Weekly Flylady Thread 4th March 2013

MadamMim2013

Only just managed to catch up with the thread (what else could I be doing from 4am!)
I have been officially declared a poorly puss by the Drs and now have steroids and more antibiotics, having been unwell since Xmas my immune system is more than slightly faltering (have had 2 colds, laryngitis, quincy and now flu with pleurisy) I'm herbally inclined rather than drugs but as the Dr said when needs must & I think this time she was right!!

LameWolf & Dragon, I deal with all my ma's paperwork regarding her 'entitlements' & all this change has stressed her right out making her conditions so much worse!:mad: I think it should be a condition of the job that all of the people forcing the changes should have to spend time with those who have some of the conditions they are less kind to within the ATOS testing.... but that's just my opinion after seeing my ma try to go through all their hoops! :wall:

Skint, painting with a gammy arm & eye... what ya like :eek:;) (sound far too much like me.. if it's gotta be done & all that!) sending very gently hugs and lots of healing to help with a super speedy recovery!

Kaz, Hoping you are still feeling ok & that the :shocked: has worn off although I feel the anger will take a lot longer, what an carp thing to happen & for him to run off like that was awful, what a coward... I suppose at least the police officers when off to find him, will they let you know what happens?

Huge hugs for everyone & I shall still be attempting some flying today, OH should be around so I plan to make good use of him for once!! :rotfl:

Oops sorry for the "war & peace post"... bit longer than planned! x

Jazee

Ok, so I've:

Dusted BR
Had bath (de-stress, didn't work!)
Sorted out washing on airer so covers now back on cushions
Washed and dried up breakfast dishes
Hoovered downstairs

Now to tackle a thingy or two from the list, not that I'm putting off starting the paid stuff or anything!

dancemum

Dentists this morning then brassiere shopping.

DS2 is seeing how slow he can eat his breakfast.
DS1 has another GCSE this morning, fingers crossed please (but don't hurt yourselves)

Wm is on. Will have a S&S everywhere before I go.

Good luck with your appointment Skint x

Mrsgibbs Get well soon x

Jazee

I've done all the jobs applicable on list to bathroom, will try to do study ones later as I can't put off the paid stuff any longer.

sammiell

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Basic Flying
Wipe down all worktops, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
Vacuum floor, mop if hard floor - don't forget pick up anything that shouldn't be there and rehome.
Clear and wipe down dining room table.
Deep Cleaning
Clean kitchen cupboard doors, don't forget kickboards.
Wipe and shine kitchen sink, don't forget the taps and the gunky area at the bottom of the taps - I want you to see your faces in those shiney taps
Clean kitchen window making it sparkle, don't forget to clear the windowsill of unwanted gumph!!
Decluttering
HHC - put on some lively music and have a bop around while doing this.
Clear out any cupboards that are getting overfilled with gibble, rehome if possible if not bin!
Clear out all out of date food from fridge, move nearly out of date stuff to front ready to use.

Tuesday - Living Room, stairs, landing and hallway
Basic Flying
Vacuum floor, remember to pick up anything that doesn't belong here.
Dust, even if around everything.
15 minutes hotspot
Deep Cleaning
Wipe all electricals, light switches, light bulbs and anything else that is shiney
Tidy up coats, shoes, umbrellas and bags - rehome if not needed downstairs.
Wipe sticky marks from walls and paintwork
Wash any smelly throws, cushions/covers even dog toys if needed.
Decluttering
Get a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be. You could delegate and give everyone their own misplaced things to deal with
Phone a friend or loved one, catch up on the gossip or just to tell them you care xx
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
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around. Any that you don't want/need maybe you could give to the Dr's or Dentists near you.
Declutter those pesky spider webs, they are making an appearance now the weather is turning warmer!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/PC Area
Basic Flying
Clean mirrors
Hoover floors..
Deep Cleaning

Decluttering
Check your medicine cabinet - throw away any out of date medicines etc.

Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!

ionafan

Good morning everyone :wave:

Sorry to hear that so many people are having to jump through extra-narrow hoops or are in need of TLC. Special get-well wishes to Natty, Skint, and Mrsgibbs.

Fingers crossed for dancemum's DS1 :cool:

OH is on leave today and tomorrow, so is going to carry on with sorting and packing up the garage :A
His planned retirement on Friday is in the balance again - his managers are happy to go ahead, but HR could still put the kybosh on it happening :mad:

I am up to date with flying and managed to chomp away at a paper frog yesterday. If I can finish dealing with it later this morning, we are going out for lunch - that will give me some encouragement

Anyone want to join in a HHC starting at 9.15?

Here are (((hugs))), spoons, sticks and :coffee: for anyone who needs them. Hope you all have a good day, Flyladies.

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
gentle supporting hugs to skinty, kaz natty and anyone else who needs them. hope today goes ok skint and things get sorted.
fingers crossed for dancemums DS1
get well vibes for mrsgibbs
last night didnt go as planned after govs meeting ended up taking DS2 down a&e as he'd hurt his arm at martial arts class by 1.30 this morning we were getting fitted up with a splint as hes got a buckle fracture. bless him all he was bothered about was losing his 100% attendance so i walked him to school this morning to explain whats happened and show school advice sheet saying no pe etc for 6 weeks. problem is its his writing hand so not sure how that will work, he said they gave another child that broke theirs a laptop to work on when they couldnt write so im sure they'll sort him out in some way.


better go and make a start

Kitchen and Dining Room
Clear and wipe down dining room table.
Clean kitchen window making it sparkle,


Living Room, stairs, landing and hallway
Dust, even if around everything.
Wipe all electricals, light switches, light bulbs and anything else that is shiny
Tidy up coats, shoes, umbrellas and bags - rehome if not needed downstairs.
Wipe sticky marks from walls and paintwork
Wash any smelly throws, cushions/covers even dog toys if needed.
Decluttering
Get a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be.
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around. Any that you don't want/need maybe you could give to the Dr's or Dentists near you.
Declutter those pesky spider webs, they are making an appearance now the weather is turning warmer!


Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/PC Area
Basic Flying
Clean toilet, sink and bath
Wash shower curtain
Clean mirrors
Hoover floors.
Dust desk, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
Deep Cleaning
Wash your shower curtain or shower screen
Wash bath mat
Clean the toilet bowl on the outside and the floor in front of it,
Wipe keyboard and mouse - these can get really germy so very important
Decluttering
Check your medicine cabinet - throw away any out of date medicines etc.
Check through those bottles.. what can be flung/decanted/and do you not need to buy until next Christmas?
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work.
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!

my list
put straps on DH training bag
get hair done (roots and trim)
[STRIKE]finish bookmarks before the weekend at school[/STRIKE]
get DS to write god mother cards out and get them posted
sort out moving house card for DH cousin
tidy front garden
get bookcase out of attic and build
clear ironing pile
clean out mouse and trog

frog list
handle on kitchen drawer
finish gloss painting
put photos on digital frame

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

Morning :wave:

Sending all those who are poorly/stressed/hurting/fed up some healing and calming virtual medicine - hope it soon kicks in for you.

Off to the paid stuff shortly, but am posting my list for a small window of opportunity mid-afternoon. Have Parents "evening" at 2.50 for DD, then back to work at 3.30 for an hour. Thankfully I cooked 3 nights worth of dinners yesterday afternoon so no pressure there.

In addition to the lists, I must rake the back garden today before the promised rains arrive.

Have a lovely day everyone and remember, be careful out there!

TMD xx

Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Basic Flying
Wipe down all worktops, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
[STRIKE]Vacuum floor, mop if hard floor - don't forget pick up anything that shouldn't be there and rehome.[/STRIKE]
Clear and wipe down dining room table.
Deep Cleaning
Clean kitchen cupboard doors, don't forget kickboards.
[STRIKE]Wipe and shine kitchen sink, don't forget the taps and the gunky area at the bottom of the taps - I want you to see your faces in those shiney taps [/STRIKE]
Clean kitchen window making it sparkle, don't forget to clear the windowsill of unwanted gumph!!
Decluttering
HHC - put on some lively music and have a bop around while doing this.
Clear out any cupboards that are getting overfilled with gibble, rehome if possible if not bin!
[STRIKE]Clear out all out of date food from fridge, move nearly out of date stuff to front ready to use.[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Living Room, stairs, landing and hallway
Basic Flying
Vacuum floor, remember to pick up anything that doesn't belong here.
Dust, even if around everything.
15 minutes hotspot
Deep Cleaning
Wipe all electricals, light switches, light bulbs and anything else that is shiney
Tidy up coats, shoes, umbrellas and bags - rehome if not needed downstairs.
Wipe sticky marks from walls and paintwork
[STRIKE]Wash any smelly throws, cushions/covers even dog toys if needed.[/STRIKE]
Decluttering
Get a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be. You could delegate and give everyone their own misplaced things to deal with
Phone a friend or loved one, catch up on the gossip or just to tell them you care xx
[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]
Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around. Any that you don't want/need maybe you could give to the Dr's or Dentists near you.
Declutter those pesky spider webs, they are making an appearance now the weather is turning warmer!

Wednesday - Bathroom and Study/PC Area
Basic Flying
[STRIKE]Clean toilet, sink and bath[/STRIKE]
Wash shower curtain
[STRIKE]Clean mirrors
Hoover floors.[/STRIKE]
Dust desk, remove anything that shouldn't be there.
Deep Cleaning
Wash your shower curtain or shower screen
[STRIKE]Wash bath mat[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean the toilet bowl on the outside and the floor in front of it, especially for those with little boys![/STRIKE]
Wipe keyboard and mouse - these can get really germy so very important
Decluttering
Check your medicine cabinet - throw away any out of date medicines etc.
[STRIKE]Check through those bottles.. what can be flung/decanted/and do you not need to buy until next Christmas?[/STRIKE]
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work.
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!

Honey_Bear

Fingers crossed for Skint's appointment. It sounds as though things are unravelling a bit and I want to help ravel them up again. Can I virtually hold Holly and DS for your while you sleep?

Ionafan, I'm sorry Mr I is still being mucked about regarding his retirement. It's really mean of the wretchedly disorganised 'organisation' that employs him. Successful filing vibes for whichever place it is, so that they can track down all the paperwork and let you both get on with your lives - not that it will give you back the peace of mind they've wrecked. (I love the fact that you always have a coffee in your posts. Cheers me up no end.)

I will give the bathroom another going over today, floor, tiles and everything, after wallowing in said bath for some considerable length of time.

mrs-moneypenny

hope HR get their finger out and get everything in place for MrIF to get his retirement started with minimal additional stress.
going to grab a coffee and make a start