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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th June 2011

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  • JennyJewell
    JennyJewell Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Just put lots of strikes through jobs I have done - just cos they look fab,lol!!
    x
    Everything happens for a reason :)
  • uropachild
    uropachild Posts: 522 Forumite
    edited 28 June 2011 at 10:31PM
    Here's my listy then. Didn't get to do much today cause DD and I ended up making a humongous train track that filled the whole room. Far more fun! :rotfl: Maybe i will catch up tomorrow... or maybe not. There's always next week! DH is at home now for the rest of the week, so that could either mean i get more done or far less. We shall see...

    Done loads in the office at the weekend and yesterday, so already crossed a few off for tomorrow. Plus, no school aged kiddos yet, so one off the extras! :D

    Can someone please throw something at me? I have been needing to do this photo editing for FOREVER and now i have the software, so thee's no excuse. I just keep on putting it off. :( Rubbish!!

    Also, all this talk of pregnancies is making my womb quiver and it's not allowed to quiver yet because DS is only 8 months old and even if we do have a #3 which is unlikely then we aren't allowed to have it for a few years yet!! Plus, i met my friends newborn at the weekend and he was so tiny and squishy!! :o

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    :j

    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess

    Level One

    Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it.. :p

    Level Two

    Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
    Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit or pantry if you have one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
    Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!

    Level Three

    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!

    Extras
    1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
    2. Clean out the smelly fridge
    3. Scrub sink and shine the taps!
    Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

    Level One

    Clean floors in these rooms

    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush

    Level Two


    Level Three

    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry

    Extra
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    :T Done :T

    Kids & me up, milked, fed & dressed, milked again, snacked, fed, entertained, milked, snacked, fed again, milked again, in bed.
    Massive poo changed.
    Massive awesome train track laid out and played with.
    HHI x 2
    WM x 1

    :pTo Do :p

    Do some photo editing
    List one thing on turbo lister
    Find a better place for ongoing stuff that is selling
    Fill & label craft pizza boxes
    Go to the post office
    Go to the shop for tea stuff
    Cook DS's meals for the week
    Buy lightbulb for oven
    Take photos of DD & DS for canvases/large frames
    Sarah. :p
    DD is 8 years old DS1 is 6 years old
    DS2 is 14 months old
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    edited 28 June 2011 at 9:08PM
    *throws empty pringles tube at Uropa!*

    And Squeak is 10 months and I am 24 weeks pregnant... that's a poor excuse :p
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • uropachild
    uropachild Posts: 522 Forumite
    pigpen wrote: »
    And Squeak is 10 months and I am 24 weeks pregnant... that's a poor excuse :p

    LA LA LA LA LAAAAA! I'm not listening! ::fingers in ears:: I couldn't imagine having 3 under 3. ::shudders:: We need to wait til DS is at least 3 for free nursery.

    Plus, i don't have a cycle yet - huzzah for breastfeeding!! :D
    Sarah. :p
    DD is 8 years old DS1 is 6 years old
    DS2 is 14 months old
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    uropachild wrote: »
    LA LA LA LA LAAAAA! I'm not listening! ::fingers in ears:: I couldn't imagine having 3 under 3. ::shudders:: We need to wait til DS is at least 3 for free nursery.

    Plus, i don't have a cycle yet - huzzah for breastfeeding!! :D

    That means nothing.. I didn't have a period between these 2.. :p
    LB moment 10/06 Debt Free date 6/6/14
    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 17,959 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    The kitchen looks great now, even though there are still technically a few bits to do... It's only taken me three days :p I've even cleaned the windows, light switches and sockets... I can probably do the oven and fridge before bed as they're not too bad, they just need a wipe - and then I can wash my cleaning cloths and mop heads overnight so they're ready for tomorrow :D

    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
    Level One
    Oven and [STRIKE]hob[/STRIKE] cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary.[/STRIKE].
    Level Three
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
    [STRIKE]Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows![/STRIKE]

    Extras
    Clean out the smelly fridge

    I have also washed down all the chairs, and emptied, moved and washed down the little console table.
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,538 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    maths investigation for year 5 found and planned - something I did at secondary school lol but I think it's at the right level for them actually.

    It's been hard work this year - finding an investigation for every week. Mind you i now have a stash for next year...

    so it is flying - I'm giving them wings - I hope!
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • Please can I join you all? The house is a mess and its making me feel so despondent. I need to get the place at least reasonable by Friday morning as the gas man is coming to call.

    My list tomorrow is thus:



    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway

    Level One
    Open the windows and turn on some music!
    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!
    Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!

    Extras
    1. Catch up on some calls/emails
    2. HHI
    3. Clean switches and sockets
    4. Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
    Level One
    Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
    Declutter and wipe worksurfaces
    Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it.. :p
    Level Two
    Wipe table replacing cloth if necessary..
    Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit or pantry if you have one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
    Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
    Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!

    Extras
    1. Wash light shades and clean bulbs
    2. Clean out the smelly fridge
    3. Sort out and restock baking cupboards
    4. Scrub sink and shine the taps!
    Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms

    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    Collect all the dirty laundry

    Extra
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    4. Make a long list of those things you need to get for going back to school in September!!
  • I know uropa - you're all making me even more broody - I've been broody for a good few years now and I'm only 20! Having kids is a long long way off for me at the moment so it's very frustrating cause it's all I ever want :o damnit.

    My sister is a way off having kids yet too so I can't even offer to babysit for anyone! Hmph.

    I'm starting tomorrow's list since I'm responsible for my bathroom and my bedroom (which has my PC in :D)
    Though I need to NOT BUY ANYTHING for uni in September because I DON'T NEED ANYTHING I have SO many notebooks and pens and post its and god knows what else. I won an entire box of 3M goodies (think postits and scotchbrite) so I do not. Need. Anything. (Maybe if I say it enough I won't buy anything)

    Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms

    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Collect all the dirty laundry

    Extra
    1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    Evening all,

    I never made it back after my HHC earlier. :cool:

    Since then i've

    wm x 2 & a spin
    Scrubbed Ds2's strawberry covered school tshirt with fairy soap :mad:
    Put clean laundry away
    Put washing out (at 5pm & it was almost dry at 8.30 when i got it in)
    Cooked tea
    Loaded dw
    Cleared drainer
    Handwashed
    S&S Kitchen
    Put dates on calender
    Brought washing in
    Put bunnies to bed
    Folded 2 loads of clean laundry
    td x 1

    Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
    Level One

    Vacuum floors and sofas!
    [STRIKE]Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards!
    [/STRIKE]
    Level Two
    Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
    Sort out coats, shoes and bags
    Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc
    Level Three
    Check those smoke alarms!
    Wipe sofas, paintwork and dusty places
    HHC in the hallway.. vacuum floors/stairs, wipe paintwork, fling that junk mail!.. if there is a charity shop bag.. FILL IT!
    Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!
    Extras
    Catch up on some calls/emails
    HHI
    Clean switches and sockets
    Wipe the windows in these areas
    Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining Mess
    Level One
    Sweep, vacuum and mop floors
    Oven and hob cleaning week... and it is level one so none of you can get out of it..
    Level Two
    Clear out a cupboard.. the larder unit or pantry if you have one or just the general messiness of cupboard.. the one where you stuff all things useless.
    Wipe and replace small appliances.. Clean one thoroughly!
    Level Three
    Wipe units and large appliances.. don't forget kickboards!
    Wipe the tops of the wall units.. lining them with old wallpaper or newspaper keeps them clean!
    Dejunk window sills, dust blinds and wash windows!

    Extras
    Wash light shades and clean bulbs
    Clean out the smelly fridge
    Sort out and restock baking cupboards
    Scrub sink and shine the taps!
    Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
    Level One
    Clean floors in these rooms
    Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
    Level Two
    Clear any clutter from desk
    Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
    Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
    Level Three
    [STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
    [/STRIKE]
    Scrub down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
    Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
    Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
    [STRIKE]Collect all the dirty laundry

    [/STRIKE]
    Extra
    Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
    Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
    replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it
    Make a long list of those things you need to get for going back to school in September!!

     
    My Extras List
    Paperwork
    Ebay - list more stuff,
    Strim garden
    Tax credits form
    Course Hw
    Fill green bag
    Hb form
    Pay cheque in
    Clean underneath kitchen cupboards
    Freezer inventory & menu plan
    Stake tomatoes
    Clean out bunnies

    I need to go and do a HHI now :( Ds2 has gone through all his school uniform in 2 days :eek:. He ripped one pair of trousers last week so he's down to 2 pairs now. Two of his tshirts are badly stained so he's down to 1. I am not buying any more this term. Funny isn't it he's gone all year with no problems and a couple of weeks before the end of term things start going wrong. :cool:
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