Weekly Flylady Thread 5th July 2010

Penelope_Penguin

Dustykitten wrote: »

Triker DS2's school have said no to his holiday aswell, we are going on Saturday. He is missing 'enrichment week' (trips to theme parks, sporting things which we pay for) so absolutely no learning. Our school have a policy of always saying no but like you there are pupils who go to visit relatives for 4-6 weeks at a time.

We're taking DS out for the final day of term. Bearing in mind that by the start of that week they'll be watching videos, playing games and on a trip to Alton Towers, I have no guilt about this. He has 100% attendance for this year. However, as he's in Y10, a request will be denied, so DH and I have secided that he'll be sick - he's looking peaky already :rotfl:

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Parrot costume for end of term play

Pictures please

hex2 wrote: »

I have broken my food processor bowl
I burnt my little finger making blackcurrant jam
Burnt my thumb on spitting roast chicken fat
and broken my little toe kicking the dyson by accident

Ouch! Please take it easy until you heal. I knwo it's difficult though - I stubbed my second toe 2 weeks ago - it went every shade of purple, and is still slightly swolen and a bit itchy

The open gardens were lovely. We expected it to take about 2 hours, but with all the chatting with friends, aquaintances and gardeners, and the delicious tea and cake, it was nearly 5 hours

hollyh

Hi all,

Hugs to Hex, you poor thing, ouch!

Well i've had an entertaining afternoon.:cool: OH took the boys for a walk so i could mow the lawns. The handle on the mower wouldn't stay up properly and it only turned off when it wanted to.:eek: I moved the pots of veg and started mowing and a massive toad jumped out at me. :eek:I was worried i'd hurt it so i got Ds2's little bucket and tried to catch it and move it to the pond. My god that thing can jump, as i bent down it jumped over me and i screamed.:o I thought i'd leave that bit until last. I'd almost finished mowing when the mower started making a funny noise and black smoke came out of it.:cool: It could have waited 5 more minutes, i've now got a tufty bit.

I've had a shower, put tea in the oven and am having a coffee. OH and the boys aren't back yet so i'm making the most of the peace.:D I did think about making a start on the ironing but it didn't last long.;)

Anyway, since my last post i have

Put dry dishes away
Washed up
S & S Kitchen
Brought dry washing in
Put another load out
Watered outdoor plants
Cleaned out rabbits
Tidied garden
Mowed almost all the lawns :cool:
Put tea on

merlin1

i think i need to try this again - it never worked while i was with oh, but now i'm single with an 11 yr old i really do need to routine - we were rubbish at it before but hey worth another go!

i live in a 3 up 2 down with stairs and landing so i figure i can do this monday to friday - i'd like to try it starting this week cos we on holibobs next saturday. it would be lovely to come home to a clean tidy house!

i shall look forward to the new flylady thread:cool:

lisa26_2

Hi Ladies, I've done nothing at home today....mostly because I haven't been there! I'm at my mum's and have been here since finishing my short shift at work this morning. We've had a nice 3 mile walk and painted my horses' stable. It looks lovely and much tidier....I'm sure they'll appreciate it!

froddington

Hello! Another gorgeous day here today but a bit too hot at times. Two loads of washing washed and dried, Mr. S shop done, Grand Prix watched, more paperwork done, bathroom cleaned, new pillows and pillow protectors bought, washing up done and new batteries put in doorbell.

Triker - have a lovely time

L-L - good to hear from you


Need dinner now before the footie kicks off - can't believe it's the final already! Only 20 days til the next match at Fratton Park though so I may survive :rotfl:


Love and hugs to all xx

carolinejane_2

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep, vacuum and mop floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear out a cupboard.. or those drawers you have stuffed full of junk![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly![/STRIKE]
Sort your medicine cupboard.. do you need to stock up on anything? Hayfever meds? plasters? bite cream?
Level Three
Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
Empty and clean out the fridge. Work all the almost past its best stuff into this weeks meal plan.
Clean door seals, deterrgent drawers and filters on the appliances .. run through a clean cycle if you've not done one in a while

Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]quick wipe over the hob and oven[/STRIKE]
3. Defrost the freezer if that needs doing.. shouldn't take long in this weather!
4. [STRIKE]Binbag dance[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure!
Level 3
Open a drawer.. sort the junk within!
[STRIKE]15 minutes sort of the junk on the landing![/STRIKE]
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Check the smoke alarms

Extras

1. sort shoes and coats and bags!
2. [STRIKE]Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.[/STRIKE]
3. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
4. [STRIKE]Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it[/STRIKE]

Wednesday - childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/STRIKE]
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!![/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clean 2 windows[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. [STRIKE]Find 5 things to ebay/freecycle[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames![/STRIKE]
3. HHI
4. [STRIKE]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![/STRIKE]

Thursday ~ Bedroom & Landing
Level One
[STRIKE]Open the window and air the room[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Strip off smelly bedding and sling it in the wash.. replace well before bedtime![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Vacuum the mattress and air the duvet
[STRIKE]Put the floordrobe in the wardrobe[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Find 10 things to get rid of![/STRIKE]..
Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum the landing and bedroom[/STRIKE]..
Sort the airing cupboard/linen store/towels etc.. make it all neat and tidy!
Remove some dust mammoths and wipe over the paintwork

Extras

1. 15 minutes filing!
2. binbag dance
3. [STRIKE]Clean the windows[/STRIKE]
4. 15 minutes sort out of the landing gibble.. see if you can find something to rehome!

Friday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and clean the floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Air the rooms.. Clean the radiators in these rooms[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear any clutter from desk[/STRIKE]
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc whatever needs cleaning[/STRIKE].
[STRIKE]Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE].. and delete 10 dead/unused links from your favourites!
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Collect any stray laundry from upstairs.[/STRIKE]


Extras

• [STRIKE]Wipe the paintwork in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]shine the taps and descaled the shower head[/STRIKE]

• [STRIKE]Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors[/STRIKE]
• clean the light fitting and bulbs

pigpen

Is there a Toots about????????

I'll do the new fred now if there is.. then I can shower the pinks and stuff them all in bed.

toochoosey

Well no flying done here except feeding DD and myself(OH sorted himself), I am currently the winning bidder on a phone on ebay, so fingers crossed please xx
Will be starting(again) on the wii fit plus tomorrow to get rid of bingo wings by Saturday....doable???? I hope so!!!!

fedupandskint

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Area
DONE!

Finished kitchen this afternoon , then pottered around in the garden hanging washing out all afternoon on and off and filled the garden bin up a bit more ready for this weeks collection

Bathroom door is now taken off waiting to be sawn into pieces and taken to the tip.

Hopefully get a new door on next weekend - is ok as just me at home!

Have a long day tomorrow I think with work and Tuesday too, really want to tackle a room a day to free up the weekend

kazwookie

Hex~~time out now and have a rest..............but well done on the jam front.

OH is decluttered to the put to watch the footie.

Floors done