Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd April 2013

ionafan

Good morning, all :wave:

Not quite sure if it is a good morning yet - my migraine is grumbling on (and Migraleve or anything else with codeine in makes me feel worse) but it will go eventually if I can sleep it off. But it does mean that we'll have to scrap any ideas of going out for lunch today at our local NT property Maybe tomorrow.

Did a second round of decluttering in the utility room yesterday evening, and started on another cull in the study. Some more of DH's clothes (outgrown or unsuitable - eg crop trousers in size 3X :eek:) are going to the CS, and I'll check my side of the wardrobe again when I go up for my shower

I also decided yesterday that I will take the hyacinth bulbs to the Cathedral gardener. He will be able to find a suitable permanent home for them in the Close where lots of people can enjoy the flowers: payback for all the bits that I've had from his plant stall, which are now taking over my garden!

Well done Skint & Co for all your garden efforts. I like your idea of pipe insulation foam for the trampoline cage. And it's great to hear that your DD4's hips are OK :beer:

I also want to deal with a big frog today in the shape of a Gift Aid claim for our small charity. It shouldn't take long once I actually get round to it, the problem is more about me getting my head round the paperwork again after several months' gap since the last claim.

Better get dressed and get started, then... Hope everyone has a productive day.

Dustykitten

Morning all

Ionafan hope your head is better soon.

Bit of rain here last night perfect as DS1 had put lawn sand all over the back lawn. Hoping to cut the front this afternoon.

DS2 away, he has so much school work at the moment so tiring a bit but not stressed which is good.

Off to get DS1&3 up and then a bit of flying before a bit of the paid stuff later this morning.

Flying, DS1 can strip his bed and I'll do HH before heading to school.

pollyskettle

Tuesday - Living Room or similar
Level two
Piles - how are yours? Deal with at least one


Wednesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level 2
Descale the kettle, iron etc
Level 3
15 minutes flinging
Dust behind, underneath something that rarely gets done


Thursday Bathrooms and office/study like places
Level 1
Hoover and mop the floors
Clean the sinks and toilets including the pedestals front and back
Level 2
[STRIKE]Change the towels/bathmats for clean ones[/STRIKE]
Clean the bath/shower
Clear the clutter from the desk and give it a wipe
Level 3
Deal with a hotspot or keep on top of an area you have worked on this week
[STRIKE]HHPaperwork[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]File something, paperwork, nails, tax returns[/STRIKE]
Extras
Check the bathroom for any mould, deal with it now
Do anything you have been putting off for too long


Bits left over from last weeks list which need doing:

- Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
- Empty the cupboards and clean the entire insides, start with the worst cupboard!!.. shelves, everything.<<< - 8/13
- Drag out all the furniture and clean the skirtings and all the woodwork
- Scrub the manky marks off the carpet
- Scrub the manky marks off the sofas
- Wipe down the tiles
- Haul out the pc desk and deal with the destruction which lies beyond MSE land
- Drag out the larger furniture you can manage and clean under and behind it.
- 33 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
- Sort your 'stash' in your bedroom.. you know the place that you stuff things and think.. yep.. I'll sort that later.. The one you hide presents in, yep we're all guilty of it me included!!!
- Wipe over the skirting boards (Bedroom)
- Wash any curtains/throws/cushions etc that need it (Childrens rooms)
- Wipe over the big furniture.. wardrobes etc[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

pipersky

Wednesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level 2
Descale the kettle, iron etc

Thursday Bathrooms and office/study like places
Level 1
Clean the sinks and toilets including the pedestals front and back
Level 2
Clean the bath/shower

Friday - Master Bedroom
Level 1
Hoover any floor you can get to
Level 2
Dust at least one surface
Polish any mirrors or clean the window
Sort out yours shoes, which summer ones no longer fit, do any winter boots need reheeling etc before being put away for next year (I know we may need them for a while yet but you never know)
Level 3
Change the bed
Wipe some light switches

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
just popping list up ready for once the boys are decluttered
hope everyone is well
hugs good wishes and positive thoughts as well as sticks for the BDs and get well vibes where needed

Bit of everything to kick start the week
Meal plan for the week
HHI or mending
Get some hot soapy water and wash your front and/or back door and the frame.

Living Room or similar
Dust the tv and other electricals
Declutter your purse of receipts and your handbag of sweet wrappers
sow some seeds (indoors),

Kitchen and Dining Room
Wipe the hob and front of the oven
Descale the kettle, iron etc
catch up on what you've missed this week

Thursday Bathrooms and office/study like places
Level 1
Hoover and mop the floors
Clean the sinks and toilets including the pedestals front and back
Level 2
Change the towels/bathmats for clean ones
Clean the bath/shower
Clear the clutter from the desk and give it a wipe
Level 3
Deal with a hotspot or keep on top of an area you have worked on this week
HHPaperwork
File something, paperwork, nails, tax returns
Extras
Check the bathroom for any mould, deal with it now
Do anything you have been putting off for too long



My list
[STRIKE]wrap parcel[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take mil for blood test[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take mags to drs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take cans to Ts recycling[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]drop printer cartridges off at Ts[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]drop off at clothes bank[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]post letters and parcels[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]get some PBs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]pay for concert tickets[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]pay money in at school[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]sort stuff out for govs meeting[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]get flowers for friends bd[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take cards and flowers round on bd[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]pay scouts subs[/STRIKE]
dig over veg plot - made a start
move patio table
set trampoline safety nets up so it can be used again - got out of shed
HHCx3 for mil doing whatever she needs
take bag of toy stuffing round


hope everyone has a good day

Mumto5

Good morning ladies.

Dishwasher unloaded, packed lunches made.

My lady is feeling poorly so I've got a day off today. DH failed to get up early so has decided to WFH.

The plan today is to wash the bunk beds bedding and DS2. The weather turns tomorrow so I want to make the most of today. I need to see if my handbag has recovered. I had a melted chocolate incident after bring in the tropically hot swimming pool with the kids. I've turned the lining inside out and washed it. Chocolate troubles are following me. We won a massive hamper of chocolates at the school quiz night in the raffle. We have alot of windows and it has to be continuously moved to stay out of the sun!

Ionafan I hope your poor head is easing.

Good day vibes for everyone x

mrs-moneypenny

ionafan hope your migraine is starting to ease, really feel for you

got to iron the curtains and rehang them today cant believe how much brighter they look but slightly annoyed that i followed the washing instructions properly but patches of the rubbery looking blackout finish has stuck together in places and pulled off thankfully damaged areas will be sandwiched between curtains and linings so wont be seen but still GRRR!!
had an hour sorting the shed last night, tramp nets parasol ad mini green house got out to set up. some clutter and junk will be thrown. a couple of 1/2 tubs of paint the frost has got to need to go to the tip so garden looks a mess now but should be all sorted for the weekend.
started on digging the veg plot but heavy going as it wasnt turned over at the end of the season.

brought a pile mountain of work papers out of the attic in the hope DH will cull some or take them back to work. also found my medical card which id given up for lost years ago (in a folder with baby scan pictures and hospital notes so its been lost at least 20 years probably more as im sure that was a folder i had for one of the girls and youngest DD is 21 this year!!)

ionafan

Mumto5 wrote: »

Chocolate troubles are following me. We won a massive hamper of chocolates at the school quiz night in the raffle. We have alot of windows and it has to be continuously moved to stay out of the sun!

Ionafan I hope your poor head is easing.

Good day vibes for everyone x

I wish I had your troubles, Mumto5 Chocolate does not give me a migraine!

DH is going out to do some errands, leaving me in peace. I'm going to start off a roast chicken for midday dinner, then curl up on the sofa and go back to sleep. The Gift Aid claim may not get done today, but it has waited for 4 months so it can wait another day or two.

Natty68

Morning everyone, BD is currently hidden behind the porch door with a bone..so am hoping it doesn't manage to open the door and get to me.

Just put the first load of washing on, am hoping the weather forecast is right and it is going to be a lovely day today. Although looking at the black clouds that have just appeared in the sky I am a bit dubious...

My houseguest has gone home and already it feels quiet without her. I am so used to coming down the stairs and seeing her little face and her running up and down the living room wanting me to let her out. My two dogs couldn't care less if I get up or not, they are always asleep when I come down the stairs. Am hoping she comes back very soon Although saying that I do have a dog stretched out on the sofa next to me, he wanted a cuddle when I sat down. Now he is snoring his head off..:rotfl:

Oooh strange objects are going past my window, the gas men may actually be doing some work today - what a shock!!! Seeing as they have been here two weeks already and have only dug up two holes, and they are at the other end of the road. They still have almost the whole road to dig up. Can't see that being finished in 4 weeks - more like another 8 weeks. Oh well just means my ceiling removal takes longer to get removed..at this rate it will be coming down when DH is off in July.

Have fed the birds and already Mrs Chaffinch has been down for her breakfast She was an eager beaver this morning.. Haven't seen Mr and Mrs Dove yet, they might be having a lay in.. A starling is removing twiggy bits from my garden nearly every day for his nest. Son of Asbo robin has been popping in nearly every day for a daily feast, which in his case lasts all day the amount of times he is in the garden :rotfl: Woody has returned to his usual perch during the day - the feeder tray on the bird feeder. He just loves sitting on there for hours at a time, all very well but it normally has food on it so he is depriving some other bird. Maybe that's his plan! Haven't seen Mr Sparrowhawk in the last week, but I am sure he will be back when my harvest mice start making more movement.

No sign of the hedgehogs or Mr Toady and Mr Frog yet. Although I saw evidence of Mr Slug and his friend Monsieur Snail this morning when I went out to feed the birds..ewww!! Better get some eco friendly slug bait very soon, am not having the same scenario as last year.

dancemum is there any chance the small bird could be a baby collar dove? They can get very tame if being fed. My baby dove waits for me on either the whirly gig or if it hears me in the bathroom it comes and sits on the window sill

Not sure what my plans are for today, as all my dashing about seems to have finished I intend on taking it easy for a while now. It sort of took it out of me being busy for two weeks on the trot, and having two kiddies parties within a week of each other. Luckily they won't be having for another year..lol. Hyper 4 year olds rushing around are not my idea of heaven..:eek:

Welcome to all the newbies, you'll love it here. We are all a [STRIKE]mad[/STRIKE] lovely bunch.

Piggers hope things aren't too bad re your building site. Hope you are feeling a bit better too, I know it's useless saying try and rest but do try and factor a little rest in between your hectic life Hope squeak is starting to feel better from her ear infection.
Mumto5 huge hugs honey, sounds like you need them.
cy I hope your daughter is feeling better, fingers crossed it isn't a relapse.
Bossy huge hugs honey, as others have said you are on a journey and now and again you will hit the odd pot hole. It is okay to have a wobble now and again..please don't beat yourself up over it sweetie. Hope DD is okay, why would another child bite someone is beyond me. I do hope that other child got told off..
Dusty thank you for the link, unfortunately like LW I have a problem with getting natural VitD. Due to the high dosage of my mood stabilisers it means I am photosensitive (low tolerance) to sun so am unable to stay in it too long. I am taking multivitamins though which are helping, but a fair bit of the BD being around is actually my illness and the nature of it. Unfortunately it hits me badly when he is around, hence why I sometimes disappear off the radar for a while. But I do notice that when the sun is shining I am so much more inclined to want to do stuff more rather than when it is grey and miserable.
LW you are better than me, I can't even go out with the dogs walking them. Weird that as I can go to my "safe" zones i.e. Asda, library and my friends house, although I am always in the car when I go to these areas and know where it is and can run to it if necessary. The rest of the places I have to go with someone with me. I did try walking the dogs on my own but got so worked up with my paranoia I had to run them back home.. Yet saying that I can take them out at midnight or later as there is no-one around..lol
Rowantree hope you are feeling better now, and the tummy bug is on it's way out if it hasn't already taken a hike
Oooh Piggers I love your pegs, although I would be even happier if they were pink and you do the same as me, put a colour on each side of the whirly gig That reminds me I need to buy some more while out today with my friend in town. Valli has a lot to answer for doesn't she..lol
ionafan hope your headache is easing. I hate migraines and normally only get them when I am having a bad Aunt Flo, I have found that Neuromoll helps me although not too much but just enough.



Monday - Bit of everything to kick start the week
Level 1
HH tidying or decluttering
Hoover and mop the worst bits
Level 2
Meal plan for the week
HHPaperwork/replying to emails/paying bills
Level 3
Give sinks and toilets a scrub
Extras - outside this week
Get some hot soapy water and wash your front and/or back door and the frame. Clean the mogs flap so you can see out

Tuesday - Living Room or similar
Level one
Level two
Level three
Pelvic floors girls give them a workout
Extras
Empty out any pots of dead stuff, sow some seeds (indoors), see what has sprung today (I love the way something new bursts to life everyday this time of year)

Wednesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level 1
Shine your sink
Level 2
Level 3
HHMe time
Extras
Outside flying - sweep around your doorsteps, or in lurking corners, around pots and bins. Are leaves or litter lurking there? Do a quick litter pick of your garden/hedge if you are on a school route or near a shop/takeaway.
Or
catch up on what you've missed this week

Thursday Bathrooms and office/study like places
Level 1
Hoover and mop the floors
Clean the sinks and toilets including the pedestals front and back
Level 2
Level 3
Deal with a hotspot or keep on top of an area you have worked on this week
HHPaperwork
File something, paperwork, nails, tax returns
Extras
Do anything you have been putting off for too long

kazwookie

Mornnig folks,

Bossy~ hope your DD is ok, and the nursery is taking FIRM action against the biting child, and sorting out the reasons why this child is biting.

Been busy with life, daily stuff is done
Garden is coming on, clearing out the debris little by little from the winter, a couple of hours at night at the moment.

Paid stuff calls

Have a good week, well what is left of it. xx