Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd January 2011

Brighton_belle

No jobs done on the list today, but I have spent this evening doing my tax return on-line. Phew, all done:A.

As we have no spare rooms I shall do today's list tomorrow.

soappie

Well done Valli on making a decision and putting things in their place when you felt you needed to rather than dragging things on. At least you've dipped your toe on THAT water again and it should give you the confidence to explore the ocean a little further.

Washing up from dinner done (home baked ham joint with oven crisped potato cubes, carrots, sprouts and a lovely dollop of mayonnaise). WM on. Chickens cooped up for the night. Kittens incarcerated in their space (second biggest room in the house actually!) for the night - they're too destructive to be left out on their own. I'm about to brush my teeth, wash my face and then fall into my bed with its lovely clean sheets and BB snoring at my feet.

Night all

onestep

Hugs to Boddy and Valli

I'm sitting here drinking my damson gin yummmmmmm Have just been ironing, and it's almost all gone (the ironing pile, not the gin) :T

Seem to have been pretty busy without actually accomplishing much from the lists . Lovely put-the-world-to-rights chat with sparkleworld - she says hello, but she's having tinternet problems at the moment, so can't get online much. Then home, to see the new windows in the bungalow - complete transformation am very pleased - just have to pay the bill now!

This afternoon I've been in the garden, tidying, sorting etc. DH bought me a shed for my birthday (it's all mine!!) so I've been sorting out shelving, and planning what I want in there. It's right next to the greenhouse, so all my excess pots/trays etc are going in there, with the animal feed etc. Gives me lots more room in the greenhouse for growing things!! :rotfl::rotfl:

Then when it got dark I came in and started sorting out DD's cupboards so we can actually fit her Christmas things in there. She's agreed to get rid of the play kitchen :T:T:j. Anyone close-ish want it? Otherwise I think I'll freecycle it.

hugs and spoons to everyone that needs them - especially toots, Diva, LW and LL

onestep xx

cally_c

Valli wrote: »

well I have done it.
him walking into my house without knocking
him helping himself to fruit from my fruit bowl as he walked in without asking
Little 'niggles' on their own but they build up.

They don't sound like 'little niggles' to me, more like a lack of courtesy & that would really bother me.

Good luck with your decision & I hope a better 'cloud nine' arrives whenever you want one!

MummyEm

Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floors
Clear and wipe the worksurfaces Did these monday but all need doing again as kids have made such a mess!
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

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

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 Don't have any so that's easy!
Level Three
Tidy coats and bags and shoes and make certain everything is ready for back to school!
Wipe banister rails/stair spindles/paintwork
Tidy away christmas decs

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
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!
It's taken me all day, but bedroom and ensuite are all clean, tidy and shiny! Having new drawers delivered next week so will be having a clear out and declutter of the old ones before then. Nice to be able to do this in a lovely clean room.

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!
Strip, wash and replace bedding
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
Binbag Dance.. fling those broken things and empty packaging!
Wash windows and sills, and curtains and blinds!
Make sure games are in boxes and books are straight on shelves
Extras

1. Wash stinky pet beds/houses
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/calendarsb

Not a great deal done today but will try again tomorrow while DD is at preschool so only one small bod to keep happy while I clean!

Valli

soappie wrote: »

Well done Valli on making a decision and putting things in their place when you felt you needed to rather than dragging things on. At least you've dipped your toe on THAT water again and it should give you the confidence to explore the ocean a little further.

Thats more-or-less what my Mum said - she didn't use those words though!
She's glad he's history because his diction was so poor - he said 'ff' for 'th' - I KNEW she'd hate that - yet she never said a word, bless her!
Thanks Cally - they were actually a couple of a few things where I wondering if I was being over-sensitive about his behaviour...but then when he phoned to ask which door to use as they were locked on his last visit here - I mean WHAT'S WRONG WITH KNOCKING AND WAITING?
APART from anything else I was robbed when someone opened my unlocked back door and grabbed my handbag - now WHY on earth would I want a repeat of THAT? So I usually try to keep the door locked. But if I was expecting someone the door would be unlocked but I would be near it.

Please Flyfriends - no hugs/don't worry about me - I am totally happy wiith my decision and it's definitely a positive step.

Flying? Been ironing!

Penelope_Penguin

hex2 wrote: »

Happy Birthday Greenbee

Broccoli cake :A

I know it's good for you (and honestly, that looks lovely) but not as a BIRTHDAY cake broccoli

soappie wrote: »

Well done Valli on making a decision and putting things in their place when you felt you needed to rather than dragging things on. At least you've dipped your toe on THAT water again and it should give you the confidence to explore the ocean a little further.

Soappie said what I was going to, but so much better :A

Choir was good, so now decluttering some amaretto :beer: Off to a costume exhibition with DD tomorrow, so see you all leter on :j

Looby_-_Lou_2

After a good start i've been lurking for the last couple of weeks so thought I should say hello again.

Dd2 has got over her various illnesses so hoping to get back to normality when dh goes back to work next week.

We have decorated our bedroom - we've only been here 7 years and never liked the colour!

Ironing basket was empty for the new year just a shame it's full again.

Love and hugs to all.

L-L

Sentora

Hello lovely people :A

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom
Level One
Declutter the floor
Level Two
Clear the top of at least 1 cupboard, wipe it down and make it look nice!
Level Three
Clearout the bedside units.. or the place you stash all your 'stuff'
(admittedly only 1 of them though)

Apart from all that ran the WM x 2, made DS do his chores (DW), TD x 1, folded dry washing away.
Made pudding for tomorrow and cleared up after.

Really happy with all that!!

Can I just say how gratefull I am for finding you all and the support I get from being part of this thread.
I am not very good at keeping track of who does what and needs a hug or encouragement,but do want to, so I will add FlyLadies to my prayer list, so please know that if you need some support or encouragement, a prayer is being said for you!!!

Much love to all!!!

pjjjx

Spent my evening after putting my DS, DD and DD to bed, sorting out boxes cluttering up my wardrobe. Lots of school work that has sat there for a couple of years, have put in a box for the loft. Took photographs of artwork they come home with, feel bad just chucking it away, I have kept a few special bits like finger , handprints. DH says that I just churn things.... Well there is three carrier bags for the bin and 2 boxes for the loft. I have now just finished 1 and a half hours ironing. I have done abit of dot to dotting on my LR ....needs more work.