Weekly Flylady Thread 20th May 2013

trulymadlydeeply_indebt!

Great news Mrs Moneypenny - what a relief - here, have a :beer: to celebrate :j:j:j:j

ajmoney

Had a good but strange few days here. Not sure if any of you remember from a couple of years ago but DHs sons hadn't had any contact with him since he and his wife split, it didn't matter what he tried to do they didn't seem to want to know. Out of the blue on Saturday he got a long letter from his eldest wanting to meet up and explaining why he hadn't been in touch. They are meeting up for the first time tomorrow evening at his and then he may be coming here at the weekend. The house is ok tidy wise (apart from the spare room which is still a dumping ground) and the garden hasn't seen a mower all year. I have never met his son and am quite anxious about that never mind making sure the house is ok. I got home today and cut the front grass, still need to edge it though. At least the house looks presentable from the front. Tomorrow I will make sure everywhere but the spare room is presentable and then Friday evening/Saturday I am going to try and do something with the spare room. If he doesn't come until Sunday then I am hoping this may be the kick we need to sort it. I would like to get the back grass cut too weather depending but it hurts my back so am needing to do it in small stages. It is all helping take my mind off the impending meet though.

Monday - kitchen
Extras
HHI

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[FONT=&quot]Tuesday - Living room and downstairs Loo[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Got an hour [/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Wipe skirtings and picture rails
Extras
Catch up on phone calls/appointments
Plan something to do for the weekend/half term[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Wednesday - Bathroom[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Got an hour [/FONT]
Sort out any 'products' not being used and either use them or bin them
Extras
Have some me time - you're worth it

bossymoo

Paid stuff finished till next Tue. Been busy but achieved loads.

Kids are shattered, as am I. Seems lots of us were up in the night. I did manage to nod off, but think it was maybe 4hrs in total. Thanks for all the virtual matchsticks.

Visited mr s on way home so kiddies are fed and we have enough to last till after the bank hol.

Having a quiet day tomorrow,so laundry and lots of hhc. Want to get some bedding plants in too.

Will be back when tots are asleep...

pigpen

AJ... that is lovely news.. I bet DH is made up. I do hope his sons reasons are not due to anything traumatic and all has been well with him.

Just cot sheets to change... I never bothered with the cake .. I don't like it.

OH to do PJs and I'm off to play with beds and mops.

ajmoney

pigpen wrote: »

AJ... that is lovely news.. I bet DH is made up. I do hope his sons reasons are not due to anything traumatic and all has been well with him.

There have been tears of joy however he is now just very nervous. Unfortunately their mum was very bitter so it was easier for his eldest son to not try to see his dad. I am not sure if and when his youngest son will want to make contact although I hope seeing his elder brother enjoy contact again will make him curious. His younger son also seems to have suffered a bit mentally possibly due to it all I am glad they are both adults as I am not ready, nor do I want to be a step mum.

Flying wise, dinner tonight is Sticky pork with jasmine rice and green beans and nectarines with meringues and ice cream for pud.

The rain has started so I am not sure anything else will be cut in the garden tonight, might try and edge the front though. Or I might iron as there is less of that

pigpen

I bet he is nervous and excited too.. I hope their meeting goes well

Bathroom, loo and kitchen mopped
cot sheets changed

OH just finishing doing pj's .. bedtime for teeny pinks!! Hopefully Dot will stay asleep tonight!!

I need to write a speedy letter and fill out a not so speedy DLA form and I think we are done for the day. .. oh.. and a Tesco order for Friday delivery!

kazwookie

Aj~ hope all well, have you considered getting a local gardener in with a mower as a one off to take the pressure off you? it might be worth the money, to get it done while you do the spare room

Sorry for missing this week but been very busy doing 'stuff''.

Hugs all round xx

toochoosey

Good evening all, hope all are well xx

Came home from work and went through DD's clothes drawers as she has had a pile of clean clothes with nowhere to go. After a good cull, all fitting clothes have a home. I then went down the shop for cakes for DD's last day in Brownies tomorrow. The ironic thing is, that I couldn't be dealing with the mess of making cakes with DD in the kitchen, so bought plain ones for her to decorate............kitchen has been cleaned 3 times anyway!!!

Dinner cooked and scoffed and dishes done.....with the help of DD

List is looking like this..........

Daily routines
washing, T F
swish and swipe kitchen T F
bathroom, W T F
ironing, W T F
making beds, T F
vacuuming high traffic areas, T F
making meals T F

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day, W T
making lunches, W T
swish & swipes of the kitchen W T
tidying the living room W T


Monday - kitchen
Got an hour
Clean the windows
Extras
Declutter your most cluttered drawer

Tuesday - Living room and downstairs Loo
Got an hour
Wipe skirtings and picture rails
Extras
Catch up on phone calls/appointments
Plan something to do for the weekend/half term
Recycle or shred 10 things or delete some emails

Wednesday - Bathroom
Only got 15 minutes
Clean the bath/shower and sink
Clean the toilet
30 minutes to spare
Wipe all dusty surfaces (on top of the bathroom cabinet)
Polish mirrors
Got an hour
Wash the floor
Wipe the tiles down

pigpen

Girls in bed
WMx2 fed
Baskets brought from bathroom and my room

No wonder I am exhausted!

Planning a day of bare minimum tomorrow.

bossymoo

So a big truck has turned up next door with about 20 fence panels and they appear to be installing them now <thump thump thump thump>

Hopefully the tots are too tired to hear it. DD is already away with the fairies.

So here is my round up for tomorrow, the "will do's". Rest I shall pretend doesn't exist...;)

Monday - kitchen
[STRIKE]Put away 5 things
Wipe over your hob
Clean your sink
Wipe your work tops
HHI
Declutter your most cluttered drawer (cupboard)[/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Living room and downstairs Loo
[STRIKE]Clear clutter from coffee table/mantle
Dust your electricals
Catch up on phone calls/appointments - home insurance
Recycle or shred 10 things or delete some emails[/STRIKE]

Wednesday - Bathroom
[STRIKE]Replace towels with fresh ones
Sort out any 'products' not being used and either use them or bin them[/STRIKE]

Thursday - Master Bedroom
Change the bed
[STRIKE]Sort a drawer
Collect laundry from around the house
Eat a frog - mend DD trousers that have been hanging around too long[/STRIKE]

Friday - Hall, stairs, Landing, Porch and forgotten spots
Test your smoke alarms
[Strike]Wipe the doors
Sort your understairs cupboard/porch etc
Delete some bookmarks or old documents on your pc[/strike]
Eat another Frog.

My List
[STRIKE]Call hairdresser
Collect dry laundry
Wash some more[/STRIKE]
Get DD reward chart out - proper moody moo lately am sick of it
[STRIKE]Inventory freezer etc and meal plan
Have a sort in my wardrobe - done kids recently[/STRIKE]

It won't all be tomorrow, plus I'll have the bedrooms to do but we have no plans till Monday afternoon, so plenty of time to get on. May add in a few declutter missions as well!