Weekly Flylady Thread 11th April 2011

juliejim

Morning All

Not sure what the plan of action is here today but DD has a friend sleeping over tonight so I've got to pick her up at 3.30. Other than that I need to do the bathroom and probably some more bits downstairs. I really ought to make a start on the ironing mountain as well at some point.

Froddy - have a lovely holiday.

SSL - good luck - I'm sure you'll wow them!

Have a good day all

Hugs

Jue

mummyroysof3

DS1 breaks up from school today, DD has already finished and hopefully my friend is coming round with her little girl later, had already started making a 'holiday activity' list, wont be much on it as we will mostly be staying home as the kids are having a birthday party at the end of the hols so havent much money

Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Extras

1. Clean windows in these rooms

Thursday ~ Bathroom,
Level Two
Wipe.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Wash bath mats, shower curtains

Extras

1. Catch up relevant phonecalls

Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Make half an hour for YOURSELF!!!
Level Two
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Sort through a box of toys/junk
Level Three
Tidy/straighten a bookcase/shelf unit
Wash any curtains/cushions etc that are in need
Dust and deweb
Extras

1. Make a list of 5 things you want done by the end of easter holidays..
2. Clean out pets.. make appointments for any vaccinations they need!!
3. Wipe away all sticky fingerprints and suchlike!

silvermaid

Good morning all,

SSL Good luck for your interview

Whichy I'm really glad things are looking up long may it last

Dusty Loved that story - not heard of the daffodil principle before. Thank you

Right, I feel motivated to "daffodil" round my flying - instead of thinking it is all too much and not bothering to start.

Thanks folks, Silver

cat_smith

Wow. Must get more work. Bounced out of bed with DH this morning (0645 normally about 0830) and immediately started flying. Bathrooms looking better already. DW on, WM filled.

Think I've just proved that having too much time on your hands leads to CBA procrastination. Limit the time and you focus. HHC at 0800 anyone?

cyclingyorkie

arwenelf wrote: »

Hello again everyone.....:o Sorry I have not been about much. I am really lacking in motivation and energy but really need to get my house sorted out as it is making me miserable. I have just been told by my doc that she thinks it is highly probable I have postnatal depression. So.....I will be aiming for level one each day for the moment. Problem is I have so much clutter that even level one tasks seem to take hours, this is as well as looking after three under fours. Any advice really would be welcome as I cannot seem to stick at anything at the moment I have read the first pages and the welcome message from when I joined before.

Try AnW's mum's dot to dot principle. Start with just one small job - eg clearing a top in the kitchen. don't be afraid to be ruthless. Once you've done it you can keep on top of it and the following day set yourself another small task.

Sorry to hear about your post natal depression - but I had 3 kids in 3 years and I have so much enjoyed having them around - they're not perfect but at 20,19 and 17 they still bring me joy, if a few grey hairs.

Most of all don't beat yourself up over it - I remember the first time I was left alone with my three after OH went back to work - I thought I'd never cope (all 3 were c. sections) but I did - eventually.

and most of all keep posting - we're a very friendly bunch here..

cyclingyorkie

cat_smith wrote: »

Wow. Must get more work. Bounced out of bed with DH this morning (0645 normally about 0830) and immediately started flying. Bathrooms looking better already. DW on, WM filled.

Think I've just proved that having too much time on your hands leads to CBA procrastination. Limit the time and you focus. HHC at 0800 anyone?

I'll join you ion a HHC - paperwork I think.

cat_smith

OK cyclingyorkie Here I go.

seafarers_wife

morning

this is my list update for the rest of the week. still got to work on my "toots" list but not much i can really cross off that at the moment.

ironing bag sorted out
Monday ~ Kitchen/Dining area
Level Three
Clean out a cupboard..
Scrub the sink and shine the taps and tiles
Extras
Empty and wash out bins.. recycling, rubbish and compost! (inside bins not wheelies!!!!)
Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level Two
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Wipe sofas and dusty places
Extras
Wipe the woodwork in these areas
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Level 3
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc
Thursday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
Vacuum/mop all these floors
Level Two
Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!!
Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc
Level Three
Wipe paintwork up the stairs.. it always looks so much nicer cleaned and vacuumed!
Clear and wipe the desk.
Extras
Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
Friday ~ Childrens Rooms, Spare rooms Or just neglected spaces!
Level One
Declutter and vacuum the floor!
Level Three
Dust and deweb

1. sort out wedding album photos
3. write a list of who we need to tell about changing address
4. write a list of who need to tell about changing my name
5. write away with change of name
6. get soemone in to sort out the hall carpet
7. hand in notice to landlord once competed on house
11. sort out power of attorney
12. get me a 2nd card on OH's credit card
13. wrap presents for nephew birthday
21. book dentist before OH goes back to sea
22. write a list of all furtniture we need and cost up best options. NB sofa done
24. buy ladders (to get into loft)
25. get quote for deep cleaning this house when we leave
26. get quote for carpet cleaning rented house
27. back up all my spreadsheets onto both desktops and OH netbook in case my laptop goes belly up
28. get pics of edinburgh and sydney framed.
29. take edinburgh prints with me this weekend.
30. sort out electrical box before we move
34. get packing boxes once exchange - sorted, picking them up thursday
35. start packing.
36. get up to date on filing
37. clear my shredding pile - wip

cyclingyorkie

i've deleted a load of e-mails, sorted some paperwork and done the washing up in my HHC.

DS's Mcdonalds uniform is in the washing machine and the workmen outside are in full swing! They are replacing the gas pipes down the road which means that there is a hole in the pavement every 2 feet or so! Not very pedestrian friendly....

arwenelf

Right, wm and breadmaker on, just about to have second cup of coffee have breakfast and feed the baby then off I go.