Weekly Flylady Thread 9th July 2007

borderlakland

d/w on for last time
kids in bed
homemade hob nobs vanishing:o
washing out on line ready for morning.got to sort out dd1 footie kit for match tom.
for thursday i don't need to bathroom as keeping on top of it since monday
p/c doesn't need doing as is in dining room and was done monday as kids are on computer ban til end of week it is still tidy:rotfl:

still wont be able to do master bedroom as o/h will be in it most of tom so that only leaves the horror that is the boys bedroom:eek:
plan on doing the same to that 1 as i did to the girls today think i need a trip to the dump have filled my weelie bins already(they don't come til monday)where does it all come from recycling ones arre full as well.will have to get ds2 to jump on it all.thats his favourite job

lil_me

Seriously Pigpen have you considered skipping A levels and doing a degree? I am doing one without A levels, just seemed sensible to 'skip the unnecessary' and doing it from home with the OU. Saved an extra 2 years studying for me.

Right, dinner scoffed, have read through but memory is dwindling as my feet and head hurt a lot, tiredness I think so shall offer hugs to everyone, take or leave as you please.

Sat watching BBC after the 'Who do you think you are' which was very interesting and they have 3 adorable little boys on 'Family Wanted' feature, who are looking to be adopted, I wish I had the space I really do, these beautiful little boys are making me cry

Elizzy hugs to your friend, such sad news

cha97michelle

Shattered now, and was out from 9-7:45. Managed to have Charlie ready for bed before we came home, so he was asleep in the car and straight to bed. I've managed to put some cardboard boxes from yesterday into the bin, put the washing in the TD, and cook dinner. Now i've eaten too much,and feel really bloated and bleugh.

Need to get my !!! into gear as it's already late and there is washing up to do, bottles to make, and things to get organised.

Will be out for some of tomorrow too as i was invited for coffee at someones house tomorrow, and as it is the woman who bought my mum and dads old house 5 years ago, i couldn't say no as i want to go and have a nosy as they have done major rennovations since i lived there. Both sisters were slightly jealous. :rolleyes: One wanted me to take a camera and sneakily take piccies, but i think that would be more than a little rude. :rotfl:


Wednesday 11/07:
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front[/STRIKE]
Dust any extra furniture in dining room, checking for cobwebs on way round
Level Three
Wipe dining table
clean any marks off windows if required
[STRIKE]Clean oven if you didn’t do it last week [/STRIKE]
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Sort through one cupboard, emptying it, wiping it out and wiping items before putting them back

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean window
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
[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 –

• Clear one hotspot
• Clear one shelf, dust and replace items after giving them a wipe over
• Sort through any magazines or paperwork lying around

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

[STRIKE]Deal with post [/STRIKE]
Make bottles
[STRIKE]Chop veg for dinner[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Chicken and pasta for dinner[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Pack baby bag[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Go to playgroup[/STRIKE]
Make dentist appointment
Groom both cats again
Check airers – fold dry stuff and put away
[strike]Wash spare bedding[/strike]
Wash my clothes for going out on fri night


Michelle, x

so pretty pants, but i also remembered to get a book back from my sister that she had borrowed, and get my hair cut.


best now empty out the mucky things out of the baby bag, rescue the spare bedding from the TD, and gradually get myself sorted out for tomorrow. Should only be out a few hours anyway tomorrow, so that shouldn't prevent me doing stuff.


Night.
Michelle, x

AnW'sMum

Hi everyone

Not been posting much today but have been checking in to se ehow you are all doing.

Been a busy bee here, got the rest of the ironing done as well as washing my bedding and pillows. Just need to punch one of them back into shape now :rotfl: Freecycle cot collected so a bit more space but I got the old hoover down from the loft instead!

Pics taken of the hoover and some toys that have been sat waiting to be sorted one way or another for ages and ages. Going to try ebay tomorrow with them and if they don't go then freecycle they WILL!

It has been dry here ALL day which has to be a first this month and probably a first in a month or more.

Pigpen I do admire you going back to study, not sure I could do it but tend to agree with lil_me, skip the A levels and go straight for the degree and you to could be a Dr in a few yrs

HopeElizzy that is such sad news sending you and your friend HUGS at such a sad time.

cha97michelle

lil-me watched the same thing and just said to DH could we have them. They were so cute, and looked to be a lovely little family. It always makes me wonder why they are up for adoption though. It amazes me that people can give birth to children and then not be able to look after them. After going through it there would be no way i would let anyone else have Charlie. Wouldn't have room for all 3 of them anyway, so wouldn't be suitable, but i could definitely adopt a child.

hopeelizy very sorry to hear that. It is always a shock when it is unexpected. We nearly lost my dad when he was 43, so i always make sure i don't take anything for granted nowadays. Also nearly lost my nephew when he was 3. It must be awful for your friend to have had that call to go and do work on her mum. My thoughts are with you.

pigpen i agree that you are more than capable. It all depends on if you think you will have time, do you want to do anything in particular with them, and if you want to go to the local college to keep up doing something out of the house like you currently do. Any course would be good for you to keep your brain active and give you something for you. There is only you though that knows your long term goals and aspirations. No doubt we all have different experiences, and others can advise about how they have done it.

Anyway, definitely off now, as DH is asleep on the sofa,and the stuff isn't going to do itself, so i guess it is my job then. Also want a quick bath before tomorrow as no chance while charlie is awake. :eek: the bathroom would be wrecked.


Michelle, x

pigpen

Thanks all for your support.. BUT.. I can't do a degree at the moment for a multitude of reasons the main 10 being.. I don't have the time, the childcare or the motivation. I NEED something to kickstart my rotting grey cells because I feel like a total moron TBH.. I know I am MORE than capable, but given the fact I have never had any kind of career path in mind it makes it VERY difficult to even think about what I might want to study.. I can't do OU because I cannot motivate myself or organise my time, there is always something FAR more important than studying.. like painting my nails, flea spraying cats etc.. My husband has just done the 'why don't you just go to uni' thing.. but at £3000+ for a course I simply cannot afford the outlay and certainly don't want more debt added to what I already have. I could manage the 3 hours a week an A-level would require.. it would (in theory) build on essay writng skills (of which I have few) would mean I was out of the house with adults, possibly make new friends and maybe even give me a longer term goal. On the other hand I have been doing dressmaking for 4 years have learned next to nothing, made no new friends and achieved very little.. so.. I have no idea, but I do know that I will probably end up using all of the above reasons as excuses NOT to do anything, because in truth I am terrified of going new places and doing new things.

There you go... is that a total and utter cop out or what?

JillD_2

Hi
I have fly'ed (!) before and have decided to get back on it.

How do I use this thread ? For example, when is Thursday's missions posted ?

I will check back in the morning, Just off to empty dishwasher and shine my sink before bed :j

Night night

galantvr4

Thought I'd get back to it before I say night nights, Got my bed stripped and even ironed before I re-made it, job and a half it's a super king! Watched Anthea and was spurred on to scrub the toaster ans kettle! Big hopes for tomorrow, need to keep the enthusiasm up

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clear any clutter from desk
Level Two
Clear clutter from floor
Clean floors in these rooms
[strike]
Clean bath, toilet and sink
[/strike]Dust PC and desk
Level Three
Vacuum/sweep and mop these rooms
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)
[strike]Wipe down tiles in bathroom[/strike]
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
[strike]Clean windows[/strike]
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt

• Clean windows in todays rooms
• Clean any light fittings and switches in these rooms
• [strike]Wash your bathroom mats [/strike]
• [strike]Sort your toiletries, flinging anything well past it's use by and those empty containers. Leave out what needs using first like the last bit of shower gel in a bottle etc[/strike].

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Well thats the plan anyway
night night

borderlakland

pigpen i know exactly how you feel i have always wanted to do my English lit and lang gcse then A level.when i did these at school i was graded on my maths(not great) and didn't get into the top set so couldn't take O level in both English courses (mine was the last yr to do O level in English)so had to do gcse combined.
I have no idea what i would do with these if i ever have time/money etc to study for them but part of me wants to do it just for ME as i loved english at school. I was good at it as well(only exam i sailed through:o )and to prove i still have a brain.don't give up on what you want do it for you..

rach

hello all

sounds like lots of stuff going on for some of you - hugs to those who need them! puts my wedding worried in perspective.
re the wedding reception we seem to have sorted it, we found out the place we'd booked (which has recently been sold but they'd promised to honour bookings) will likely be closed for refurn in january. about 40 people had already booked rooms and given a desposit and also cos the wedding is quite big (number-wise) we would struggle to find somewhere else that fittted the criteria (size, budget, and like it!). anyway, thorough a lot of arm-twisting the events organiser has managed to move us to the other hotel owned by the original group (the problem was that another group are also in for the evening do). so, not ideal to be sharing the space but hey, it will be fine. the hotel has just been refurbed and looks gorgeous, so should be cool. certainly relieved to say the least!

anyway, zilch flying done here today, i think i deserve to be let off.... but i did sopend several hours helping a friend who is moving get sorted and clean. my goodness, her place should be on kim and aggie- i don;t think she has cleaned for the 5 years she's been there and seems to have no idea how to (i had to take the curtains down for her as she's never done it...). anyway, we made some headway so i feel good about that.

anywya, i need to sleep. will try and catch up in the mornign, but i'm not going to stress about it!