Weekly Flylady Thread 25th July 2011

cyclingyorkie

greenbee wrote: »

You're welcome to visit... and save me from my mother...

Baba ganoush made, garden furniture out, first lot of washing on the line. Need to decide what's next... I suppose I should try to make the spare room habitable for my mother... And then maybe she'll deal with the spider I squashed with a book last night

Problem is, I actually want everything to be cleaned thoroughly before being put back together

Oh well, might as well go and shove another load of laundry in, which will make a bit of space. Then I might go and sit in the garden for a bit.

I could send you my mother - she might make you appreciate you own a bit more!

Last week she asked if we'd booked a holiday! The answer was no because

DD1 is improving - but hasn't been out of York for 3+ years - need to move slowly on this one,

DS may have a car, but he is about to go on his own holiday and he is NOT a family taxi service! He is also looking for a permanent job...

We haven't had a holiday since 2005 - our fave haunts were the caravan sites on the Filey coast (Primrose Valley, Cayton Bay) - all have steep walks down to the beach - not suitable for DD1 atm.

We are struggling financially - as is the rest of the country.

And to add to all this OH plays cricket and won't take a weekend off!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Yes I could do with a holiday - and NO I won't get one...

But after nearly 6 years of this battle with ME - why does my mother STILL not get it?

LameWolf

Gods, I am tired today - why does having one person to visit, and they're really here to see Mr LW not me in any case, really knock the stuffing out of me?? *shruggy smilie*

Anyways, Ted's been outside 3 times already, and I've removed two piles of poo from the back lawn (oh the joys):D, he's barked at the Postie, and is currently occupying the sofa (How is it that a small dog can take up an entire 3-seater sofa?):D

Going to post'n'delete with today's and tomorrow's lists, as there's a fair bit that's already done or N/A here.;)

Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms Floors not cluttered to start with!:p
Wipe down tiles in bathroom..
defragment your pc while doing this. PCs all defragged on Sunday
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush
Clear any clutter from desk Done on Living Room day:o
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! Done on Living Room day:o
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc Done on Living Room day:o
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc Mats washed just a couple of days ago; no nets/blinds/curtains in bathroom
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Collect all the dirty laundry All in laundry bin already:p
Extras

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Fling all those empty bottles and tubes N/A – none to fling
3. replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it Done a couple of days ago – flannels freshened in with towel wash, toothbrush heads replaced:o
4. clear a clutter spot in the bathroom and make it clean and decluttered! N/A – no clutter spots:p

Friday ~ childrens rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc N/A – everything is in its allotted place already
Make an appointment for some ME-time.. hairdressers? manicure? night out with friends? .. whatever just do it!
Level Two
Vacuum the floor Done by Mr LW:A
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! N/A – no bed in spare room
Level Three
Clean 2 windows
Make a start on sorting out the school stuff to out away/get rid of N/A – no children:T
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extras

1. 15 minutes in the garden.. preparation for autumn , weeding or just enjoying!
2. Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
3. HHI N/A – none to do (Mr LW's job on a Sunday):A
4. Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend! N/A – nothing to fling. RSPCA box stands ready if anything appears;)

pigpen

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

But after nearly 6 years of this battle with ME - why does my mother STILL not get it?

Because it is all in your head.. same as with the health 'professionals'.. you should know by now you are just a neurotic mother.

I have so much to do today and so little time and even less energy...

I keep looking at my immense list and sighing... but I haven't moved from the chair yet lol.

I'll FORCE myself to do an easy job.... trying on of winter coats...

pigpen

ebay stuff parcelled!

pigpen

boys home and in less than 5 minutes DS3 and DD3 are screaming at each other..

DD3 is going to be dead by 1pm if she carries on!

MrsChaos

Valli wrote: »

dreams of a store room:o

You're welcome to mine! When I moved in several years ago it was already full with stuff from various previous postholders. One of them is a friend and still works here (much better at the job than I am, too) and I just sqeezed my things in any gaps. As the school closes in less than 12 months I plan to make a start on the flinging now!

Re the kitten - I'm sure it either has a home or will do what Truffles did, which is to park itself outside its chosen new home and expect to be welcomed in.

hex2 wrote: »

He looks so much better already for just having made the decision so we know it is the right one. We even have conversations and everything!

That's fab news! I'm so pleased for you both (and the boys). :T It really feels good to make the right decision.

I've finally caught up with the thread in my lunch break, but got to get back to it if I want to be done by 3pm. Jue - I'm sorry you didn't get the job. Will keep my fingers crossed for another opportunity soon. Also sending speedy healing thoughts to Triker's DD2.

Will be back later. x

msgnomey

okay really must get a*** into gear and get washed and dressed, LOL that's what the school holidays do to me

Today I need to
go to the tip
go into town with OH so he can go to the opticians
find car documents so I can tax it tomorrow
HOOVER THE FLIPPIN' CARPET it is gross
wm
ironing (not usually my job as OH does it when I am at work but looks like he's on strike atm)
tidy dining room and living room
evict DD from her pit of doom and make her change the bed/tidy up a bit

okay off to load wm and find list from yesterday

msgnomey

right found my last list
go to the tip
wash the kitchen floor (HUGE FROG)
hoover the house (so I can clean the carpet on Thursday)
go to buy some carpet shampoo!!
tidy the dining room and get rid of the junk on the sideboard
[STRIKE](Oh and I MUST change the sheets on the beds)[/STRIKE]

have only managed one thing so far!!!

So off I go to get started on both lists!
:j:j:T:T:j:j

magicgirl

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Sweep and mop the floors
Clean fridge and see what needs using first

Tuesday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Declutter the chairs, floor and fireplace
Vacuum the floor now it is visible
Wash any throws/curtains/cushion that need freshening up
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Level Three
Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
HHC in the hallway.. sort those coats and shoes and mess!!
Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen
Declutter the floordrobe
Vacuum mattress before replacing fresh linen
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing.
Air the duvet.. fling it over the line for half an hour if you can.. fly away bugs!
Clean windows in these rooms
Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Clean floors in these rooms
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Friday ~ childrens rooms and spare rooms
Vacuum the floor
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!

if its not on the list, its done! been very busy this week.

pigpen

Playpen built.. now.. where do I put it?????? It is huge... I was going to put it out in the garden so she could watch the bigger rodents.. but they all came inside... ARGH!! Might just kick them out anyway

DD3 survived... they appear to all be behaving ok at the moment..