Weekly Flylady Thread 11th March 2013

arkonite_babe

As an aside, my routines when I go back to work may not be totally Flylady but I'm picking what works for me and this lot. Is that ok do you all think???or should I be a bit more regimented and try to follow as much as possible?

How rigidly do you all follow flylady? Just curious, please don't feel you have to answer in minutiae

bossymoo

Not very rigidly here arkonite. But I've been plugging away for a year now, and save the odd toys r us explosion, we are in good shape.
Just a little each day stops the grot build-up. Having the right tools helps too. I have a gtech sweeper like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTECH-Cordless-Sweeper-7-2v-NiMH/dp/B001YFSIT0 which means a quick whizz really is quick, no messing with vacuum cords etc. Even my 2.5yo DD can use it :T great for after snacks etc.

No advice about the older ones, though. Other than stick to your guns, get them to write some house rules, and when she's in a better mood, have a chat about everyone chipping in to make life easier for all. Or bribery! Pocket money for chipping in? Removal of phones etc for unacceptable behaviour? You and DH need to be consistent though. X

Today we are going up to town for some pillowcases from the bargain shop and some ribbon. I'm making memory boards: http://www.freewebs.com/canalecreations/memoryboards.htm firstly for DS for his new bedroom I'll be painting next week!

Penelope_Penguin

Good morning everyone :beer: Hugs all round - sounds like there are plenty of you in need :A

I've not been posting this week, but I've been following the thread and keeping up with the lists

I have frineds round this afternoon - two have asked me to teach them to crochet :j This is a huge hoinour - I only taught myself about 3 years ago I'm going to make a choc orange layer cake, and need to swish around before they come, and do the ironing.

Off to update my list.

ionafan

arkonite_babe wrote: »

As an aside, my routines when I go back to work may not be totally Flylady but I'm picking what works for me and this lot. Is that ok do you all think???or should I be a bit more regimented and try to follow as much as possible?

How rigidly do you all follow flylady?

Rigid lists don't work for me as life is unpredictable

I use the lists more as reminders to look round a different room each day and see what I can realistically achieve in my flying time.

Penelope_Penguin

Monday - Rooms of Doom
Basic Flying - done
[STRIKE]Clear the floors and hoover them
15 minutes tidying this area
Dust anything electrical
Empty the bins or find something to throw away
[/STRIKE]Deep Cleaning
Wipe some paint work
Clean a window or two
[STRIKE]Take everything off the most cluttered surface, wipe it clean - do you really want to put it all back?
[/STRIKE]Decluttering
Sort out the hall or understairs cupboard

Tuesday - Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Landings
Basic Flying - done
[STRIKE]Clean toilet, sink, shower/bath
Clear and clean the floor
Change pet beds and deflea if required
Dust any fluffy areas
[/STRIKE]Deep Cleaning - done
[STRIKE]Give any plug holes a good clean and cleanse
Wash any throws or cushion covers in need
15 minutes ironing or sewing
[/STRIKE]Decluttering
copy all photos from phones etc and back up

Wednesday - Kitchen and Dining Room - All Done :staradmin
Basic Flying - done
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop the floor
Wipe out the fridge
Wipe the work tops - removing everything first
Wipe all the handles in these rooms
[/STRIKE]Deep Cleaning - done
[STRIKE]Wipe up high on top of cupboards, shelves etc
Give your sink a really good clean and shine those taps
Do you toothbrushes need replacing - the old ones are great for cleaning around taps, oven dials etc
[/STRIKE]
Thursday - Living Room and cloakroom
Basic Flying
Clear the floor and clean it
[STRIKE]Put away all books, DVDs etc
Dust your electricals[/STRIKE]
Clean a window
Deep Cleaning - done
[STRIKE]Pull out furniture
Deweb behind and wipe skirtings
Give the Cloakroom a clean, sort any cupboard in there
[/STRIKE]Decluttering
Finish any decluttering from the previous days

Friday - Bedrooms - which one(s) you choose
Basic Flying
[STRIKE]Change the bedding
[/STRIKE]15 minutes tidying a messy zone
Clear and dust one surface
S&S toilets and sinks
Deep Cleaning
Hoover the floor and behind/under anything safe to do
Dust the lightshade
Wash any ornaments/vases rather than just dusting them
Clean behind a radiator
Decluttering
Upto you what you declutter maybe something you've been putting off for a while.

kazwookie

Morning folks

Bossy, love the board idea, you are going to be busy, can we see the finished result?

Arkonite~ I guess your sd is seeing how far she can push the boundaries, firm fair rules are needed, as Bossy says, you and your OH must stick to the same rules. I would also say your house, your rules........she is still a child......

Daily stuff done
Off to paid stuff in a bit
5 items sold on eby, 2 more have bids.....

Mumto5

Morning ladies.

A. babe my DS2 is nearly 15. Their behaviour is all due to hormones whatever gender they are. I have no coping strategies as I struggle with my own teenagers. My DS is better behaved when he's full of home cooked food and tired from exercise.

Dusty big hugs x

DS2 has woken up with neck pain. He's had the frozen peas on it and is now in the shower. Inbupr0fen has not helped.

I need to get the packed lunches made and get the littlies to school. DH is away so there is a better atmosphere in the house.

Dustykitten

arkonite_babe wrote: »

As an aside, my routines when I go back to work may not be totally Flylady but I'm picking what works for me and this lot. Is that ok do you all think???or should I be a bit more regimented and try to follow as much as possible?

How rigidly do you all follow flylady? Just curious, please don't feel you have to answer in minutiae

I think it would be very few who follow the lists religiously - even those of us who write them

They are aimed as a starting point to get people moving; our lives are all so different depending on who we are and who we live with. Do whatever works for you and even if you don't do anything from the lists you are welcome to carry on posting.

Just completely the morning routine. AF here today and the weather is wet so I plan to make progress in my RofD

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
hope all are well, hugs vibes and good wishes where needed.

spent an hour in the attic looking for the bookcase:mad: we found the sides but nothing else, looking at the one we have i think we cannibalised some shelves and made two out of one and im almost certain we gave one to the inlaws, so that plan has been given up on but the side have come down out of the attic and are NOT going back up, also spotted a pair of metal bed ends off a top bank but there is no way they base piece would have fitted up their which begs the question:o and theres a bm with a cracked bread pan WHY?????

i appreciate the lists but dont follow exactly, i done what i can or what is appropriate to me off them and know that by following them at least im giving every area of the house a bit of attention every week. it is looking much better than before i joined you all so im grateful for that.
I think we have too much stuff that we tend to hang on to so everything doesnt actually have a place as there isnt room for it all.
Im chipping away at the clutter and excess and do actually feel less burdened by it all.

A.Babe Hugs to you and yours let her know you love her and try to find some common ground, i think its teens in general not just the fact shes a step, but that puts extra pressure as its important she doesnt use it to create tension between you and her dad. in all things agree with each other and set fair boundaries but by their very nature and as part of growing up we all push the boundaries and see if they can be overstepped. the ones that really go off the rails are the ones who didnt have any boundaries set and werent pulled back when they overstepped them.

promised mil 2 hours this morning, she less and less interested in doing stuff for herself and things arent getting done so ive offered to give her 2 hours each week and she can choose what we do, whether its paperwork, wardrobe sorting or something else. eventually i can see myself doing the cleaning as well but she can still do it and i know if i offer that shell do even less for herself. i just think if i do a bit of something it might get her motivated to carry on.

Oh last night DS1 (hes 18) actually came down and said mum the landing looks really nice now youve swapped things round:eek: he is the last person i thought would notice:rotfl:

on that note i have just over an hour to wash up s&s the bathroom and finish the kitchen here - the bedrooms will have to wait till this afternoon after work.

found something red to wear and DS2 has gone off in his big brothers red hoodie

Room of Doom
done

Bathroom, Hall, Stairs and Landings
15 minutes ironing or sewing


Kitchen and Dining Room
mop the floor
Wipe out the fridge


Living Room
Clean a window


Friday - Bedrooms -
Change the bedding
S&S toilets and sinks
Wash any ornaments/vases rather than just dusting them



my list
put straps on DH training bag
clear ironing pile
clean out mouse - buy sawdust


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

arkonite_babe

Morning all :Wave: thank you for the advice. Have calmed this morning so shall see what today brings

This is the last day of my leave and back to porridge next week, don't think I will be doing anything too strenuous!

Off to catch up now, will check back later