Weekly Flylady Thread 15th August 2011

dancemum

I'm in but lacking in energy after Legoland yesterday. I did wonder how many Flyladies our coach was passing.

Just basics today and making listy for holiday

I haven't caught up with thread, sorry xx

hollyh

Urgh i'm shattered already. Dsd2 and i have packed the stuff in my office that i won't need in the next week or so, cleared out the understairs cupboard and have packed about 1/2 the kitchen. I'm really flagging now and am starting to get overwhelmed with what's left to do.

Quick break and then we'll get back to it. :cool:

ajmoney

hollyh wrote: »

Urgh i'm shattered already. Dsd2 and i have packed the stuff in my office that i won't need in the next week or so, cleared out the understairs cupboard and have packed about 1/2 the kitchen. I'm really flagging now and am starting to get overwhelmed with what's left to do.

Quick break and then we'll get back to it. :cool:

I felt like that yesterday and this morning. We had done quite a bit really and I found it easier and less overwhelming to pile the stuff we still needed to do in each room. I haven't completely finished yet but at least it is more obvious what I need to do now.

I am trying to get the washing done today as tomorrow is meant to be rubbish for us weather-wise and I would like to turn off the WM tomorrow night and sort out the filters etc just in case anything goes wrong on Friday morning and we need to clear up spills and let them dry out Just finished lunch and am dealing with post before starting again. If I leave the tv on the channel I am watching I will definately go and do it as the next programme stresses me out.

cyclingyorkie

Electrics sorted - sort of - the wiring itself is fine, he suspects the problem may be either the oven or the hob - he couldn't say which.

However it's OK to use for now!

Both the oven and hob are well over 10 years old so it may be time to break open OH's wallet and buy some new stuff!

vanilla

Afternoon everyone, sorry i haven't been around but it's been a bit crazy here. He rang sunday night looking to come home so i sent his parents to him. He's now staying with them, he came back out of it and drunk which won't do him any good in the long run. I'm not sure whats gonna happen yet as he's going on about getting his own place to prove himself, i think he's up to something different but if thats what he wants so be it i can't stop him.

I've been doing alot of thinking myself and i think if he doesn't do a complete 180 then i'm heading across the water in october to look at houses and i'll move shortly after. I can still come back every couple of weeks to see the family. I just don't want to put the kids through this anymore and to be honest i just couldn't face him if he decided he wanted a life without us. So i think it would be best to cut ties and move on.:)

I've spent the last few days getting the kids ready for going back to school and lots of talking has went on. So my heads abit everywhere at the minute but i'll get through it, please don't worry about me. :A

Sending big hugs to LL and i hope the op went well.

paulies_nixie

Afternoon kiddies.

Slow start for me but lets have a look.
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and dining area
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Scrub the sink clean and polish up those taps[/STRIKE].. attack with a toothbrush to remove those grotty bits
[STRIKE]Clear and clean window sills[/STRIKE] goopey soap dispenser did this for me - took the flipping paint off!!
Wipe the table, replace cloth if needed Got craft project all over it.
Level Three
Wipe units, kickboards and appliances
Clean the oven and hob
degunge the fridge

Extras

1. Wipe the back door.. inside and out
2. Clean a small appliance.. defuzz the kettle, decrumb the toaster etc
3. Scrub out the grill pan
4. Clean light fittings/lamps

Wednesday ~ Bathroom, Study and Stairs!
Level One
[STRIKE]Declutter floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum/mop all these floors[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe keyboard/monitor etc.. bath, basins, bog.. the works!![/STRIKE]
scrub the tiles.. paying particular attention to yellowed grout.
[STRIKE]Wash bath mats, shower curtains, net etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe paintwork on the landings
Clear and tidy and sort a bookcase/shelves!
Clear and wipe the desk. do relevant filing/shredding etc
Extras

1. HHI
2. [STRIKE]Catch up relevant phonecalls [/STRIKE]
3. Do a mini-job you have been putting off forever.. an email or letter or whatever!
4. [STRIKE]Make a start on a craft project you've been wanting to do for ages![/STRIKE] errr started several.

Hugs sticks and spoons as needed, masses of strength for vanilla and healing vibes for L-L

greenbee

(((hugs))) vanilla. It's tough, but I think you might be right to put a bit of distance between you, to protect yourself and the kids. If KH is going to be unreliable and upset the kids, making it take more effort for him to see them makes sense.

Bathroom is now almost done. Washing on line with no hope of drying. Message left with log supplier. Need to drag myself off the sofa and go and tackle the airing cupboard.

pigpen

Vanilla.. Dont be daft it is our job to worry about you.. Im glad you are getting things straight in your head and about what you need to do to protect yourself and the children. 3 weeks left of holidays for us The children are bored witless and I dont think OH is doing much better!! We NEED a day out but it isnt going to happen.. Big Big hugs heading your way xx

washing out on the line..

OH played with the DW.. see how bored he is!

Squeak down for a nap

WMs both just finished again so I need to go hang that lot out.

I discovered there should be enough wool left from the babys cardy to knit a hat too so I am on with that.

Right.. best wake Mr Bored up and kick him out to mince the grass and lift the baskets of washing out for me.. he can go to PO with my ebay gibble then

hollyh

Dsd2 has gone to get ready for tonight, apparently it takes 3 hrs to get ready. :eek: I found a galaxy bar whilst packing the food cupboards :T how i lost that without realising i don't know. I've just decluttered that and am going to have a sandwich because i haven't had lunch yet and i'm starving. Then i'm going to carry on packing. :cool:

ajmoney

MY LIST
Keep changing surname/address
Contact companies about move

KITCHEN
Finish packing
Wipe inside & outside of empty cupboards/drawers Done all I can so far
Clean fridge & freezer Cleaned the empty drawers in freezer

LIVING ROOM
[STRIKE]Clean carpet[/STRIKE] Done but I think maybe our carpet is past that stage!

BATHROOM
Clean grout in bathroom
Pack medicines
Full clean of bathroom-Thursday

BACK BEDROOM
Finish packing I have piled stuff that still needs to be packed and can't go into boxes on the bed, if we want to sleep tonight we will have to sort it

FRONT BEDROOM
ALL DONE

OUTDOORS
Sweep patio

Fill out form for move out day
Pay fees to solicitor

MOVE OUT/IN DAY
Vac & wipe round on move out/in day
Wipe cupboards/surfaces/fridge & freezer in kitchen
S & S bathroom
Give final meter readings/serial numbers & take photos