Weekly Flylady Thread 10th December 2012

skint_breeder_5

DS slept for about half hour last night as he boycotted his nap during the day, then was awake for hours :mad: trying to turn all the lights on.

So DD2 came to sleep in bed with me, and get him settled down - I dozed til about 1am when he had finally gone to sleep, then I struggled to get comfy with a crowded bed.

DD2 has retreated to her bed for proper sleep, DD3 has yet to surface, and DS is full of the joys of spring :rotfl:

The EX has just left for DS and will be here in a hour...I will try and do my 5 minutes an hour as just hanging one leg off the bed I can feel it swelling already - but I only have to end of day to get reservation from @rgos, but as it is bed stripping day today I will have to be out of bed for more than an hour anyway, unless I sneak into DD1 bed!


oh well, big hugs sticks and spoons to one and all -

Valli

dealing with a job that has, unfortunately, become a large frog

Mumto5

DD is safe. I'm happy now. thanks for the concern, worries for children never cease.

Presents wrapped. Online shopping done.

IF ANYONE IS ORDERING SPECIAL ORDER FOOD FROM THE BIG SUPERMARKETS THE CUT OFF DATE IS TODAY.

Need to tidy downstairs DD is bringing her BF for lunch then they are going to watch Orient with DH and DS2.

Valli

helen_jelly

Morning

How sad for the parents of those little children in America and for the staff too, how sad.

Love and hugs to those who want them and a pile of sticks and spoons as needed, hope all the poorlies feel better very soon and that Skint can see her ankles after some much needed rest.

House is a tip but thats cos I have to move everything around to accommodate Xmas so the moving is now done bar the DR table [I'll get DH to help with that] thus the big clean up and wrap starts today but I've a banging headache Grrrr

Hope you all have a good day and special thoughts to Bossy and her little Moos

Helen

PS Hope Lw is ok x

toochoosey

Just popped to the local garden centre for a nose but not much there. Went to the shop on the way back and now have jacket spuds in the oven......hopefully will be able to eat them, I haven't eaten anything more than a couple of bread rolls all week with this stupid flu..........

Spuds will be done around 12:30 so going to fly till then.......join me if you can.................

bonnie_bumpkins

Trying to make list look shorter...

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Wipe those surfaces, even if around things!
Clean floors
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps
• Clean the inside of cupboard doors
• Clean oven if you didn't do it last week
• Clean one cupboard out, what is that in there? anything out of date? Sort through it and clean it before putting everything back
• Wrap all the presents for family/friends
• Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Vacuum mattress
Make sure drawers and wardrobe drawers close, nothing hanging out!
Clean tops of drawers

• 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 a set of curtains, nets or blinds
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum floors and sofas
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
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

• 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

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms
Clean floors in these rooms
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
Wipe down tiles in bathroom

• Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Clean windows in these rooms
• HHI
• Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house

Flipping Friday!! - those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings, window & door frames!
• 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
• Clean the pantry or airing cupboard or understairs cupboard or shed..
• Wipe out the freezer.. defrost if needed!!

Yikes!!
I have throbbing headache so waiting for painkillers to kick in then I'm gonna do a HHC in the kitchen 12.30 - 1pm Anyone fancy joining me?

cyclingyorkie

DS out, DD1 pottering, DD2 asleep (poor child still has a stinking cold and needs all the sleep she can get) so I'm listening to a Christmas CD and I'm about to do a HHI at 12.30 - anyone want to join me?

toochoosey

Spuds done, I mixed the potato with cheese and onion and stuffed the skins and put them under the grill...I then ate some of the left over filling....can't eat the spuds now though!!! DD enjoying though.

Daily routines
washing, S
swish and swipe kitchen S
bathroom, S
ironing, S S
making beds, S S
vacuuming high traffic areas, S
making meals S

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, S S
swish & swipes of the kitchen S S
tidying the living room S S

Ok here goes this week!

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room

Level Two
Clean floors
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, wipe any spills
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round

Christmas Extras

• Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
• Post all the cards you need to post
• Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

Tuesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these

• 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

Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on) and banister

[/LIST]Christmas Extras

• Chase up any deliveries you are waiting for that have not arrived
• Update remaining present lists

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Level Three
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
• HHI
• Fling boogies are here again, aim for 27 items to leave the house!
  ]
  
  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 it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
  Dusting.. all those shelves and flat surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
  Level Three
  Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
  
  Christmas Extras
  
  • Post all the cards you need to post. Last posting dates are drawing very close.

mineallmine

I need to do 15 mins in the room of doom. Simply don't know where to start... It's the QUEEN of the rooms of doom. It laughs at all the other rooms of doom. Etc.

Off now to do something for 15 mins in there :j