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Weekly Flylady Thread 8th March 2010

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  • Just playing catch up

    Benw - so sorry for your loss. Love, hugs and coping vibes winging their way to you and yours. If we can help at all, please let us know xx
    To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existance - Sydney Smith
  • Emma133
    Emma133 Posts: 364 Forumite
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Updating list[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Daily routines/todailies [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]laundry S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe kitchen S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish and swipe bathroom S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]ironing M T T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making beds S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]vacuuming high traffic areas F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]making meals etc F S S[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]painting bathroom M T W T F S S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Night-time routines [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]preparing clothes for the next day F S [/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]swish & swipes of the kitchen F S[/FONT]

    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Weeklies[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tanks[/FONT]
    [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Meal Plan & Shopping list[/FONT]

    Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 2
    Wash windows and nets/curtains
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
    Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC DONE STAR PLEASE TOOTS
    Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
    Level One
    Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
    Level Two
    Vacuum the floor
    Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
    Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!

    Level Three
    Clean 2 windows
    Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
    Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
    Extra Task List
    1. Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle
    2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
    3. HHI
    4. Mid week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
    Own [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Extras – Usually Several Weeks to do.....and never gets smaller...[/FONT]
    1. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Video Camera footage to disc[/FONT]
    2. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Paint Bathroom Doors, Skirts and under radiator[/FONT]
    3. [FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 x Easter Bonnets[/FONT]
    4. sort out photos on discs & develop
    5. DD2's Toybox and baskets
    6. Freezers Defrost & inventory
    7. Clean up PC
    8. Nag OH to put shelves up
    9. Sew on Scout badges - AGAIN
    Emma x
    Mum to 4 beautiful children :D
    2011 Goals declutter the house :eek: decluttered 42 items :j
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,488 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I have been wasting time waiting for the WM to finish so I can hang stuff on the line before I go out. Think it may have finally finished, so should be able to go to work and cross a few things off my list. Need to be discplined when I get back, HH study, HH on my list with a little break each time.

    DAILIES
    S&S bathroom F
    S&S kitchen
    Keep floors clear F
    Shred/file all paper as it comes in F

    Ironing
    EXTRAS
    At least 2 hours of studying

    Get batteries for car key fob
    Register and do online courses for work
    Update all stuff at work
    At least 2 hours of studying
    Hoover everywhere Have done downstairs
    Clean bathroom
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £2731.07/£2700
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £5515.91/£30,000
  • cosmomo
    cosmomo Posts: 240 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    CyclingYorkie - Bravissimo are great - I've used them for years. Helpful advice on phone and free returns, so you can order loads and send back what you don't want. However, once you find what suits you, if you look on ebay (put your size in as search term) you can sometimes find last seasons stuff at great prices - I recently got a bra that retails at £30 for £5 beause it was an unpopular colour (hot pink) this way.:money:

    BenW - hugs, my thoughts are with you.

    DD2 is currently asleep on the sofa having been the final member of the family to get the sick bug. Duvet is washed and back in from the line because it's raining, pillow is now in. Quilt is finishing off in the TD and rabbits are back in the loving arms of DD2.

    Car developed a massive fuel leak so has been in garage since yesterday waiting for part so DS not at playgroup but 'helping' with the flying....:eek:

    Can I have a star for the amount of washing done and vomit cleared up this week?! No? I thought not:rotfl::rotfl:

    Will now start on the kitchen before attempting todays list!:o
  • Done sweet FA apart from s/sing all week, feel very off it at the moment.
    Rachel - hope your day gets better
    Diva - loads of positive outcome vibes for you this afternoon
    LL - take it easy lovely
    Helen - haven't a clue about paint on a carpet I'm afraid especially if it's dried
    Toots - hope you managed to make your bed
    Soappie - brilliant that it went so well, you must be proud as we all are of you
    Rose - hope you managed to get up! Glad to hear you so bright and positive - can you send some my way?! LOL

    Love, hugs and coping vibes liberally flung about to all that need them x
    To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existance - Sydney Smith
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    Runs to catch up with PenPen and tooch runningsmiley.gif
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,677 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Ruth - I am so very sorryto hear you lost your mum. Hope her passing was a peaceful as possible (((hugs)))
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    Thanks everyone for the hugs.:A

    I did forget to tell our good news. We phoned CSA yesterday and the case has been closed.:j The woman never replied to their letter so they closed the case. The only thing is that she could do it again anytime but we'll deal with that if it happens.:D

    Right i'm gonna do my best today and get myself out of misery mode. I just have to remember that it's all worth it and it will be finished in 4 weeks. So far i've put the TD back into utility room and got it on, WM is on and DW has been emptied and refilled. Dry clothes have been folded and wet clothes have been but on the clothes horse. I managed to go to on the school run without brushing my hair:o thankfully i had a hood.:D:rotfl:

    Right now to find the list.
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,677 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
    Level One
    Declutter and vacuum floors
    Wash any soft furnishings and plump pillows and fluff throws
    Level Two
    Vacuum under sofa cushions and wipe away any gungy marks from walls and sofas
    Tidy coats, bags and shoes
    Vacuum under furniture you can safely move
    Level Three
    Tidy Magazine rack
    Dust and deweb
    Check smoke alarms
    Polish glass and electricals and mantel


    Extras
    1. Wash windows and curtains
    2. Beat rugs to rid them of muck
    3. Clean smelly pets and their smelly bedding
    4. [STRIKE]Catch up on any important phone calls [/STRIKE]
    Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
    Level 1
    Declutter the floor
    Remove and wash bed linen.
    Level 2
    Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..

    Wash windows and nets/curtains
    Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
    15 minutes floordrobe 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
    Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months.. I am certain you don't need most of it


    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. Make your easter plan.. How many eggs do you need? Are you doing any special foods?
    3. Binbag dance!
    4. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
    Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room WIP - kitchen done
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe units and appliances..
    Empty and wash out bins
    Clear and wipe table.. clean cloth!
    Level Three
    Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles
    Empty and clean out food cupboards.. make inventory so you know what you don't need to buy!!
    Clear window sills of gibble!

    Extras
    1. Binbag dance
    2. HHI
    3. Clean out fridge
    4. Wipe over oven and hob!

    Bringing list forward. Not as bad as iot looks as parts of other lists are done. Apols for typos I vannot find my glasses and everything's blurred!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • So sorry to hear of your loss Ruth
    Sandy I hope you're feeling a bit better about how much you have to tackle today and following everyone's advice not to try to do so much
    Sexym you must be really pleased
    Big hugs Vanilla you sound like you're having a rough time.

    Everyone else great big fluffy hugs, congratulations, well done and kicks up the bum wherever each is needed. Sorry I have to fight to get any time on the pc in this house and by the time I get back on here the thread has moved on way to much for me to catch up with everything sorry :(

    Anyway Tues, Wed, Thur all done now so 3 more stars please :T

    Will make a start on Friday soon but really stuck for how to make some me time. Can't afford manicure or haircut, I'm single and home educating 4 children so never seem to get 5 monutes to myself & definitely find it difficult going anywhere without having the children with me. Maybe me time could be locking myself in the bathroom for 15 minutes and refusing to come out no matter how many times the kids bang on the door :rotfl:

    Happy flting ladies, will get back on here whenever I notice the pc has been vacated for 5 minutes lol.
    Back on the money saving wagon again!
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