Weekly Flylady Thread 16th December 2012

Jazee

Morning from a very happy Jazee who has managed to keep up with the lists this week, first time in a long time. I think I must be running on adrenaline now as have had a third night with little sleep, due this time to something blowing about in neighbours garden in all the wind and rain.

My list for today:

Sort out finances (early pay day, got to make it last!)
Go through TV guide (already started, and stopped, really boring)
Shredding
Wash bathmat
Clean bath & shower
Clean toilets
Clean sinks
Hoover/sweep/mop through house

Right off to wash up breakfast dishes then prepare myself for the paid stuff. Dogs won't get walked this morning due to the rain.

Have a great day everyone.

Mumto5

My meal out was a mixed bag. Good company but sparrow size food portions put a slant on it. I'd had lunch at a Jamie O restaurant with DH so I shouldn't have gone home at the end if the evening feeling hungry.

RANT ALERT

DH and the kids left the kitchen in a right mess. The DW hadn't been put on and the surfaces were covered in takeaway containers. Plates of congealing food were scattered over any available space. The hob had saucepans of baked on rice and soggy vegetables at odd angles. Splatter marks everywhere. All the ironing I did yesterday is still sitting in the table and hanging from door frames. They are all so unbelievably lazy.

As you've probably guessed I'm not in the happiest of festive moods. I'm full of cold and feel lousy.

I have to galvanise myself to get the rest of the wrapping done. I've called into work and my lovely employer has told me to stay away. A cold is very bad news for her. I have 2 extra days to get myself organised normally this would be a godsend but I just want to go to bed and sleep until I feel better.

Christmas calming vibes for anyone in need....

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
miserable wet and windy here,
love the birth stories, thank you all for sharing. babies still make me all smushie
GI if i were you id ring round and check whos at yours for christmas today, just so you dont get a nasty shock either way christmas lunchtime (by either a mountain of wasted food and hard word or just catering for yourselves and everyone arriving.) is their a time you can get some family members together and have the "we need to talk about mum" talk something need to be said. hugs to you as you obviously have a lot on your plate.
ionafan, you sound like your family are very luckiy to have you as you obviously care very deeply for them all, have a brilliant christmas
just got to do DS1s pack up then get down the hairdressers to declutter my roots, 'see' you later

Link to last week's thread with all Natty's Christmas extras on.


Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom
Last minute check on presents
Make space for new toys either by storing the old ones away for a while or collecting for charity/ebay/carboot in the New Year

[STRIKE]Finish writing cards[/STRIKE]

kitchen and dining room

Clear and clean window sills
Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
Meal plan


Wednesday - Say your prayers today is all Upstairs
Strip, wash and remake all beds
HH Wrap
HHI
Clear and wipe the window ledges
Dust all dusty bits
Do some baking

Thursday - Bathrooms
Level One
Clean the bath and or shower
Clean the toilet and sink, remember the pedestals (front and back)
Level Two
Catch up on previous days' lists!
Wash towels, flannels, bath mats etc
Level Three
Eat a frog
Catch up on any bits you've missed so far
HHI

Extras
[STRIKE]Sort out the plan present drop offs, etc.[/STRIKE] 1 to do off at weekend one will hopefully be collected tomorrow
[STRIKE]Check when the binmen are coming[/STRIKE] luckily our days not affected
Flick through the TV guide and highlight anything you want to watch.

my list
decorate cake
make more mince pies including santas (for freezer then cook his christams eve)
[STRIKE]get hair done[/STRIKE]
do nails
do 'last bits' shoppig list for weekend

The_Dragon

Yay bathroom is already done as Dr Dragon gave it a good go last night

GI I agree that you (or your OH) need to speak with the rest of the family - you don't have long to make arrangements after all!

kazmeister

So much for my early start - am only just out of the shower and have sorted the to do list :eek:

Hugs to Mumto5


Monday Downstairs (minus thekitchen) including Rooms of Doom
Level One
Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag to hide away. Done apart from the middle roomwhich DH using as a garage overspill so not having Christmas in front of theopen fire unless he clears it out
Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs – did this
Level Two
Dust all dusty areas - did this
Last minute check on presents - have you got everything? - checked
HH wrap
Level Three
S&S downstairs loo
Straighten Christmas tree – er Decorate it!
HHI - especially for those on the challenge – nope do folding
Extras
Make space for new toys either by storing the old ones away for a while orcollecting for charity/ebay/carboot in the New Year
Any decorations you do not want take to the charity shop asap to give themchance to sell.
Finish writing cards or give up on the idea of sending any
Tuesday - kitchen anddining room
Level one
Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors
Clear work surfaces and table
Level Two
Wipe the work surfaces
Clear and clean window sills
15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby
Level three
Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space forcooking/serving
HHMe time before we run out of time
Extras
Meal plan (noting the above) right up to the 27th if you can
Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo,cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?
Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates cleanand to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!
Wednesday - Say your prayerstoday is all Upstairs
Level One
Declutter floors - either put away or into a box or bin bag so at least it'stidy
Hoover/sweep/mop all upstairs
Level Two
Strip, wash and remake all beds
HH Wrap
Level Three
HHI as above
Clear and wipe the window ledges
Dust all dusty bits
Extras
Water your tree - house plants if your tree is artificial!
Check any bills that need paying, allow extra time for the bank holidays
Do some baking
Thursday - Bathrooms
Level One
Clean the bath and or shower
Clean the toilet and sink, remember the pedestals (front and back)
Level Two
Catch up on previous days' lists!
Wash towels, flannels, bath mats etc
Level Three
Eat a frog
Catch up on any bits you've missed so far
Extras
Sort out the plan present drop offs, etc. Allrequiring delivery elsewhere posted
Check when the binmen are coming - or not as the case may be! Today!
Flick through the TV guide and highlightanything you want to watch. Don’tuse one


Right dry/dress and get on

bossymoo

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

You're kidding, right

No!

Been up to town for a very quick pop into wilco, toilet seat purchased, plus smarties so tots have eaten those whilst I fitted said loo seat and cleaned loo whilst I was there.

Batch of cookies made whilst oven on. I'm having chicken in red pesto with mozzarella topping, tots are having lasagne.

Kitchen dailies done. After lunch I think we'll go upstairs so I can get the spare bedding out. Hopefully persuade tots into a nap.

Mum just phoned, my granny is being moved to a nursing home tomorrow it seems the hospital can do no more for her, the damage has been done. They don't expect much improvement to her mobility, so she needs round the clock care.

Luckily, there is a lovely one (£700+ pw :eek:) just round the corner from my mums. This seems to be the best of the 20 or so my aunts have visited, and means she will have more frequent visitors too.

The little ones are playing with the nativity set and singing "Mary had a baby, yes, lord" lol bless em.

Penelope_Penguin

Monday Downstairs (minus the kitchen) including Rooms of Doom - All Done :xmastree:
Level One - done
[STRIKE]Declutter floors even if it's just into a box or binbag
to hide away
Sweep/mop/hoover floors and stairs[/STRIKE]
Level Two - done
[STRIKE]Dust all dusty areas[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Last minute check on presents - have you got
everything?
HH wrap[/STRIKE]
Level Three - done

Tuesday - kitchen and dining room
Level one - done
[STRIKE]Clear and sweep/mop/hoover the floors[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear work surfaces and table[/STRIKE]
Level Two - done
Wipe the work surfaces
[STRIKE]Clear and clean window sills[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes wiping anything that is grubby[/STRIKE]
Level three
Wipe out the fridge, use up anything you need to
[STRIKE]Put away anything on the worktops you don't need for the week to give space for cooking/serving
HHMe time before we run out of time[/STRIKE]

Extras
Fill up your salt and pepper pots, have you got things like mustard, mayo, cranberry sauce etc? Do you have foil etc?

Is all you table linen ready for the big day, extra cutlery and plates clean and to hand, don't forget a pile of tea towels for your helpers!

Wednesday - Say your prayers today is all Upstairs
Level One
Declutter floors - either put away or into a box or bin bag so at least it's tidy
Hoover/sweep/mop all upstairs
Level Two - done
Level Three
[STRIKE]HHI[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe the window ledges[/STRIKE]
Dust all dusty bits

Extras
Do some baking

Thursday - Bathrooms
Level One
Clean the bath and or shower
Clean the toilet and sink, remember the pedestals (front and back)
Level Two
Catch up on previous days' lists!
Wash towels, flannels, bath mats etc
Level Three
Eat a frog
Catch up on any bits you've missed so far
HHI

helen_jelly

Afternoon everyone

CY - I'm ok now but the kids are going downhill rapidly, I think the only reason they have gone to school is because a] I have implemented strict rules about what constitutes a sick day and what doesn't and b] they are both doing Xmas things today and tomorrow otherwise they would both be trynig very hard to pull a sicky lol. I'm not being mean about being ill its just that they have both tried and succeded in having time off for being poorly when they weren't so now the thermometer comes out and if there's no temp rise or sickness etc then they go in!

Having a productive morning so far, little bits being sorted that make a big difference to how tidy the place is

Hugs to Mumto5

Helen

PS I really, really want to try some Cola Cube Vodka

Mumto5

GI I really hope that company get some come uppance for messing your DD around. It seems to be more and more common that a trial shift is done and no job is available at the end of it. It's a trick employers are using to get free labour.

I've wrapped half a dozen presents. Now DD1 and DS1 are in the house so I'm a bit stuck as I have gifts to wrap for them. It's much easier on the dining room table than on the bedroom floor.

The T shirt we bought for DD's new BF is the wrong size. Good thing we have to go back on Saturday.

I'm praying the new part for my top oven turns up before Tuesday. I'm really going to struggle with only one oven.

Our numbers for the big day are down by 4 to 12. My sister has pneum0nia. I'm worried for her but annoyed too as she's brought it on herself by not taking AB's and now it really has bitten her in the bottom.

Rowan_tree_2

Hi there. I've not posted for a few days as been in and out, and out and in! I've just had a quick read back and congratulations to Goodintention's OH, what a way to get a new job, just at the very time he wanted one, and 'two fingers' to the company he is leaving! Commiserations to all those still searching, for themselves and any loved ones.

Good health wishes all round to those still feeling poorly, there are so many folk ill this month, I'm sure a lot of cough, cold and flu viruses are mutating.

I've been a good little flyer! Cleaned through, ALL ironing now done, 'corners' done, friend's flat cleaned again and big shop done for him. Still walking next door's dogs and off I go to work shortly. I've still some wrapping to do but have now bought all I want to get and most is done.

We go off again tomorrow to Gloucestershire - to see family and friends this weekend - at least I don't have it write all the notes for the cat sitter, re the new cat, I can use the same ones and have got some of their favourite food in! I do worry about them!! Said cat is settling in well and is a lovely boy.

I'm back on the aft of the 23rd, then will finish things off, get last bits of fresh food etc, and make sure I've everything for OH. I'm working Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so won't be resting!

Good vibes all round and I hope everybody's plans go well. R x