Weekly Flylady Thread 8th February 2010

pigpen

vet bills are a non-issue at the moment.. we'd go to PDSA.. My cats chew everything and bite.. thankfully Noel has no teeth but Hazel is just wild..

I'm not going back to uni this year.. and if I go back next year I'm doing something different anyway.. As much as I like the course content I cannot stand the stupidity of the staff I don't think I could inflict that on myself again.. I'll be doing something part time as well.. or at least for the first year or 2.. the children really suffered for me not being here.

No.. I spent 8 hours in the passenger seat yesterday so am exhausted today.. it is so boring being driven around!

Triker

Who will look after a dog when you go away at the weekend and the children are at their Dads?

ceebeeby

pigpen wrote: »

Well I've spent most of today asleep.. I think 8 hours sitting inthe passenger seat yesterday all but killed me! On a plus note I've knitted a whole cardigan bar the neckband lol..

The lady who does my nails is up tonight with her woofer having pups.. woofer having pups not Sally.. Anyway.. DD2 REALLY wants a woofer... Bear in mind I have a house full of people, 6 cats, 3 fish and the 2 rabbits.. would it be incredibly insane to opt in for a small dog too (Jack Russel/Westie cross) I know white/pale coloured dog in my house is probably completely doolally of me it'll constantly be black.. but.. I am home a lot of the time, it would eat ALL the leftovers and of course I'd give it food too..

I don't know though.. DD2 would be poop scooping.. I REFUSE to do it.. but she is almost 13 and a very sensible girl...

input required!!

If you can manage 8 kids, 6 cats, 3 fish, 2 rabbits and KH and a OH ... what difference mess wise is one puppy going to make to be fair!!

Way I always 'tested' my childrens keeness on a pet was to make them do an age appropriate 'research project' on the pet, how often it needed walked, fed, cleaned, what food, how much was it going to cost, how much for jags etc. (all of which they get off internet or library), name choices, beds etc. If they can be bothered to do that, then you know they'll be bothered to look after them.

ceebeeby

Oh dear me, I have a confession to make!! I'm listening to Jedward ... and enjoying it!!!

HELPPPPP!

Money_saving_Diva_2

Morning lovely flyladies,

Choccybix - Belated Happy birthday hon. I always seem to miss them unless they are on the official MSE list.
Toots - It IS something very important but as Soappie says it was meant to be this way. I am lucky as I never really get colds so would have been fine seeing her, but my OH is run down so he might have done and that would not be nice for him.
LadyL - Lovely talking to you sweetie and sorry for scaring you!
Rosepink - Really pleased you had a good time, as I said while you were missing, you deserved it.
Jinkypinks - Glad you got home safely hon and yes we missed you but like LadyL I text you yesterday morning and never had a reply so figured you were having a gay old time..
Poppy -
Dusty - have a great holiday hon
Lamewolf - maybe you just need to make sure your chakras are closed down before you sleep? A short meditation should do that. (Ok, I know half the thread will now think I have grown two heads saying that but hey ho!) Feel free to p.m. me and I can guide you through it if you haven't already tried that. Or feel free to ignore it, I won't be offended!!
Triker - I do hope your nasty cold shifts soon
Pigpen - my humble opinion is that a puppy is far too much extra work and with the best will in the world, a 13 yr old girl will NOT do everything and it will fall back on you.

Lady-Liberty wrote: »

No flying done yet......have been talking to Diva since I got up

Thank you everyone for all the good wishes for the meeting with the OT/SW (not sure which one she is..) and shall probably ask for them again when she is due here next.

Valentines Day tomorrow so anyone who hasn't bought or made a card only has today to organise it in! (and that includes me!)

Hope all the poorly flyladies feel better soon, you poor things.

Off to find a list or two.
Diva.x

Money_saving_Diva_2

Soooo my lists today are:

Feed the cat at least twice
Brush the cat
Sort and delete 30 emails
reply to emails
Clean bathroom sink
Spray bleach on the bottoms of the shower curtains
Fill WM and put on

Extras

Make valentines card (ahem!) (Just to make it worse, my OH bought home roses yesterday)
Ring Orange about my missing credit
email R
email V - get address out of handbag
fridge and baking cupboard inventory?
ring electrican
Ask OH to go to B & Q
Slice and freeze gammon

I hope everyone has a good day - with love and light and flylady to anyone who needs them.
Diva.x

Money_saving_Diva_2

ceebeeby wrote: »

Oh dear me, I have a confession to make!! I'm listening to Jedward ... and enjoying it!!! HELPPPPP!

You need a lie down in a warm room with a cold flannel on your forehead immediately!! :rotfl::rotfl:

I do have to say though... if I forget it's those two annoying boys, I actually quite like the track and Vanilla Ices' rapping too..

I will get my coat...:rotfl:

Diva.x

juliejim

Morning All

I have loads to do today and we have visitors coming at 10.30. I also need to get DH a Valentine's card at some point. Not been around much this week as I've been feeling really down which isn't like me but I know what's causing it so we'll see.

Needless to say I've done hardly anything on my lists!

Monday~ Living room/family room or other reception room!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floors!
Clean out a sideboard/bookcase/other storage
Level Two
Vacuum under furniture you can safely move!
Dust and deweb.. Make sure smoke alarms are still in good order
Clean the sofas.. vacuum under/between/backs cushions.. turn them over for even wear if possible.
Level Three
Sort out magazine racks/piles of newspapers etc.. can any be recycled?
Clear and wipe window sill.. do not put back the clutter!
binbag dance

Extras

1. Finish/do a small DIY job
2. Wash any soft furnishings that are ickified
3. Catch up on phonecalls.. to friends, family or nagging ones you have been naughtily putting off!!
4. wipe/wash/dust any ornaments

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary.. I want to see pretty tables piles of mail and pens and goodness knows what else has to go!
Clear out a cupboard.. The one with baking supplies or the one with pans and plastic boxes.. GO!! Or you could, if you have one, clear the pantry!
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe the insides of all the cupboard doors!
Organise any cookery books.. Dusted, destickified and placed back tidily!
Dejunk window sills

Extras

1. Wash/replace any scanky dishclothes/sponges etc
2. Throw out those bacteria breeding chipped mugs and plates etc
3. Sort out and restock medicine cupboards (I threw out loads from mine today )
4. Wash the brushes, mops, dustpans etc.. how gross do these get?

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
Declutter the floordrobe
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes grotspot clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc

Extras

1. 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc

Extras

1. [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
2. Catch up relevant phonecalls
3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
4. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter[/STRIKE] and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard of clothing[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through a box of toys/junk[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit[/STRIKE]
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of half term holidays..
2. HHI
3. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

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I need to make a start - as soon as DH and DD get up I'm going to be hoovering as next door were still playing music at 5.30 this morning!

Okay I'm going to do a HHC 6.30 - 7 and see how I get on.

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

macpep1

Morning Everyone :hello:

I have been up since 7.30, unloaded & reloaded WM, TD & DW and had coffee and caught up on the thread.

Pigpen - I would let my heart rule my head here, as I am that way inclined and it wouldn't make too much mess, its a short haired dog. I have asthma and allergies to animal hair and I took in a stray cat :whistle:
If you honestly think that your DD can take care of it and can handle the responsibility then you should let her.
Jinky - Welcome back, hope you had a nice time.
Soappie - Nothing more to add than what everyone has already said, just be careful.

Well am going out for a meal tonight to our favourite Indian, still not sure if our 2 friends are joining us, they are so fussy because its a set menu!!! They are not so keen to go.

I need to go get DH's card written out and put his vouchers inside (I printed vouchers off a website, 1 x breakfast in bed and 3 x 15 minute massage of his choice) its saving us buying any pressies and its more personal

Hope the rest of you are well and poorlies are recovering. Am gonna go get dressed before the kids get up and we go to swimming lesson. See you all later xxx

sabs10

MACAW
Open all post as it comes in and either file/deal/bin/recycle it straight away
Own Extras
· [STRIKE]Fill in deferment paperwork for SL[/STRIKE]
· Sort out Housing benefit - phone call made another form on route to me
· Purchase & replace black printer cartridge
· [STRIKE]Letters/Notice board for Dance school[/STRIKE]
· Repeat prescription
· Ring dentist to arrange check-up
· Ring specsavers re eye test
If its deleted its been done
Monday~ Living room/family room or other reception room! DONE
Can I have a star please toots :j
Extras Finish/do a small DIY job
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
Level One
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
Shine that stinky sink
Level Two
Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly! - fryer
Level Three - DONE
Extras - DONE
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floordrobe
Extras Clean windows in these rooms
Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One - DONE
Level Two - DONE
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Extras
1. HHI
2. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages! To finish DD2’s headdress for dance comp next week.
Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Strip and wash and replace stinky bedding
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
[STRIKE]Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need[/STRIKE]
Dust and deweb
Extras
1. [STRIKE]Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of half term holidays..[/STRIKE]
2. HHI
3. [STRIKE]Clean out pets.. [/STRIKE]make appointments for any vaccinations they need!! -not due until july - put date in diary/on calender
4. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
Still alot to do - children's room will be tackled after DDs dance leasons this avo - its their mess so they can help. As i type this DD2 is already putting away the toys she has had out thiss morning .... bless.

Already dailies done, breakfast decluttered, pets feed, WM x 1 ... will put on line as weather forecast looks ok for the day. Hope everyone is well, hugs if not along with get well vibes. Will catch up wih you all later....:)