Weekly Flylady Thread 16th September 2013

dancemum

Morning

Wmx1 done
Ds2 due cluttered to school bus
Ds1 starts later on Thursdays ( in my day 6th form was full time)

Off to the Swedish store with OH then to lunch using raffle prize voucher before it expires.

Thinking of Dusty & friend, hope op goes smoothly. X

Getting nervous about having no toilet next week.

bossymoo

Just2Ashamed wrote: »

Knee is still playing up

Me too nurse told me to get ibuprofen gel, so I have been rubbing "deep relief" on 3 times a day and it is improving.

DS away to school, stopped in at the nursery, lady is keeping a place for us Mon - Wed from January :T she will confirm next month then book a home visit and settling in visits.

DD has toys all over LR floor, and I've just put a wash on. FIL just called, they are about to leave for the airport and he wanted to tell me "if we don't come home we have new lottery tickets in the kitchen drawer and all our paperwork is in a box under the bed with <my name> on it" :rotfl: bless, they do this every time they go on holiday - three times a year at least! Usually MIL will say "and don't throw out my grubby necklace, its actually diamonds" :rotfl:

I always reply "yes ok and I'll see you both in two weeks". Bless 'em.

Right. More clearing in kitchen to do then we'll make a start on the garage :eek:

pigpen

Todays job... finish Spams jumper and make a start on Squeaks nursery cardigan for next week.. I refuse to spend £12.50 to buy the nursery cardy!

Thinking of Dusty and her friend today... xx

mummyyof5

Loads of thoughts for Dusty and your friend x

Ironing ....:(

out to lunch with mums from school later ....:)

kerri_dfw

Ooh personal challenge update, just sold one item from the items I listed on fleabay. That's encouragement enough for me to list some more this evening

Madcatgirl

Hi everyone. Didn't manage to post yesterday as I was so busy. We were supposed to have someone round to view the flat at 3pm, so on Tuesday night we were cleaning, on Wednesday morning I was cleaning, I went to my bump group lunch then left early to put the finishing touches to the flat to make it look show home worthy... and the viewer didn't turn up! Grrrrr - really pee'd off at the letting agency as they didn't ring to cancel - I had to chase them up. Anyway, we apparently have another viewing on Saturday, so it shouldn't take too much to keep the flat looking good until then.

My list has now grown. I was up half the night and was mentally adding things to it, so will have to work my way through it slowly. I'm not planning on much flying today, as the flat is looking pretty good at the moment, but I do have loads of house move/adminie type bits to do.

• Go through larder and meal plan what can be used up - also use up all freezer food before vinyl fitter comes
• [STRIKE]Wash maternity pillow and baby slings - put away[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Research home insurance for new house[/STRIKE]
• Queries to developer re home insurance
• Queries to developer re space in the kitchen for new appliances
• Buy home insurance
• Send insurance details to solicitor
• Chase up solicitor how she wants payment/money for final deposit
• Look at car insurance - can this be reduced (due the day before we move)
• Confirm moving date with moving company
• Emails both sets of friends who have offered to help with the move and say "yes"!
• Clear out utility room cupboard and chuck anything that we won't be taking.
• Clear out other utility room cupboard and also chuck anything that we won't be taking.
• Eb@y the few bits remaining that are worthy of it.
• Choose/buy appliances and book in delivery/fitting at new house
• [STRIKE]Book in vinyl floor fitting man for next week[/STRIKE]
• Spend half an hour packing up the "posh" tea set.
• Sort out money and spends for the past few days.
• Buy "essential" things for my hospital bag
• Research Landlord's insurance for flat
• [STRIKE]Speak to developers and solicitors - hope to fix completion date on the house[/STRIKE]
• Go through flat, make a list of all areas which need to be painted, start painting them.
• Research/quotes for window cleaner
• Research/quotes for contract cleaner (insurance for if baby arrives just before tenants move in)
• Look at getting Sky/BT in new house - how does this work and costs etc.
• Ring TENS Machine company ask complain about them sending 2 machines and refuse to pay postage for sending one back

Monday Mayhem - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean windows and all glass.. including the tv screen
Clear the mantel and only put back the items which are supposed to be there.. and that doesn't include letters, keys or other treasure![/STRIKE]
Got an hour..
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
[STRIKE]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself[/STRIKE] hoover fits underneath all of it
Extra Mission: Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Have a bit of a tidy in the cupboard under the stairs.
• [STRIKE]Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]Wash any cushions, throws or curtains that need it.. Do you need your winter curtains up yet?[/STRIKE]

Tuesday Trauma - Kitchen and Dining Room
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare..
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
Clean the fridge.. get rid of all those furry things growing in corners!
Got an hour to spare...
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, microwave etc
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
Clean out your mankiest kitchen cupboard..
Extra Mission : help yourself

• Run the WM through 'clean cycle'.. hottish wash with a splosh of vinegar, soda crystals bleach.. whatever you fancy just clear those pipes of gunge!

[STRIKE]Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
[/STRIKE][STRIKE]31 fling boogie..
Wipe over the oven and hob - you know you want to ...[/STRIKE]

• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wednesday wobbles- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes..
[STRIKE]Clean floors in these rooms[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks.. shine the taps with a toothbrush[/STRIKE]
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Got an hour..
Clean those extractor fans
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Scrub down tiles in bathroom[/STRIKE].. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if [STRIKE]required[/STRIKE] Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
Extra mission: Take your pick!

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• [STRIKE]replace any sponges, flannels, toiletries that need it[/STRIKE]
• Make a long list of those bodies you need to purchase Christmas gifts for!!.. 98 days lol

Thursday Throw!- Master Bedroom & Landing
15 minutes...
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[STRIKE]Fling open the window and let in the rainy sunnyness[/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE] Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/STRIKE] Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 32 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean all paintwork on the landing
• [STRIKE]Clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• Clear out your trousers/skirts

mrs-moneypenny

just done a HHe on the wiifit, booked dentist and opticians appts for half term. need to go for a shower and nip down shops now. have sorted out nieces pressies card and wrapping so will do that when i get back.

Madcatgirl

Natty68 wrote: »

Sort through a cupboard and fling everything that is dead (organic or non organic!)

Can I just say that this reminds me of the time I found a dead and slightly mummified mouse in the electricity cupboard of my old house when we were moving out:eek: I was there on my own at the time, and had to get one of my next door neighbours (who I didn't know) to remove it! I hope I don't find anything similar today

furball

Just sat down with first coffee of the day.
Clothes, cups and cats brought down.
Spider delayed DD3 this morning as she wouldn't walk past it on the landing. Spider decluttered.
Kids fed and decluttered to school
Will change beds tomorrow as I think it will be fine enough to get them outside. Bedrooms were Henried when I did landing and stairs.
WM fed and emptied. Creel emptied and reloaded. Clothes put away. Tea sorted and fridge cleaned out due to a paper bag freezing to the back of it and going yucky.
Fire alarm works as teenage son tests it everytime he has a shower
Didn't get sock turn done yesterday so will try and tackle it today.
Hugs and spoons to anyone who needs them. Chocolate to anyone who doesn't do hugs and spoons. Thoughts are with Dusty and her friend and Poppy and her family.xxx

Daisychain1

A quick update from me to keep me on the straight and narrow today.

Jobs done
Towels washed, dried and put away
One load if hand wash done
Cleaned glass in hallways
Dishwasher on
Tested fire alarms

Things to do :eek:
Dark wash
Dust blinds
Dust in general
Hoover throughout
Errands - bank, chemist, post office
Write shipping list
Empty dishwasher

Sorry for another rambling post but it seems to be keeping me going today, oh and the :coffee:. I suggest we all stop and put the kettle on now!!! :rotfl: