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Weekly Flylady Thread 15th November 2010

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  • AnW'sMum
    AnW'sMum Posts: 4,416 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 15 November 2010 at 10:41AM
    iMorning all :D

    I sort of went AWOL after about Wednesday of last week. Time is just rushing away with me at the moment but nothing seems to be getting done :mad: Paid work is just so full on all of the time these days which is good but every now and then a lull would be appreciated!

    Anyway onwards and upwards, I am going to drag out all the Christmas presents and update (ok start!) my list. By my reckoning I don't think I am doing too bad but by the end of the day I hope to have a clearer idea.

    Boddy I am so sorry to hear the news about your mum but hope that you find comfort in the fact that she is now in a better place. Hugs to you and yours.

    I have been wondering if I should go on the lurker list with my AWOLness :rotfl: but realise this would lead me to doing even less than I do now, so here I am :D

    ETA Welcome home kazm :hello: good to see you again.
    Official Mascot and Chief Cheerleader for the 'Mortgage Free in Three' Gang :D
  • vanilla
    vanilla Posts: 3,277 Forumite
    I'm back in this week, managed to loss half of last week. DD had her birthday on friday and her best pressie was a bouncy ball, her face was a picture.:rotfl:

    House is a complete tip, everywhere is a mess. So this week the house is going to be tidy and more organised. :D

    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
    Level One
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of appliances and units
    Scrub Out the fridge and use up those bitty bits ready for christmas stocking up!
    Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
    Level Three
    Clean, degrease/descale and wipe tiles and taps
    Wipe through oven and hob to degrot any dribbles
    Get the winter emergency box ready for the car.. just in case SEE HERE for ideas!


    Extras
    1. wash window sills
    2. Thoroughly clean out the foody and baking cupboards..
    3. Run machines through a clean cycle
    4. You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost
    Own list for today.

    1) finish up the washing.
    2) get the fire lit.
    3) bring in loads of sticks before it gets dark.
    4) get hubby's stuff on ebay.
    5) clear top of kitchen units and rehome all.
    6) wash top of fridge.
    7) clear windowsil in kitchen and only have candles there.
    8) gather all cardboard for tip.
    9) find a place for the kids craft box, under high chair won't do.
    10) relax in bath.

    Bobby i'm so sorry for your loss, take it easy honey. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. xxx
    Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough.
    And things go wrong no matter what I do.
    Now and then it seems that life is just too much.
    But you've got the love I need to see me through.
    :j :j
  • HHC for me at 945 join me if you can ........
  • off i go see you in half an hour
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Morning all

    DH slept badly so I slept badly too. Feel shattered so a gentle days, especially as I have a maths exam to invigilate later.

    House is quite tidy and WM is on. I'll do a bit of internet shopping/banking and then 2 HHC one upstairs and one downstairs.

    Boddy you are still in my thoughts today x
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • jenagain
    jenagain Posts: 337 Forumite
    edited 15 November 2010 at 1:24PM
    Morning all,

    DD is at preschool until 12.30 so I aim to make a big dent in the list before I pick her up. Also want to do at least 1 HHC in my bedroom today - I bought a new duvet cover & big fat pillows using some doubled up Clubcard vouchers from Mr T as an incentive to sort out our bedroom. Now our bed looks lovely but I'd quite like to see the floor at some point too!

    I've got my 20 week scan at 4pm so Mum is picking DS up from school & we're dropping DD off on the way. Really hoping to find out what we're having!

    I'm going to get started with a HHC from 10-10.30 if anyone wants in :)

    Monday – Kitchen Level 1
    [STRIKE]Sweep floor
    Wash floor
    Clear & wipe surfaces [/STRIKE]
    Level 2
    Wipe fronts of appliances
    Wipe cupboard doors
    Clean fridge
    Level 3
    Clean & degrease/descale tiles & taps
    Wipe hob & inside oven
    Get winter emergency box ready for the car

    12.20 update:
    Also done -

    Cleared floor & hoovered in hall & bathroom
    Cleared coffee table
    30mins ironing
    Put ironed clothes away
    Cleared a random box of stuff that was on kitchen floor

    Grocery Challenge £5.43/£320.00
    Don't Throw Food Away Challenge £0.00/£5.00
  • boddy - huge hugs to you - at least it was peaceful.

    I'm in again - OH has been at his dads and is back today. What is he going to notice - the tip of a dining room or the fact that the kitchen, living room and stairs are fine? And the fact that tea was in the slow cooker at 7.30am!

    Have to take DD1 to the docs - her ear infection is back! Otherwise I would be ironing - but no I am sorting DD1.

    Have spent the weekend on migralieve tablets - headache is finally gone but I am blooming c****tip***d!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    :jFlylady and proud of it:j
  • I've done more tidting in my second HHHotspotClearance :) I'm going to do the Scouts accounts with a coffee, then another HHC 10:30 - 11:00 :T
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • I'm in again!!! Thanks to all at FCC, these lists are really making a difference to me!

    I've been away all weekend and have just been catching up with the thread. I can't believe how much has been going on in the last 3 days!!!

    Boddy, I'm really sorry to hear your news. I know how it feels to lose your mum. It is not something you ever get over, but in time you do come to terms with it, and in your heart she will always be there. Love and thoughts to you and all your family. xx

    Shysarah, I'm so pleased that you are home and everything went well. Take it steady and don't do too much, it's still early days. xx

    Hugs and spoons to everyone else that needs them.

    My list for today:

    Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
    Level One
    Sweep and mop the floor
    Clear and wipe worksurfaces
    Level Two
    Wipe fronts of appliances and units
    Scrub Out the fridge and defrost the frozen freezer.. use up those bitty bits ready for christmas stocking up!
    Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
    Level Three
    Clean, degrease/descale and wipe tiles and taps
    Wipe through oven and hob to degrot any dribbles
    Get the winter emergency box ready for the car.. just in case SEE HERE for ideas!


    Extras
    1. wash window sills
    2. Thoroughly clean out the foody and baking cupboards..
    3. Run machines through a clean cycle
    4. You could make a start on christmas bakin and freeze bits.. once your freezer if free from frozen frost
    Everyday things to do!!!! (copied from various ladies, sorry but thank you)
    Tidy the kitchen.
    Load/unload/reload DW.
    Wipe surfaces.
    Empty and clean bin
    Sweep + mop kitchen floor.
    Maintain the shopping list.
    [STRIKE]
    Tidy main bedroom and make bed.
    [/STRIKE]Tidy and S+S bathroom.
    S&S living room
    Hoover downstairs i.e. living room, hallway, bathroom, dining room and study.
    S&S study, wipe over PC desk and try to keep free from clutter.
    Laundry - 1 load in WM



    HHC at 10:15 anyone?
  • rainbow81
    rainbow81 Posts: 400 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 15 November 2010 at 4:19PM
    Hi

    I will try my best this week, the flat's a state, especially the kitchen. I broke up with OH yesterday
    so feeling a bit fragile. In fact I'm still in my pyjamas and watching Jeremy Kyle - not a good start!

    I think it will have to be full-on babysteps in action.

    So today I will:
    - wash up x1 done
    - wash up x2
    - WM on done
    - washing hung out done

    Obviously all the stuff for DS will still get done, the OH wasn't his dad and didn't live with us so not as bad as it sounds. You know, but still upsetting right now.

    Hope everyone else is doing well. I always have a rubbish November and I have no idea why!

    Love and hugs.

    x
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