Weekly Flylady Thread Week 23 April 2007

lbnblbnb

All the ideas for Maralum's home birth made me laugh out loud. Hope you manage to find what you need, nothing like being prepared. DS arrived twenty minutes after we had arrived at the hospital, after I was told by the delivery floor midwife when I rang in to take a couple of paracetamol and have a cup of tea...... luckily we ignored her and set off, or maybe I should have tried for an unplanned home birth??!!
Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure [/STRIKE][STRIKE]no cobwebs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
Level 3
[STRIKE]Clean window & wipe windowsill will do this in a minute[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe doors and handles[/STRIKE]
Declutter Mission Task
[STRIKE]Choose one drawer to sort through and clear any clutter from.I am going to clear dressing table into a box, clean it and only put back what I need. I will sort the rest as I can.[/STRIKE]I am pleased with what I managed to do today. I had two hours at the hairdressers today without DS, first time I have been away from him since he was born! Felt strange but also very relaxing not having to be on alert all the time.
Well done everyone for the crossed off lists, feeling better about the house despite not always getting to level 3. I am still making progress!

tickb26

right my list update.

1. [STRIKE]wash up[/STRIKE]

2. [STRIKE]put WM on and put W out[/STRIKE]

3. 1/2 hour in LO bedroom

4. [STRIKE]put all clean clothes away[/STRIKE]

5. clear dining table of cluter

have made bed and S&S of kitchen

didnt start till late this morning LO was playing up then was out for the afternoon so will have to carry them to tomorows list.:mad:

right thats my 5 things will start at about 9am and see if i can get it done before LO's playschool.


Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs[/STRIKE] Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 3
Clean window & [STRIKE]wipe windowsill[/STRIKE]
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Wipe doors and handles
Declutter Mission Task
Choose one drawer to sort through and clear any clutter from.

done the bedroom bits yesterday but will see if i can get some more done today.

cha97michelle

I'm officially on strike. My dad managed to reverse into my car today causing damage to my rear wing and bumper, although his car was worse off. unfortunately his is a brand new focus estate that they have only had a few weeks. And according to his male logic, it was my fault because of where i had parked, even though it is no different to where i normally park. Male logic although no offence to male flyers. I made out i wasn't bothered, but i am gutted as my car is my pride and joy even if it is 10 yrs old, and i won't get a new one very quickly. If it had been someone else i could have ranted and made myself feel better, but that just shows how stressed my dad is.

So that is my 3rd thing in a week, so i am due a change of luck now. Although if anyone has any spare positive vibes please send me some, as i can't take much more without thinking i am being picked on.

Wednesday 25/4:
Level Two
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Dusting and cobweb removal (if you want to dust round things that is fine)
Level 2
Vacuum sofas
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Level 3
Clean window
Wipe light switches and banister
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Declutter mission task
Sort one cupboard even if it's just for 10 minutes
Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
Level 3
Clean window & wipe windowsill
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Wipe doors and handles
Declutter Mission Task
Choose one drawer to sort through and clear any clutter from.

[STRIKE]Deal with post[/STRIKE]
Make baby bottles will be done before bed
[STRIKE]Pack baby bag[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Take baby to playgroup[/STRIKE]
[strike]Get chicken curry out of the freezer for tea[/strike]
[strike]Feed cat antibiotics - am[/strike]
Feed cat antibiotics - pm will do before bed



hope everyone else is doing better. Hugs all round.

Michelle, x

scaredy_cat_2

hi everyone - busy day on here again today! i am pleased with what i have done today - i know we're not supposed to play catch up but i have not done one thing since friday afternoon :eek: so house is looking better but still not done

lil_me i love love the new system of levels i wasn't going to even look at the bedroom today as i thought there was just too much else to do but by half 7 i had stripped bed, put bedding in wm and remade bed with fresh - i was chuffed and it was a real motivator - and i got more done in bedroom so a huge thank you for your time in doing that :A

pigpen have a good night - please have a big drink for me!
tickb26 - don't give yourself a hardtime - i tend not to play catch up generally as it soon comes around again!!

poohbear i too feel like i don't do anything - your day sounds great

well i am off to do ironing and the dw - see you all tomorrow will just pop back to check list so i am prepared!

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clean floors [/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces [/STRIKE]
Wipe window sill, clean any marks off window if required
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe dining table (clean table cloth if necessary)
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Level Three
Clean microwave
Clean cupboard door fronts and the front of appliances
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Clean oven if you didn’t do it last week
Declutter mission task
[STRIKE]27 fling boogie, grab a bag and clear that clutter[/STRIKE]!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
[STRIKE]Dusting and cobweb removal [/STRIKE](if you want to dust round things that is fine)
Level 2
Vacuum floor and sofas
[STRIKE]Remove clutter [/STRIKE]making sure stairs especially are safe
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Tidy shoes, coats and bags
Level 3
Clean window
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Declutter mission task
Sort one cupboard even if it's just for 10 minutes

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh[/STRIKE]Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]Level 3
Clean window & [STRIKE]wipe windowsill[/STRIKE]
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Wipe doors and handles
Declutter Mission Task
[STRIKE]Choose one drawer to sort through and clear any clutter from[/STRIKE].[/QUOTE]

ShirleyPark_2

Quite frankly I am not in the mood tonight. I think I'm suffering from getting up at 5am, having woken up at 4am!

I think I am going to have an early night, I might do some more bedroom things before I go to bed, but I'm turning the computer off so night all.

Remaining list and tomorrow's dailies
edit added thursdays list

Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Clean floors in these rooms(even if it is around clutter)
Clear any clutter from desk - also do work desk
Clean bath, toilet and sink
Dust PC and desk plus skirting boards and lights
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clean windows
Backup computer
Declutter Mission Task
Clear one HOTSPOT! Even if it's just for 10 minutes.
Master Bedroom & Landing
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh - NOOOOOO that gets done at the week (sorry lil_me)
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs inc skirting and pictures
Vacuum floor in bedroom [STRIKE]and on landing[/STRIKE] - put carpet cleaner on the bedroom floor first
Clean window & wipe windowsill
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen - will do at weekend when change bedding
Wipe doors and handles
Clear bedside cabinets


Daily Jobs (so I have no excuse not to do them)
Check finances
Update Journal and positivity
S & S the bathroom and return the towels
S & S the kitchen
Study time
Get congrats on baby girl card
Eat 3 healthy proper meals


Also to do this week
Sort out new car insurance - elephant cheapest so far, can't find anything cheaper.
Return box of fabric to keep to the loft
Put the doors back on the shower after it's been given one last clean
Fix bedroom ceiling
Sand down and paint bedroom door
Clean bedroom carpet with carpet cleaner
Get stuff to finish off raised beds in the garden

thriftykatie

Not a good week for me, despite having started off the week well and achieved level 3 on Monday morning, having got up at 4.30. However, I would not recommend the latter as a means of getting through the list!

I am blaming the jet lag - it's a week since I got back and 'they' say it can take your body up to 2 weeks to recover from a trip to Oz. That excuse can't last for long though - and in reality I ended up going out after a conference yesterday and too much drink and food meant nothing done yesterday, and felt sluggish today so nothing today either! Got a very busy day tomorrow so not hopeful of getting alot done but will really try.

On the positive side, did manage to do a couple of loads of washing and run and empty the dishwasher.

Tomorrow is another day... at least the kitchen is still sparkly and tidy.

lil_me

Evening everyone. Sorry such a late one but have been at a tutorial. Went ok actually. Found out I passed the last TMA

Anyway, the list for tomorrow is up should you wish to accept the challenge. It does look harsh as it's 2 rooms but neither usually take long and it means those without kids/spare rooms get Fridays off aswell so they can have a long weekend.

I will hopefully get chance to read through now before bed. I am at the dentist in the morning to get some work done inc replacing a crown so will probably come back moaning and my aim tomorrow is level 2 because of that. If I get higher then great! If not I'll do them at the weekend, I'll be in agony tomorrow no doubt so not going to aim too high.

scaredy cat - I also do the bed linen strip on the morning, starts me off much better
lbnblbnb - first times always weird, I used to fall over when I left the house without baby, basically because I was so used to pushing a pram I toppled :rotfl:
Shirley - hope you catch up on your sleep
thrifty katie hope you are feeling better tomorrow
tick - don't worry, everything comes round again, sure all of us have late start days, I know I did
pigpen hope the night went well
michelle - sorry to hear about the car, men will never accept fault when it comes to cars, well not that I have found, hope you get it sorted soon

Right then, good luck everyone

tinselfairy

Really busy day. Just sat down to catch up and there are so many posts I can't face catching up, sorry, feel shattered tonight.
Busy day at work, then home and quick tidy round and early tea as DH was going out to cricket practise. I did washing up, lunches for tomorrow, got washing in and put on airers the pieces which weren't dry, ironed the rest, did 2 lots of spelling practise with DS and one lot of reading, then got DS showered and ready for bed and read him stories. Then I got a text which I really needed to answer and my phone started to play up doing all sorts of bizarre things. :mad:
Not sorted even now and I wasted an hour trying to fiddle around with it.
Finally cleaned our bedroom at 9pm, will have to wait for tomorrow before it gets hoovered.

Hope everyone is ok. Hoping for a calmer day tomorrow.

AnW'sMum

cha97michelle wrote: »

I'm officially on strike. My dad managed to reverse into my car today causing damage to my rear wing and bumper, although his car was worse off. unfortunately his is a brand new focus estate that they have only had a few weeks. And according to his male logic, it was my fault because of where i had parked, even though it is no different to where i normally park. Male logic although no offence to male flyers. I made out i wasn't bothered, but i am gutted as my car is my pride and joy even if it is 10 yrs old, and i won't get a new one very quickly. If it had been someone else i could have ranted and made myself feel better, but that just shows how stressed my dad is.

So that is my 3rd thing in a week, so i am due a change of luck now. Although if anyone has any spare positive vibes please send me some, as i can't take much more without thinking i am being picked on.

Just a thought michelle..... does your Dad have fully comp and is it protected? If so, and assuming they would not write your car off due to it's age, you might both be able to have your cars repaired.

Oh and maralum in true MSE Style if you are going to get bubble wrap for D day (great idea ) then go to Asda, they have oodles of the stuff protecting the banana's and love giving it away. Just make sure the ebayers don't elbow you out of the way first! :rotfl:

RacyRed

Oh flip! I fell off again already

Yesterday - zilch
today - even more zilch
Can someone please send a Very very very large kick in my direction please?