Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd January 2011

Suziebea

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floors For Saturday
Clear and wipe the worksurfaces
Level Two
Wash the units and appliances.
Give the pan cupboard a good scrub out.. fling the plastic tubs with no lids/botttoms/broken
Wipe over window sills and shine the taps
Level Three
Sort paperwork, warranties, insurance docs, phone contracts etc into a file so they are easily accessible and make notes of when things need renewing!
Clean table and add a clean cloth if needed
Dust and deweb

Extras

[STRIKE]
1. Binbag dance
   [/STRIKE]
2. HHI
3. Thoroughly clean a small appliance (descale kettle/decrumb toaster for example)
   Will do this tomorrow
   [STRIKE]
4. Make sure diaries/calendars are up to date with appointments!!!
   [/STRIKE]

Tuesday ~ Living/family room, hallway and stairs
Level One
Declutter EVERYTHING that does not belong in these areas
Dust and deweb
Level Two
Vacuum/mop.. inc. under furniture you can move without hurting yourself!
Clear tops of cupboards/coffee tables/magazine racks etc
Wipe and water plants
Level Three
Tidy coats and bags and shoes and make certain everything is ready for back to school!
Wipe banister rails/stair spindles/paintwork
[STRIKE]Tidy away christmas decs

[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. Filing.. all the papers you just gathered up
2. Wash any soft furnishings that have not been done in a while or need doing
3. Wipe door handles and tops of door frames
4. Vacuum sofas.. don't forget under cushions!

Wednesday ~ Bathroom and study/pc area

Level One

Declutter floors and chairs and pile all the paperwork in one heap
Clear desk of papers and junk.. give it a good wipe DH did this the other day
Level Two
Wipe mouse, keyboard and polish screens while pc runs defrag.
Declutter 50 emails, 5 dead links and any unused programs.. make backup disc of pics etc.. just in case!
Scrub bath, loo, sinks, showers
Level Three
Wash shower curtains/mat etc that are grotty
Clean paintwork and shine mirrors
Empty and wash out bins

Extras

1. Sort through that pile of hotspots!
2. Make room in the bathroom for your new christmas smellies! and get them installed
3. Clean radiators.. don't forget the back (sock on a stick/coat hanger!)
4. Get those christmas 'Thank you's' sent out!

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing!
Level One
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace bedding! [/STRIKE]
Declutter the floor and vacuum!
Level Two
Clear the top of at least 1 cupboard, wipe it down and make it look nice!
Sort out your toiletries and squeeze new ones in to be used.. sort out which presents are to be regifted.
Clear out a pile on the landing, be that on a table or in a cupboard
Level Three
Tidy away those homeless clothes and shoes and bags
Wipe over paintwork and window sills
Clearout the bedside units.. or the place you stash all your 'stuff'
Extras

1. Dust and deweb
2. Declutter a hotspot
3. Sort through your makeup and bin anything not used for a while.. i breeds bacteria and such nasties!
4. Sort underwear and get rid of anything unwearable or that you would be ashamed to be run over in.. if the paramedics can't see it noone should!!

Friday ~ Childrens/spare rooms
Level One
The most important task first.. make time for yourself.. a haircut, manicure, or just a relaxing bath in peace!
[STRIKE]Strip, wash and replace bedding[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Sort through a box of toys/shelf/cupboard see if you can fit in some of the christmas stash
Tidy a chest of drawers
Vacuum, even if it means kicking all the mess into a corner heap!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Binbag Dance.. fling those broken things and empty packaging![/STRIKE]
Wash windows and sills, and curtains and blinds!
Make sure games are in boxes and books are straight on shelves
Extras

1. Dust all the light fittings
2. Chase appointments/put off call and emails/catch up with a friend you have been putting off
3. Check when appointments are due for dentist, opticians, smears etc.. Make notes in diaries/calendars

This is my first week, so I am just getting into the swing of things. Hopefully will achieve lots next week. This week I seem to have spent ages reading all your posts!!:rotfl:

maybemischief

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

That says it all



Not my description (wish I'd invented that word though :rotfl: ) but one I first saw on this site, in threads such as this :eek:

Oh My!!!:eek::eek::eek:

I cant really comment as I got married in Vegas. Dress was planned and bought in the UK, but the chapel, car, minster were booked that morning!!!

Sentora

melody69 wrote: »

Hi

Had given up on housework as we have been redoing our kitchen/diner for the last year and half (yes you did read that right) and everything that was in the kitchen/diner is randomly scattered around the house. The kitchen/diner itself is full of builder's stuff and there's a constant layer of brickdust on everything. I've never been that houseproud but even I have my limits!

Exactly the same here.... :cool:

Today I am sorry to say is a flightless day. Absolute shocker of a carp day at work (ended up crying cause I was soooo fed up :eek: grrrrrr)
Going to a party later and now messing about on FB and caught up with everyone on here.
I shall have a soaring flight tomorrow!! Promise....

Much love to all!!
:A

1_step_closer

Helloo

Terrible week so pants I have written it off - and intend finishing it with the other half of my ben & jerrys later|!!!!

anyway flying this week:

Tuesday ~ Living/family room, hallway and stairs
Level One
Level Two
Level Three

Extras

1. Filing.. all the papers you just gathered up
2. Wash any soft furnishings that have not been done in a while or need doing DOG stuff
   
3. Wipe door handles and tops of door frames NO shant! lol
   
4. Vacuum sofas.. don't forget under cushions!

Wednesday ~ Bathroom and study/pc area

Level One

Level Two

Level Three

Extras

1. Sort through that pile of hotspots!
2. [STRIKE]Make room in the bathroom for your new christmas smellies! and get them installed[/STRIKE]
3. Clean radiators.. don't forget the back (sock on a stick/coat hanger!)
4. Get those christmas 'Thank you's' sent out!

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom and Landing!
Level One

Level Two
Clear the top of at least 1 cupboard, wipe it down and make it look nice!
Level Three
Tidy away those homeless clothes and shoes and bags
Wipe over paintwork and window sills
Clearout the bedside units.. or the place you stash all your 'stuff'
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Dust and deweb[/STRIKE]
2. Declutter a hotspot
3. Sort through your makeup and bin anything not used for a while.. i breeds bacteria and such nasties!
4. Sort underwear and get rid of anything unwearable or that you would be ashamed to be run over in.. if the paramedics can't see it noone should!!

Friday ~ Childrens/spare rooms
Level One
Level Two
Sort through a box of toys/shelf/cupboard see if you can fit in some of the christmas stash NA
Tidy a chest of drawers

Level Three

Wash windows and sills, and curtains and blinds!
Make sure games are in boxes and books are straight on shelves
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wash stinky pet beds/houses[/STRIKE]
2. Dust all the light fittings
3. Chase appointments/put off call and emails/catch up with a friend you have been putting off
4. Check when appointments are due for dentist, opticians, smears etc.. Make notes in diaries/calendars

Not so bad.

NEWBIES the lists can look daunting and while I was hoovering thought I'd say what I do...........I work full time and do cadets 2 evenings a week. SO:

Those evenings not cadetting:

Get in about 5, do approx 1 hour flying and then do tea.
Sometimes after tea I come on here and sometimes do some washing or ironing.
What I have decided to do this year is Wed eve catch up on all ironing and have a very early night
Thurs change beds, dust, nag to be helped tidy up, do bathroom
Fri - dust rest of house and hoover right through.
Sat do a major job/cadet prepping - I have a LOT of paperwork which is scheduled to start tomorrow.
Sun - I need a break so when the weather is nice I potter in my garden or have "me" time. Oh and blitz kitchen while tea is cooking.

I dont know how this will work out, PMT gets me in a terrible mood and lots of shouting gets done not cleaning!

Anyway I hope this helps - it WILL take a while PLEASE dont think you have to do everything in 1 go.

Greenbee - glad all is ok! and belated happy birthday.

see you all tomorrow,

1 step xxxxxxxxx

1_step_closer

PS I also hoover either upstairs or doanstairs every other day. and the kitchen worktops and hob gets wiped over every evening.
I dont have children but do have a messy hubby and 2 dogs, a nagging cat and 2 fish tanks!

boddy

Dailies done and started the bedroom. Then went to my voluntary job.

Everything fine with the family now and had my tea there tonight. They realised that I wasnt my usual self yesterday. GS2 hugged me and asked if I was ok. Slept like a log last night. Though some good has come out of it and notice taken of something I said.

Been to the opticians today and need two pairs of new glasses. One pair for reading and the other for the computer. Oh well.

Right Im going to sort some receipts out while Im watching a bit of tv.

Hugs and spoons to those that need them. Specially Toots.Lady L. Diva and LW.

toottifrootti

evening everyone

valli you are right about the sacrificing principles - some things can be done with a compromise but others you need to stick - well done you - you kinow where I am if you need to offload at all (((hugs))) Great news about the sofa :T:T
xxJoxx well done big sis and helping sort out sis's finaces problems - hope she keeps on track now.xx
Sentora thank you for your lovely words and the prayers x You are doing well and the support on here really makes all the difference - you will find things get easier the more often you do them - seems logical doesnt it:rotfl: keep up the good work:D
cyclingyorkie glad the MRI was survived by all - and hope its not too long for the results - the chippie tea once in a blue moon wont hurt - relax and enjoy the memory!!! Sorry to hear work isnt so good - hope it passes (((hugs))) re the iron/water problem - I dont have one but I wonder if you could use bottled water and not get the build up or the scented water you can but specifically for irons??? or filtered water - like you do for drinking?????
lostinrates - well done for substituting - thats the way to go - you have been doing well and it does get easier!:D:T
Valli :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:at you getting caught in bed by the plumbers :cool::cool::cool::cool::D:p ok where's the piccies?????? ETA fabulous - no wonder you are pleased - its lovely - well done you:D:D:D:D:D:D

Craftyscholar wrote: »

drool - slobber - turns very green with envy

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

nattyt wrote: »

Have got the boy who is under strict instructions not to get everything out!! Why? was the reply! Ummm cos your mother spends too much her life tidying up and im fed up with it! His response- don't be silly!:rotfl:smart boy - love it:D

Also i sorted out bag of gloves, hats etc and i have.....wait for it....17 odd gloves!!:eek::eek: How on earth has this happened and where have they all come from? Sure some are not ours!!

you could always start a new craze of wearing odd gloves??

aj well you have made a good start by knowing where you want to be married - I hope everything else falls into place from now on - if there is anything in my neck of the woods that I can give you info on please feel free to ask - i would be delighted to help.
dancemum welcome and it was an excellent choice of thread to post on for your first post:D- I will send you a pm shortly.
Linda32 welcome to you too - do you want to come out of lurkdom:D and join us or will I put you on the 'lurkers' list:D?? you will get a pm too.
and melody69 welcome too - dont envy you the dust but the lists will help you get things back under control

oooh helloooooooooo neveah where have you been you naughty person - good to see you honey - last i heard you werent well so hope all is well with you now:D:D

Ishtar - its good to hear that your are feeling better and on a roll by the sounds of it - hows your Mum?

PenPen how could you post that link:rotfl: - I only read the first page I couldnt take anymore:rotfl::eek:
boddy thats good (((hugs)))

been a funny/peculiar day - didnt achieve much this morning and then had Harry's funeral at 4 - had to leave home about 3.15 and got back about 5.45 he was a lovely elderly man from the Church who died very suddenly - I liked him a lot and he will be sorely missed - it was a huge funeral and there was food after which was really nicely done and loads of people went back.

been trying to organise some stuff thats being collected tomorrow so need to crack on with that although I expect it wont be collected until the afternoon.

I just heard too that my NOF has broken her hip:eek: so I am waiting to here whats happening - whether she is in hospital or what - her DH has dementia (early stages) so she will be worried about him too - she is not long out of hospital after been ill with high calcium levels in her blood and was making very very slow progress so this will set her back again:(

it was minus 8 last night and something like minus 5 for a good part of the day - i think we are meant to get snow overnight again.

tootsxx

tootifruities

done to 999

cyclingyorkie

1_step_closer wrote: »

PS I also hoover either upstairs or doanstairs every other day. and the kitchen worktops and hob gets wiped over every evening.
I dont have children but do have a messy hubby and 2 dogs, a nagging cat and 2 fish tanks!

i'll swap! A messy grumbling husband and 3 untidy kids!

toochoosey

I have not done any flying as such but I have cooked some skinless chicken to leave in the fridge to pick at/mix with low cal mayo for sandwiche/jacket spuds etc. Also cooked a potato and onion tortilla thing, shredded a load of carrot and lettuce and made a cucumber dip thing. I popped to the local shop earlier and picked up some gherkins and pickled red cabbage. I am not a "meal" person, I like to pick little and often and tend to graze on the bad stuff.....crisps, nuts, bread, crackers with butter etc.
Now, though the fridge has lots of "free" foods ready for grazing!!

I did do dishes as I was going but have a couple more to do. I also wiped the surfaces down when I finished so it's not looking too bad.

I also did 35 mins on the wii fit plus this morning and I have set a challenge with DD for tomorrow morning. She has a party at 2 so will be out for a while.

'Nough babbling from me now. Hope all are well, welcome to the newbies, welcome back to Neveah and good luck to the others who over indulged at Christmas xx