Weekly Flylady Thread 12th December 2011

Hellyboo

Just dusting to be done now, and putting laundry away which I will do after the school run - and as per law of sod it's just started chucking it down...YAY

stephga23

I have finished all my jobs!! :T

I even went 'the extra mile' and cleaned the back garden, pulled up some weeds want and chopped back the tree THAT will earn me some HUGE brownie points off OH when he gets home (might save them all for Friday night for a takeaway!!)

I have insulated my outside tap, propped up the fence that blew down last week and hopefully windproofed my garden so if it does start again i won't worry about things flying around and smashing windows.

Back to work tomorrow (have been on holiday since Monday) and i really really do not want to go I must say i might petion to the OH and casually mention how clean and sparkly the house is since i have been off

Off to make toad in the hole for tea, i have a turnip i dont want to throw away can you mix turnip and potato and make smash? Would i add butter and milk to it too?

Dustykitten

ajmoney wrote: »

I seem to be having one of those days, got into a bit of hot water this morning, I didn't do anything really bad but my action meant that someone else did and I had to try and rectify it. I have felt rubbish ever since, does anyone else find it hard to let things wash over them? Anyway, think I might have a cuppa and a biscuit to perk myself up before I start flying, see if I feel better after.

I am just the same, have a hug x

Cats obviously have decided I am too busy to notice them being naughty. Woody is on DS3's bed, Dusty is asleep on DS3's jumper on the family room sofa, Pickle is asleep on the pure wool throw on the living room sofa. Are they allowed in any of these places?....No. Do they have countless baskets and blankets of their own?... Yes but today I am leaving them be.

I'm starving. Time to wash up from breakfast and have a snack - so not leading by example today.

cally_c

Afternoon all,

Best wishes to Juliejim's DD

Haven't had much success flying-wise this week, DD has a temporary job :j just this week & possibly into next & by the time I've dropped her off & got home, it's time to head off to work myself! Hopefully I'll have a bit more time tomorrow morning & Friday afternoon.
I have managed to clean & refill all the garden birdfeeders though, a very important job in this weather!


Monday - kitchen and dining room
level one
Sweep and mop the floor
Extras
DW/MW filters and drawers – do you have enough powder/salt etc to last over Christmas? (On the shopping list for tomorrow)
Polish the table


Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs, downstair loo
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Dust or wipe any surfaces you can
Level 3
Remove all hotspots into the box you started yesterday
Clean your dirtiest window
Can you recycle any newspapers/Christmas magazines etc

Extras
Wax any furniture that needs it
Spend 15 minutes with your feet up thinking about your New Year resolutions.


Wednesday – any downstairs area which is left especially if it’s a room of doom

Level 1
HH putting stuff away
Do a small job which you have been putting off
Level 2
Clear and Hoover floor
Wipe all dusty areas with a damp cloth
Deal with outstanding post, bills, emails
Level 3
Wipe computer keyboard and mouse, clean the screen
Change any pet bedding that needs it
If you have been putting all your hotspots into a box/pile now is the time to deal with them

Extras:
Update your address book
Delete unwanted numbers from your mobile or house phone.
Polish your silver/brass

Monday
Meal plan for the Christmas week, do you need stuffing, cranberry sauce, what about crackers or party popper. Please share your meal plans with all of us! (In progress)

Tuesday
Wrap any presents you need before the 25th, gifts for teachers or friends. Do you need to give Christmas Boxes to milkmen, window cleaners etc or has this tradition died?
All done, sort your present drawer for the rest of the year and see what gaps there are which you could fill in the January sales, write a list now.

Wednesday
All okay

love to all,

juliejim

DD is done and dusted - went reasonably well but she still managed to fight the anaesthetist after having her pre med, even though she'd been almost asleep on my knee beforehand! Thanks for all the calming vibes.

Need to do some tea now and do a HHC in the kitchen if anyon would like to join me.

juliejim

:jCongratulations seafarers on the safe arrival of Benjamin!:j

ajmoney

juliejim wrote: »

:jCongratulations seafarers on the safe arrival of Benjamin!:j

Congratulations Seafarers, hope you and your husband enjoy your family time x BTW what was the middle name that took so long to decide on...just cos I am nosey!

Thanks for your hug Dusty, I feel a bit better after flying. Looking forward to DH getting home though, we used to work together and although some things have changed since he got a new job he will understand and be able to make me feel better :j

A bit of advice please. We keep getting a musty/dusty smell in our music room. I am cleaning it weekly and when it is not so windy we have the vents open on the double glazing but within hours or it being cleaned the room smells again. We have an old piano in there which contributes to the problem, the outside gets dusted and polished each week but I can't clean the inside which I am guessing is where the smell is coming from. I don't want anything overpowering in there but is there anything anyone can suggest that might at least neutralise the odours?

Right...the list

Monday - kitchen and dining room
level one
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs, downstair loo
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Dust or wipe any surfaces you can[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Clean the downstairs loo and basin[/STRIKE]
Extras
[STRIKE]Sort out your bag and purse, put receipts away safely[/STRIKE]

Wednesday – any downstairs area which is left especially if it’s a room of doom
Level 1
[STRIKE]HH putting stuff away[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Do a small job which you have been putting off[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Clear and Hoover floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe all dusty areas with a damp cloth[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Deal with outstanding post, bills, emails[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Wipe computer keyboard and mouse, clean the screen[/STRIKE]

More Christmas Challenges for those who want them

Monday
Meal plan for the Christmas week, do you need stuffing, cranberry sauce, what about crackers or party popper. Please share your meal plans with all of us! Will do this with DH tonight

All organised then make something for the freezer for the New Year

Tuesday
Wrap any presents you need before the 25th, gifts for teachers or friends. Do you need to give Christmas Boxes to milkmen, window cleaners etc or has this tradition died?

All done, sort your present drawer for the rest of the year and see what gaps there are which you could fill in the January sales, write a list now.

Wednesday

Sadly house break-ins increase at this time of year. They are most common late afternoon and early evening so please make sure you leave a light on a timer or just on so it looks like you are home. Make sure to always lock your door (even if just popping to a neighbour who may invite you in for a mince pie). Windy weather is also a great cover for the toe rags as if you hear a bang or breaking glass you put it down to the weather. Please look out if you hear such things.

So today check all your window locks, where are the keys, set timers if possible or if not which light with a low energy bulb can you leave on.

Next job

Bake cakes for DH to take to work tomorrow and some for us to have with our lunches

juliejim

AJ - it's Benjamin Wayne - Wayne's her DH's name.

hex2

Congratulations Seafarers

Dusty - how is Woody?

TD on, need to do DW but after another busy day at work I am struggling with motivation.

katiecat

Just home from work and catching up on thread. Great news about the safe arrival of baby Benjamin for seafarers -enjoy this special time!

Just about to clean stairs and landing -not feeling too happy at the moment so trying to keep busy and not let my mind wander about too much.:(


hugs to all

Katiecat