Weekly Flylady Thread 27th May 2013

kazwookie

Evening

Dinner done
DW on
Floor done
Light shades cleaned
toilet cleaned

Not a lot else to report, except I am cold, dont want to put the heating on............

bossymoo

Littlies in bed, tomato and pepper soup decluttered. Now it's me time!

Night all!

MrsChaos

Evening all

I've just had a quick look at the thread but didn't retain much, so hugs, spoons and congrats as appropriate.

OH and I had an excellent time with DS2 at the Royal Armories in Leeds. We paid to see a falconry display which was particularly good (I'm going to take DS to York to the birds of prey center they came from, as they were fab). It was worth it just to see DS2's face when he was allowed to stroke a barn owl and hold a peregrine falcon. :T

DS2 and I then went to see friends 'down the road', who have very kindly offered to have him for a couple of days next week (he has two weeks off and I only have one).

Nothing else achieved other than starting DW/WM before we went out this morning and making lunch for DS1 to take to work. It's a bit late to start on my paperwork as all the stuff is in the 'cupboard under the stairs' off DS2's room. I can't even get into it at the moment and it would stop him from getting to sleep. Maybe I'll straighten and dust the bookcase in the front room while watching TV. OH is out and DS1 at work, so I've got peace and quiet for a bit.

I might run on sugar and fury tomorrow (thanks, pigpen) - just asked OH to help with the cellar/garden shed again. Won't be making that mistake again. Can't believe he doesn't want to support me after I put so much effort into everything over the last few weeks.

Time to check e-mails as our grey bin is still full, despite contacting the council yesterday. I'll be back tomorrow. x

Pink_Fairy_2

trulymadlydeeply_indebt! wrote: »

Pinkfairy - what is PRN? I'm having a "doh" moment.

TMD - Pro re nata is a Latin phrase meaning "in the circumstances" or "as the circumstance arises."[1] It is commonly used in medicine to mean "as needed" or "as the situation arises." It is generally abbreviated to p.r.n. in reference to dosage of prescribed medication that is not scheduled; instead administration is left to the nurse/caregiver or the patient's prerogative.[2] Such administration of medication is not meant to imply, and should never allow for, exceeding a given daily dosage. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Pigpen - don't know if it would help but when I had toe surgery (severely infected ingrown toenails - 7 ops ) I used to put a big box at the foot of the bed with a blanket/cloth/towel folded in it to rest my feet inside, then draped blankets/quilts over to keep the weight off. Hope it's better very soon.

lambanana - brilliant news re: PPI & WM

lampshadebrown - welcome. I'm a lapsed flyer, recently returned. You'll get help, moral support, motivation etc here.

mrs-moneypenny - thank you. SABLE work will be undertaken shortly when I work on current knitting project.

Well, it's been a good day in the office today with meetings etc. I was nominated by a colleague for employee of the month, didn't get it but was thrilled to be chosen. |She said I'd been very helpful to her as a new employee. I had actually nominated the same collegaue for the way she had fitted in with the team and willingly offered to do a Health & Safety Inspection for me as I have no available diary space, and she also went out to unfamiliar settings to get employer signatures for other members of the team. Unfortuantely HR made a mistook so her's wasn't on this month. She wasked what I'd said about her and I've told her she's got to wait till next month to find out.

Flying is going OK - ish
Manic
Monday
Kitchen, Utility, Dining Room
Level 1 - done

Level 2
Pull out a large appliance & clean behind & under it!

Level 3 - done

Extras
Wipe over the woodwork
Clean light fittings - will do this when I replace two light bulbs at the weekend

Twinkling
Tuesday
Living Room, Halls, Stairs
Level 1 - done

Level 2 - done

Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets & banister
Clean any other glass, mirrors, picture frames.

Extras
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Clean a window or two.
Wacky Wednesday
Bathrooms, Study, Office
Level 1 - done

Level 2
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust & polish PC & desk.
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches & mouse etc
Level 3 - done

Extras
Wipe the skirting, door & window frames in these rooms
Clean the radiators in these rooms
Thrilling Thursday
Master Bedroom, guest rooms & Landing
Level 1 - done

Level 2 - done

Level 3 - done
Extras
Wipe grotty paintwork
Clean boots & winter coats.
Fantastical Friday
Treatment room & Den
Level 1
Clear the floor!!!
Vacuum the floor
Make half an hour to do something for yourself! (having that Sports Massage at 5.30 - ouch!!! I will be black and blue afterwards but I won't ache as much as I do at the moment.

Level 2
Clear a bookshelf or two.
Wash windows & curtains.
Level 3
Tidy the cupboards /drawers of clothes
Wipe grotty marks from the walls and paintwork
Extras
Wash pet bedding
Dust the light fittings/curtain poles etc


Dinner eaten. DH is really good at this cooking lark and it keeps him out of mischief - and he's done some of the flying jobs. As soon as I came in from work I took DogStar for a walk, then did some flying myself. Having had a lovely bubble bath (anything to try to help these aches till tomorrow), I am now sitting with feet up, catching up on thread and watching Spring Watch. I was just coming off the M4 at Tredegar House on the way to work this am and saw a jay fly across and settle in a tree.



Working from home in the morning, then off to Ebbw Vale for some paperwork, then Cardiff to complete two learners. I love that part of my job almost as much as the next bit which is delivering their certificates.



Anyway, I'm off to do some knitting, so I'll say goodnight all, sleep well & God bless. Hugs, sticks and spoons - PRN. xxx

Dustykitten

Back already from jewellery party. Didn't like anything so didn't buy anything. Only stayed half an hour and there was no wine open so going to wash up and have a glass here.

DS2&3 in the garden playing cricket, DS3 can never have enough cricket in a day.

nicki_2

Evening all

Not caught up with thread so hugs, spoons, sticks etc as appropriate

I would really love to know where today has gone! I don't seem to have achieved much of anything. Then again I'm shattered so thats not helped.

So my list for today:

[STRIKE]Change beds[/STRIKE] - just about to go and make mine back up. DD already doing hers.
[STRIKE] Baths for both of us[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Wash up - DD[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE] Laundry x 4 loads (including bedding I hope!)[/STRIKE] One more of towels to do tomorrow but I managed to get all the clothing/bedding done
[STRIKE]Paperwork - DD, she can finish sorting through her old school work and put all the paper recycling out that she's creating [/STRIKE] I'm going to have a go through it as well. Something tells me it can be pruned a little more.
Paperwork - me, [STRIKE]paid stuff,[/STRIKE] fix something for DD on her homework so she can get it printed,[STRIKE] finances, email[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tea - going to see if DD wants to attempt to make something other than pasta or pizza :rotfl: [/STRIKE] We had GYO (aka "Get your own" so sandwich, cup-a-soup, whatever but you fend for yourself )

On that note I best go make my bed otherwise it won't be done at bedtime :wave:

ionafan

Hi everyone :wave:

It's been a frustrating day today. We should have been able to exchange contracts, but apparently none of the other solicitors could get hold of their clients to obtain final permission. I was the only one at home (doing computer work) and answering the phone! Try again tomorrow...

I've chewed hard on a big frog today, dealing with it like an elephant, one bit at a time, though it's still only part gone. Managed to save myself some postage by emailing files to my colleague that are needed this weekend, and now I can send the non-urgent stuff by 2nd class post

The house is being neglected and beginning to resemble a tip again, but packing will begin in earnest next week, I hope, and then it will look even worse. DH threw out 6 shirts today I just wish he would deal with his old computer too and transfer the files that he wants to keep onto his laptop. He spent nearly an hour this morning trying to change a fluorescent tube in the garage :mad: until I found a helpful film on YouTube.

Must chew a bit more frog before bedtime. Please help yourselves to spoons, hugs, sticks etc as needed - I have skimmed through the list but not made a proper note of who needs what; however I know that I'm by no means the only one trying to deal with a DH's black dog, so special hugs to fellow-sufferers. Pain-free vibes to skint and pigpen, and here's hoping you get a good night's sleep.

Oh yes, and congrats to LW on getting your skirt mended and to mrs-mp for sewing the buttons on at last

The forecast says it will be sunny here tomorrow: best get the WM on overnight!

skint_breeder_5

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Mess
Only got 15 minutes
[STRIKE]Sweep [/STRIKE]and mop floors
[STRIKE]Declutter and wipe worksurfaces[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare
[STRIKE]Wipe ALL large appliances and units[/STRIKE] and kickboards
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all small appliances[/STRIKE]
Got an hour
Wash windows.. and dust blinds/wash curtains
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe [/STRIKE]out the oven[STRIKE] and hob[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe table and replace cloth if necessary [/STRIKE] new tablecloth purchased with placemats to match newly painted DR, now arrived and laid....ordered MTM curtains off ebay from somewhere in India, they have been made already and winging there way here (1/5th of the price of any UK MTM so well chuffed :money:)
Extras

1. Wash the windows
2. Wipe down paintwork/sideboards/units in dining room
3. [STRIKE]Clean filters and detergent dispensers[/STRIKE]
4. Clean out pongy pets
5. HHI

Young Helpers list:

• [STRIKE]Can you collect all the dirty plates and cups and stuff from about the house?[/STRIKE] done DD3
• Could you fill a carrier of rubbish?
• And let's see if you can do some dusting? Wipe away all the dust and fluff and dirt in one room!

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Living room, hall and stairs!
Only got 15 minutes
[STRIKE]Declutter and vacuum![/STRIKE]
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself! .. make yourself a hair appointment or something!
30 minutes to spare
Wipe sofas
Wash windows
dust and deweb!.. don't forget furry skirtings!
Got an hour!
Wash any soft furnishings that need doing
Vacuum right the way up the stairs!
Sort through coats n bags n shoes etc
Extras

1. Sort through a handbag
2. Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
3. 29 fling boogie...
4. HHI

YOUNG HELPERS LIST

[*[STRIKE]]Could you pick up the things on the floor in the living room?[/STRIKE]
• Can you tidy up any shoes that are lying around that need putting in the place they should be?!! How many shoes can you find?
• [STRIKE]Could you clear the table? .. If you are big enough you could possibly wash the pots or load the DW.. I know you can do it![/STRIKE]

Wacky Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
Only got 15 minutes
[STRIKE]Strip and wash the bedding[/STRIKE]
Clear the floordrobe
30 minutes to spare
Wash the windows
Clear the landing of gibble
Check those smoke alarms!
Got an hour!!
Dust and deweb
Wipe any grotty paintwork and furniture
Vacuum the floors.. and the mattress before remaking the bed
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. HHI
3. 15 minutes filing
4. fill a binbag of stuff for charity shop!!

LITTLE HELPERS LIST

• While the big helper is flying in their room I wonder if you can do a bit in yours?.. Let's see who can make their room the nicest today!!
• We need all the dirty clothes in the linen basket.. then you will have lots of lovely things to wear again (and I can boss your mummies to iron )
• Do a very quick binbag dance... we rush about the room with a binbag throwing away all the rubbish.. then we will need a tea break with juice and cake or biscuits.. tell mummy I said so!!
• Then do a HHC clearing away all the rest of the things.. race your mum!!

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom and study!!
Only got 15 minutes
Clear and declutter the desk of doom!! lol
Declutter the floors and sofas!
30 minutes to spare
Vacuum floors
Dust the fluff away
Wipe over the sofas/chairs/desk etc
Got an hour!!!
[STRIKE]Scrub the bath, shower, basins and loos[/STRIKE]
Scrub down the tiles
Wash any bath mats, shower curtains etc that are in need
Extras

[*[STRIKE]]Clean[/STRIKE] the windows and[STRIKE] mirrors[/STRIKE]
1. Delete 50 unwanted emails!
2. Defrag the pc
3. [STRIKE]Clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash the filters etc make sure all are dry before rebuilding![/STRIKE]

LITTLE HELPER LIST

• Can you make sure all the bottles and pots are nicely stacked? The ones in the cupboard that need to be there and the ones that are being used all stood nice.
• If you have an old toothbrush.. Can you use it to scrub away all the dirt from around the taps? My young nieces LOVE doing this for their mummy!!!!
• Can you help on the dailies? Loading the washing machine or dishwasher for example?

Fantastic Friday - childrens/spare rooms (this can be a second reception room or another room but do try to complete something!)
This is the LITTLE HELPER list too.. but I want you to decide on some toys which are too babyish for you which can go to a friend or younger relative to make room for new things for you!
Can you also help go through your clothes so everything fits in the cupboards nicely and take out any things which are too small!!??
Only got 15 mins..
Strip and remake beds
Declutter floor!
30 minutes to spare..
Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!
Collect all the laundry from upstairs
Wash any curtains/cushions/duvet covers etc that arehour!!!
Got an hour!!!
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Wash the windows
Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits!
Extras

1. Binbag dance
2. Reshuffle any shelves
3. Wipe down any pc's/game consoles etc in these rooms
4. Polish ALL the mirrors in the house!!

[/QUOTE]

Well some things have been done this week in the Skint Ritz/Pitz after all.

I have rubbed through a big plastic bin (3ft high) of DD4 nappies ready for a nice boil wash (albeit I will have to split the contents as it is too heavy to lug downstairs on my own)

All the bins emptied cleaned and contents outside for binmen tomorrow (although thinking about it being BHMonday this week, they probably wont come til Saturday morning)

Lots of ebaying (buying not selling) and sniping going on here, for things I know I will need in next few months loaded onto CC before I tart it away on a 0% while I still have them being offered to me :money:

Got two decent bundles of 6-9 month stuff for DD4 tonight for £4.99 each, a local one, so no postage to pay (saved £9 per bundle on postage alone :money:) collecting from her place of work 1/4 mile from my home, but will get DD1 to come with me for the walk to save me freaking out and will get my meds that have been waiting for me at Pharmacy since Tues (I just can't face seeing them in there, they are always so nice to me, I feel bad as the BD has been making a nuisance of itself and I don't like them seeing me at my worst )

DD3 laptop and printer arrived ready for Uni. :j

Need to start sorting out spare bedding and stuff ready for them to both go away in September and then either bung rest back in loft or CS if it is good enough

DS had an accident on LR carpet, which he hasn't done for ages (EX turned up as a surprise today as half term, not sure if this is why?) although it has had a quick rub through, I need to crack out the vax again and give it a good going over (hmmmm, just need to find a spare 6 hours to get that done ,)

Picked a few dandelion clocks to stop them spreading their seeds everywhere on the way in and out of the house, but both front and back need a good de-weeding session, but can't face being outside as the animal lady that caused me a load of trouble with flooding a few months back is making a nuisance of herself again

Ready to skip the country as truly had enough......anyone fancy joining me? :rotfl:

DS now has to be forced to sleep as all out of sorts otherwise it will be morning before I know it.

Hugs sticks and spoons, please help yourselves

MinnieMousesMummy

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen & Dining Mess
Sweep and mop floors
Declutter and wipe work surfaces
Wipe ALL large appliances and units and kickboards
Wipe and replace all small appliances
Wash windows.. and dust blinds/wash curtains
Clear and wipe out the oven and hob
Wipe down paintwork/sideboards/units in dining room
Clean filters and detergent dispensers

Other Jobs for Monday
Plant some herb seeds
Clean the pram and list for sale
Unpack the last of the holiday bags (all clean stuff in the bag so no rush)

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Living room & hall
Spend half an hour doing something for yourself!
Wash windows
Dust and deweb!.. don't forget furry skirtings!
Sort through coats n bags n shoes etc
Sort through a handbag
Sort through a cupboard or drawer of junk
29 fling boogie...
HHI

Other Jobs for Tuesday
Do some course work (need to do about 4 hours)
Write card for friend and deliver

Wacky Wednesday ~ Master bedroom
Wash the windows
Check those smoke alarms!
Binbag dance
HHI
HH filing - sort through 4 bags of paperwork - file or shred Work in Progress - 1 out of 4 done
Fill a binbag of stuff for charity shop!!

Other Jobs for Wednesday
Do some studying (need to do 4 hours)Got 2 hours done
Sort a meal plan for June and make shopping lists
Laundry (need to do 3 loads) 2 out of 3 done
Sort Avon paperwork
HH looking into available work
Sort through wardrobe and get rid of clothes that I no longer want

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom and study!!
Scrub the bath, shower, basins and loos
Scrub down the tiles
Clean the windows and mirrors

Other Jobs for Thursday
HHI
Take empty boxes to the recycle tip
Do some course work (need to do about 5 hours)
Feed all pets
Fill up the feed bin for the cat
Catch up with hoarding thread

Fantastic Friday
Strip and remake beds
Declutter floor!
Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!
Collect all the laundry
Wash any curtains/cushions/duvet covers etc
Sort through a cupboard of clothing
Wash the windows
Deweb and dust and wipe any grotty bits!
Binbag dance
Reshuffle any shelves
Wipe down any pc's/game consoles etc in these rooms
Polish ALL the mirrors in the house!!

Other Jobs for Friday
School runs
HH sorting emails
Look for curtain material, as I am going to make curtains for the kids bedrooms
HHI
Take dd to toddler group
Hand form into the school
Do freelance work that is in for tomorrow
Do some course work (aiming to do 4 hours)
Surveys and other daily work
Laundry (need to do 4 loads)
Get a present for ds's friend
Contact ds's friends mum regarding party
Organise diary for June
Update weekly list and sort plan of action for Saturday
Give ds his medication
Give dd her medication
Feed all pets and fill up the feed bins

pigpen

Todailies

WM
DW
TD
Laundry folded and away
Clear some more of the big landing so I can get to the wardrobe... underway, just not happening quickly due to a lot of heavy lifting I can't do all at once.
Sort the remaining 3 boxes of clothes.
Sort crates to go in the loft
Boss and delegate menial tasks accordingly

Manic Monday ~ Kitchen, Utility and Dining Mess
Only got 15 minutes
Declutter and wipe worksurfaces.. DD2
Got an hour
Clear and wipe the hob.. I might delegate the hob to DD2 .. she needs to earn her keep and her room is a pit, I've had the boys doing all sorts today!

Twinkling Tuesday ~ Living room, hall and stairs! ~ mostly done!

Wacky Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
Only got 15 minutes
Strip and wash the bedding

Thrilling Thursday - Bathroom and study!!
Only got 15 minutes
Declutter the floors and sofas!
30 minutes to spare
Vacuum floors


Extras

1. Clean out the vacuum cleaner.. wash the filters etc make sure all are dry before rebuilding!

Fantastic Friday - childrens/spare rooms (this can be a second reception room or another room but do try to complete something!)
Only got 15 mins..
Strip and remake beds.. need to do girls beds.. they are at KHs this weekend so no rush to remake.
Declutter floor!
30 minutes to spare..
Fill a box with junk from the floor and sort it to its rightful place!
Got an hour!!!
Sort through a cupboard of clothing

Boys lists.
Put games on the bookcase. Refill box from under the bed with stuff they want to keep.
Wash/vacuum the car
4 binbags to CS..

DD2 jobs..
Wipe worksurfaces.

Moomin job.. Need to find her another job

Tiddles job.. Need to find her more work!

Mimi jobs.. she too can empty her drawers so we can sort her clothes
Get her homework done

OH jobs.. He is playing in the garden for a bit and then building a bookcase for DD2's room!

I can't believe it is the 31st already!!! I have so much to do and no time.. :eek: