Flylady Thread for Monday 5th March 2007

cha97michelle

Woeful wednesday for me:
Wednesday 7/3:
Living Room/Dining room
1. Vacuum living room thoroughly including under furniture
2. Dust ALL surfaces and polish wooden furniture
5. Clean television screen, dvd players, digi boxes etc etc
7. Clean inside of windows
8. Sort any magazines/books lying around
9. Clean clock (yes that includes dusting the tops)
Dining room
1. Hoover
2. Dust
Kitchen
1. Wipe down all worktops, cupboard doors, and windowsill.
2. Clean top of cooker, inside of fridge and microwave.
3. Clean sink, draining board and wash any plastic drainers/cutlery holders.
4. Sort out fridge make sure anything that needs using soon is at front
5. Clean floor.
Hallways/Porches/Entrance ways
1. Clear any clutter from hall
3. Vacuum hallways
Master Bedroom/Stairs/Landing/Checking lights & fire alarms
1. Change bedding will do on Friday so it is nice and clean for the weekend
2. Vacuum floor and mattress (turn mattress if required)
3. Tidy under the bed, vacuum if you can
4. Dust (any pictures, shelves, ornaments, clocks, tvs, wardrobe tops etc)
5. Tidy away anything that isn't in it's proper place (from bedside tables etc)
[strike]6. Make sure all clothes are put away and you can close the drawers/wardrobes![/strike]
Vacuum stairs, make sure they are clean (and safe)
Clean skirting boards up the stairs
Clean, tidy and vacuum landing
[strike]
Check all lights and lamps, if any need new bulbs replace or add to this weeks shopping list if you have none
Check all fire alarms, test and replace battery where needed
[/strike]

Phone npower
Wash load of DH’s clothes having to rewash a load of his stuff i just found in the TD in the garage - looks like he didn't put it on for long enough
Check airers for dry clothes
Try to clear some of ironing pile
[strike]Put cat boxes in garage[/strike]
Make some baby purees
Do last weeks index
Go for a massage
Pick baby back up from sisters house
Help parents with ING account
Help brother with his coursework
Deal with post
Sort baby bottles
change water in my flowers

I've managed to:

• empty bathroom bin
• wash load of towels/put in TD
• sort through a hotspot on the coffee table
• do my pigsback stuff
• check emails
• fed and dressed me and baby
• put paper/glass/plastic and cardboard recycling outside in the garage
• pack baby bag for going out later
• find a load of my washing for later - also sorted one more, and then my linen basket is almost empty. Will then tackle DH's again.
• fed and watered cats
• wiped the cat feeding mat

Not a bad start. Baby is just waking up from his nap. I don't know why, but he's gone back to only sleeping for 20 minutes at a time through the day which isn't long enough to get into anything very well.:cool:

Bexbex do you work at Doncaster? Just asking cos i saw that story on the news a couple of weeks ago.

Michelle, x

debbycatz

Hi All

My first day as a newbie fly lady but gonna give it my best shot. I'm only starting from Today's list as I'll get too overwhelmed if I try to play catch up so here goes:-

Wednesday
Master Bedroom/Stairs/Landing/Checking lights & fire alarms

1. [STRIKE]Change bedding[/STRIKE] Done
2. Vacuum floor and mattress (turn mattress if required)
3. Tidy under the bed, vacuum if you can
4. Dust (any pictures, shelves, ornaments, clocks, tvs, wardrobe tops etc)
5. Tidy away anything that isn't in it's proper place (from bedside tables etc)
6. Make sure all clothes are put away and you can close the drawers/wardrobes!

Vacuum stairs, make sure they are clean (and safe)
Clean skirting boards up the stairs
Clean, tidy and vacuum landing
Check all lights and lamps, if any need new bulbs replace or add to this weeks shopping list if you have none
Check all fire alarms, test and replace battery where needed


My List

[STRIKE]General Tidy [/STRIKE](think this is S&S in Flylady speak )
[STRIKE]Put washing away from yesterday[/STRIKE]
Do 2 more loads today
[STRIKE]Peg out washing[/STRIKE]
Clean bathroom - needs really good clean :eek:
Do filing
Put my B'day things away (got a little pile of birthday gifts to put in right place)
[STRIKE]Do handwashing[/STRIKE]
Vacum Done Downstairs
Go into town for bits and bobs
Look into finding a cheaper phone package.

Hope you all achieve your goals today and good luck :T

jjef

Dailies have been done, dog walked and bedding is on the washing line but otherwise not much flying so far but I have managed to get George Michael tickets so the time spent on the phone / internet was worthwhile - this MSE site is fab:j :j :j

Punky

Hi :wave: Feeling very virtuous and smug as I've done ALL of todays list :A

Wednesday
Master Bedroom/Stairs/Landing/Checking lights & fire alarms

[STRIKE]1. Change bedding
2. Vacuum floor and mattress (turn mattress if required)
3. Tidy under the bed, vacuum if you can
4. Dust (any pictures, shelves, ornaments, clocks, tvs, wardrobe tops etc)
5. Tidy away anything that isn't in it's proper place (from bedside tables etc)
6. Make sure all clothes are put away and you can close the drawers/wardrobes!

Vacuum stairs, make sure they are clean (and safe)
Clean skirting boards up the stairs
Clean, tidy and vacuum landing
Check all lights and lamps, if any need new bulbs replace or add to this weeks shopping list if you have none[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check all fire alarms, test and replace battery where needed[/STRIKE]

However, I have a confession to make. I've not been setting a very good example to new flyers as I didn't do yesterdays or the day before

Will make amends this afternoon. Promise.......;)

LJD1_2

Hiya
This is a bit off thread but do I remember reading on here a while back about someone finding needles in their garden and contacting someone from the council? My parents have found some in their front garden and the council say it's nothing to do with them. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks xx

nicki_2

Good morning (just) to all flyers

Is it reallly only 11.31 as I start this Feels about 2pm! Anyways, been to the meeting and the headmaster loved the new look for the school website...so glad I spent last night drawing up sketches Helps that he's much more computer literate and "up on things" than the old headmistress seemed to be (although she was a lovely lady and is missed!) He's going to get some info together from teachers, and the history of the school and then it's up to me to take photos, make the website up, and try to keep it updated :rolleyes: I think it may be a case of pop in once a week and grab all the letters from that week and spend an hour or two updating it on a Friday evening Guess whats being added to my list of jobs over the next few weeks :rotfl::rotfl:

Also managed to go and do a "weekly" shop - spent another £27.21 but it's mostly fruit & veg, and cleaning stuff (soap powder, washing up liquid, toilet cleaner :rolleyes: ) so not too bad.

My ebay parcel has just arrived - first of 2 lots of clothes for DD. :dance: Some of it might not quite fit, but for £10 total for NEXT / Adams labels I'm not complaining

Right, going to wash some dishes, put the second load of the day in the WM and then I might get around to doing some flying. :rolleyes:

Lets see :

Monday
Living Room/Dining room

1. [STRIKE]Vacuum living room thoroughly including under furniture[/STRIKE] - Swept it instead, will hoover next week.
2. [STRIKE]Dust ALL surfaces and polish wooden furniture[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] 3. Hoover sofa and check under seat cushions for lost items, wipe if required[/STRIKE] - will do next week when I hoover
4. Sort [STRIKE]mail and do filing[/STRIKE] None to do
5. [STRIKE]Clean television screen, dvd players, digi boxes etc etc [/STRIKE]
7. [STRIKE]Clean inside of windows[/STRIKE]
8. [STRIKE]Sort any magazines/books lying around [/STRIKE]
9. [STRIKE]Clean any mirrors/clocks (yes that includes dusting the tops)[/STRIKE]

Dining room
1. [STRIKE]Hoover[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Dust[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Clean table and replace tablecloth[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE] Don't forget those dailies and night time routines. If you have the time try to also tackle one hotspot today downstairs.[/STRIKE] - did the ebay pile :eek:

Tuesday - Kitchen, downstairs loo and hall

Kitchen
1. Wipe down all worktops, cupboard doors, and windowsill.
2. Clean top of cooker, inside of fridge and microwave.
3. Clean sink, draining board and wash any plastic drainers/cutlery holders.
4. [STRIKE]Sort out fridge make sure anything that needs using soon is at front[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Clean floor.[/STRIKE] - swept & mopped yesterday when doing the livingroom.

[STRIKE]Downstairs toilet (if you have one) [/STRIKE] Don't have one.

Hallways/Porches/Entrance ways
1.[STRIKE] Clear any clutter from hall[/STRIKE] N/A as there's no room!
2. [STRIKE]Sort shoes/coats/bags/accessories - does all that is in there belong in there, is your hall a safety hazard and can somethins be moved to change that[/STRIKE] N/A - these are kept under the stairs
3. [STRIKE]Vacuum hallways, mop/wash if hard floors.[/STRIKE] swept & mopped yesterday

[STRIKE] If you fancy an extra job, under stair cupboards/other storage areas, what's lurking? Sort any clutter for ebay, freecycle, charity etc make sure you can close the door after sorting through, without standing something against it![/STRIKE] Done Sunday, well apart from decluttering. Will do that when this pile of ebay stuff has gone :rotfl:

Wednesday
Master Bedroom/Stairs/Landing/Checking lights & fire alarms

1. [STRIKE]Change bedding[/STRIKE] N/A - done Sundays
2. Vacuum floor and mattress (turn mattress if required)
3. Tidy under the bed, vacuum if you can
4. Dust (any pictures, shelves, ornaments, clocks, tvs, wardrobe tops etc)
5. Tidy away anything that isn't in it's proper place (from bedside tables etc)
6. Make sure all clothes are put away and you can close the drawers/wardrobes!

Vacuum stairs, make sure they are clean (and safe)
Clean skirting boards up the stairs
Clean, tidy and vacuum landing [STRIKE]
Check all lights and lamps, if any need new bulbs replace or add to this weeks shopping list if you have none[/STRIKE] - We only have ones we need so if a bulb goes it gets replaced straight away....and I have plenty in stock :rotfl:
[STRIKE]Check all fire alarms, test and replace battery where needed[/STRIKE] - Done monthly. Batteries are changed on Time Change Sunday so thats twice a year!

OKay, need to do dailies, and then I'm tackling the kitchen list and planting some seeds (just bought another window propergator from Aldi...fantastic at only £1.99!) Might attack the last flowerbed as well then so I can get sowing out there as well. I'll do the master bedroom when we do the kids - both are tidy, and the "put winter bedding" bit involves stuff in both rooms and under our bed as well...as far as I can work out, unless I make room in DD's wardrobe :think:

Right, KITCHEN *boots self* OUCH! :wave:

mumoftwo

debbycatz wrote:

Hi All

My first day as a newbie fly lady but gonna give it my best shot. I'm only starting from Today's list as I'll get too overwhelmed if I try to play catch up so here goes:-

Hope you all achieve your goals today and good luck :T

Good luck for today Debbycatz.. Just do what you can today.. it will come around again next week, that is my mantra."it will come around again next week" ."it will come around again next week" ."it will come around again next week"....:D when I get a feeling of failure or panic because I have so many other things to do.

I love it when the sun shines, I seem to be in a beter mood and get lots more done!! I have a whole load of towels hanging outside on the line, WM on with bedding, windows are open to air the house, done the bedroom

Still to do:
hoover
go to bank to deposit cheque
make fishcakes for tea (with millet mash and salad)
ironing ironing ironing (I have been looking at that basket for days now.. and it isn't getting any smaller by itself:mad: )
homebaking (kids complaining there isn't anything "nice" to eat in the house, meaning sweet and unhealthy) Plenty of fruit in the house, oatcakes etc but not hitting the spot obviously

mummyto3_2

Hi all again, doing quite well at the moment, hope everyone is well and thank you all for the welcome.

Monday
Living Room/Dining room

1. Vacuum living room thoroughly including under furniture
2. [STRIKE]Dust ALL surfaces and polish wooden furniture[/STRIKE]
3. Hoover sofa and [STRIKE]check under seat cushions for lost items, wipe if required[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Sort mail and do filing[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Clean television screen, dvd players, digi boxes etc etc [/STRIKE]
7. [STRIKE]Clean inside of windows[/STRIKE]
8. [STRIKE]Sort any magazines/books lying around [/STRIKE]
9. [STRIKE]Clean any mirrors/clocks (yes that includes dusting the tops)[/STRIKE]
Dining room
1. [STRIKE]Hoover[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Dust[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Clean table and replace tablecloth[/STRIKE]


Tuesday - Kitchen, downstairs loo and hall

Kitchen
1. [STRIKE]Wipe down all worktops, cupboard doors, and windowsill.[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Clean top of cooker, inside of fridge and microwave.[/STRIKE]
3. [STRIKE]Clean sink, draining board and wash any plastic drainers/cutlery holders.[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Sort out fridge make sure anything that needs using soon is at front[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Clean floor.[/STRIKE]

Downstairs toilet (if you have one)
1. [STRIKE]Clean sink[/STRIKE].
2. [STRIKE]Clean around taps and shine them with a dry cloth[/STRIKE].
3. [STRIKE]Empty bin/anything that is rubbish from room[/STRIKE].
4. [STRIKE]Dust any shelves, wipe top of toilet cistern, and the flusher (handle/cord) etc.[/STRIKE]
7. [STRIKE]Clean toilet, especially under the seat and around the hinges.[/STRIKE]
8. [STRIKE]Clean toilet floor.[/STRIKE]
9. [STRIKE]Clean door and handles on both sides[/STRIKE]

Hallways/Porches/Entrance ways
1. [STRIKE]Clear any clutter from hall[/STRIKE]
2. [STRIKE]Sort shoes/coats/bags/accessories - does all that is in there belong in there, is your hall a safety hazard and can somethins be moved to change that[/STRIKE]
3. Vacuum hallways, mop/wash if hard floors.



Wednesday
Master Bedroom/Stairs/Landing/Checking lights & fire alarms

1. Change bedding washing at the moment
2. Vacuum floor and mattress (turn mattress if required) can't do at the moment as DS2 is asleep upstairs in the cot in my room
3. Tidy under the bed, vacuum if you can
4. [STRIKE]Dust (any pictures, shelves, ornaments, clocks, tvs, wardrobe tops etc)[/STRIKE]
5. [STRIKE]Tidy away anything that isn't in it's proper place (from bedside tables etc)[/STRIKE]
6. [STRIKE]Make sure all clothes are put away and you can close the drawers/wardrobes[/STRIKE]!

Vacuum stairs, make sure they are clean (and safe) - just need hoovering will do when DS2 up from nap
[STRIKE]Clean skirting boards up the stairs[/STRIKE]
Clean, tidy and vacuum landing COLOR="red"]just need hoovering will do when DS2 up from nap[/COLOR]
[STRIKE]Check all lights and lamps, if any need new bulbs replace or add to this weeks shopping list if you have none
Check all fire alarms, test and replace battery where needed[/STRIKE]

Just off to have some lunch, have fun everyone

Punky

LJD1 I used to work for my local council and they have a special service to come and pick up used needles as you need special gloves and disposal boxes/units. Give your council a call.

serena

After feeling unwell half the night, my cold seems to be finally getting better today. Still don't feel very energetic, so I'm doing something, then having a half hour rest!! Bet it's all the waiting around in doctors' surgeries and hospitals with DS1 this past two weeks - shouldn't really go anywhere near the places unless you're really really fit!

Despite saying 'Don't play catch up' to the newbies, I'm sorry to say that my cloakroom and bathroom are so awful, they just have to be done today. :eek: I've done the cloakroom, and will do the bathroom as soon as DD removes herself from it.

I've already done a speed clean of the sitting room, and hoovered downstairs. Would very much like to know where those festoons of spider webs in the fireplace appeared from.

Ooh, the sun has just come out! I always feel better when the sun shines - off to do lunch, then the bathroom awaits.