Weekly Flylady Thread 4th January 2010

Dustykitten

JoJo hugs sweetie, you have done the right thing by going so quickly, keeping everything crossed for you

Mumof2_2

Jojo, well done for going to the GP; you've got in there quick and it's good that the hospital will check you out. I'm sure he was just playing on the safe side and hope that everything is fine.

LameWolf, sorry that you sat and cried for 30 mins; there seems to be a lot of depression/sadness around. Sending you a cyber hug.

Ishtar, I know that feeling when you've got a child really playing up; it's grim isn't it. Are you going riding on the weekend?

Nice easy dinner as reheated the left over casserole from yesterday and then DS and I decluttered some more left over cheesecake from the other day (getting a bit fed up of it now tbh) whilst DH had a yogurt and DD had a lollipop!

Will clear up the kitchen in a bit. I've done my filing now apart from making a file for the dog (we haven't had her long) and then I'm going to get the kids up to bed and sit down and enjoy doing some knitting.

Mumof2_2

hex2 wrote: »

Mumof2 - Aldi have from 14th January a Venetian blind cleaner here for £1.99, includes a replacement duster and is machine washeable.

Thanks - I'll check that out!

toochoosey

jojo xx like others have said well done for going straight away.....hugs and prayers for you xx

welshkaz

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
Declutter and wipe those worksurfaces-DONE
Sweep and mop the floor-DONE
Level Two
clean blinds/curtains-DONE
Clean the hob and oven-DONE
Clean out the fridge..-DONE
Level Three-
Clean and wipe the table, replace the cloth if necessary-DONE
Clean out the under sink cupboard.. new year, new cleaning products!-DONE
Dust and deweb-DONE
Wipe over the units and large appliances-DONE
Extras wash windows-DONE

1. Declutter the tops of the wall units-DONE
2. Sort recipe books/files - GOING TO DO SATURDAY NIGHT WHEN I GOT PEACE AND QUIET...
3. Wipe over all the small appliances-DONE

Tuesday ~ Master bedroom and landing!
Level One
Strip wash and replace the bedding!-DONE
Declutter the floor.. laundry gone, shoes gone.. etc-DONE
Level Two
Clear a box of stuff from the landing.-DONE
Vacuum and turn the mattress-DONE
Vacuum the floors-DONE
Level Three
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe.. is there anything past its best that can go live elsewhere?-DONE BOTH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Clear and tidy the top of a wardrobe/COD and replace only what is necessary.. surely you don't need it all!?-DONE AND WIPED OVER
Wash curtains/blinds that are in need. DIDNT NEED DOING AS WERE NEX BEFORE XMAS.
ExtrA

1. Wash windows-DONE
2. Dust and deweb-DONE
3. Shine 2 lightshades!-SWISHED LOL
4. Straighten a shelf of books or ornaments.. DONE

Wednesday - Living room, hall and stairs
Level one
Clear floors of clutter and vacuum them- DONE
Make time for yourself!! Half an hour of peace!-DEFINETELY DONE THAT 1
Level Two
Wipe sofas- WIPED AND POLISHED
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move.. I don't want any hurt backs!- ALL DONE AS MOVED ROOM AROUND
Sort coats and shoes and bags- DONE AND DAMN NEEDED DOING
Level Three
Dust and deweb allthose corners and electrical appliances and shelves.. etc- DONE
Clear mantel and put back only what should be up there!-DONE
Wipe and water plantsREMOVED A DEAD ONE IF THAT COUNTS WATERED AND WIPED REMAINING SPIDER PLANT.
BLITZED LIVING ROOM AFTER XMAS DECS AWAY O ISNT IT LOVELY N CLEAN ONCE AWAY.
Extras

1. Vacuum under furniture you can safely move- DONE
2. Wash any soft furnishing that need it- DONE
3. polish and dust all the electricals!- DONE
4. Binbag dance.. DO MOST DAYS

Thursday - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc- DONE
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!!- THAT WILL BE DONE FRIDAY EVENING AFTER NATHANS IN BED
Level Two
Vacuum the floor-DONE
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!- DONE
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Wash the curtains!- DONE
Level Three
Clean 2 windows- DONE
Tidy a chest of drawers/wardrobe/floordrobe!- DONE
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors- DONE

Extra Task List

1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle - DONE JUST NEED TO WORK OUT EBAY SELLING LOL
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI - TOMORROW
4. End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend! - DONE 3 TIMES OVER THIS WEEK!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear floors of guff and stuff- DONE
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.- RUNNING LOADS BETTER TOO
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks- DONE
Clear any clutter from desk - DONE
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!- DONE
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc- DONE
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc- DONE AND PUT BACK
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!- DONE
sweep and mop and deslop the floors in these rooms- DONE.
Collect all the dirty laundry - DONE
Grab yourself a toothbrush and scrub the manky bits between the tiles- DONE
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms - DONE
2. Empty the cupboard and clean it out.. colour ordered bottles inside!
3. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes - DONE
4. If you have a shelf.. empty and clean it - DONE

HAD A RIGHT BLAST THIS AFTERNOON CLEANDED RIGHT THROUGH UPSTAIRS AND WHAT I NEEDED TO CATCH UP ON DOWNSTAIRS HAD MY FAV MIXED CD ON BLASTING EVEN BABY LEFT ME ALONE TO GET ON LOL JUST WONDERED WHAT MUSIC EVERYONE ELSE CLEANS BEST TOO MINES KILLERS, STEREOPHONICS GREENDAY KINGS OF LEON FAB FAB MUSIC WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE , GOT A FEW CATCH UP BITS TO DO IRONING ETC BUT HOUSE IS LOOKING FAB THANKS TO A BOOT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FROM YOU GIRLS ALL APART FROM MY ELDEST ROOM THATS MY ROOM I DONT CLEAN I JUST MOAN ABOUT IT LOL

Ishtar

Mumof2 wrote: »

Ishtar, I know that feeling when you've got a child really playing up; it's grim isn't it. Are you going riding on the weekend?

We're in the home straight....she's doing her teeth then OH is reading her a story while I settle DS. Hope she goes straight to sleep. Sadly, not riding this weekend, but DD is at a birthday party tomorrow from 2-5pm, so we've got some time off!

Mumof2 wrote: »

....and sit down and enjoy doing some knitting.

Me too...hopefully DS will settle easily tonight so that I can have some time. What are you knitting? I've got an Aran jacket/coat for DD on the needles....

Right...I'm off again...
D
x

lil_me

Hi all, hope you are all ok. ((hugs)) for those who need it.

I've had another hectic day making sure family and neighbours are all sorted, home care teams have been unable to get to them so doing what I can. DPs Grandma's paid service as an example send them in little cars which just can't make it. Next door are really reluctant to accept help but as they're both approaching 80 this year I think they are starting to realise it's better to let people help when they can. Shopping and a couple of prescriptions collected today, few other little jobs done too. New wellies collected for my Land Rover which has been a god send so far! It's just so they are all more all weather tyres and all match which makes a difference. I also had a barely legal spare so ones gone on as a spare.

BE CAREFUL IF OUT SLEDGING - a little one was collected out the back of here by ambulance earlier after a sledging accident

Anyway, flying for the rest of the day, well not had huge time. I've done the DW and WM, trying to keep on top of the washing with the 'concerns' over water/gas/elec supply. Dishwasher salt used on the steps here and at neighbours, I had a few spare bags from my Wilkos shop (there is NONE in the supermarkets round here....or any other salt) so just using it a little at a time on the nastiest ice where we can't get it off. I need to put the rest of my shopping away, I paid with nectar card again making sure I got enough dog food for the week etc. The dining table has also been dumped on so that needs clearing again.

Going to do myself a small list for tonight, just hoping the snow stays off as DP is at work tonight to see if he can make something. Take care everyone x

Valli

bother bother bother
my birthday holiday is looking dodgy because Ryanair have rescheduled their flights from EMA...
and the hotel is booked..
mum (who is the family travel agent;)) has been on the phone all wound up...have suggested she 'considers' Luton ... that'll be a schlep then!

ETA well done Lil_me ...

was hearing on the radio that hospitals are overwhelmed with fractures...would suspect that there are A LOT of broken wrists...

oh it's snowing again:rolleyes:

Welshkaz - I clean to radio 2 usually - I iron to radio 4 comedy programmes or radio 2. or one of my many Cds CD collection is wide and varied - currently Stevie Wonders Greatest Hits - very favourite is Higher Ground. (Just bought from HMV on line through quidco - very good price for a double CD )

Dorastar

Well done for going to docs Jojo - will keep you in our thoughts and prayers xx

macpep1

LameWolf wrote: »

Watch out for this little critter on laundry day.

So far my net bag has kept him away from Mr LW's socks.:o

Thats the culprit -:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:The sock monster :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

He comes to my house every day and eats a few of the socks :D:rotfl:

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Evening all [waves weakly]

And tried to think of best way to say that very nice and sweet male doctor told me well done for going straight in to see him. But he is still referring me to hospital under the two week rule.

Nope. There is no best way of saying it.

Probably anything but the worst.

But still. The two week rule, otherwise referred to as USC.

Yeuch.

Again JoJo as everyone else has said, sending good luck vibes for you (((Hugs))) sweetie

Anyone fancy an HHC 7:10 - 7:40???

So I can get my list finished ON A FRIDAY

Who would have thought it but decluttering through the holidays has really helped A LOT