Weekly Flylady Thread Week 23 April 2007

scaredy_cat_2

hi all, well i had the meeting thing here tonight and it was the last one of this course (its actually antenatal classes and one of the couples turned up with their 2 day old - very gorgeous) so my house started as a bomb site this afternoon and now looks like i have been flying all week!! why can't i do it in a week but i did lots of it in 2 hours - now there's a lesson!!

the girls rooms are still looking good from last week so will be quick so i will also try to finish the ensuite and take a quick look at under the stairs cupboard - its like the tardis in there not sure how everything is crammed in but at some point it will fall out. I also want to try and freecycle my first lot of stuff

right off to bed - see you all tomorrow - thanks again lil_me for spending your time doing this - i will say again - i love the new system of levels

shell2001

Hey little_me I am watching that too bawling my eyes out. Why do I do it to myself. It is such a brill show, not just tarting up peoples houses but making a real difference to peoples life - what a job!

cha97michelle

Was out longer than expected,then Charlie was late to bed, and DH really late home from work, so i haven't got as far as i want.

Thursday 26/4:
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
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags [/STRIKE]
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 - under sink cupboard
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
[strike]Choose one drawer to sort through and clear any clutter from. – will do lamp table in living room[/strike] threw out one old catalogue and 3 old receipts, and then may even do the coffee table one if I get enthused.
Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms(even if it is around clutter)
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Clean bath, toilet and sink
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
Level Three
[strike]Clear clutter from floor [/strike] is none as it is the dining room or bathroom
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
[strike]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/strike] don't use
Clean windows
Declutter Mission Task
Clear one HOTSPOT! Even if it's just for 10 minutes. (will do armchair in living room as it is doing my nut in.- dump everything on it everytime I come in - oops) started - moved 2 items off so far

[STRIKE]Deal with post[/STRIKE] none:j
Make baby bottles
[strike]Feed cat antibiotics - am[/strike]
Feed cat antibiotics – pm
[strike]Pay credit card bill[/strike]
[STRIKE]Go and help brother with coursework, as final deadline is on Friday (only been offering to help him since last September)[/STRIKE]
[strike]Get out some mince from freezer[/strike]
[STRIKE]Make shepherds pie[/STRIKE]
[strike]Wash baby clothes ( 2 loads) [/strike]
[STRIKE]Hang up baby clothes on airers[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Check airers/remove dry clothes[/STRIKE]
[strike]wash load of towels/cloths[/strike]
[strike]hang towels outside on line[/strike]
[strike] wrap Jennies birthday pressie
write her birthday card[/strike]
shred pile of paperwork
[strike]put recycling out[/strike]

Took far longer than i thought to help my bro, but at least it is done. I don't know why he always leaves things to the last minute, but that is teenagers for you.

Anyway, i'm now going to catch up on the thread, but then the washing up calls, and the bottles still need doing.

Michelle, x

andycarmi

scaredy_cat wrote: »

- i love the new system of levels

Glad you said this, what are the levels for? (I'm new hear) Sure it must say somewhere but can't find the post?

nell2

Hope rattie is better soon ShirleyPark!

Fingers crossed for your washer Lil_me. Mine does that sometimes, but I give it a stern word, turn it off at the wall, turn it on again, and that has (so far) done the trick!

Your DD sounds a sweetie Lbnblbnb, and I'm sure you were right to let her stay with you.

Ok, here is my list for tomorrow. I should add that my LO's rooms are terrible - but that we are trying to get them sorted out. I seem to have more than one disaster area in my house!

Wash bed linen and clean window for DD1 (may dust as well if I feel inspired!)

Finish ensuite

Clean bathroom

Remove germs from laptop!!

Playschool run (x2)

School run (x1)

Swish and swipe kitchen

Clear junk from utility room - I may decide to put my bread maker in here to free up space in the kitchen. Is this a good idea I wonder?

1 load of washing

Make pizza for tea (need to get some fresh veggies to put on the top!)

Do a 27 fling thing in my disaster area! (if feeling brave!)

Hope everyone gets a good night's sleep, ready for more flying in the morning!

andycarmi

andycarmi wrote: »

Glad you said this, what are the levels for? (I'm new hear) Sure it must say somewhere but can't find the post?

Found it! Its the 1st post!:rolleyes: I must go to bed I m tired!:o

scaredy_cat_2

andycarmi wrote: »

Glad you said this, what are the levels for? (I'm new hear) Sure it must say somewhere but can't find the post?

hi andycarmi its because some people have been flying for ages and when you're new it can seem really daunting looking at some of the lists - so the level system is if your new (or just slobby like me and pigpen!! ) you can just start on L1 without feeling overwhelmed!! yesterday i just thought i couldn't cope with doing the bedroom as so much to do everywhere else!! as i had missed the early part of the week - but i did the bed and then felt motivated that i had at least achieved something from that day - level 1!! i then did a bit more in the day as it had only taken such a short time

good luck and take it easy - as i have said often before - that housework aint going anywhere it will be there again next week when the room comes up again unless the housework fairy visits - she's missed me off her list the last few weeks!! :rotfl:

nell2

scaredy_cat wrote: »

h that housework aint going anywhere it will be there again next week when the room comes up again unless the housework fairy visits - she's missed me off her list the last few weeks!! :rotfl:

Housework fairy always passes me by as well! It's not fair, but I don't know who to complain to!

lil_me

Here level 1 aint just for newbies, I have a catch up list for weekend for jobs where I haven't quite hit level 3 or 2 in certain places.

As for the housework fairy if anyone finds her send her this way please!!!!

Shell I am pleased I am not the only one, I watch every one, sometimes on +1 sometimes repeats if I miss one, but having one child with Autism and a second being assessed at the minute really hit home, adverts are on so popped back, making me teary eyed as it is very close to home with a lot of things, but always makes me count my lucky stars!

cha97michelle

I'm going to be having one of my catch up fridays. I'm going to post my 'in-order' list like the other week, and update throughout the day. It worked for me then, so lets see if i can kick start the motivation again tomorrow.

Still need to do a couple of bits now, so here goes, then a quick tidy up and bed.

Michelle, x

Friday 27/4:
1) [strike]give cat antibiotics[/strike]
2) [strike]strip beds – ours and cot[/strike]
3) [strike]all bedding through washer[/strike]
have also had to bath baby and wash bouncy chair cover as he was really sick after breakfast, and have made up some extra bottles as i didn't do enough yesterday
4) bedding either on line or in TD
5) baby clinic to get weighed
6) pack babybag to go out
7) take coursework to school
8) visit sister (may also pop into Netto if I think on to what we need)
9) go to play group
10) hoover both mattresses, and floor in babies room
11) remake bed
12) deal with post
13) Make fruit based baby purees
14) Make butternut squash and red lentil soup for our tea, and make some of this into baby puree
15) clean loo
16) clean bathroom sink
17) clean bath
18) [STRIKE]transmit shop and scan, check email, pigsback[/STRIKE]