Weekly Flylady Thread 9th December 2013

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I've actually managed to skim through the thread, going to make myself take some time out from online stuff/life every day to play a few games, have a little read here and a little post about my achievements.

Was awake all night, sleep pattern is shot at the moment so just embracing it and sleeping when I am tired and doing what I want when I want. Anyway, managed to clean all the mirrored furniture in my bedroom (no idea why I blinking decided to buy that ), as my DH is asleep now after a night shift (back at work tonight), I have set myself the easy, but boring and quiet challenge today of getting my 5kg of potatoes peeled and par boiled for roasties/turned in to mash. Got room in my freezer too so might as well make myself get it done. Plus I can sit on my backside to do it

Finally almost recovered from my measles/then viral infection it has taken me over 3 weeks, which is a long time even for me, but thanks to flylady my home didn't suffer too much

nicki_2

Dancemum - *hugs*

Newspaper does work to line your cupboard tops. Use a recent one and you'll also be able to tell when you last cleaned up there

Up and raring to go this morning Upstairs is tidy, batch of dishes done, kitchen tidied, WM nearly done its first load, DD nagged to wear a hat/scarf/gloves to school since she won't wear her coat She does wear a thick jumper and a blazer though so its not too bad. Just waiting on my delivery to arrive then I can get on with that, it should be here any time.

Plan for today is to get work done and all the laundry, the two most space consuming jobs. I must be mad :rotfl:I'm going to have to vacuum downstairs as well, just noticed DD has left half the playing fields on the rug again. Off to grab the next load of washing and make some breakfast :wave:

cyclingyorkie

FizzWhizz wrote: »

I wonder if newspaper would do a good job? I agree, great idea!

Morning all :hello:

Working for four hours this morning; the house is massive, their conservatory is twice the size of my lounge :eek: plus they have three bathrooms, I can't imagine I'll have much GUAG to do my own when I get home

DH's appointment went ok, his blood pressure is through the roof though so a major lifestyle shift is in order. He's back in 6 weeks to see if it's done any good and they will repeat all the blood tests then.

Hugs to you dancemum, I hope this is just a minor blip in DF's recovery.

Off to make coffee and poke DS2 awake. He is so tired and vile, he's in dire need of a holiday. 8 school days to go, and counting.

I don't know how old your DS is, but I work in a primary school and we have some kids who are really struggling atm. A 2 week holiday never seems enough...

FizzWhizz

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

I don't know how old your DS is, but I work in a primary school and we have some kids who are really struggling atm. A 2 week holiday never seems enough...

He's 8; he often gets tired at this time of year, I don't think it helped that he was away with his Dad in October half term so really didn't rest then.

Tbh, DS1 isn't much better at 12. They're constantly fighting and it does my swede in :mad: Roll on a week Monday and a jypama day

cyclingyorkie

I'm with you on that one!

mrs-moneypenny

morning all
hugs to Dancemum and anyone else who needs them

hugs good wishes positive vibes sticks and spoons where they are needed.

Monday ~ Grotty Kitchen and Gloomy Dining Room
Wipe the big appliances and units.. don't forget kickboards!
Wipe small appliances and replace..
Clear and wipe a shelf or window sill
Wipe the table and replace the cloth if necessary.
Sort through and clean out one cupboard
Clean the oven and hob..
Extras

• Get those last minute cards and presents posted!!
• Clean out the fridge.. make use of anything almost past its best
• Dust and Deweb

Tuesday - Luscious Living room, hallway, stairs
Clear the floor of clutter
Vacuum the stairs and hallway and living room
Wipe and water plants
Wash the windows
Wipe the paintwork in the hallway and up the stairs.
Fill a binbag for charity shop
Finalise your christmas menu and shopping list
Defluff and deweb these rooms


Wednesday ~ Brilliant Bathroom, Sociable Study and other grotty places!
15 minutes...
Clean the loo and the bath and the shower and the basins!
Defragment PC and run spyware scans while scrubbing
30 minutes to spare...
Wash windows and any chairs/sofas
Clean curtains/blinds etc
Declutter floors
Got an hour...
Wash bathmats/shower curtain and furry bog hats
Replace any sponges/flannels/toothbrushes etc that need it
throw out any empty bottles.. decant dribbles into fuller bottles
Extras -
Finalise those last minute presents you have to buy..
Post all the cards you need to post
Wrap all the presents for family/friends
Finalise shopping orders/lists for your christmas food shop.. remember shops are only closed for one day!!!!

my list
hand deliver neighbours cards
[STRIKE]scouts early tonight[/STRIKE]
do paperwork for sports club and take to school
take sport club rent into school
[STRIKE]DS2 parents evening[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]order tickets for DD2 plus family for school concert[/STRIKE]
DS2 concert
do the wrapping
[STRIKE]finish nieces 1st christmas deccy[/STRIKE]
post cards and stuff to mum
write cards for work
[STRIKE]clear ironing again[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]zip in DD1s jeans[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take in top for DD1[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]mend coat DD3s fellas borrowing for fancy dress[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]take charity stuff to hairdressers[/STRIKE]
put christmas deccy boxes back in attic
ring mum
ring dad
[STRIKE]text sister[/STRIKE]
ring friend
text brother
[STRIKE]make 28 felt stocking for kids in my class[/STRIKE]
paint nails - booked to have a friend do them saturday
sort out clothes for DH works do
replace felt on shed roof

pigpen

Well I feel like death on a stick.


It is the 9th anniversary of my nanna's passing.. so I'm a bit blue.
I am full of snots and grots and this damn mouth infection is driving me crazy.. I want to rip my tongue out.. in 3 days I have eaten 2 slices of toast, a bowl of corned beef hash and a galaxy.. and gained 3lb.. so feeling like a big fat flock even more than usual. My nose is red and sore as are my mouth and lips. I counted 12 ulcers on my tongue yesterday!
Dot was up at 4am.. and I got back to sleep about 6ish.


I've done no cleaning, no wrapping and no flinging... my house is squalid and I don't want to live in it.


As you can see I am a joy to be around today lol... I shall refrain from posting until I can put something more positive!

mrs-moneypenny

i know you dont do hugs pigpen but have a virtual from a distance one from me.
you are bound to feel blue as its a sad anniversary, you are feeling ill and that is making it worse so be gentle to yourself

christmas is one day dont get stressed over it
you arent the only one in your house to make a mess so let the older ones have a turn at tidying you feel ill so tell them they can look after you for a change.
i would say can you OH wrap but ive seen the wrapping my DH does so im not even going to go there.
hope you feel a lot better soon and the cold and tonsilitis clears off

Dustykitten

Morning all

Piggers, hope you can find some happy memories of your dear nanna today

KK glad you are starting to feel bettter

Hex nice to see you

Going to do a hhc and then off to the train with DS2 for our uni visit

MrsChaos

Pigpen - sending every sort of positive vibe I can think of. Can you think of something that would make you feel just a little bit better?

Thank you, bossy and Iona. None of the items are chipped, just well used, so I'd prefer a charity. Will give the salvation army a call for starters. Found one which helps homeless families and refuges.

Dusty - hope you and DS2 enjoy the visit.

Looking at my list, I'd better get started in the kitchen. DS1 will be up in half an hour and needs to be on his way by 11.15.

Monday ~ Grotty Kitchen and Gloomy Dining Room
HHC decluttering and vacuuming the floors done HH in dining room
HHC finding and wiping a worktop
Clear and wipe the table - 1/3 done
Clean the hob
Clean out the fridge

Tuesday - Luscious Living room, hallway, stairs
Clear and hoover stairs, incl small landings at top and bottom
clean and tidy shoe rack at bottom of stairs

Wednesday ~ Brilliant Bathroom
Clean the loo and the bath and the basin!
Declutter floors
throw out any empty bottles

Also needed:
[STRIKE]make breakfast/lunch for DS1[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]make DS1's tea for work [/STRIKE](plus extra - for the first of 3 10-hour shifts order picking)
post letter for exam
Collect DS2 from school
play skylanders with DS2
HHC tidying with DS2
HW with DS2 (make a plan for the week)
Make a study plan for me
Cook tea
wash and put away dishes [STRIKE]morning[/STRIKE]/lunch/evening
HHC knitting
Find, write and post Christmas cards
Start a shopping list for Thursday/Friday
Several HHCs studying
laundry x2 WIP