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Weekly Flylady Thread 9th July 2012

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  • Mrs_Bee
    Mrs_Bee Posts: 71 Forumite
    HHC done - and I feel better for it! Sorted/filed/shredded all the paperwork from my desk and the post tray. Have sent DH out for wine but might potter a bit - still need to wash up, hang washing on airer, and sort uniforms/lunches for tomorrow.

    Lists now looking like this - hopefully mostly achievable after work tomorrow.

    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    All done :T

    Tuesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
    Sew on any loose buttons, hems etc Need to do DS1's Cubs badge and button on DD's dress... oh and ribbons on her ballet shoes!

    Wednesday - Living Room, Hall & Stairs
    Extras
    Wipe front/back doors inside and out (if rain permits)

    Thursday - Kids' Rooms/spare room/conservatory/Study
    Level Two
    Change any beds in need will do tomorrow
    Level Three
    Deep clean a window frame (or two) remove any yucky mould
    Replace batteries - remember to recycle old ones or use recharageables
    Extras
    Sort a drawer anywhere

    Friday - Bathroom and weekend round up
    Level one
    Clean the sink and toilet
    Wash the towels
    Level two
    Clean bath and or shower
    Level three
    Wipe some doorframes
    HHMe time - have you finished 50 shades yet? Lots of me time happening here - had them a week and halfway through book 2 :o
    Extras
    Sort out toy box/cupboard and find things that haven't been out for a while for the summer holiday
    Do something financial, quotes for car/house insurance. Consider changing bank accounts or energy suppliers
    New contract and pension forms to complete
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,570 Forumite
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    Done the lawn - then had a shower before nipping to the big Tesco - where I bumped into another flylady with her DD, lttlest DS and Baby D who is THREE tomorrow! Where does the time go?

    Bought some new sheets for my bed as one has ripped - which I was expecting, they have gone thin in the middle.

    Trying to muster the energy to clean the bathroom. Or iron. Or both :eek:
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Just realised the time.:eek: I haven't washed DD's uniform for tomorrow/next week (going up the stairs on her bottom & sitting in her wheelchair all day while at school means the pants are getting filthy each day!), I haven't washed up and I haven't put my order in yet... I have made tea and put the Mr A shop away though. Best shift myself!!!
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Dustykitten
    Dustykitten Posts: 16,507 Forumite
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    Flyers one and all very impressed with how much you have all completed this week so far. Final push tomorrow, I know it's the end of the week and we are all starting to flag but you are doing so well, keep it up.

    Time for me to sit down with my heat pack and watch a bit of tv 'Bank of Dave' on C4

    I'll catch you all later on tomorrow as I have fracture clinic with my mother and then food shopping with her (I'll buy some wine whilst in the supermarket cause I'll need it by then)
    The birds of sadness may fly overhead but don't let them nest in your hair
  • ClaireT13
    ClaireT13 Posts: 240 Forumite
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    Evening everyone!

    I'm proud of myself today. I went a bit off list but in addition to the bits crossed off, I have also:



    • Hoovered and mopped DS2's room, the landing and MBR
    • Cleaned leather sofa - :o by how dirty that was!
    • Sorted out all the clothes draws in DS1's room
    • DS1 is a paper hoarder at aged 5. I created 1 draw in his room. If it's not in there it's in the bin.
    • Culled paper from all over the first floor
    Thursday - Kids' Rooms/spare room/conservatory/Study
    Level One
    [STRIKE]Hoover/mop the floor[/STRIKE]
    Level Two - Done earlier
    Level Three
    Deep clean a window frame (or two) remove any yucky mould
    [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    [STRIKE]Sort a drawer anywhere[/STRIKE]




    Clean up in high places (K&DR)
    Clean a window or 2 (K&DR)
    Wipe away cup marks (MBR)
    Tidy bedside cabinets in & out (MBR)
    Wipe the lampshade (MBR)
    Declutter top of wardrobe (MBR)
    Dust pictures on the landing
    [STRIKE]Eat a frog [/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Lunches for tomorrow[/STRIKE]

    Book bags ready
    PE Kit
    [STRIKE] Boys reward chart

    Poo patrol






    Boys to football club [/STRIKE]

    Will go now and look at tomorrow and update.

    Thanks for these lists. I'm regaining control of my home bit by bit. There's a long way to go, but I can see a difference :D















    Declutter challenge - 81/1500 (5.4%)
    Make £2,021 in 2021 - £148.95/£2,021 (7.3%)
  • ClaireT13
    ClaireT13 Posts: 240 Forumite
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    Sorry formatting went wrong :o

    Tomorrows plan:

    Friday - Bathroom and weekend round up
    Level one

    Clean the sink and toilet
    Wash the towels
    Level two
    Hoover high traffic areas
    Clean bath and or shower
    Level three
    Wash the bathroom floor
    Wipe some doorframes
    HHMe time - have you finished 50 shades yet?
    Extras
    Sort out toy box/cupboard and find things that haven't been out for a while for the summer holiday
    Do something financial, quotes for car/house insurance. Consider changing bank accounts or energy suppliers


    Leftovers from earlier this week:

    Deep clean a window frame (or two) remove any yucky mould (DS1's rm)

    Work 12-2
    Boys reward chart
    Poo patrol
    Wash school uniform for next week
    Clean up in high places (K&DR)
    Clean a window or 2 (K&DR)
    Wipe away cup marks (MBR)
    Tidy bedside cabinets in & out (MBR)
    Wipe the lampshade (MBR)
    Declutter top of wardrobe (MBR)
    Dust pictures on the landing
    Book bags ready
    PE Kit
    Declutter challenge - 81/1500 (5.4%)
    Make £2,021 in 2021 - £148.95/£2,021 (7.3%)
  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,570 Forumite
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    Bathroom done

    jam labels printed
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
    :heart:Janice 1964-2016:heart:

    Thank you Honey Bear
  • amyloofoo
    amyloofoo Posts: 1,804 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I've been a bit rubbish today but managed to wash the bedlinen and put fresh on, do the washing up and wipe down the kitchen and start tackling the ironing. I think it's going to be a late one, so hopefully I'll get more done later. Hope everyone else is having a good day and is staying motivated :beer:
  • nicki_2
    nicki_2 Posts: 7,321 Forumite
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    Back again! Just about to whack a black wash in the wm while I wash up and make lunches for tomorrow. DD will just have to put up with what she gets, I am NOT messing around tomorrow morning trying to do it when I would like to get her in school more or less on time. We've only been going in late as her class were swimming first thing but thats finished now as far as I know.

    I just managed to get my order in on time. DD shouted me at 9.45 that she needed the toilet (she needs help to get in and out the bed, onto the floor, she scoots round to the toilet on her bottom, then needs help to stand/sit and her leg needs supporting while shes there although I usually whack a stool thats just the right height under it now, and then reverse!:eek:) but thankfully it was a smallish order this time as only 6 people ordered!

    So tonights jobs before I go to bed:
    Washing up
    Laundry
    DD's school bag check
    Packed lunches x 2
    My bag (need to put my laptop in tomorrow morning)
    Stuff out for the morning
    Iron DD's uniform (if necessary)
    Find clothes for me! :eek:

    This weeks activities:
    Fri : Prize assembly and DD NEEDS to go apparently :)
    Sat : Ex her to see DD, Work
    Sun :

    Dailies:
    Wash up / Make beds / HH accounts (work) / HH accounts (personal) / Email / Money

    Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
    Level One

    Clear and wipe the work tops
    Level Two
    Wipe small appliances (descale if necessary)
    Hoover floor
    Level Three

    Sub: Wash the floor.
    Remove something from this area and put it where it belongs - need to deal with DD's muddy footwear from camp while I have time- I'm thinking binbag and blunt pencil to start with. I have 2 pairs of wellies & walking shoes.
    Extras
    HHMe time
    HHI

    Tuesday - Master Bedroom and Landing
    Level One
    Hoover the floor
    Level Two
    Wipe away any cup marks
    Change the bed
    Level Three
    Mirror, Mirror on the wall who's the shiniest of all
    Wipe the lampshade
    Extras
    Tax - do you have a form to fill, credits to renew by the 31 of this month - in progress. Upto October!

    Wedsday - Living Room, Hall & Stairs
    Level Two
    Hoover and mop the floors
    Dust any dusty bits
    Level Three
    Wipe lamps/lights shades/bulbs and stands
    Extras
    Wipe front/back doors inside and out (if rain permits)
    Thursday - Kids' Rooms
    Level One

    Hoover/mop the floor
    Level Two
    Change any beds in need
    Filing or shredding
    Level Three
    Deep clean a window frame (or two) remove any yucky mould
    HHI
    Extras
    Sort a drawer anywhere

    Friday - Bathroom and weekend round up
    Level one
    Clean the sink and toilet
    Wash the towels
    Level two
    Hoover high traffic areas
    Clean bath and or shower
    Level three
    Wash the bathroom floor
    Wipe some doorframes
    HHMe time - have you finished 50 shades yet?
    Extras
    Sort out toy box/cupboard and find things that haven't been out for a while for the summer holiday

    Off to sort DD out, she should be asleep but I doubt it! :mad:
    Creeping back in for accountability after falling off the wagon in 2016.
    Need to get back to old style in modern ways, watching the pennies and getting stuff done!
  • Goodintentions
    Goodintentions Posts: 1,962 Forumite
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    Good evening :D

    I have spent most of the afternoon/evening chomping frogs! I have been tackling the art club accounts - which have been neglected for several months :( I need to go to the bank tomorrow as I have not banked any cash since March :eek: I may send DH :) I have nearly £200 in £1 coins alone, let alone the rest!!

    Haven't achieved much else :( Cooked dinner, DH walked dog, so he has been better behaved tonight (the dog, not DH:rotfl:)

    Working all day tomorrow, so I will see what I can get done. Going to bed now (when I have counted some cash) Night night all
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