Weekly Flylady Thread 8th August 2011

bonnie_bumpkins

cat_smith wrote: »

2 builders coming today to quote for plastering/decorating

May I request an update later on the 'fitness' of the builders. It's a weakness of mine...:D

cat_smith wrote: »

BD knocking at the door.

Virtual kicking away done, hope it recedes, hugs in meantime

vanilla

Old beds have been took down and put in the big shed. New ones are getting there, if there's enough room tonight i might just sleep in the boys room until the plasterering is done, saves moving a big mattress every morning and night.:think:

BIL and sister are up and BIL has finished the cattle for me and is gonna give me a hand to build all, so it will be up tonight..:D

Valli

vanilla wrote: »

I'm sorry for taking up so much of the thread this week and not taking in what everyone else is going through.

Don't be so silly - we all slide up and down the 'priority flylady' list as we need to if you get my drift...

re DS (and any other kids) they will not know just how accomodating oftheir dad you HAVE been. Now you have made the decision that enough is enough. He has not been able to commit to you and the children because his commitment has been elsewhere and that commitment has won and you have, quite rightly in my opinion, called a stop to the madness by removing him. The support of your inlaws will be paramount in the children seeing that the right decision has been made. He had his chances, he chose not to take them.

You're in my thoughts

Harry Potter was brilliant (but sad, in a way)

juliejim

I've retrieved from the ironing mountain what I want to take on holiday so that definitely needs ironing and folded the rest of it up so it's a tiday mountain instead of a heap covering the settee in the conservatory.
Recycling bin retrieved from the front and brought to the back where it lives - it was only emptied on Tuesday.
Recycling out
HR phoned - it would be so helpful if I knew how much redundancy money I'll be getting and when! I'm only employed for another 3 weeks!

Need to go and pick DD up in a min and go and fetch DH and DS's prescriptions.

Can someone please make sure I sort my home insurance out today!

LameWolf

A rather late Good Morning, people.:D

vanilla wrote: »

I'm sorry for taking up so much of the thread this week and not taking in what everyone else is going through. I hope everyone is well and safe, hugs, spoons, stick where needed. Thanks everyone for your wonderful support, i'd be lost without you all. xxx

Don't even think of apologising! Good grief, if we can't offer support when it's needed, what are we all here for?:o Do make sure you take any help SS can offer; and I hope things aren't any worse for the children than they have to be (if that makes sense); hang in there, my friend. (((HUG)))

Natty68 wrote: »

LW I'm doing okay honey, the usual up and downs. More downs than ups at the moment. Probably hormones mucking around with my mood stabilisers..lol Trying not to isolate myself too much but I tend to not realise I am doing it, it just happens..lol How are you doing hon?

Thanks, I'm OK while I have canine guests.:D Though I realise I've spent the last week running on caffeine and adrenaline - flaked out til gone 11 when Mr LW left for work; while Louie was staying, I'd have had 2 caffeine tablets, a glass of Red Bull, taken him for a 45 minute walk and be on my 2nd mug of coffee by now!!:eek::rotfl:Still, Ted will be arriving tomorrow afternoon, so that's good.;)

I know what you mean about people changing things with little/no notice - I'd be spitting neutrinos if that was me!:eek:

pigpen wrote: »

After slipping on the stacked cardboard last night my hip is crippling this morning. it hurts to sit or stand or lay or walk or breathe.. I want it to fall off!!

Ouchy! Please take care; I do know how easily these "silly" accidents can happen though.:( *sends pain-gone vibes*

I'm sooooo not with-it this morning. First time for a week and a half I haven't taken caffeine tablets before getting up. *stumbles around like a demented zombie in search of today's list*:rotfl:

pigpen

Greenbee.. more chance of the laptop moving the stuff!

JJef... it is piddling down.. and they seem to have given up on the boys window.. I knew it would be a faff lol.

LW.. I am bit of a clumsy oaf at the best of times anyway..

I am so freaking annoyed with myself... so I am going to take it out on the house...

TD back on
WM x2... only 3 more overflowing baskets to get through.. and it is raining
another load folded to go away

kim107

Hi everyone. Didn't get any flying done yesterday as it was OH's day off and I wanted to spend time with him. Haven't caught up with the thread yet. I hope everyone else is getting on ok.

My plan is to get Wednesday Thursday and Fridays tasks done to level 1 by the end of today. Hopefully then I can catch you all up a bit! It's hard going but doing flylady is definitely working. Many thanks to the peeps who put up the lists!

Monday - Sitting Room and Hallway
Level One
[STRIKE]Open the windows and turn on some music!
Vacuum floors and sofas!
Declutter the chairs, floor and top of any cupboards![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum under any furniture you can.. please don't injure yourselves!
Sort out coats, shoes and bags
Clean any ornaments, glass, mirrors, pictures etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]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! [/STRIKE]
Empty and wash out vacuum cleaner.. don't forget filters!

Extras

1. Catch up on some calls/emails
2. Binbag dance
3. [STRIKE]Clean switches and sockets[/STRIKE]
4. Wipe the windows in these areas

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area



Level One
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
Clear and wipe worksurfaces
Clean the sink![/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe fronts of appliances and units[/STRIKE]
Wipe small appliances and replace.. make sure the inside of microwave etc are sparkly and hygienic!
Wipe table and replace cloth if needed
Level Three
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe window sills
Clean out the fridge thoroughly
Wipe over oven and hob.[/STRIKE]

Extras

1. Sort tea towels.. fling/donate (to pdsa/animal rescue /window cleaner) any that are shamefully manky!
2. [STRIKE]Replace dish cloths that are gross[/STRIKE]
3. Descale kettles/irons/taps etc
4. Empty and wash out bins!

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
Make sure smoke alarms are fully functional!
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. Start on those name tapes for back to school!!!

Thursday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Declutter the floor
Remove and wash bed linen. replace before bedtime!!!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Wash windows and nets/curtains
Vacuum and turn mattress before replacing fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Sort through a box or bag of stuff you've not looked at in months..

Extras

1. Binbag dance!
2. Wipe grotty paintwork.. touch up any bits that are looking shabby
3. Wash windows
4. HHI

Friday - childrens rooms and spare room
Level One
Clear the floor!!!
vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself!
Level Two
Strip the bedding get it washed and remake the bed
Wash windows
Binbag dance (doesn't have to be in one room it can be from all over the house!)
Level Three
tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Sort through a box of toys/gibble
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork

Extras

1. Clean out any pongy pets
2. dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc
3. HHI
4. HHC in a room that needs lots of attention!!

Pollybear

Afternoon all

I read on here yesterday but I think I forgot to post - I did all the bedrooms yesterday, got the bedding washed and dried and cut the back grass. Today however, it is raining. One small load of washing on the airer and I've done the bathroom/toilet.

Still thinking about you Vanilla.

And anybody else who is going through a difficult time.

cyclingyorkie

Valli wrote: »

Don't be so silly - we all slide up and down the 'priority flylady' list as we need to if you get my drift...

re DS (and any other kids) they will not know just how accomodating oftheir dad you HAVE been. Now you have made the decision that enough is enough. He has not been able to commit to you and the children because his commitment has been elsewhere and that commitment has won and you have, quite rightly in my opinion, called a stop to the madness by removing him. The support of your inlaws will be paramount in the children seeing that the right decision has been made. He had his chances, he chose not to take them.

You're in my thoughts

Harry Potter was brilliant (but sad, in a way)

Vanilla - valli puts it so well - I echo what she said. DS is used to you accommodating him. You have drawn a line in the sand and your main commitment is now to your kids. Valli is right about the support of your in-laws too. You are in my thoughts too....... and don't worry about filling up space on the thread - we are here for you!

Glad you enjoyed it Valli .......I want to go again - soon..

youngmummy

hi all, update!!
the main thing i want to get done this week is
iron (i think ive only ironed about 5 loads of washing in a year :eek:) and pack and sort out clothes that we wont need before move
sort out stuff for ebay
As well as my daily to do's
my daily things are:
hoover/mop floors
clean kitchen
wash up
do washing (only if have a full load )
feed dog
bath LO

Mon
book LO a dentist app
[STRIKE]take repeat prescription slip in [/STRIKE]
cheak bank balance
brush doggy
Tue
find iron
bike insurance
change pot (go to bank and get some money bags)
close bank accounts no longer use
Wed
sort out garage
pay OH's catologue
sort tools out
write card for family members birthday
write thankyou cards
Thu
find storage unit for LO bedroom ready for when moved
brush doggy
Fri
clean sofas
pack away stuff in bedrooms that wont need before move
contact LO's consultant
Sat
go to party
take dart board down and pack away
Sun
clean fridge/freezer
clean cooker
clean microwave
brush doggy
meal plan
extras
pack away stuff under stairs
pack away stuff in bathroom wont need
also get LO's hair cut when next in town
clean and tidy porch & cupboard

we have been told that we should be moved within the next 2-3 weeks, so got to write my list of everything that needs to be done. if anyone could think of anything please let me know i'm getting a bit muddled up and lost. we already had a massive clear out. took 3 van loads of broken toys, damaged furniture etc to the skip. and packed up most of what we wont use. going to pack away everything in our bedroom we wont need. as well as the bathroom stuff we wont need. going to crack on now have 1 load of washing to do. and my daily list then all done. have done the kitchen. also need to empty all the bins ready for collection tomorrow