Weekly Flylady Thread 21st September 2009

MissHiggerty

Jassa wrote: »

Hi:j
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Still, really pleased with my first week as a Flylady - it will be a while before I get to 5 stars a week, but I WILL get there!

Thanks for your support this week.

J

Well done, Jassa....:T

It's the end of my first full week, too, and I only managed two stars, but I've done loads of bits and pieces from the other lists, too, plus two HHCs, and the difference it's made to the house is enormous. (Even DD noticed!).

I think the thing that helps me is the focus. I used to be runing around doing something in (say) the kitchen, and then see something in the sitting room which needed doing, so break off, and then not go back to what I was doing etc etc.

And although you do get *some* things done that way, you never really tackle the difficult, grotty stuff; or finish a whole room so you can stand back and admire it. In fact sometimes I used spend all day thrashing around and have almost nothing to show for it.

It just gets overwhelming, because you can't ever finish that way.

Now I can think: "Nope! Bathroom will be tomorrow!", and stick to what I'm doing with a clear conscience.

So thanks for having me along with you all this week, Ladies, and I hope to be back in touch with you all next week. I'll keep checking in from time to time, too, this weekend.

Zoe - I hope things went well.
Happy Birthday and Happy Holiday to all those celebrating or travelling
And hugs for anyone else who is poorly or sad.

MissH

wilf55

last two pieces of wallpaper on the ceiling am calmer now too

now the walls!!

wilf55

MissH must have done well if dd noticed

Valli

boddy wrote: »

New back windows in and I could swear I feel the difference already. Lots of dust though so kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned. The man has been to measure for blinds. Clean washing put away and bathroom S&Sed.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

you are reminding me of one of my favourite jokes, to which the tagline is
Nice t*ts - now where do you want these blinds?

ETA see Rosey has a mucky mind too. DS has been telling me about some caper in science which resulted in the teacher being passed a hot wire to hold and he used a naughty word. Shall save that one for parents evening! I am sure it was just a slip of the tongue.

Am much amused as my mum found a 'permit to be out of school at lunchtime slip'. This has to be filled in by parents. DS filled it in, forged my signature (very badly) and included a friends mobile number as a contact one.
I phoned the school and told them that I do NOT give him permission and can they note this in the book. Then I told him.:rotfl:
Apparently kids have been collecting the slips then returning them signed within the hour:rolleyes::rolleyes: and adding their numbers - so the office have been calling students IN CLASS

He will have to 'go over the wall' like I did. Has the child NO initiative?

Rosey you can't start a fight with Jinky cos she is in God's own county visiting DAZCO

fedupandskint

Glass of wine anyone?

Just waiting for Strictly to start - better get some trash for tea I suppose!

Zoelikesjam

The flylady force was with me today, and i felt ever single one of you there with me.
WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He admitted more or less everything and acepted undertakings. This is the same as the injunction however instead of a power of arrest if he breaks it he is in contempt of court and will serve a two year sentence! Providing he has some anger management courses i've agreed he can see the children once a fortnight for two hours supervised. We've also put in the papers for a variation of the current childrens court order. As it didnt take as long as we thought Jase took me for a very posh and expensive meal to celebrate after....I had lobster :eek:


so yes, i am jumping for joy! But crikey do i feel compleatly and utterly battered now
Jase in the middle of cleaning and in a min he is popping upto the shop to get me some gin and tonic as a treat and lots of choclate. It wasnt as bad as we thought, however i am so emotionally drained now i'm falling to sleep already! The kids are now in bed, visiting the MiL tomorrow and i've got to pop into my brewing shop to get some more of my kit for ITV on monday. I wanted to get some christmas cards made this evening as Jase picked up all my 'kit' and magazines but i am so exhausted i cant move off the sofa! Doesnt help that i had to scale several flights of stairs at the court and am now suffering for it!
Love to you all for the best wishes, the wonderful comments and making me think i could do it! And the circle of flyladies defo worked xxxxx
thankyou everyone xxx


Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Room
sone
Tuesday ~ Bathroom and study..
done
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and landing
Level One
Declutter floor and floordrobe
[STRIKE]Strip wash and replace bedding[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum Floors
[STRIKE]Dust and Deweb
Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy the linen cupboard
Wipe down the paintwork
Tidy away and shoes or books that are strewn about[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Find some bits to send to charity shop/recycle[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Wash any curtains etc that need it[/STRIKE]
4. Sort through your make up and smellies.. are there any that can be rehomed/chucked?

Firzdee ~ Living room, hall and stairs -just one more thing to do!!!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and degrot the floors
Vacuum/mop floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb
Wipe all the paintwork in the hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
Wipe the sofas
Level Three
[STRIKE]Check smoke alarms..
Clear and wipe the table/mantel/etc and put back only what should be there.
Sort coats, shoes and bags into their proper places.. are any outgrown? need replacing?[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]Declutter and make pretty the under stair cupboard/space[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]binbag dance[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Clean out any smelly pets[/STRIKE]

Friday ~ Childrens room
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floor
Strip bedding.. washed and replaced! [/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum floor
[STRIKE]Sort a box of toys or junk
Rehome/bin 5 items[/STRIKE]
Level three
[STRIKE]Dust, deweb and wipe away sticky grots
Straighten the shelves.. replace all the stuff thtat shouldn't be there
Tidy the clothes cupboards[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. HH-garden tidying!-:rotfl:like thats gonna happen!
   
2. 15 minutes filing
3. [STRIKE]Wipe doors and paintwork[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE]

Whooohooo! only sofa to wash, kids room to vac and i'll have four stars! TOOTS, i'm missing a star my lovely could i have another one for moppin the kitchen floor and finally finishing it I wont get five stars this week as my room has no chance of getting cleaned xxx

Valli

Zoe that's brilliant!

fedupandskint

Well done Zoe, glad the power of the circle worked - us flyladies are strong in will and power!

Enjoy your evening!

hex2

fedupandskint wrote: »

Glass of wine anyone?!

Too late. My MIL rang, she still has la la headphones on about FILs terminal condition. I started early.

I did make the beds before I started so pleased with myself :T.

fedupandskint

hex2 wrote: »

Too late. My MIL rang, she still has la la headphones on about FILs terminal condition. I started early.

I did make the beds before I started so pleased with myself :T.

Awww, take care Hex over this.

Love your avvie by the way - makes me feel envious - want one!