Weekly Flylady Thread 9th July 2007

Dustykitten

:hello: Morning all, feeling a bit tired, could not get to sleep until late and then DS3 was up bright and early for his trip, he was so excited. It is silent here, other 2 kids are at school and DH is somewhere around Waterloo (I hope) dropping off Mum and DS3.

Need to pace myself as I do not want to waste the day. Will work on yesterdays' list with breaks for paperwork. Just got my insurance renewal which seems very high so need to do some comparision - got an email from confused.com yesterday as I used them last year - DS3 was on my lap and saw the icon and said to me look you have an email from confused.com - how do you know that I said - he is only 5 - he said I know that picutre of the man scratching his head is from them - he is confused:rotfl: the power of advertising. Will ring tesco as well and get the free points for getting a quote.

To the shower ...

TNG

morning flybabes :hello:

got a bit done last night after the floor

cupboards (part of my swish and swipe anyway, I've just realised)
surfaces (again)
dinner
picked and froze sugar snaps
tidied lounge (a bit)
fixed guttering (does that count?)
made buns for DS1s packed lunch
made DS1s packed lunch

Master bedroom :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

can I do something else instead?

well done all!!! and hev (for the cold turkey) :T :T - hang in there!

-FlyBoy-

nicki_2

WHERE IS TODAY GOING?!?!?!!?!? :eek:

Okay, morning everyone :hello:

Already done the school run and had a great laugh - OH phoned me saying "Have I left my keys there?" and he had :rolleyes: He's had to wait for his colleage to arrive and go then go rummaging through the spare keys to try and find the spares to the ones he has left here :rotfl::rotfl: He's not happy as the keyring also has his pen drive on it :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: He can't come home for it as he's 40 minutes away :rolleyes:

Anyway my list for today since I did nothing yesterday :

Dailies

• Beds
• Bathroom S&S
• Dishes
• Kitchen S&S
  
• Evening meal
• Uniform
• Packed Lunch for tomorrow

Others

• Update money
• Washing
  
• Photograph log books for school website. (on page 334 of the first one still - guess I'll be returning the books much later than I had hoped )
  

Ebay

• Edit listings
• [STRIKE]Sort out listing problems[/STRIKE]
• Look into listing old computer (OH was supposed to do it but :rolleyes: )
  

Manic Monday - Kitchen

• Level One
• Level Two
  • Clean floors - hoovered but really needs mopping.
    
• Level Three
  • Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
  • Clean oven if you didn’t do it last week
• Extra Mission
  • Choose one or more of:
    • Clean out your vacuum cleaner
    • Sort through one cupboard, emptying it, wiping it out and wiping items before putting them back

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs

• [STRIKE]Level 1[/STRIKE]
• Level 2
  • Dusting
  • Clean window
• Level 3
  • Wipe light switches and banister

Extra Mission:

• Pick one or more of the following tasks –
  • Clear one hotspot
  • Clear one shelf, dust and replace items after giving them a wipe over
  • Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around
  • Clean fireplace

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing

• Level 1
  • Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh linen
  • Clean windows and wipe window sills
• Level 2
  • Check fire alarms are working
  • Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing
• Level 3
  • Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
  • Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
• Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
  • 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
  • Wipe light switches and dust light shades/lights in bedroom and on landing
  • Sort one drawer, making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
  • Wipe door handles and doors upstairs

Hmmm...thinking about it I'm going to do the washing (only cause DD's put her last pair of school socks on :rolleyes: ) and the log books and that will be it for today apart from Dailies unless I need a break from the log books. Best be off otherwise I won't get my email checked before I start working :wave:

rach

morning all

forgot to say last night - congratulations aimeelister! i am supposed to be doing a doctorate (part time) too, but have currently suspended due to so much going on in my life!

michelle - i was up at 2am and reckon i've thrown out 1/3 of my wardrobe, will start on the big underbed drawer today! charity shop is getting some great stuff, but its useless to me!

flying will have to wait til later, need to eat breakfast and see friend's mum, then picking mate up to look for wedding invite bits and cake stuff. after 13+ hours at work yesterday i reckon i deserve a lazy day.

chivas

Morning all

I do love this thread - 15 minutes of catching up this morning has cheered me right up!

Aimee - I LOVE the shoes... I love all shoes... Congratulations and good luck with the graduation. At mine, I got flustered and tried to accept my degree from the steward instead of the proper official (can't remember what they are called...) And to make things worse it was all on video!!

Very educational too - never knew the DC was so bad! Well done

I'm a bit stressed this morning - mum arrives today, dad tomorrow... 3 of us and two cats in my one bed flat The worst bit is - mum loves 'flying' in my place - especially my hot spots... so live in permanent stress at what she might uncover! :eek: Its a much nicer flat than this time last week - thanks too this thread!

On the plus side am considering a new hair do OH is a hairdresser so I can get a new look for free :T

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces [/strike]
Level Two
[strike]Clean floors
Clean cupboard door fronts and the front of appliances
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front[/strike]
Level Three
[strike]Wipe window sills, clean any marks off windows if required[/strike]
Wash the washer drawer out if it's gunky
[strike]Clean oven if you didn’t do it last week [/strike]
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [strike]Wipe the outside of all your small appliances (kettle, toaster etc)[/strike]
• Clean out your vacuum cleaner, get rid of the hair from the brushes, clean the filters is they are washable and clean anything else you can like the ‘muck bucket’ etc, make sure you leav it to dry thoroughly before putting it back together.
• Clean out the freezer, I find the vacuum cleaner is good for getting up any crumbs in the bottom or stray peas etc. Defrost it if it needs it.
• Sort through one cupboard, emptying it, wiping it out and wiping items before putting them back

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[strike]Vacuum floors and sofas [/strike]
Level 2
[strike]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean window
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/strike]
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
[strike]Tidy shoes, coats and bags[/strike]
Vacuum under furniture (only if you won't hurt yourself doing it, don't want any injuries)
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –
[strike]Clear one hotspot
Clear one shelf, dust and replace items after giving them a wipe over[/strike]

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[strike]Remove bed linen and wash, replace with fresh linen [/strike]
Clean windows and [strike]wipe window sills [/strike]
Level 2
Check fire alarms are working
[strike]Vacuum floor in bedroom and on landing[/strike]
Level 3
[strike]Dust surfaces[/strike] & make sure no cobwebs
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more[strike]

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter

[/strike]

• Wipe light switches and dust light shades/lights in bedroom and on landing
• Sort one drawer, making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
• Wipe door handles and doors upstairs

chivas

Oops - just realised I got a bit 'post' happy and hadn't finished typing! (That's what happens when I do this at work!)

Anyway - what I meant to say, is well done hev, for the cold turkey

lil_me

Rach hope the bad news with the reception isn't too bad, good luck telling your partner.

Michelle and Rach well done for the wardrobe clearing, in all honesty I think I should do mine too. Some stuff sells well on ebay if in good condition by the way. Usually depends what it is, I tend to search before deciding if it is worth it.

Chivas if your Mum likes flying let her help, I have an attitude with guests of if you don't like it don't stay, if you want to help then great. Works for me. If there are certain things you don't want to find I have a drawer with no handles, works for me, anything I don't want guests or kids to find goes in there.

Dusty I am sure your DS will have a great time, enjoy the peace and quiet, I'm sure it will fly over

Well have only done a few dailies so far as DP is in bed, will strip that once he's out of it. So going to have a 'browse' on the net and a cuppa to start me off, put Jeremy Kyle on aswell which is making me laugh. Kids are at school until 4.30pm tonight to practise for the concert, DS1 not impressed at that and the fact they have a stand in teacher he dislikes (an old teacher of mine actually and I didn't like him either but haven't let on) that added to yesterdays accusation he tried to run away again from school this morning. Appointment at 12 to discuss DS1s medication review again and sort out any other things for over the hols.

Right off to have a nosey around the tinternet, hope everyone has a productive day and the poorly littlies are feeling better.

Tartan_Mum

Morning all

It's so busy on here these days. Really buzzing. Lovely to read that everyone is doing well. Have just scanned through the last few pages.

Flying is ok here - just trying to keep on top of things. In between I'm slowly (make that VERY slowly) decluttering cupboards. Stuff that's been in there since we moved nearly 3 years ago. I figured that we don't need most of it.... and I was right. The rest has gone up to the loft. No doubt not to be seen until we move house again! Oh well....

Off to hoover upstairs before I lost the motivation. First I just need to post a dull question thread....

Have a great day FLYing everyone.

TM x

mumoftwo

Week two of the school holidays and so far so good.........not too much bickering yet between the DDs they are actually great company and I love being with them.

Flying wise, not brilliant, trying to keep up with the list, did manage the living room yesterday, the dustbunnies were flying everywhere

Today:

packing DD suitcase for Gymnastics trip
Lil-me's list, Master bedroom
girls want to play tennis today
hoover house
keep kitchen clean
library visit

Have a great day everyone, Love the shoes Amieelister, I couldn't walk in heels that high! Hev - Congrats on being DC free

chivas

Thanks lil_me - I know I should - I feel very ungrateful! It's just after years of living away from home, I've got myself very private and hate the thought of people in my stuff!! (albeit less stuff since I started flying ) Isn't it awful that I turn into a stroppy teen when my parents come by?!! :mad::rolleyes::o

Anyway, short of buying locks there isn't much that keeps her out