Weekly Flylady Thread 24th June 2013

**Vanilla**

Hi all, been MIA again too much going on but kids are now off for their summer holidays....:j:j:j:j:j as you can tell i'm a little bit excited about that. :rotfl:

So DD is at a friends for the weekend, OH and DS1 have been camping 2 night in a row. DS2 and 3 have been helping in the polytunnel today and for all that their all sleeping from 9..:D

I've stuck a few things up on gumtree which i'm hoping will be gone this week. Plus I've the kitchen and front hall done today.

Plan tomorrow is more cleaning and lift DD, OH, DS1 and 2 away in the morning to a service thing so me and DS3 should have peace for a few hours to get on with the cleaning. I need to get a meal plan done and have a look at the budget as well.

Now time for a nice long bubble bath and then bed..:D

Hope everyone is well and that all proms where good.

skint_breeder_5

Thanks everyone....very lucky EX was changing onto Nightshift.....if he had to be at work in 4 hours after sorting leak I don't think he would have helped out....but as he owns the lions share of this house it was in his interests to limit the damage

I had my Aunt, Uncle, Cousin and my Cousin's grandson here this afternoon....the two boys had a whale of a time under the watchful eye of DD3.....lots of manic flying done before they arrived....time to find list and get some serious crossing off done:)

skint_breeder_5

Manic Monday - Kooking Kitchen and Dining Room Dalliance...
Only got 15 minutes..
[STRIKE]Open the windows and let in the light
Clean floors[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front. Compost any manky looking veggies..we must all do our bit for the environment!
Wipe dining table.. and check the underside.. (clean table cloth if necessary)[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances [/STRIKE]
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week - don't keep putting it off!!! - cleaned hob, but not oven
Eeking out those Extras

• [STRIKE]Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
  [STRIKE]
• Scrub down the woodwork.. skirtings, door frames etc[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Put WM's/DW's on a 'clean' cycle.. make sure those doorseals and filters are clear.. soda crystals and white vinegar get rid of unpleasant smells and germs.. Believe me they need doing regularly!![/STRIKE]
• 30 minutes ironing!!!

nope but lots of folding done
Twinkling Tuesday~ Luscious Living Room, Happy Hallway and Sunshine Stairs
Only got 15 minutes..
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) [/STRIKE]and banister
[STRIKE]Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house![/STRIKE]
Extra Mission:

[STRIKE]
• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.[/STRIKE]
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself. Please do not attempt if injured or pregnant..that is an order!!!!!
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• Clean a window or two.[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, [/STRIKE]then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves- the bag taken upstairs before Aunt's visit and slung into Narnia......Mr Tumnus can look after it til Monday or when I get aroundtuit :rotfl:
  [STRIKE]
• Groom the hairy pets or children!!!![/STRIKE]

DS was checked for "spiders" before today's visit - all clear thankfully :j
Wacky Wednesday ~ Bedroom of Duvet-nia & Landing of Loveliness
Only got 15 minutes..
Check fire alarms are working
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen.[/STRIKE]
15 minutes to spare...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. I won't tell you what I was cultivating in mine last week!!!!)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE]
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

[STRIKE]
• 37 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter[/STRIKE] not quite 37 items, but part of the frog smoothie was sorting some loft stuff out
• Sort through someone wardrobe.. what can you fling?
• Clean windows in these rooms

Thrilling Thursday ~ Bountiful Bathroom and Stupendous Study/Pc Area
Only got 15 Minutes..
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter) downstairs loo done, Ensuite and Main bathroom still to do
Got 30 minutes to spare...
Clean baths, [STRIKE]toilets and sinks[/STRIKE]
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Wipe keyboard, house phone and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)..
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Clear clutter from floor [/STRIKE]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Clean shower screen/curtain/bath mats if you have one/if required
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!
Extra mission:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
  [STRIKE]
• Wipe down 2 doors.. room doors.. both sides[/STRIKE] done 4 doors plus all 4 large door size panes on the porch both sides :eek:
• Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be and anything no longer needed is rehomed.

Friday - those frightening Friday kids rooms and spare rooms
Only got 15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see [/STRIKE] DD2 room done (DD1 promises to do hers....and DD3 looks like a warzone, so I am not venturing in until she makes it safe:eek:)
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/STRIKE] yep DD2 room
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade!!
Got an hour..
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! DD2 bed has been empty a few nights this week, so may do her bedding tomorrow
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets or throw
• Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
• 30 minutes ironing

Fed WM x 3, plus tablecloth, plus another big bin load of nappies on boil wash...HHWeeding X 2 to make driveway respectable for Aunt's visit, HHTidying back patio for Aunt's visit....tried to start Lawn Mower only to discover it was out of petrol and none left in Petrol Can :mad: Washed front door and hallway venetian blinds to clear up the last of the debris from collapsed ceiling, washed porch floor, dead headed potted plant in porch, washed back door both sides aswell, plus Daisy duty.......

yep quite pleased with list.....now if only I could cope with having people round all the time it would help me keep my behind in gear....ho hum

bossymoo

Morning.

Been up since 4.30 with a sicky little moo. She's just back to sleep and bigger moo is up. I need a shower. Yuck. Guess I have bedding to wash today...

X

decogecko

Morning all

Was woken by my hayfever - not something I suffer with thankfully every year. I think the pollen count must be high this year due to the late spring.

bossy hope DD is feeling better.

Just about to check weather forecast as I need to give the garden gate a 2nd coat of paint but it's gone overcast here

Off to a bbq later

Have a lovely day all

Deco x

optimistic-mummy

Morning all. been a really busy week so sorry i haven't posted much. hugs to all that need/want one,

hoping to get quiet a bit done today.

so far this morning i have:

made and drank a cuppa
picked up dog mess
done breakfast for LO which he has scoffed.
unloaded DW ... and refilled with breakfast dishes

LO is now watching telle so im off to see what i can get done.

Dustykitten

Morning all

Been up a while but just pottering on here, deleting a few emails etc. I have loads of Governing frogs to chew. Just about to have my third cuppa and write a list.

Front garden:
[STRIKE]Cut Privet Hedge[/STRIKE]
Weed last bit of rose bed
Pick strawberries (a child can do this) and finish putting straw down

Living Room
Dusting

Downstairs Shower Room
Clean it

Upstairs
S&S bathroom toilet and sink
Hoover bathroom, DS2 room (can't get to anywhere else)

Random bits
Ironing
[STRIKE]Wash cricket whites
check bank accounts[/STRIKE]
Governor minutes
holiday booking form

kazwookie

Bossy~# love the bf story, just proves you MUST log out at all times!!.

Daily stuff done
Work in a bit, keep ££ coming in and the debts gone!

Have a good day

**Vanilla**

Morning all, all boys up here and DS3 is mad looking to go out on slug patrol. :rotfl:

Plan now is to get OH and both older boys out for service then i'm going to get the wm started. Haven't done any washing all week and it's starting to take over the house. :eek:

Cuppa first then i'll get on..

Bossy hope DD feels better soon.

Dustykitten

Banking done, holiday paid for.

Surprisingly cloudy here but sun forecast.

Cuppa for everybody next then shower for me and to make a start, just not sure where yet.