Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd December 2012

Dustykitten

Been to the hygenist - decluttered some magazines to them
Used some coupons at Mr T
Bought a few more presents
Bought a large snow shovel (just in case)

I've put the food away and the washing on the maiden. To put the clothes away next and then some financial paperwork.

Hoping DS3 comes through the door in a better mood than when he went out!

mineallmine

I'm several hours behind you bossymoo! Migrane + paracetomol + meditation = 2 hour nap like a baby :eek: So certainly have that half an hour to myself How's that paperwork going bossymoo?

But dusted myself down and did the bathroom. I thought yesterday well the bathroom is fine. Did it today and thought maybe not! Had a ridiculous amount of toiletries out, knocking around, getting in the way.

Sending a parcel of good luck vibes to you goodintentions. :A

Take it easy LameWolf. Sometimes the body just takes over, usually for a good reason, to try and make you rest. So rest. Chill. Watch a nice afternoon film. :A My Mum always said to me to peel pots before work and leave in water, saying all you have to do is switch them on when you're home and you're halfway to a dinner. So right :A

Need to defrag the PC, probably a disk cleanup too, then run the updates/ scans. And dip my toe into the ROD. Some soup maybe first.:)

skint_breeder_5

LameWolf wrote: »

One thing we tend to do it prepare things the night before, for next day (Mr LW even preps veggies and leaves them in water!!) - maybe your DDs could prepare some of the more difficult/heavy tasks ahead of time (for instance, if there's a full load of dirty washing, load up the machine ready to go) whenever they have 5 minutes before going out, in advance, so that all you need to do is switch it on; that sort of thing.

I'm thinking - scenario - DD has 10 mins before leaving to meet her pals - she thinks "what can I do in 10 mins to take the pressure off Mum?" style of thing.;););)

One of Mr LW's favourite sayings is the "6 P's" - Prior Preparation Prevents P*$$-Poor Performance.:o

Last time around I did put a teatowel down on the settee and would sit in front of the TV peeling veg, then one of the girls would carry the heavy pan out to the hob.

When I used to do the paid stuff I didn't get in til 9pm, so everyone did a bit - not quite a level 1, but enough that I could eat before going to bed.

I think the 10 mins and 6P's will help :rotfl:

Craftyscholar

If I put all the fancy gift bags I have kept, but never used because they are never the right ones for what I want to give someone else, in a charity bag then I am passing them on not throwing them out (and why didn't I think of that before:mad:)

Now just got to persuade myself to get rid of plastic bags.

skint_breeder_5

Monday - living room, hallway, stairs
Level One and Two 100%
Level Three
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs - going to change this lightly sand and wipe the paintwork THIS WEEK ready for painting

Extras

Write some cards, buy any remaining 'special family ones' before the shops sell out DD3 needs some money to buy more cards - will sort that tomorrow - [STRIKE]Thu[/STRIKE] try Friday instead

Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room - all levels and all extras 100% done

Extra Extras 21 of 21 100% done

Wednesday - Master bedroom and landing
Level One 100% done
Level Two
Clean the windows
Level Three
HHI

Extras
Sort out any extra bedding you will need for overnight guests. waiting on DD1 to confirm if her mates are coming to stay between Boxing Day and New Years for their customary alternative Xmas - then I will get a tick against this one :D

Extra Extras 5 of 5 100% done

Thursday - Rooms of Doom or just neglected spaces
Level One 100% done
Level Two
Vacuum through the rooms that need it
[STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that require freshening (cushion covers)[/STRIKE] in the WM as I type!
Level Three
Wipe keyboards, phones, games controllers etc

Extras
Write a list of all store cupboard items you need to top up, sauces, salt and pepper, pasta, rice, cereals, Tbags etc plus anything you need for Festive baking
Update remaining present lists

Extra Extras 8 of 8 100% done

Friday - bathroom, study/desk
Level One 100% done
[STRIKE]Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing[/STRIKE] in progress
Level Two
Wash windows
[STRIKE]HH in your ROD[/STRIKE] corner cupboard of doom in the kitchen - all contents pulled out, shelves all cleaned, flour/baking box having a good wash in DW - so need DS to go down for a nap so I can re-assemble neatly - then every cupboard in the kitchen have had a thorough going over since I joined you guys - couldn't have done it without you :T:T:T
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash bathmats/shower curtain[/STRIKE] in TD right now! :rotfl:
[STRIKE]HHPaperwork[/STRIKE] answered some probate emails at stupid o'clock, so I am counting this!
Extras
[STRIKE]Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles - make sure your have enough stock of everything to last the month, including tissues and cold relief, don't forget the cream for the Rudolf nose - festive but sore[/STRIKE] this has all been done in the last week or so already, but I have put all toothbrush tumblers and soap dishes through the dishwasher, so I am calling this done

All the recycling/Compost bins retrieved from curb side and fresh liners all done in kitchen

Must get DS down for his nap as I am exhausted now, and I really want to get some other stuff gone - would love to have a clean sheet come Sunday night and have everything all gone

mineallmine

Craftyscholar wrote: »

If I put all the fancy gift bags I have kept, but never used because they are never the right ones for what I want to give someone else, in a charity bag then I am passing them on not throwing them out (and why didn't I think of that before:mad:)

Now just got to persuade myself to get rid of plastic bags.

Sometimes charity shops welcome plastic bags. Particularly the smaller charity shops.:A

bossymoo

mineallmine wrote: »

How's that paperwork going bossymoo?

Done. Mostly recycling, a little for the shredder, 2 for the "action" pile and a few to file.

Made some Xmas cards with the kiddies. They have made one for each set of grandparents and one each for their nursery teachers.

Littlest one is singing "little donkey" lord she's so destructive today everything she gets hold of she breaks :mad:

Will go put their tea on soon, just wants warming through and a bit of veg doing.

short_bird

mineallmine wrote: »

Sometimes charity shops welcome plastic bags. Particularly the smaller charity shops.:A

And sometimes coat hangers, although some charity shops will only accept black ones.

Now, I wonder if the veggie chilli in the freezer is boyfriend strength or me strength? Better not risk it:rotfl:

Dustykitten

Bathroom cleaned

Shower room next, then washing up, then dinner, then hoovering, then bathroom floor.

kazmeister

Top stairs and landing decluttered and hoovered
DD's and DS'rooms hoovered
DD's old room - totally rearranged, bed tightened up and remade in case of any sleepovers, floor hoovered.

Still havent sorted any clothes and still dont know what I am going to wear when I go out in 2 and a half hours :eek: looks like I beter crack on again!