Weekly Flylady Thread 10th December 2012

Penelope_Penguin

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room - all done :santa2:
Level One - done
Level Two - done
Level Three – done



Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings - all done :xmassmile
Level One – done
Level Two - done
Level Three - done

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags, clean any that need it, shine (or dust off/remove cobwebs from) those party shoes ready for Christmas parties

Extra Mission: pick one or more of the following tasks:
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
• Hotspot clearing time, or at least spend 10 minutes tackling one
Christmas Extras
• Update remaining present lists
• Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy.
• Post all the cards you need to post
• Wrap all the presents for family/friends
• Finalise shopping orders/lists for your Christmas food shop. Remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!
Extra tasks if you want to do more
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
• Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? Anything out of date? Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back
Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
• Clean windows in these areas
• Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
• Clear any one hotspot, or spend 10 minutes tackling it
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do
• Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Spend 30 minutes just having time for yourself, whatever it is doing.
Christmas Extras
• Bake pies and buns!
• Last check of the present list, have you got everything?
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in its place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings, window & door frames!
Christmas Extras
• Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.
• Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
• Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understairs cupboard or shed..

mineallmine

LameWolf wrote: »

Thank you everyone; you're all so kind.:A

Part of the MH side of my problems is that I get very, very stressed and upset at the slightest thing, to the point of shaking uncontrollably and even being physically sick (sorry if tmi), and I just cannot cope with that stress.
And that's not taking into account all my physical problems and constant pain!:cool: This is going to be.... interesting, methinks!:eek:

I'm off for a quick peruse of the paper before it's history!:D

"See" you tomorrow.:o

Hi LW. Not TMI at all, you're incredibly honest. Admitting things that many of us go through but don't necessarily admit. And it's not healthy to live a facade. Don't judge how you react, our bodies take over sometimes. Now can you do 3 favours? 1. Pop the kettle on fir us we're gasping! 2. Do something you love/enjoy today eg knitting, a bacon and egg sarnie, listen to something on YouTube - I love Peter Kay and put him on while fly ladying. 3. Nag me about my hobby room! I can barely get in there and I have a second hand sewing machine ringing up social services asking to be re homed!

bossymoo

Ooh kids rooms, they haven't been here until yesterday (and they are a bit small to play in their rooms yet) so we are tidy, just need a vac and dust :T

Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/STRIKE]
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors[/STRIKE]
Extra Task List
Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
[STRIKE]Wipe the radiators, skirtings, window & door frames!
Sort the childrens clothes.. what can you get rid of? What do they need replacing?
Grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house, rubbish or charity shop or to donate elsewhere, free up some space for Christmas[/STRIKE]
Christmas Extras
[STRIKE]Clean out any pets/wash pet bedding
Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.[/STRIKE]
Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
[STRIKE]Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understairs cupboard or shed..
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!![/STRIKE]

Have crossed off what's been done already or what isn't applicable to us (we don't have pets)

Kiddies are having a whinge. Better go...

Penelope_Penguin

Kitchen is done :j So I'm off to DD's room for HHC 08:30 - 09:00

Dustykitten

Back from GP/school run. DS2 wanted to go in on his own, I love the steps they take to being responsible, independent adults. I'll sort out the referral though.

Just having tea and toast and then I need to go out and run some errands and shop.

Flying after lunch.

Goodintentions

Good morning

I have been out with the dog at the crack o'sparras (as my DD1 would say!), and have warmed up & had breakfast.
Emails/bank accounts checked. I am going to pop to town to see if I can pick up any bits for DD's, DH and some last minute presents. Most of my shopping has been done online - but most of hasn't arrived! :eek: Getting a bit twitchy now! (Ordered Uggs & Converse over 3 weeks ago - apparently the parcel has been lost/stolen so they are resending!)

I also have an assignment dus on Monday that has barely been started. i may have to give art a miss agin tomorrow, although i may attend the lunch as planned DS has a Carol concert tomorrow night, so the weekend looks like a write off study-wise Panic is descending :eek:

Ok - I am off to town - wish me luck!!

toochoosey

Went to work yesterday and probably shouldn't have as feeling a lot worse last night and today. Not working today...........need to do some washing and the dishes, anything else is questionable.

Hope everyone else is well and hugs and spoons to those in need xx

Penelope_Penguin

DD's room is done, and I've even cleaned the windows - go me

mineallmine wrote: »

I have a second hand sewing machine ringing up social services asking to be re homed!

We could give it a good home - DD has 3 sewing machines, and a further 2 promised (from each grandma)

Goodintentions wrote: »

Ok - I am off to town - wish me luck!!

Good luck :eek:

I'm going to bake a cake and some bread, and have a coffee on the hoof :beer:

skint_breeder_5

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

You were up ladders? I was trembling just reading that.....

Please stay away from ladders until your flybaby has safely arrived....

thanks CY I dont do ladders outside, I am afraid of heights so climbing up on chairs and stepladders inside for cleaning and painting is my limit but that really pushes my buttons:eek::eek::eek: - and the loft is a whole pond of frogs, even though there is a proper loft ladder that pulls down I can't get more than half way up it!

btw I was only lurking last night......been in bed for all night like a good girl, no flying even though I couldn't sleep

my ankles re-appeared briefly this morning, but I could feel them swelling as I made breakfast and cuppa for DS and me. Put a big pot of pasta on the boil for lunch/dinner as I went on a plate hunt to load the DW and made myself scrambled eggs - my little whisk is broken so that went on a fling....but I am back in bed with my legs up.

I am going to do one "little job" every hour on the hour for 5 minutes and set a timer, then back into bed to get my legs up.....as 15 minutes making breakfast was too long.

No nursery for DS today, so he is happily snuggled with me watching his programmes, although I have put a reservation on a present at Argos. It's from "flybaby" to DS to give to DS when he comes to hospital to see his sister for the first time (first line of defence to avoid sibling rivalry!) - I was going to leave until after Xmas, but I may not get the chance if I get taken in on the quick......but if I can't get parked close to the shop I am going to struggle, the reservation lasts til tomorrow, so if the EX comes early for DS in the morning, I will only have me to worry about and can get it before the rush.

Right-o time for a lurk before I do my 5 minutes

macpep1

Morning All :wave:

Friday at last! Well I got tree up last night and got all the living room cleaned, tidied polished, etc, by the time I was done it was 10pm so never got into my room after all. I have a party tonight but have a few free hours after work, I reckon a quick HHC in the bedroom shall suffice! List still looks really long but won’t be after Saturday when I blitz it! At least I can wipe Fridays off, both kids rooms were absolutely gutted at the weekend & loads of stuff freecycled!


Saturday AM - Kitchen and Dining Room
Clean floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week – Will put in oven pride tonight, its not too bad)
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister
Clean floors in these rooms
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Friday PM/Sunday AM - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers

Christmas Extras
Christmas wrapping, try and get at least a few done
Bake pies and buns!
Sort childrens presents into separate bags so they are easier for santa to sort
Wrap all the presents for family/friends/teachers etc
Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more if you need something extra to do

• HHI x 10!!!!