Weekly Flylady Thread 16th November 2009

carlsberggal

Jill - hugs love, haven't got any constructive advice I'm afraid

thriftyscotslass

hex2 wrote: »

If I am ill no one else tidies even, never mind actual cleaning and it is just grim.

Ditto :rolleyes:

(((hex2))) Take it easy - the grimness can wait till you're feeling better.

thriftyscotslass

Right - plan worked. HHI x2 done. The ironing is no longer critical but now comes with imminent disaster warning. It is now all stuffed in basket but is a very tall wobbly mountain of ironing :eek:

Cuppa now finished - going to go do another HHI before lunch.

Hugs to Carlsberggal and JillD.

mamashaz

Morning all - playing catch -up today after having had friends to stay for a long weekend. Also feeling too tired to do anything due to too many late nights caused by too much gossiping!!

Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs
Level One
Declutter and degrot the floors
Vacuum/mop floor
Level Two
Dust and deweb
Wipe all the doors in the hall and stairs.. don't forget the front door
Wipe the sofas
Level Three
Check smoke alarms..
Clear and wipe the table/mantel/etc and put back only what should be there.
FILING.. gather up all those piles of letters and get them into some semblence of order!
Sort coats, shoes and bags into their proper places.. are any outgrown? need binning?

Extras

1. HHI
2. Declutter and make pretty the airing cupboard/linen store
3. binbag dance
4. Posting dates for overseas chistmas mail is drawing near.. get it gone in time!!

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!
Clean the filters and door seals and detergent drawers and run the machines through a clean cycle.
Clean through the cupboard full of food.. what needs using soon?
Extras

1. Clean the oven and hob
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
3. Wash the windows
4. [STRIKE]Clean any pet bedding/poo trays/stinky tanks etc[/STRIKE]no pets!

Craftyscholar

JillD wrote: »

I was fine first thing but went to speak to SENCO at school having cancelled meeting last week when DS was off. She never got the message that I cancelled and is clearly in the huff with me and said she has no time this week or next and flounced off saying she would have to check her diary. It anoys me cos school think its a good idea to leave Yr 6's in charge of the office (and security and phone ....) at lunchtime Responsibiity yadda yadda but no use if they dont pass on the right message.

Hugs, JillD
Think you will just have to do a bit of 'smoothing' when you do get the app.

"I am really sorry there was a mix-up... I phoned at (time) on (date) and left a message...I assumed it would be passed on ... I really value your support with DS and would not dream of just not turning up for a meeting ... etc"

OK it was not your fault, but she will know that and hopefully a few soft words will get her back on your side.

hex2

greenbee wrote: »

Want to come and help when you're feeling better ???

Irritatingly the topsoil is now pretty good, as I've spent 10 years digging in chicken poo, sand, grit, compost and bark - but I'll probably lose most of it and have to start again :rolleyes:. However, I also noticed that since I last cleared it out and did the whole lot, it's managed to fill up with bindweed roots, weeds and general rubbish, so it needs doing anyway. I have friends who empty a bed each year to clean it out, but I'm not that organised or energetic. I do enjoy digging though (remind me in March... I'll have forgotten by then).

I plan to have a proper composting system as part of the new design - with food waste composting as well as garden waste, and to have the bins somewhere with enough light to get them hot so that the compost takes less than three years to mature...

Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks but no thanks. I have been mostly ignoring this garden for months which I am going to regret in the spring. I don't mind digging though - at least you can see what you have done. I run a four bin compost system and move everything on a bin every month or so which works well. Mine don't get a huge amount of sun either. Can you shift the top soil ready to put back in? Shame to waste all that work.

Time for some lunch and then a sneaky HHC before I get on with some work. My sister is staying tonight so I need to sort the worst of the grim at least.

pigpen

Right.. List-poo for Tuesday..

Dailies

[STRIKE]WM[/STRIKE] x2.. curtains and linings from front bay
[STRIKE]TD[/STRIKE] x1
[STRIKE]DW[/STRIKE] x1
[STRIKE]Laundry folded[/STRIKE] and away
Binbags to charity shop.. I have 4 to take now
Take carrier of clothes to nursery.. that is 5 bags this term!.. it is in the hallway by the door!!! bet I still forget it!
[STRIKE]Collect change from carpet shop..[/STRIKE]
Rehang boys door.. they have split the door so I need a new one methinks! :eek:

I will check but I don't think I have any appointments this week..

Kittens spayed & chipped Wednesday! 8:30-9am drop off
Washer repair Wednesday
Window surveyor.. also Wednesday 10-11am

Decorating..

Sand ceiling
Paint ceiling
undercoat skirting
undercoat doors and wall
Strip remaining ancient paper off last wall
Sand walls
Lining paper the bits that need it.. there is only a very small bit to do... 3-4 strips
Paint walls cream
Paint red bits of wall
Gloss wall and doors
Gloss woodwork
Hang mirrors
Die of exhaustion before starting the next room..

Boys.. I think unless the guttering has been sorted!

Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs
Level One
Level Two
Wipe the sofas
Level Three
Clear and wipe the mantel and put back only what should be there.

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop floor
Level Two
Wipe out the fridge
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean the filters and door seals and detergent drawers and run the machines through a clean cycle.. before the repair dude comes tomorrow[/STRIKE]
Clean through the cupboard full of food..

Extras

1. Clean the oven and hob
2. Clean rabbits/poo trays/fish

Also written all the relevant daes into next years diary

I need to check Moomins trainers too.. I was certain she got new ones for school but I can't find them and just discovered they have been wearing a full size too small for games!

I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEED my camera charger.. I refuse to buy a new one!!

JillD_2

Craftyscholar wrote: »

Hugs, JillD
Think you will just have to do a bit of 'smoothing' when you do get the app.

"I am really sorry there was a mix-up... I phoned at (time) on (date) and left a message...I assumed it would be passed on ... I really value your support with DS and would not dream of just not turning up for a meeting ... etc"

OK it was not your fault, but she will know that and hopefully a few soft words will get her back on your side.

You are so right. I did apologise thei morning already and will definitely do so again when I see her, Me and DH are both great believers in being nice about things, usuallygets more results than kicking off. I particularly like the bit about valuing her support, I will definitely say that. She's known for not being that geat with the parents, I thought we had clicked very well but not so sure now.

I hate that the office is manned by children at lunchtime. They just let anyone in , I think its too much responsibility for a 10 year old, how are they supposed to know if visitors are or legit or not. What is the point of a security door if children just open it willy nilly. Ranty rant.

Sorry I know its pathetic and lots of people, have much bigger issues to deal with. I hate the fact that one little blip and I'm a snivvelling wreck.

smartie12

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!
Clean the filters and door seals and detergent drawers and run the machines through a clean cycle.
Clean through the cupboard full of food.. what needs using soon?

Hello... not done much today

Have been to the bank and am now awaiting a phone call that could be quite life changing:eek: (I'm nervous:o)

I'm sure I'll be able to get everything done on the list after phone call and I've also got to make some more jewellery. I managed to make 3 pairs of earrings during Eastenders last night:D

Hugs to all that need them:A

I shall be back for my star later;)

JillD_2

Done no flying now as the visit from the BD has lef tme with a massive case of CBA. Thought i could blitz it after school but have remembered that I have to take children. Dithering about whether to have a kip while DD2 asleep, or whether to attack the kitchen. I know a sleep will leave me feeling groggy, but I am soooooooo tired...... must go do DD2 lunch too

Anyway other stuff done today
- everyone up dressed and fed
- tidy up from breakfast
- bought DD1 birthday present
- got Xmas presents from brother and Mum to give DD2
- got toddlers Santa gift for DD2
- got stocking filler for DD2
- got presents for 4 friends
- got manuka honey for my throat
- phoned solicitor for next meeting about wills
- spoke to Senco Grrrr

So today's list update then:

Monday ~ Living room, hall and stairs
Level One - All Done
Level Two
[STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
Wipe all the doors in the hall and stairs.. don't forget[STRIKE] the front door[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the sofas[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Check smoke alarms..
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe the table/mantel/etc and put back only what should be there.
FILING.. gather up all those piles of letters and get them into some semblence of order!
Sort coats, shoes and bags into their proper places.. are any outgrown? need binning?
[/STRIKE]
Extras - All done

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Wipe out the fridge and get rid of anything gross and slide the stuff that needs using now into your meal plan
Level Three
Wipe the table, replace the cloth if needed and dust and deweb!
Clean the filters and door seals and detergent drawers and run the machines through a clean cycle.
Clean through the cupboard full of food.. what needs using soon?
Extras

1. Clean the oven and hob
2. Wipe down all the paintwork
3. Wash the windows
4. Clean any pet bedding/poo trays/stinky tanks etc - dust the playroom!
   

Soonest:
EBAY!
Sensory checklist for DS
Pay off M&S card bill
Return insurance certs to Admiral - just need to post
Buy and send Pearl wedding anniv card for Aunty Sue bought, need to send
Chase MoreThan for email
Send out New Year party invites
Payment for parneting course - just need to post
Order DD1 Christmas cards ?

Sooner:
Get money out of Barclays
Wrap Clare's presents
Take up tunic top
Take in DD1 tracky bottoms


Soon:
Wrap M&D presents for them to take back
Buy Xmas presents for Oliver and Lauren
Plan out games etc for DD1 party
Wrap prizes for DD1 party games
Plan cake for DD1 party
Wrap DD1 birthday pressies
Decide what to do about A&L
Dye hair
Eyebrows