Weekly Flylady Thread 25th June 2007

mumoftwo

cha97michelle wrote: »

Anyway, enough of me. I've noticed that there are a few folks missing that posted regularly - becca, mumoftwo, tartan mum, traceyg. Did i miss something while away? Anyone know where they are?

I am still here, :wave: thank you for asking though!! I read most days, you are all doing so well, I have tried to keep up with the lists, some days are better than others, I get down and then I just sit and do no housework or get inspiration for cardmaking or scrapbooking and still don't do any housework, the dishes are getting on my nerves, I really want a dishwasher. The weather is terrible and can't hang washing out, hate using the tumble dryer in the summer (what summer?) no room for an indoor drying rack. As for my sister, Becca, I know she has been extremely busy with extra work and the 5 kids and writing her third book.

Kids finish school at 12 noon today for the lovely 6 weeks holiday!!! :eek:
I love not having to set the alarm but hate the bickering... love spending time with them but hate the bickering they do with eachother or the question: what are we doing today?

I am planning to make a list with jobs that I want doing this holiday like:

sort out their memory boxes (with all their baby toys/clothes first school books etc)

clean out garage

keep inside of the car tidy

everyday chores like washing dusting etc and getting them involved with rewards to cinema/park, playing tennis etc.

Hope you all feel loved and hugged :grouphug:

Esther

pigpen

The street next to ours which we always walk down on the way too and from school every house was flooded and they all had bags of rubbish and broken appliances and ruined carpets outside yesterday which I think made her realise just how close to home it actually was. I did try to expain to her that the drain right outside their house was broken and the land their houses is built on is lower than ours and they don't have doorsteps so the water went straight in but I think it was all just a bit much for her to understand. She was also really concerned because her school bag and cardigan both of which she had left at school when it was closed on Monday were soaking wet when we collected them yesterday she will be after building an ark next lol

lil_me

Bottled water is a very good point, as is the candles and batteries. I've just realised our torch is missing (usually DS2 pinches them and takes them apart) so will see if I can get one today. I also have ran out of eggs and a few other things. Right time to do shopping list and go shopping before DP gets up I think

Esther nice to hear from you, I forgot about the Scottish schools finishing this week actually, ours have a couple of weeks left. I'm actually looking forward to the holidays aswell seems silly but apart from when the start bickering etc I love them being at home and miss them when they are at school. Oh yes and I DON'T miss the morning dash! Make sure Becca knows we're asking how she is etc but sounds like she is very busy.

Aww Pigpen no wonder she's anxious, hopefully it'll all be over soon and she can stop having that worry.

pigpen

mumoftwo... I have a dishwasher in my middle room.. if you can get it up there from down here you can have the flipping thing.. complete with warranty until December (it needs servicing!) but it is in full working order!

cha97michelle

mumoftwo wrote: »

I am still here, :wave: thank you for asking though!! I read most days, you are all doing so well, I have tried to keep up with the lists, some days are better than others, I get down and then I just sit and do no housework or get inspiration for cardmaking or scrapbooking and still don't do any housework, the dishes are getting on my nerves, I really want a dishwasher. The weather is terrible and can't hang washing out, hate using the tumble dryer in the summer (what summer?) no room for an indoor drying rack. As for my sister, Becca, I know she has been extremely busy with extra work and the 5 kids and writing her third book.

Kids finish school at 12 noon today for the lovely 6 weeks holiday!!! :eek:
I love not having to set the alarm but hate the bickering... love spending time with them but hate the bickering they do with eachother or the question: what are we doing today?

I am planning to make a list with jobs that I want doing this holiday like:

sort out their memory boxes (with all their baby toys/clothes first school books etc)

clean out garage

keep inside of the car tidy

everyday chores like washing dusting etc and getting them involved with rewards to cinema/park, playing tennis etc.

Hope you all feel loved and hugged :grouphug:

Esther

Nice to see you around. I had a sudden thought your mum might be bad again.

Becca writes books - how exciting. I'd love to do that in a few years. Ideally i'd be the next JK Rowling and earns millions. :rotfl:

Just a thought for the hols - flylady does a 'camp gonna wanna fly' where they do housework chores with the kids and fun things too. I got loads of emails about it last year, don't think i took too much notice though as i didn't have charlie at the time, but it may give you some ideas to keep your little ones entertained.

Michelle, x

pigpen

I have 4 bottles of water in the cupboard from the time on new years day.. less than 24 hours after the power cut which burst the gas mains so we had no gas or electric there was a burst water main so we had no water for another 18 hours.. I keep water in the house now! I learn fast!!! thank you though.

Todays shopping list is written.. SO I can now do a flying list.

[strike]WM[/strike].. 4th load in.. rain held off sun came out so I am trying to catch up!
[strike]TD[/strike] second load in there
[strike]DW[/strike]
BM (stocking up on this too!)
[strike]fold[/strike] and put away dry laundry
tidy ebay heaps.. it is getting unruly.
[strike]make appointment for DD1 to have eyebrows doneand my nails done..[/strike] hey we have to look glam you know!!
[strike]pay bills[/strike]
[strike]Write shopping list
collect dirty laundry from upstairs[/strike]
change cot bedding
wash DS1's duvet (he will hate me for that)
[strike]S&S bathroom and toilet[/strike]

I hate Fridays lists so will try to catch up the other 4 days I've not completed!

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[strike]Clean floors[/strike]
Level Two
[strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Clean cupboard door fronts and the front of appliances[/strike]
[strike]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front[/strike] nothing in it!
[strike]Wipe dining table [/strike]
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required
[strike]Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky[/strike]
Extra Mission:
Choose one or more of:

• [strike]Wipe the outside of all your small appliances (kettle, toaster etc) [/strike]
• Take a duster and wipe around the tops of your door frames – as many as you can manage in 5 minutes
• [strike]Use a wire coat hanger and a duster to get down behind the radiator and get them bits you never normally reach [/strike]
• [strike]Clean under small appliances [/strike]

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

Level 1
[strike]Dusting and cobweb removal [/strike]
Level 2
[strike]Vacuum floors, stairs and sofas [/strike]
[strike]Remove clutter[/strike]
Clean window
[strike]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/strike] none of these either!
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
[strike]Tidy shoes, coats and bags[/strike] they are all still drying hung up all over the place!
Vacuum under furniture
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [strike]Clear one hotspot[/strike](that'll be the floor in the front room!!!)
• [strike]Sort towel cupboard/airing cupboard even if it's just for 10 minutes [/strike]don't have this
• Wipe the leaves of your plant
• [strike]Sort through any paperwork lying around [/strike]

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
[strike]Check fire alarms are working[/strike]
Level 2
[strike]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs[/strike]
Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Level 3
Clean window & wipe windowsill
Wipe doors and handles
Extra Mission Tasks - pick any one or more of the following

• [strike]27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter!!![/strike]
• Wipe light fittings, even if it is only one
• [strike]Clean a set of curtains or a blind[/strike]
• Clean any shelf, removing what's on it and giving those a wipe before replacing

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear any clutter from desk
Level Two
Clean floors in these rooms(even if it is around clutter)
[strike]Clean bath, toilet and sink [/strike]
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
Level Three
Clear clutter from floor
[strike]Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/strike]
[strike]Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required[/strike]
Clean windows
Extra mission: They were easy.. I didn't have any to do!

Finally Friday - those terrible kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum Floor (even if it's just where you can see)
Level Two
Put anything back in it's place that isn't where it should be
Dust, make sure you get the tops of wardrobes/drawers
Level Three
Strip beds, vacuum mattress and replace with fresh linen
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Declutter Mission Task
Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, aim for 27,

For those with kids or wear uniforms for work, try to get them in the wash tonight, makes the weekend easier. most is in now.. I love grey uniforms it all goes in with the black stuff

FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath or catching up with an old friend, go on you deserve it!! I am going to have my nails done..

hev_2

Pigpen - I hope your little girl is okay. I hope going to school will help calm her down.

Well, the line of washing that went out really early came in really early because of the rain :rolleyes: I am wondering about taking DS for a walk between showers - he could do with the fresh air. And I have been a complete wuss and watched him watch TV (and nearly get the bin again) this morning. I need to toughen up!

I can see me turning into one of those worrying mums that are always stressing their children out. He didn't want any breakfast - the nice orange sunshine cereal that he wolfed down a few days ago was 'Gak!' But he didn't want milk either, is full of beans so I am not stressing (or trying not to - who am I kidding :rolleyes:).

Well, I am going to print off today's list and cross through manually as I go. I have already hoovered enough cat hair off the stairs to knit a new one, and I am feeling positive.

It is really lovely reading this thread. I hope I can be as determined as pigpen, and I hope newmrslockwood continues to dodge the psycho.

Hev

Pollybear

Morning all

Stripped DD's bed today and that is washed, dried and folded. Another load of washing done too and some of that is already dry.

Vacuumed right through downstairs, dusted living room.

Off to see if any more washing is dry - I don't really trust the weather.

lemanie

Hi everyone,

list going well but still need to hoover, waiting for delivery first in case I don't hear the door.

Sorry to hear about various illnesses, wishing better health to all.

Well done Pigpen - you are doing great with the DFW, - a great inspiration.

Hev - like the new sig - I remember speaking to a chap a few years ago, his BIL had just had op to put a net around what remainder of his liver to give it chance to regenerate. He had never drunk alcohol, tea or coffee. The thing that had caused such terrible liver disease was diet coca cola :eek: . So, here's to many coke free days.

Mel

pigpen

lunch break here.. spag bol and a cuppa or 3.. nyom-nyom-nyom I love spag bol.. it is my fave!

updated my list.. just about done my dailies Tiddles is in bed so her bedding will have to wait

haha.. I was thinking what else to add to my shopping list and Led Zeppelin are on the radio.. black dog.. 'hey hey baby'.. oh yes methinks.. I need hay for the rabbits! This is getting to be a long list!