Weekly Flylady Thread 24th August 2009

Valli

Triker wrote: »

Many places in Europe appear to have a better work/life/school holiday balance with many jobs that are term time working only. This I think would be a far preferable way to work.

I think in the UK you are punished whatever you do, work, not able to work, study, whatever, our system is designed to keep you trapped. It's very, very hard to have options.

Teaching is supposed to be about teaching not hitting fruggin performance indicators.

**steps off soapbox**:D


Flying wise I've done nowt.:rotfl:

:T:T:T:T
although I was APPALLED to hear that some student teachers hate kids and are only aiming for headships/consultative roles...

right - bathroom today!

I already have WM 1 on line and WM 2 is about to finish by the sound of it...

bonsibabe

FeeFee - I'm not anywhere near you huni, but my thoughts are with you hun xxxx

Zoe - do a test and it will put your mind at ease. I know I went thru a really stressful time and though I was preggers, but it was the stress.

Jinky - (((HUGS))) huni, hope you feel better xxx

Right, kids are decluttered to school, so am off to get the kitchen worktops cleared before the joiners come round! Am soooo looking forward to having a couple of wall cupboards so I can put things away!!!! My kitchen will hopefully look a lot better!

Hugs to all who need or want one, and GOOD LUCK to everyone waiting for exam results today - hope you all get the results you want!!!!

Must sort out 2 of the worktops so that the joiners have space to put these cupboards up. I'm not looking forward to the mess tho!!!!

Right off I go again!!! xxx

greenbee

Marvellous Monday ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Wash the floor
Level Two
Wipe the table and oil dry patch - I keep dumping all the stuff that needs sorting on here :rolleyes:
Level Three

Extras

1. Wipe the insides of the unit doors
2. Clean all the filters and door seals

Toe-tickling Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
ALL DONE TOOTS :D:D:D:D:D
Extras

1. HHI
2. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Wibbly Wednesday ~ Master Messroom & landing
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum the floor..
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fittings!
Sort through a cupboard.. make it all neat and tidy, tidy and neat
Level Three
Polish any glass or mirrors
Extras

1. Wash the windows
2. Wipe the paintwork

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
Remove laundry to the basket and declutter the floors
Dust and declutter the desk.. defrag pc!
Level Two
Vacuum/mop floors
Scrub the bath, loo, shower, tiles and hand basins.. shine those taps!
15 minute filing and shredding.
Dust and deweb and was any soft furnishings, shower curtains, bathmats etc that are in need
Level Three
Wash down the paintwork and any marks on walls
Tidy a shelf or cupboard
Empty and wash out any bins
Extras

1. Clean any windows that are in need
2. Wipe over any chairs, tables or sofas in these rooms (quite why you'd have a sofa in your bathroom I don't know )
3. Drag out the pc desk and clean under and behind it
4. Wipe down any radiators and fires.

Other things to do...

GARDENING!!!
Scales for Zoe
Set up mastercard DD
Clear utility room junk
Decide what to do about kitchen curtains
Choose side table for kitchen
Tip
Make & freeze cake sponge for next week (10" round?) & check for drum - nearly done!
Pressure-wash patio
Call tree surgeon
Find and call tiler, decorator, stove/chimney people, bathroom places, garden designer...

soappie

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Have taught DD2 to make the noise of a guinea pig, and now rather wish I hadn't....

I think it was RoseP who asked the question that I wanted to ask

Why would you want teach him in the first place?

Valli wrote: »

I am pondering giving DS a monthly allowance to include pocket money + phone credit of £10 a month.

I was a wicked cruel mother and sent my kids out on paper rounds at the earliest opportunity so they funded themselves.

Jinky - big hugs love - hope the black dog lifts soon

Oh feefee - sounds like you're going through the mill. Could you get some sort of power of attorney? Are you getting all the allowances you can? What about compensation?

Natts - sending you big hugs and healing vibes for Lodgercat

Zoelj - get that test done!

sexymouse

Morning all,

Very quick post from me to say that I've not forgotten about you all!

I spent the whole of yesterday in school flying in my colleague's classroom (so much for 2 hours - her cupboard alone took over that cos previous teacher hadn't finished clearing it out and I didn't feel it fair that colleague should have to do it on her own) - we are clearing up my classroom today and going over all of the drawers with turps (sp?) to get rid of the old sticky labels before sticking all of the new drawer labels on, and then sticking all of the book labels on (they must have about 6 or 7 different exercise books, and I've got 30 in my class, so that could take some time). Apparently things should start to become a bit clearer on the Inset day about how the first week will run etc, and we are going to try and contact our part-time teacher who supports our planning, to ask her for some help planning this.

Well I'd better go and make up my lunch as I'll need to take it in with me as yesterday I ended up buying fish and chips as I didn't have anything (hadn't intended staying that long) with me. Colleague is arriving in 10 mins, so better get a wriggle on.

Hugs to all who need or want them. Good luck to anyone getting results.

May pop on tonight if I have any energy left.

Bye for now,

sexymouse xx

boddy

Toe-tickling Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs ALL DONE
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter the floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum said decluttered floors![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the sofas if needed[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and clear out a cupboard.. [/STRIKE]

Extras

1. HHI
2. binbag dance
3. [STRIKE]Wipe the paintwork and bannisters[/STRIKE]
4. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Morning everyone. Sorry I havent caught up with the thread but hugs to everyone who needs one. Was awake early as I was thinking about my last day at work tomorrow. I cried yesterday at work. The assisstant manager told me that a lot of managers and people Ive worked with over the years want to come. I looked like the blue icon with the hair standing up. I was really touched when she said they wanted to add to my collection. I didnt think that would happen. So from my little tea with the clients its mushroomed. Dailies are done.

Buy wrapping paper and card.
Charge camera batteries
Put out change of clothes for work.
See mum
Meet and Greet at hosp.
Have emptied bins.

Off to do a HHI.

Little_Miss_Frugal

This morning I have:
Hung washing out
Put more washing on

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
[STRIKE]Remove laundry to the basket and declutter the floors[/STRIKE]
Dust and declutter the desk.. defrag pc!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Scrub the bath, loo, shower, tiles and hand basins.. shine those taps![/STRIKE]
15 minute filing and shredding.
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb and was any soft furnishings, shower curtains, bathmats etc that are in need[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash down the paintwork and any marks on walls[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy a shelf or cupboard[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty and wash out any bins[/STRIKE]

juliejim

In my HHC which ended up being 2 I washed the dishes, S&S the kitchen, hoovered haal and DR. So downstairs not looking too bad - just need to finish the LR.

greenbee

((((hugs))) boddy

Jo - hope it all goes well at the new place today!

funfairprincess

flyfriends. Hope you are all well and happy today.

Just caught up with the thread. Had a bath at 3pm yesterday then went to bed a 5 and never got up till 7 this morning! DS2 now down with the same thing. Dr has doubled my meds so I'm a bit on the slow side today.

Can I just say what a wonderfull help DS1 has been with me being unwell. When I was in my bed he totally cleaned the kitchen, dishes washed and dried, worktops washed, fridge and cupboards cleaned out, floors washed, dogs dishes cleaned, the works. He even made dinner, lasagne, salad and garlic bread and got DD washed and ready for bed. How great is that for a 12 year old.:T:T So Mondays list is done but not by me:o


Funfairs list of daily dreads




Marvellous Monday ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras
Toe-tickling Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
Declutter the floors
Vacuum said decluttered floors!
Level Two
declutter and dust the mantle putting back only what should be there
Wipe the sofas if needed
Wipe and water plants, dust and deweb
Level Three
Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
Clear and wipe window sills, and any electricals and picture frames etc
Empty and clear out a cupboard..

Extras

1. HHI
2. binbag dance
3. Wipe the paintwork and bannisters
4. Wash any windows that have been neglected

Wibbly Wednesday ~ Master Messroom & landing
Level One
Declutter the floor!
Strip and wash the bedding.. remake the bed BEFORE bedtime!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor.. and mattress if it hasn't been done in a while!
Dust and deweb.. don't forget the bed frame and light fittings!
Sort through a cupboard.. make it all neat and tidy, tidy and neat
Level Three
Polish and glass or mirrors
Wash the curtains/duvet cover if needed
Sort a box of gibble from the landing
Extras

1. Fling the dirty laundry to the basket!
2. Wash the windows
3. Wipe the paintwork
4. Check those smoke alarms are all working as they should be! .. press the button do not set your house alight!!

Thursday Things ~ Barfroom, loo and study!
Level One
Remove laundry to the basket and declutter the floors
Dust and declutter the desk.. defrag pc!
Level Two
Vacuum/mop floors
Scrub the bath, loo, shower, tiles and hand basins.. shine those taps!
15 minute filing and shredding.
Dust and deweb and was any soft furnishings, shower curtains, bathmats etc that are in need
Level Three
Wash down the paintwork and any marks on walls
Tidy a shelf or cupboard
Empty and wash out any bins
Extras

1. Clean any windows that are in need
2. Wipe over any chairs, tables or sofas in these rooms (quite why you'd have a sofa in your bathroom I don't know )
3. Drag out the pc desk and clean under and behind it
4. Wipe down any radiators and fires.

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Can I just say that Celtic have the coolest strip ever - they look like a swarm of bees! (DH is watching football)

Not unless you want to cause offence:rotfl::rotfl:

OrkneyStar Can I be nosey and ask waht part of Lanarkshire you are from?

Right off to make a start on this list Dean has put me to shame!