on the couch at about 1pm and never got back up till 5pm!:o Just about to sort some supper for everyone, well me HRH and DS2. OH and DS1 out disco-ing tonight so I'll have a bit of peace for a few hours.

Rach how did you get with your blood test today honey????????

Soappie that was a lovely surprise from Toots.

Rosepink


off to get the food started and watch a move with the kids. see you all tomorrow.

xx_Jo_xx

Magnificent Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Declutter floors and work surfaces!
Wipe worksurfaces - two done...one to go
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe all small appliances and replace[/STRIKE]
Sweep and mop the floor
[STRIKE]Wipe over large appliances and unit doors.. make sure insides are clean too[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean out the grotty fridge[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]S&S the hob & oven[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. clean filters and detergent drawers of large appliances
2. Clean windows and sills as necessary
3. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Wipe all the dining chairs[/STRIKE]

Tuesdays Tidemark! ~ Living room, Hall, Stairs and Porch!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter all the floors[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Tidy away the coats and bags and shoes etc[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum all the floors, [STRIKE] shake the muck out of any mats
Dust and polish any electricals
Dust and deweb!
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Wipe over any paintwork
[STRIKE]Sort out the gibble from the porch.. umbrellas, boots and buggies need stacking neatly[/STRIKE]
Scrub clean the front door.. inside [STRIKE]and out![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash any windows in need [/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wipe over sofas if needed[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Clean the TV unit.. polish and put back only what is meant to be there. [/STRIKE]
4. Wipe hand rails and bannisters

Wiggly Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip bedding, wash[/STRIKE] and replace.. BEFORE BEDTIME!!
[STRIKE]Declutter the floordrobe back to the wardrobe![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Declutter the floor on the landing[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]Vacuum the floors
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of gibble[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe the doors and paintwork
[STRIKE]Wash any curtains/blinds that are in need[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
Binbag dance[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. Wash windows if needed
2. [STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Wipe the bed frame[/STRIKE]
4. Tidy one cupboard/chest of drawers/wardrobe!

Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, loo and Study
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors of rubbish and laundry and mess[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Declutter the desk and do 15 minutes filing
Wipe over any electricals and desks and tables
[STRIKE]Clean the bath/shower/loo/hand basins etc.. shine those taps![/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Vacuum/mop floors
[STRIKE]Wash shower curtain[/STRIKE]/[STRIKE]bath mats etc[/STRIKE][STRIKE]
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Scrub the tiles[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. wash the windows
2. Wipe over the paintwork, inc. the doors!
3. Soak the shower head in vinegar to get rid of the limescale
4. Dust and Deweb!

Friday funtime! ~ Little bit of everything that needs doing!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter[/STRIKE] and vacuum the floor inthe chillies/spare room
[STRIKE]Change any neglected bedding that needs it[/STRIKE]!
Level Two
Throw out 20 things from each room!!! .. I like this!
[STRIKE]Bake a cake.. or some buns.. or just something you like![/STRIKE]
Fill a binbag for charity shop
Level Three
Wipe out one kitchen cupboard
[STRIKE] Dust and deweb a fluffy room!
Empty and wash out all the bins downstairs![/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Wash any windows you have neglected!
2. Wash a set of curtains or nets
3. Fill a binbag for charity shop
4. Cacth up on some important calls/emails

xx_Jo_xx

Ive just had a look online for a shark fin.......flippin £20!!! Im glad we didnt find one in the shops - there would have been a real drama when he was told he wasnt having it!!! :rotfl:

lil_me

hex thanks, we've got all the paint now for the new house (we'd bought most of it for here) but need some cheap stuff to touch up here now...so will have a looksie. I actually want some lights too.
Good Luck Jo for the interview

Oh yes Shark fins are expensive, most swimming toys are, but my kids love them. The fins are very good.

Well that's the TV unit bought, DPs dream TV unit he wanted. The new house doesn't have a fire or fire surround which is very odd but DP has always wanted one of these (Mudbath don't click) http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S19865158 but we've never had a big enough bare wall to get one, so I gave in, came to over £600 with the drawers I wanted but hopefully it will house a lot of our things. There is loads of space for books, CDs, DVDs etc which we currently have in the conservatory so we needed somewhere to put them in the rooms we do have LR/DR. DS1 can then have the spare book case for his bedroom as his book collection has outgrown his! Anyway he's said he will keep it clean, I do hope he does as it's high gloss black and will take some keeping clean! I really hope it goes ok, we have cream walls, a black rug which has a cream rose pattern and cream ish carpets ordered, cream suite for now but we will be changing it eventually......fingers crossed then.

Just been over the new house to drop it off and it looks really good, all the decorating is done, Matthew's Dad has done a great job. Such a relief that it's done as I hate decorating so much. We have told him to leave the doors as we want to replace them with nicer ones and to leave the stairs for the final coat as we will probably catch it with stuff. I do need to get some of the mouldy bits off the sealant in the bathroom, give the bathroom and kitchen a good scrub and get the bits of carpet that are still down up. That's all I can do over there really, until the big move week *think it will be 1st Sept as DPs Dad can have the boys* so just a case of packing and more packing here. I don't have many boxes so going to have to prioritise what can go/be emptied and have a good old fling! Chucked another bin full today which will help.

Oh I've just realised the children haven't had tea yet, I best get them something made.

boddy

Thursday Thrills ~ Bathroom, loo and Study ALL DONE TOOTS
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors of rubbish and laundry and mess[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out bins![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Declutter the desk and do 15 minutes filing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe over any electricals and desks and tables[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the bath/shower/loo/hand basins etc.. shine those taps![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash shower curtain/bath mats etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub the tiles[/STRIKE]


Extras

1. [STRIKE]wash the windows[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wipe over the paintwork, inc. the doors![/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Soak the shower head in vinegar to get rid of the limescale
4. [STRIKE]Dust and Deweb![/STRIKE]

Lil_me Hi and hope all goes well with your move. Happy new house vibes.

rach

hi all

I'm amazed - i'm up to date with the thread this week, if not with the flying!!

blood tests were fine thanks ffp and others for asking. Dr was much better at getting the blood than the phlebotomist at the hospital was last time! made it into work by 10am so just used my normal flexi rather than having to take medical time which is good.

DH has done a fair bit of the list today, I need to do a few bits he has missed but at least it's something. I made a lovely chicken tikka masala which my SiL gave me the recipe for - really nice and much healthier than a takeaway/restaurant curry! we even had poppadoms etc. shouldn't have jeopardised my diet as i had a smallish portion

we're out walking again tomorrow but I intend to fly on sunday and finish my list....if I can locate it!

rosepink1984

fedupandskint wrote: »

I think toots is right here,

With my OH we stopped showing each other affection when just the smallest token would have made all the difference as we learnt when we nearly split for good. It really would have made all the difference, instead I retreated inside myself and stopped communicating with him and with others.

How about trying a little chat about how you feel and a little cuddle and see how you feel afterwards

Hope you are ok rose

Thanks Fedup that really helps. I'm really glad now that he made me tell him what was wrong, that shows he does care, and I did tell him (tactfully) how I've been feeling and we talked again a bit last night so I hope things will get better. He was so sweet on Tuesday and I do think now that he loves me, I just needed reassuring I suppose.
I'm really sorry to hear about your relationship, but I'm so glad you posted about it as it makes me feel better about what's happened xx

Rach, when will you get the results from the blood tests? Glad the doc managed to do it ok

I'm so glad it's the weekend! Going to have a nice relaxing one. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

soappie

toottifrootti wrote: »

only very nearly made you cry ....will have to work harder next time!!!!!!!!:rotfl::rotfl:
I hope you like them

The only reason I didn't cry was because I was due over NN's v. soon and didn't want to go there with red eyes. They are lovely and I like them very much. They are in a vase in the living room for all to see and are nice yellows and oranges and reds. They complement the room beautifully.

funfairprincess wrote: »

Soappie that was a lovely surprise from Toots.

It certainly was a surprise. The lady who dropped them off was clearly pleased with my reaction which went along the lines of "for me?" "well you are.. Soappie... aren't you" "yes. But....." "Well then they're for you!" and she walked up the garden path with a big smile on her face.

rosepink1984

soappie wrote: »

The only reason I didn't cry was because I was due over NN's v. soon and didn't want to go there with red eyes. They are lovely and I like them very much. They are in a vase in the living room for all to see and are nice yellows and oranges and reds. They complement the room beautifully.
It certainly was a surprise. The lady who dropped them off was clearly pleased with my reaction which went along the lines of "for me?" "well you are.. Soappie... aren't you" "yes. But....." "Well then they're for you!" and she walked up the garden path with a big smile on her face.

She must love her job! Making people smile every day when she delivers flowers! :A