Weekly Flylady Thread 16th August 2010

Valli

*runs to catch up*

gratefulforhelp_2

greenbee wrote: »

:p:p
And before anyone says anything, the separation and issues with his ex and contact are nothing to do with me. Although obviously I have to deal with them... And I'm hoping that I can take advantage of flylady wisdom and experience to help him do a better job than some of the KHs you lot have to deal with. He's trying very hard, and is prepared to listen to anyone who has experience of similar situations.

Well... for him, he needs to behave with absolute integrity and maintain the moral high ground at all times. It the only way to go and otherwise, eventually, it will weaken or destroy his relationship with his kids. This is in terms of financial matters and contact which must always be kept separate. He needs to turn up when he says he will and do what he says he will.

Then no-one will christen him KH!!

For you, be prepared for a fair bit of heartache, aggro and irritation. And thrash out early days with him whether you are forgoing your right to children just because he already has some (or not).

God I'm outspoken. Sorry GB.

Mrs C its def worse for you. I'm just worried about my bottom set year 11s who I love dearly but are not setting the academic world on fire. I would like to see them ace their target grades though and flip two fingers to their detractors!!

juliejim

Vanilla - DS's leg went like that after 1 of his jabs as well but he was fine.

Carlsberggal - I'm sure everything will work out fine - have a hug!

serena

grateful - I'm just worried about my bottom set year 11s who I love dearly but are not setting the academic world on fire. I would like to see them ace their target grades though and flip two fingers to their detractors!!

And why does it matter to everyone that they are not setting the academic world on fire? They are achieving their very best, from the sound of it, and you think they're lovely - sounds like a brilliant bunch of young people, who will be a credit to their parents and school - no matter what their stupid grades are. Aarrgh -- I hate league tables and the stupid nonsense they make people think.

Valli

Valli wrote: »

Valli's Friday Plan

Clean Living Room (dust & vacuum)
Clean Hall (because of spilled gerbil food)
Update Bank Account (the joys)
Clean kitchen
Clean my bedroom (dust & vacuum) full of dust due to stashing of DD's stuff in there while we decorated
Change kids beds
Iron
Peg out washing IF possible (towels -they need to blow)
Set up WM for tonight
Bribe/persuade/cajole DS into washing car
Wear fingerless gloves and count heaps of gold sovereigns and ducats (sp?) while cackling (see Pigpen's post; above;))

just checking - nope - list does NOT say clean DS's room - but, having realised it is a major pit and dust haven in there that's what I'm doing. He meanwhile, has gone 'out'. Car cleaning bribe offered to DD. DD has yet to move...

so

just dropping in on way to pick up moprag (ie old towel scrap, used for deep cleaning - they are washed and three are on the line) and window stuff...

MFW has tempoarily stalled while I await bathroom installtion by the way.

redcoltraine

Morning All,

I'm in need of a list, not going to get anything done today, was at work till late last night, so stayed in bed a little bit longer and before i knew it i had to go to work. Also I am working again tonight so thats the whole day gone.
So the only thing I shall be doing today is working, having my tea, having a bath and going to work.

List for Saturday however, is planned as follows.

Sweep and mop kitchen and hall floor
Finish tidying bedroom
Go to town pay for holiday
Go to gym
Come home, clean bathroom
Sort out kitchen/ bathroom cupboards
Have lunch
Go to work

There sorted

Red

hollyh

Morning all,

I feel like i'm coming down with something, i've got a headache and no energy at all and considering i haven't got PMT and i'm eating well and exercising i don't think it's just a severe case of CBA. ( Although you never know ) I'm going to take some tablets and see if that helps.

My list

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level Two
Wipe table and replace cloth if needed Hmm can't do this as it's covered in boxes for the car boot sale that wasn't
Level Three
HHI
Tidy the undersink cupboard.. only put back what is supposed to be there!!

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level Three
Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Declutter floors
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork on the landings
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras

1. HHI
2. Catch up relevant phonecalls
3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
4. Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages!

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. Make sure you are well on your way to having the new school wardrobe kitted out.. what else needs buying? labelling?

Friday - childrens rooms and spare room Not a lot to do as Ds2 is still in with me until his room is finishedLevel One
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Extras

1. Clean out any pongy pets
2. HHI
3. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!

Extras (The items in red need doing TODAY so someone kick me if they're not done.)
Ebay
Finish painting cabinets etc
Sort out sewing machine
Take up curtains
Sort bathroom stuff
Put ( or rather get OH to ) attic stuff in attic
Change trousers
Get school tshirts / jumpers/ coats / bags / lunch boxes / shoes
Finish stripping wallpaper & clearing up
Sort bath toys

serena

Bathroom done!!:D:D

Second load of towels just about to go out on line (matching wooden pags;))

Beautiful day here, being missed by all the teens who are still in bed including DD's friend who is sleeping over after they went clubbing last night.

dusty - We had tears yesterday from DD, when we worked out it was the actual exam that she got U for, not any of the pieces of coursework, and I had to spend quite a lot of time reassuring her that no, she wasn't stupid or thick - after all, the coursework is actually more demanding, and she did okay on that. She may take the module again in January, but I'm waiting for the opportune moment to discuss things gently with her. Sounds like you have had a less than enjoyable time this week - treat yourself to a coffee in the garden with a gardening magazine or bulb catalogue! Try Peter Nyssen - no pictures, but cheap and excellent quality. Hugs.

pigpen - well, I didn't think they'd be anything you haven't tried already! She's still very newly hatched, so I guess she just needs a bit more time to settle!

pipersky

Lists brought forwad - not much taken off yesteday, but all dailies done

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
Level Two
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Level Three
Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork

Extras

1. Clean switches and sockets

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
Level Three
Wipe paintwork on the landings

Extras

1. HHI

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Level 2
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom
Extras
Wash windows

Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Level Two
Wash windows
Level Three
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork

Extras

1. dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc

gratefulforhelp_2

serena wrote: »

And why does it matter to everyone that they are not setting the academic world on fire? They are achieving their very best, from the sound of it, and you think they're lovely - sounds like a brilliant bunch of young people, who will be a credit to their parents and school - no matter what their stupid grades are. Aarrgh -- I hate league tables and the stupid nonsense they make people think.

You're right of course. When they're not chatting about who did what to who in the bus stop last night:rotfl: