Weekly Flylady Thread 12th April 2010

Valli

poohbear59 wrote: »

I have just had a look at the lone parent needing help discussion and I think we might be frightening him. Talk of matching pegs etc!!! Couldn't he be led gently....to flying, valli?
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I never mentioned pegs over there
I merely commented that we were less daunting than the US flylady site (which is how I happened upon [STRIKE]you lot[/STRIKE] my lovely on line friends, actually) because I personally think that site is terrifying.
I also suggested incentives for helpful teenagers;) mainly because they work for me.
TBH I actually think that if he got level one under his belt for a few weeks then upped the level as he gets into the routine that would work well. We're always telling newbies level 1 is a good start - problem WE have is we like a natter :rotfl: and some of us let it interrupt our flying
peg matching is more common than you'd think, though;)

Serena - we should have done it the other way round - work the first week then R&R the second...

tootifruities

doneto 1237

mumofjusttwo

hi all just trying to find my post.

((hugs)) to all

pigpen

toottifrootti wrote: »

and would you have listened if we had told you not to do it .... I doubt it:rotfl::rotfl:

I'd have asked for suggestions as to who would fit it then!

Anyway.. do NOT change light switches when 5 months pregnant especially with the electricity on.. babies do not like being electrocuted lol

JennyJewell

Evening all
I can honestly say I achieved virtually nothing today but I don't regret it - I had a lovely day out with my gorgeous husband to be and our two boys We had a lovely walk down the beach followed by chips and ending with an ice-cream Simple things but really enjoyed the day together
Will get back to it this week so please count me in and I will do my best
Thankyou for the comments Toots - I can't wait to marry him, he is the man of my dreams He is patient,loving and has the most fantastic sense of humour to go with it - I honestly feel like a lucky,lucky girl and I have been for the last 18 years
Glad tidings,love and blessings to all x
Happy flying this week ladies and gents
Jenny xx

MrsChaos

OK - no stars for me this week, but I'm quite pleased with the decluttering in our bedroom and in the back yard.
Last update of list, and I'll start again tomorrow. Anything else I'll do tonight will be prep for tomorrow, laundry and tidying the kitchen after tea. Looks like I'm doing better with the extras then the actual list.

Monday ~ Kitchen/Dining area
Level One
mop floors
Level Two
Scrub the fronts of units and large appliances
Wipe table (that's in the DR of doom - no chance of getting it anytime soon)
Level Three
Clean out a cupboard
Clean out the fridge!


Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Declutter the chairs
Level Two
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Wipe sofas and dusty places
Extras

1. Wipe the woodwork in these areas

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check smoke alarms are working
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames
Extras

1. Clean window

Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? Do it or arrange for it to be done.
Wash shower curtains
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras

1. Catch up relevant phonecalls

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Level Two
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Binbag dance
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

I'll see you on the new thread, but won't be keeping up this week.

meritaten

I operate on the principle that a clean bathroom and kitchen and a tidy lounge gives the impression of cleanliness!
the clean bathroom and kitchen are a doddle - whoever cooks doesnt wash up and whoever washes up does a wipe of the worktops, cooker top and taps. floor gets cleaned when feet stick to it. bathroom - you use it you clean it when it come to baths - its easy enough to rub with a bathroom sponge as the bath is emptying. sinks are best wiped over everyday by whoever is last in the bathroom (a good incentive for getting them up and ready for school) as dried on toothpaste is a buggger to get off.
rooms are childs responsibility at their ages. only intervene if the smell is wafting down the stairs or you no longer have clean crockery and cutlery.
clothes washing - for three of you its probably easier to shove one load a day in - that way you keep on top of it. if you do bedlinen etc at weekends you have time to do two loads.
the kids SHOULD be pitching in without bribery - but discuss with them first which are non-negotiable chores and which they can expect some payment for.
and when it comes to housekeeping hun, there ARE no stupid questions, and everyone works out the system which works for THEM. the secret is to have a routine and everyone pitches in.
bedlinen - you can either change all the bedlinen once a fortnight and wash it all together and remake the beds or - rotate the rooms and do two rooms one week and one room and towels the next.

juliejim

soappie wrote: »

Oh, I meant to ask - any news of Frodders - is she still stuck in Belfast?

Had a text from my sis this morning. Her and BiL were in Cyprus last week and due to come back friday. Apparently, they have managed to get as far as Croatia by this morning and were trying to get home from there by train :eek:

Froddy's on her way back - she was on a ferry this morning when I texted her and then she was travelling overnight on a coach to the capital to then travel home. She should be home tomorrow.

Valli

oooh meritaten
you operate after my own heart

if I am short of time I can do the bathroom/kitchen/and lounge to a reasonable standard in an hour - with floors mopped, too, and because my lounge is somewhat minimalist. And I use a bathroom sponge on the bath and basin too - quick wipe and they're done!

But the dining room develops hotspots all by itself :rotfl:

mumofjusttwo

Monday Done
Monday ~ Kitchen/Dining area
Extras
Wipe over oven
HHI



Tuesday Done
Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Extras
Binbag dance... grab a bag fill it and fling it!
Spend 15 minutes tackling a hotspot!!
Wipe the woodwork in these areas



Wednesday Done
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Extras
Binbag dance to go to charity shop! Or just general rehoming!



Thursday Done
Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!Level Two
[STRIKE]Check bath sealant/grout.. does it need replacing? If so either do it or arrange for it to be done[/STRIKE]Need to buy grout and he shop-only have sandstone colour!
Extras
HHI
Catch up relevant phonecalls
Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!

Friday Done
Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Extras
Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of half term holidays..
HHI
Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!
:j:j:j ALL DONE ALL DONE ALL DONE:j:j:j

Toots can I have five stars please. Just made it by the deadline with the help of DS

Now I need to put them to bed.