Weekly Flylady Thread 7th January 2013

nicki_2

[STRIKE]Morning all. [/STRIKE] Well it was morning when I started this

First thing I was supposed to be doing the rolled over paid stuff from yesterday (stupid printer was playing up again :mad: ) but the heavens opened so I'm waiting until the rain stops before I go out. I'm not getting soaked for work this year unless I have specified a deadline to customers! I don't want to spend 2013 ill like I spent most of 2012!

Thur: Work a.m., order
Fri:
Sat: Ex here
Sun:

Manic Monday - Kitchen
Level One
Clean floor
Level Two
Clear and clean kitchen surfaces - sort of done. They've been S&S'd
Level Three
Clean fronts of appliances
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
Level Two
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs, yours might be skirting board, edging of some sort, grab a cloth and give it a wipe

Well its lunch time now so I'm going to eat, swap the washing over, then get on with my work paperwork

Maisie_M

Half way through the day catchup. Took DS2 to a new toddler group which he seemed to enjoy. Will try another couple that are in the area and then decide which one we will stick to. He is now zonked so will get the skirtings and stairs all washed down. Hoovering can wait til he is awake and HHI will be this evening when the boys are in bed.

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a must
Level Two
Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
[STRIKE]Dust any areas below eye level [/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, ahem that includes that cup![/STRIKE]
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs, yours might be skirting board, edging of some sort, grab a cloth and give it a wipe

Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these

• [STRIKE]Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?[/STRIKE]All curtains need a clean so will take them down in pairs and get them done at the cleaners.
• [STRIKE]Check where important documents like passports, birth certificates, driving licences, medical cards are and make a note of where they are and if any need replacing, changing etc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW- [/STRIKE]book flights for half term - done and subscribed to magazine to save money.
• [STRIKE]Clean any ornaments, mirrors, clocks or other dust collecting collections [/STRIKE] done whilst doing the dusting.
• [STRIKE]Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY! [/STRIKE]Done just before xmas so don’t need doing again

[FONT=&quot]Dailies
1. [/FONT][STRIKE]Washing - darks today
2. s&S bathroom
3. S&S kitchen - keep on top of that one
4. Make beds[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]
5. Wash dishes from[/FONT][STRIKE] breakfast[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot]/lunch/dinner
6. [/FONT][STRIKE]Get stuff out of freezer to make dinner[/STRIKE][FONT=&quot] got the lamb out to defrost for tomorrow’s curry too.
7. HH ironing[/FONT]

Elle_Woods_2

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well and having a good day. My two eldest children have gone back to school today. They were actually quite excited about going back which makes a change! I feel really guilty because I have had the flu all over Christmas, so we did not get to do a lot of the things we had planned. They were really patient - bless them. I really miss them when they go back after the holidays. My youngest loves it, because he gets Mummy to himself for a few hours each day!!! I like to be on top of things when they go back to school, but what with having the flu, I feel like I am behind with everything. I have got quite a bit of paperwork that has to be done asap, so I am going to focus on that today, and get it all done and dusted.

My youngest decided it was fun to decorate most of his cream carpet with foundation that he had taken from my dressing table, over Christmas. I hired a rug doctor, tried a stain remover for fake tan/make up and even tried a little bleach with no success. Just wondered if anybody had any other ideas? It is quite a big room, so it is going to cost quite a lot to re-carpet it.

gunsandbanjos - my husband and I separated over Christmas. It was my decision too, but I can appreciate how hard it is at the moment, and how it still hurts. It really is a horrible time so I can totally understand how you must be feeling. If you ever want to chat or just have a moan, please pm me. The flyladies have been so kind and supportive, which really helps when you are having a bad day.

ionafan - thanks for your message. I hope you are feeling a lot better. All these bugs and infections going around, seem to linger for ages. I just wanted to say thank you for all your help, support and advice; it really has helped over the past week or so. You are really kind, thank you xxx

Have a good afternoon everyone xxx

StressedSteph

Hi all,

Can I please join in?.

I used to do FLyLady years ago and it worked pretty well for me.

I lack any drive to get what I should do done and end up sitting on this forum half the day, and then having a big rush to do everything at the end of the day.

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in these areas, even if
around clutter
Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a must
[/STRIKE]Level Two
[STRIKE]Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas[/STRIKE]Dust any areas below eye level

Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, ahem that includes that cup!
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs, yours might be skirting board, edging of some sort, grab a cloth and give it a wipe


Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these

• Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
• Check where important documents like passports, birth certificates, driving licences, medical cards are and make a note of where they are and if any need replacing, changing etc
  
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
• Clean any ornaments, mirrors, clocks or other dust collecting collections
  
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

Thanks all

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

Where did the time go? I fell asleep and completely zonked out. Just sitting here in bed catching up, still feeling eurgh, but I may attempt a bite to eat and a cuppa in a mo.

gunsandbangos - have a {{{HUG}}} - many of us have travelled the path you are on and it is painful for a time, but it won't last forever, I promise. It helped me to think that I was in a dark tunnel, but once I came out of the other side, boy what an adventure awaited! Be ready for yours.

Mumof2 - I cringe when I see people attacking posters, but I've always smiled at the OP responds with a simple putdown "wow, thanks, that was helpful". They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but I actually think it works in "defence" purposes. Don't get mad, get even!

skint - how very dare they upset you!?!? - take my advice above, rise above them and sock it to them sarcastically, deadpan and not angrily (if that's appropriate).

Right, something to eat and then I'll make a start. I'm sure once I get moving, my motivation will follow (well it worked when I used to have a hangover!)

Anyone free at 1pm for a tickle with a fevver duster? Go on, you know you want to!

TMD xx

Mumof2_2

Go on then, I'll join you - just make a cuppa and will be ready.

Suzexxx

Afternoon all

Bit late starting today due to an awful nights sleep last night, which ended with me sleeping on the sofa (32 weeks pregnant, not too comfy) as DP has man flu and i have horrible insomnia. Have had a lazy morning.

I've started doing my extra jobs, have stripped bedding and put it on a hot wash and tumble dried/sorted yesterdays washing.

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a must
Level Two
Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, ahem that includes that cup!
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs, yours might be skirting board, edging of some sort, grab a cloth and give it a wipe

Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these

• Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
• Clean any ornaments, mirrors, clocks or other dust collecting collections
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY! - another job for DP.

Extra jobs include washing/drying up, wiping down kitchen surfaces and other surfaces DP has touched, hoover sofa, make up beds.

Will catch up with this thread later.

Suze

bossymoo

Hey

Been in office since 7am, so no flying as yet but hoping to finish at 3. Although, if it's arrived I'll be collecting my NEW LAPTOP on my way home. Hurrah!

greent

Argh! Not havig a good day here!!


Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
Clean cupboard door fronts
Level Three
Clean fronts of appliances
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
Extra Mission:

Choose one or more of: (1 done and deleted)

• Clean inside of fridge
• Clean a window or 2 in these rooms
• Clean OVEN, yes I know you all hate that one wonder how many choose it
• Clean tops of kitchen cupboards and high places
• Bake scones

EXTRAS FOR WEEK (inc Frogs)

• DHs business account reconciliation (10 or 11 months to do!!!)
• NCT accounts to enter on system
• NCT bank rec (3 months)
• Close NCT quarter
• Order new rails for NCT
• Claim my NCT expenses
• Pay my CC bill!!!
• 15 mins filing/ paperwork sorting per day....
• 10 mins on cross trainer x4 (hmm... getting over chest infection so will leave to later in week)

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a
must[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, ahem that includes that cup!
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs, yours might be skirting board, edging of some sort, grab a cloth and give it a wipe


Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these (1 done and deleted)

• Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
• Clean any ornaments, mirrors, clocks or other dust collecting collections
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

best get my not insubstantial bum into gear! Will catch up later when I've achieved something!

ionafan

trulymadlydeeply_indebt! wrote: »

Anyone free at 1pm for a tickle with a fevver duster? Go on, you know you want to!

TMD xx

TMD, your kind invitation landed in my inbox just as I sat down to recover from having fevver-dusted all my downstairs rooms
However, while you are flitting, I will take the opportunity to finish hoovering and tidying the study, then empty the Dys0n and wash the filters - which will take me to lunchtime.

I've had a "bitty" morning - a bit of cleaning (actually most of what was on the list), a bit of washing, a bit of tidying, a bit of flinging, and a bit of thinking about the next piece of written work. I think I've made some progress there, although it all has to be typed up at some point very soon. Then when DH gets home from work I need to go and do a big shop, in particular for fresh fruit and veg. My first shop since Christmas! We've also run out of marmalade, so I must get some more sugar and use up the two tins of M@M@de from the back of the bottom shelf of the larder (cheat but good).

The Magnificent Seven (aka Not-So-Secret-Squirrel and family) have been rampaging in our garden this morning, but they can't get to the mealworm feeder and Mr Robin has been making the most of the opportunity to stock up there. Blackbirds and tits have to wait their turn at the other feeders until a gap in squirrel activity. Woodpeckers also wait patiently until TM7 have gone off for their post-prandial nap.

I might just join TM7 after lunch :rotfl:

Elle, good to know that you are coping. My advice with the carpet would be to let DS colour it all, if that works out cheaper! Otherwise you might need a professional carpet cleaner person (they aren't particularly expensive) who uses stronger chemicals than supplied with the rug doctor :eek:

LW, definitely leave the big dragons to MrLW - you don't want them burning your carpet.