Weekly Flylady Thread 28th December 2009

gratefulforhelp_2

AAAh, poor little mousies. I couldn't bring myself to do it.

pigpen

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

AAAh, poor little mousies. I couldn't bring myself to do it.

the one I rescued from the mogs the other day I released at the pub across the road.. .. it looks like a brothel for vermin anyway so it won't matter

Courgette

pigpen wrote: »

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor
[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]
Put away the special crockery/glasses you got out for christmas
Clean the hob and oven
[/STRIKE]Clean out the fridge.. make a note of the lovelies you bought for christmas and have not yet eaten.. work it into a meal plan
[STRIKE]
Make stock/stew from leftovers
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary
Clean out the drawers which house the cutlery and the big utensils (ladles and such like!).. I just noticed mine are gross!
Dust and deweb
[STRIKE]
Wipe over the units and large appliances
[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. wash windows
2. Scrub the sink and polish the taps
3. Scrub down any tiles that are looking icky
4. Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]
Declutter floors.. take any unhomed presents away upstairs to their respective rooms
Vacuum visible floors!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Vacuum hallway and right up the stairs
Sort out coats and bags etc.. wash any that need doing before we go back to school/work
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Wipe and water plants while dewebbing!
Wipe sticky marks from sofas and paintwork
[STRIKE]
Binbag dance!
[/STRIKE]

Extras
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]
Strip, wash and replace the bedding!
Declutter the floordrobe!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard
[STRIKE]
Stash away all the christmas paper, presents etc for next year
Vacuum the floors
[/STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]
Polish mirrors and windows
Put away all the bags and shoes that are lurking
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpiles
[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. Sort through a box of gibble
2. dust and deweb
3. Straighten the linen/towel cupboard
4. Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom!
Level One..
Childrens jobs: [STRIKE]Collect ALL the dirty laundry from your bedroom and put it in the wash basket![/STRIKE]Parent jobs (includes daddy too!): [STRIKE]
Clear and mop the bathroom floor
Throw away all the empties and put the new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places!
[/STRIKE]Level Two
Childrens jobs: fill a binbag with rubbish, or stuff that is no longer used for charity shop/bin
Parents jobs: [STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath [/STRIKE]and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
[STRIKE]
shine the taps!
[/STRIKE]Level Three
Childrens jobs: Vacuum the floor and [STRIKE]take down to the kitchen and dirty cups/pots/beakers[/STRIKE]Parents jobs: Inspect the childrens rooms and help them make room for their new stuff if they are not old enough to do this themselves! If it looks good then they are permitted a reward for their hard work..
[STRIKE]
Empty bins etc from upstairs
Strip and wash childrens bedding
[/STRIKE]



Extras

1. [STRIKE]
   
2. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it
3. [/STRIKE][STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]
   
5. Use up any remaining christmas food before it grows legs and starts running!
6. [/STRIKE]HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!

OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing!
2. [STRIKE]Change any unclean beds[/STRIKE]
3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
4. [STRIKE]
   
5. Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.
6. [/STRIKE]Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
7. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
8. [STRIKE]
   
9. Binbag dance
10. [/STRIKE][STRIKE]
    
11. Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week
12. [/STRIKE]S&S kitchen
13. [STRIKE]
    
14. Vacuum a neglected floor!
15. [/STRIKE]List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever
16. 15 minutes filing/shredding
17. [STRIKE]
    
18. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
19. [/STRIKE]HHC-doing something
20. [STRIKE]
    
21. Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc
22. [/STRIKE]

Well done me! :j:j How many stars do I earn?

xx_Jo_xx

pigpen wrote: »

Jo.. were the 'mouse droppings' maybe the 'cocoons' from the maggots turning into fruit flies? They are usually reddish brown but if have been there in potato goo for a day or 2 they do turn black and look for all the world like mouse poop.

Unfortunately not - those were there too....and were different. The mouse poop was definitely poop Im afraid.

Mudbath

Euwwww!

Thanks for the mouse poo / maggot / fly chat whilst i'm decluttering a bowl of soup.

Change in plan - I asked DH to get the Christmas decoration boxes out of attic. He said no. I said fine, you take the decorations down tomorrow after work. He said he'd get boxes. I said he could bog off:rotfl:. I am soooooooo not childish:D.

Now i'm going to veg in front of the tv! I'll unload dishwasher when it's ready xx

MrsChaos

I didn't manage to get any jobs done last night - think the lavender pillow made me sleepy and I dozed on the settee until DH came home. My neck is fine today, but now have just a bit of lower back pain, so will be careful. So far I've taken down the Christmas cards and typed up a new card list on the laptop. Also sorted out my handbag/receipts and started a spending diary from 1st January.

I promised DS2 a visit to the toy shop to spend his Christmas money. Just a couple of jobs to do first: empty/re-fill and start DW, take towels out of WM and put pork joint in oven. We should be out just after 2pm. Also need to take plastic rubbish to Mr A for recycling and take bread to feed ducks.

I'll update tonight.
MrsCx

hypno06

Christmas decorations are down, decluttered, re-boxed, and ready to go back in the loft - am hoping DS will help me do that bit later today.

I've hoovered the lounge - its amazing how many "needles" even an artificial tree sheds :rolleyes: and did a proper job, moving furniture, doing skirting boards etc, in the hope I can avoid doing it tomorrow

WM on second load, DW has done and been emptied, DS is all packed ready to go to France, and I am going to enjoy a cup of coffee before doing something else productive.

MushyPeas

Hello all :hello:

Newbie wishing to fly lady here - I've tried to join in the past... but then I worked in one city and lived in another and it got toooooo complicated :doh:. Now I'm back home (nearly) all week and want to sort stuff out for once and for good. Please may I join you crazy, but obviously lovely lot?

Looking forward to Sunday's post, I'm off to put something in the slow cooker :cool:

Pea x

Madcatgirl

Happy new year to all:beer: I've not been posting this week, but have been flying. My list is looking ok so far and I'm feeling quite organised, but really dreading going back to work tomorrow. I always feel like this after a break - I think I really need to find a new job. Shame I work in the property industry, so I'm lucky to have hung onto this one so far:rolleyes:

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces
Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Put away the special crockery/glasses you got out for christmas
Clean the hob and oven
Clean out the fridge.. make a note of the lovelies you bought for christmas and have not yet eaten.. work it into a meal plan[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Make stock/stew from leftover[/STRIKE]s - ate it all!!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean out the drawers which house the cutlery and the big utensils (ladles and such like!).. I just noticed mine are gross![/STRIKE]
Dust and deweb
Wipe over the units and large appliances

Extras

1. wash windows
2. Scrub the sink and polish the taps
3. Scrub down any tiles that are looking icky
4. Wipe over all the small appliances

Tuesday ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors.. take any unhomed presents away upstairs to their respective rooms[/STRIKE]
Vacuum visible floors! - will do this later as have just removed the tree
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Vacuum hallway and right up the stairs
[STRIKE]Sort out coats and bags etc.. wash any that need doing before we go back to school/work[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe and water plants while dewebbing!
Wipe sticky marks from sofas and paintwork
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]!

Extras[STRIKE]If you are leaving your tree up past New Year.. make it look nice again!
HHI
[/STRIKE]

1. S&S the porch
2. Post any parcels/letters that need doing.. OR.. make a start on those tax forms!!

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace the bedding![/STRIKE]
Declutter the floordrobe!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Tidy a chest of drawers or a cupboard
Stash away all the christmas paper, presents etc for next year[/STRIKE]
Vacuum the floors
Level Three
Polish mirrors and windows
[STRIKE]Put away all the bags and shoes that are lurking
Clear the bedside units/tables/bookpile[/STRIKE]s

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Sort through a box of gibble[/STRIKE]
2. dust and deweb
3. [STRIKE]Straighten the linen/towel cupboard[/STRIKE] new towels for xmas - now looking great!
4. [STRIKE]Do a small job you have been putting off for weeks and weeks[/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Childrens rooms and the bathroom! DONE (It helps that I don't have kids, but I've done some of the kids jobs too!)
Level One..
Parent jobs (includes daddy too!):[STRIKE] Clear and mop the bathroom floor
Throw away all the empties and put the new toiletries in the bathroom in the correct places![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Childrens jobs:[STRIKE] fill a binbag with rubbish, or stuff that is no longer used for charity shop/bin[/STRIKE] And taken to clothes recycling bank as well!
Parents jobs: [STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins and the bidet and the tiles!
Wash any shower curtains/bath mats that are in need
shine the taps![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Empty bins etc from upstairs
[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Wash any windows in these rooms that need it

[STRIKE]Binbag dance
Use up any remaining christmas food before it grows legs and starts running!
HHI.. or more for those trying to complete the challenge!
[/STRIKE]OPTIONAL LIST FOR THE MASOCHISTS AMONG US!

1. [STRIKE]Tidy a cupboard or 10 of your choosing![/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Change any unclean beds[/STRIKE]
3. Run appliances through a clean cycle.. degunk filters etc too
4. [STRIKE]Budget and meal plan for next month.. most of us will be a little strapped for cash.[/STRIKE]
5. Clean pets out.. and their beds and bowls!
6. Wash any grotty windows so you can see out.. and light can get in!
7. Binbag dance
8. [STRIKE]Make sure homework/uniforms etc are ready for school/work next week[/STRIKE]
9. S&S kitchen
10. Vacuum a neglected floor!
11. [STRIKE]List 5 things on ebay/freecycle/amazon.. wherever[/STRIKE] Can't believe I've actually done this!
12. 15 minutes filing/shredding
13. Call a friend/relative you've not seen in a while
14. HHC-doing something
15. [STRIKE]Empty out yours handbag of receipts etc[/STRIKE]

So not looking too bad, just got to hoover today, finish putting the decorations away, and batch cook up a load of WW pointed meals as I'm back on the WW wagon tomorrow:A

msgnomey

EW _Jo_ poor you, I have 2 cats who are always bringing me mice but usually they are dea (the mice that it lol) a friend of mine who is a scientist said he did some research into baiting mouse traps and you should apparently use peanut butter, I have no idea why he was resaearching mouse traps

so back to my list
List for rest of today
[STRIKE]wash car[/STRIKE]
clean out car
sort school stuff
planning (UGH)
feed OHs buddies who always come round on a Sunday (and are lovely guys)
pack bag for tomorrow
decide what to wear tomorrow (TED so probably jeans)
get swimming bag ready for tomorrow(not sure if that will set my back off again but going to give it a go)
decide oin lunches for the week (starting WW again)
sort out jewellery into new jewellery box!! Te he (a treat so save 'til last)


didn't realise til I got out there the car was frozen solid LOL had to wash it in very hot water and used several buckets to just get the ice off never mind the dirt, still it is done now and who cares if the neighbours think I am mad??
will have to leave cleaning it out tho' as the floor around the car is a bit leathal now I've washed the car!

so onto school stuff and planning :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: