Weekly Flylady Thread 17th May 2010

Valli

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing 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..

Extras

1. Binbag dance!
2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
3. Wash windows
4. Put away some of the winte clothes you hopefully will not need for a few months!!.. Clean boots/winter coats first!

[STRIKE]Friday - childrens rooms and spare room[/STRIKE]

oo I did today yesterday, now I'm doing yesterday today;)

been to Dunelm and bought zipped pillow protectors (on half price;)) which means I will have the necessary oomph to whip them off and wash them much more often than I do my others...which I have had since cof 1984 cof as they need to be sewn on and unpicked which is a pain and a new mattress protector as the backing on mine has cracked..mattress turned, pillows have been out airing in the suinshine...my bed will smell delicious tonight!
I also took a freezer bag to Mr M's and bought ice lollies, ice cream and dandelion and burdock which is all in the fridge/freezer ready for when hot teens return. DS has an exam this afternoon..PE.

gratefulforhelp_2

Fingers crossed for your DS's exams, valli.

Valli

Re the Gala apples - got any puff pastry? - Tarte Tatin sounds posh, looks great , needs dessert apples and is so simple it was a regular offering in Valliland until the kids complained...
I ask you!

"Mum, can we have something different? I'm fed up of Tarte Tatin."

Ruined the kids of today...don't know they're born.

Basically peel and core, quarter, drip a bit of lemon juice over to stop them browning too much, fry in butter with brown sugar if you have it, caster if not. Arrange in a suitable round tin/dish which is ovenproof with the juice (or keep in pan if all metal). Top with circle of puff pastry and put in oven gas mark 5 20-25 mins until pastry light and golden and cooked. Plop a plate on the top and invert (quickly) so that pastry is now on the bottom and prettily arranged apples on the top...

a bay buyer has got in touch and paid - seems she's forgotten. Not to worry - at least I can get to the PO today or tomorrow. Bet I get good feedback;) And I already wrapped it!

ajmoney

How hot! I am not complaining but :eek: it has taken me an hour to make a dent in the back garden. Haven't mowed all the way to the bottom yet or finished it off well. It felt like I was working in an oven. Maybe I will finish later when it is cooler

toochoosey

I have spoken to the school secratery re working as a TA or one to one, she thinks the qualifications I have may be enough, I will need to speak to the head to confirm. The main problem I have now is that I have none of the confidence I had in my 20's and dislike speaking to people in authority. Will find my certs and try and see him on Monday. Not sure if there is anything going in our school (or if my welsh is good enough(again lack of confidence)). However there ae 2 english schools in the village as well as a few in the neighbouring villages.......fingers crossed xx

Flying....e-mailed someone about the playtent, had lunch and cleaned up after myself!!! Having a cuppa now, then school run, Mr T's for passport photo of DD for her TKD liscence, Take DD for McD treat then it chill time xx

pigpen

Chased the podiatry appointments for the 2 tiddlies.. apparently we missed an appointment on 4th May.. well had they told me about it I might have been able to attend sadly my ESP was not working at full capacity that week! .. anyway they are both booked in for 29th June.. so the physio gets the job of sorting ankle braces for them both seeing as I am not having them in boots over the summer, their feet are hurting and swollen as they are so very very hot! It is only a matter of time before we have athletes foot running rampant!

Sorted DS1's gf's coursework.. I get all the good jobs!

Rang my mother back.. she rang at half 11 this morning apparently.. oh well..

Dragging OH outside to help finish cleaning up my mess..

vanilla

What a day so far, woke to find that DD and DS1 thought it was a good idea to draw all over each other with markers. Then when i get home i find they have marked DD's bedroom walls with it, as well the canvas wardrobe that i only moved in yesterday and her shoes.:mad:
Bo thought it was a good idea to race out the door this morning and knocked over the flower pot so it's now broke.:mad:
So ds and psp are being took away for a fortnight, they can come home today and help with the garden and flip will i work them.;)
Anger has been took out on the kitchen today and i must say it is looking rather good.:D

Triker

Helllooooo, my internet went awol but back now after phoning provider, seems we have a phone line issue.

Anyways

Choccy...hugs what a 'mare of a situation, you can ring the probation manager and ask to speak in confidence, they go to monthly meetings with superintendents et al re 'risk to the community' offenders and high risk offenders, they can then put in a strategy to curtail the offenders movements...it's not much but it may put your mind at ease. If asked where you got the info from you can say you'd rather not say...you don't have to. xx


:j:j:j:j:j To GnB after finishing your exams, well done.

Hugs to Cyclingyorkies DD hope her exam went ok and wasn't too stressful for her. x

Newlywed, happy anniversary hun. x

Decluttered DD1 out of the house as she was still in her PJ'S when I returned...:eek:, I'm not a popular mother at the mo....oh well.:cool:

DW x1

Need to get some washing on and then da daahhhh its the weekend.


Am I glad this week is over.

kezlou

Okay important notice.
I'm going to the polish and asian food stores this weekend. Is there anything anyone wants me to get them. I would be able to post them off on Monday.

Hi all, sorry haven't been on, been dealing with argy bargys, speech therapists, EP's, meetings and then DS1's 10th birthday. I can't believe he's ten already:eek: *cries uncontrollably*

Anyway i have been trying to tidy up, but getting no where. But i did manage to find a massive burn over my entire right hand, looks like someone grilled it. No idea where i got it from either. So if any knows why please could you tell the so so who did it i'm coming after them.

On the list front.
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!! its still drying
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing 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
Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Sort through a box of toys/gibble
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork


still loads to do but i'm getting there.
back in a bit, just making up some mince mix.

vanilla

My house will be tidy this weekend and will flipping well stay tidy.
Update so far...
Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining room
Level One
Declutter and mop/vacuum floor
Level Two
Wipe units and large appliances
Give one small appliance a good clean!
Clean out the fridge thoroughly.. and check the drain at the back!
Level Three
Clean doorseals, filters and deterrgent drawers
Oven and hob to be scrubbed
Extras

1. Wash the windows!
2. Empty and wash out bins!
3. wipe over the woodwork

Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Catch up on phone calls.. make necessary appointments .. and sort out insurance policies that need renewing soon!!
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Extras

1. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
   
2. Clean a window or two.
   
3. Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area DONE:j:j:j

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
15 minutes floordrobe clearance

Extras

1. Binbag dance!
2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
3. Wash windows

Friday - childrens rooms and spare room DD's done boys to go.
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
Wash windows
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Sort through a box of toys/gibble
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork

Extras

1. Clean out any pongy pets
2. dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc
3. HHI
4. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!