Weekly Flylady Thread 5th September 2011

mummyyof5

Virtual hugs Lamewolf..or a cat lick if you prefer...dont have dogs Im afraid.......but you have to stay with us...once here you arent allowed to leave and I love reading your posts too.

I agree with what the other Flyladies have said...perhaps check the lists and just select 3 items that need doing...theres 8 of us here...6 very messy kids and I only do the things on the list that apply to us...with just 2 of you and such a good Mr Lw there will be far less that applies to you xx...all I have done today is 2 lots of washing TD and DW.....and apart from bathing the 2 littlies and a quick tidy up later thats all I am doing ( Please dont let Piggers read this).

You are far more important to us and Mr LW than some old housework jobs....spend your extra time doing things for you xxxxxx

Goodintentions

LW - wot they all said please don't leave us. We love your posts And don't worry about the lists. How about doing what Fibromum suggested, and put a maximum of 3 items. Or put things on the list like 'read a book' 'play a game' 'do some crafting' the whole idea of the lists are to guide us mere mortals who don't know where to start! It sounds like your house is much more under control

Flying wise, before picking up from playschool I managed to finish off the kitchen surfaces, put on some washing, and wipe down the units. i am still working my way through the pile of stuff from my hotspot while the children are playing quietly It is so calm and peaceful here today! :j

pigpen

LameWolf wrote: »

In fact he thinks I'm getting bogged down with trying to do all the lists - he says I'm emptying and tidying cupboards that are perfectly tidy just because it's on the list, and he's probably right.:cool:

I'm unsure whether to leave the thread completely, or whether (Mr LW's suggestion) I should just note which room is to be done on a given day, and only do what actually needs doing in that room, no others. But I don't know, it feels like a cop-out to do that;:( as if I'm not doing sufficient. But at present, I'm spending all my active time doing housework, and still scratching about to finish the lists when I need to be starting to get dinner ready; I don't get any time for anything else, like reading, or RPG gaming, or crafts - and even if I'd time, I have no energy for them.:(

Sounds like a typical appointment .. hopefully some good will come of it.

Right you.. we have told you before about doing too much.

I havent completed 1 full list in maybe 2.5 years!! I just physically cant do it... I take off what doesnt need to be done and what I cannot do (at the moment that is everything!) and do what has to be done.

I will miss you if you go.. i will miss your wolfy hugs and your woofy visitors .. and you general waffle.. so you have to stay here with us.

As for the lists.. how about you read the first 2 posts.. how many times does it say these are suggestions not commands?

you miss off the bits where there are phonecalls needed so you can miss off any bits you like.. we dont come and prod you with sharp sticks for skipping those bits.

I want you to think about how you can make it easier for yourself.. I would suggest you get a timer or a stopwatch.. and you are NOT under any circumstances allowed to do more than 1 hour cleaning a day!! or half an hour or however long you can cope with that day.. that ime limit is FAR more important than what you do get done.. you cant make that much mess just the 2 of you!!!

Woud Mr LW be happier with that too?

greenbee

Piggers - maybe we need a special list for LW

HH reading
HH game playing
HH crafting



I bet a few others would join in...

The_Dragon

Huggles LW from someone else who suffers with Doctors! Could you write a Toots list instead of following the lists posted so that you can still be here but not doing so much?

Molly41

greenbee wrote: »

Piggers - maybe we need a special list for LW

HH reading
HH game playing
HH crafting



I bet a few others would join in...

I would join in as Im very limited and the only thing i do is flick a duster around. I think there are probably a few of us around who lurk but cant really post.

Hugs to you Lamewolf. You have many virtual friends who would miss you hugely. I have had similar appointments to the ones you describe and they leave you mentally and physically drained. You need to rest up, regain the strength and fight xx

toochoosey

Ok here goes this week!

Extras

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.

Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
mop the floor
Level Three
Wipe over oven and hob.. polish the knobs!



Extras

1. Dust, deweb and make homeless those spiders!
2. Clean light fittings.. take shades down and wash them if you can.

Wednesday - bathroom, study, pc room, loo
Level One
Empty bins and clean them out
Level Two
Wash down the tiles and windows
Clean the bath, bog and basin (and the shower if needed!)
Wipe over the paintwork
Level Three
Clear the pc desk of rubbish and excess piles of junk



Extras

1. Fill a binbag of rubbish and throw it out

Getting there slowly......I have filled a basket with gibble from the kitchen and chucked a couple of bits. I'll go through the basket later...

Went into college and knew I had to pay £240......but found out that we have to pay another £240 in Jan!!!! One of the girls later explained that we may be able to finish the course in the first half.....she is in college this evening so will have to wait and see........xx

Off job hunting now!!!!

hollyh

Afternoon all,

Massive hugs LW, i agree with what everyone else has said, you don't need to do it all.

Quick list update and then i'm off to do a HHC while the chips cook.

Monday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Wash nets/curtains/other soft furnishings that are grotty.. do we need winter curtains up yet?
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Level 3
Clear fire surround of gibble!
Put all hotspots into a pile/box and sort through it all while having a cuppa.
Extras
Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
Make sure lightbulbs are working and smoke alarms!!!!
Clean a window or two.
Tuesday ~ Kitchen and Dining area
Level One
Sweep and mop the floor
Level Two
Wipe small appliances and replace.. make sure the inside of one small appliance is sparkly and hygienic!
Level Three
Clear and wipe window sills
Clean out the fridge thoroughly.. work the contents into your meal plan
Extras
Wipe dining chairs
Dust, deweb and make homeless those spiders!
Clean light fittings.. take shades down and wash them if you can.
Wednesday - bathroom, study, pc room, loo
Level Three
Clear the pc desk of rubbish and excess piles of junk
Extras
Delete 10 dead links from your favourites
Delete some unwanted emails
HHI
　
My list

Inform of move
Gas/Elec
Tv licence
Mobiles x 2
Car/House/Rabbit/Pl Insurances

Set up SO for rent
Make a start on Ebaying, once wardrobe is cleared start on attic

Reshuffle/Declutter again
Contents of dining room shelves
Contents of dresser
Kitchen cupboards (only a bit nev)
Desk drawers
My bedroom drawers x 2

Paint dresser
Shred old docs & tidy up files
Deal with drawer full of paperwork
FinishWeeding
Clean out rabbits
[STRIKE]Pick up rest of uniform
Get recycling bags
[/STRIKE]Pay money in
Meal plan
Bake
Find a home for the books

bonnie_bumpkins

greenbee wrote: »

Piggers - maybe we need a special list for LW

HH reading
HH game playing
HH crafting



I bet a few others would join in...

HH snoozing
HH cuppa 'n' biccies
HH gazing out of the window thinking nice thoughts

vanilla

LW big big hugs, i don't think i've completed one list in at least a year. and the only thing wrong with me is i'm lazy...:rotfl:

My head is so flipping sore, so painkillers to be took, then chippie feed and bed early..:(

OH and me will do some flying later which is badly needed.
I can't get to the wm because there is too much in the room.
I can't cook dinner because i didn't put the dw on earlier so no dishes plus the worktops are covered with rubbish and bits and bobs. (DW on now and will need a second load).
So that is 2 things that need sorted tonight and then bed. This cold/sore head better leave me soon as i'm sick of feeling so crap.