Weekly Flylady Thread 8th March 2010

MrsChaos

I've just had my first proper break since starting in the kitchen, and I've hardly crossed anything off the list. WM/TD x2 on, towels folded and put away, lunches made and eaten. All beds stripped and washing gathered.
I think I have a limited number of spoons available this weekend, which is not something I'm used to. Won't venture out as far as I'd planned and may need a nap when I get back. Tea won't be anything too complicated. Getting dressed now, then out (after I've shown DS2 a sloth on the internet).

helen_jelly

List

Just going to add what needs to be done

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Wash windows
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Level 3


Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
mop floor
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
Level Three
Scrub manky marks off walls and tiles

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One

Level Two

Level Three



Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Level Two
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Level Three
Clean 2 windows




Sorry but haven't been able to catch up with the thread as there are too many pages but hugs all round

Helen x

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MrsChaos wrote: »

Why do I feel like I need a break already? Looks like this is going to be a bit of a challenge. I'll have to use toots' motto of 'head down and battle on' (or words to that effect). Either I'm still tired from the work marathon (3.5 hours sleep on Thursday night, and a major 'do' with DS1) or this bug is turning into a chest infection. Or both. .

Steady, Mrs don't overdo it, be kind to yourself. By the way, research has been done and spoons have a half-life of 8 days, on reading this, I bought 48 of the devils off ebay and only have about 20 left.

Ishtar wrote: »

Hi All
I'm back (ish). Still feeling v. weak, DD and OH have been really ill overnight and DS still has a gripey tummy. He's decided to breastfeed rather than actually eat solid food, which is probably for the best - he's almost a year, so I'll let him off.

And you take it steady, too, please, Ishtar.

Valli wrote: »

BUT I am capable of buying the correct light bulb without having to take blown ones with me, now!

Ha ha I still have to do this and sometimes I smash it!!

wm on, dw on, fire lit. Replacement pots bought for peach trees as one got frosted (frost proof my bum!).

Think that putting up new-second-hand curtains in bedroom has turned into decorating it.:eek:

msgnomey

well I have loaded TD and WM x2 and folded laundry too
also cleaned the shower and the rest of the bathroom while I was in there, the LR is nearly all picked up and looking good (ex and his OH came round and there was no where for them to sit tehehe like I care) need to hoover through and then see what else needs doing

NOTE TO SELF do the Rainbow accounts you lazy woman!!!!

jinky67

Shopping ninja style to home in time for the rugby:D
all put away
TDx1
WMx1

Hippy110

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. Beat rugs to rid them of muck
2. Catch up on any important phone calls Book courses

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 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. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Tidy & vacuum dining room 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. Clean out fridge
2. Wipe over oven and hob!

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Sling shower curtain/bathmats in the wash and scrub down the slimy tiles!
Wash away and mouldy black bits and furry webs
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean



Extras

1. Clean out the toiletries cupboard and put back the stuff you use.. and fling the stuff you don't! Do any necessary decanting so you have fewer almost empties!
2. Replace and curly toothbrushes
3. Polish mirrors and shelves!
4. Make a note of stuff you do need to stock up.. and stuff you already have stocked up for 10 years!

Friday ~ those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Clear/tidy the bed
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. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!

Work e-mails (4 horrible, 3 straightforward), tel OH's Mum, e-mail SC, OH & AH, make soup, tel re Mum's present

Taken out what doesn't apply and some of extras - best make a start

prettypennies

No stars yet this week, and the house it showing a distinct lack of flying
I've hit that what's the flaming point when it just ends up looking kak again stage . I need a big fat kick up the jacksy

Monday ~ Living room, reception rooms and hallway
Level One
Declutter and vacuum floors
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
Polish glass and electricals and mantel

Extras
Clean smelly pets and their smelly bedding

Tuesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
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
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Make your easter plan.. How many eggs do you need? Are you doing any special foods?
3. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby

Wednesday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Sweep and mop floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Level Two
Wipe units and appliances..
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!

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Declutter and mop floors!
Scrub the bath/shower/basins/toilets/bidets etc.. don't forget the outside of the loo and under the scanky rim.. it gets naaaaaasty under there!!.. oh, and don't forget the top of the cistern!
Level Two
Polish up the taps so they shine!
Level Three
Wash light pull strings! (Painting with neat bleach works then rinse in a jug of water)
Scrub down the paintwork and radiators.. back and front!
Clear and wipe window sills and frames and make the blinds/curtains nice and clean

Extras
Polish mirrors and shelves!

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!!!
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

If it's deleted it's done

Valli

poohbear59 wrote: »

The boys did some bathroom cleaning but would call it 'boy' clean rather than 'Mum' clean. They are also all doing their own washing this weekend.

:rotfl:;);)

1_step_closer wrote: »

But today went to a frozen food shop (can I say the name? It begins FF) and what a difference! proper lighting, decent layout, nice people and filled my freezer. so well happy!

I live in between two 'local' shopping precincts - paper shop; post office types. The 'back' one has (at the 'back' of my house)

PROPER post office which does car tax
Co-op (local supermarket with cash machine (I bank at co-op but Link so free) -sells papers
Indian restaurant
hairdresser
chippy
cafe
Lloyds chemist
Doctors (not mine)
Dentist (again not mine)
and a FF..

the other one has a chinese (quality gone down since new people though IMHO,
english chippy,
pet shop (aquatics)
photographer,
laundrette,
McColls (post office in there)
useful hardware shop (think open all hours without food)
Job Centre thing...
recycling for plastics, glass, paper and Scope clothing bank

I can walk to either in minutes...ALL in walking distance - aren't I LUCKY?

MrsChaos wrote: »

I've just had my first proper break since starting in the kitchen, and I've hardly crossed anything off the list. WM/TD x2 on, towels folded and put away, lunches made and eaten. All beds stripped and washing gathered.
I think I have a limited number of spoons available this weekend, which is not something I'm used to. Won't venture out as far as I'd planned and may need a nap when I get back. Tea won't be anything too complicated. Getting dressed now, then out (after I've shown DS2 a sloth on the internet).

would these be 'lupus spoons'? - if so hugs and spend them wisely.

(and that lupus spoons story REALLY brought it home to me - thanks whoever put the link up)

I have got three loads washing out, already ironed some. DS has STILL not put his uniform in the wash ROLLSEYES
and I ABSOLUTLEY REFUSE TO GO IN THERE AND GATHER IT ALL UP. So DS will have to sort the washing out himself al la Pooh house ^

I have been to the building society to see how to ensure overpayments go in, other than having to go and pay physically. Then I could transfer money over if and when.

helen_jelly

List is on page 21 - note to self

Thursday ~ Bathroom and WC
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Done - can I have a star please Toots - thank you.

Have also DW, WM x 2, dropped DD of at ExKH, seen Mum, doesn't seem much but it takes so long to chat to Mum hehe, had lunch [still need more food]

Off to do something more

helen x

gratefulforhelp_2

Valli wrote: »

would these be 'lupus spoons'? - if so hugs and spend them wisely.

(and that lupus spoons story REALLY brought it home to me - thanks whoever put the link up)

Sorry, Mrs chaos made a !!!!!! of myself didn't I, waffling on about teaspoons.

eta have started gardening, yay! dw and wm on again. Peach trees in new pots.