Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd June 2014

bossymoo

School uniforms ladies. DS already has a lifetime supply of trousers and DD has one unworn pinny and skirt. So from the school shop I'm thinking of just ordering 2 logo'd tees and sweaters for DS and one cardi for DD. Comes to about £40 does that sound reasonable? DS has an unopened pack of plain tees so really I just need to get DD a couple of plain tees.

DD is only there 2.5 days and uniform isn't compulsory for her anyway.

Then it's just footwear although DS has just gone up a size so I could clean his up for the first term. I washed their winter coats from last year and they've been put in the loft this aft. Assuming neither has arms 6" longer in the next few months it's OK not to have new, isn't it? Don't think I'd remember what winter coat any other kid wore last year

I don't want to buy book bags as they are Velcro fastening and awful, within days last year DS' bag stopped closing. Wonder if I can just get him a plain one with press studs somewhere.

Or is it better if I tow the line and kit them out completely from school ?

pigpen

Bossy.. Squeak has 5 jumpers/cardies for September and 5 polo shirts, I've not got her any trousers or skirts I will see how the ones she has fits! She isn't 4 until August and in age 6 now!!.. but I have a lot and struggle to get stuff washed and dry in winter, I'd say 2 jumpers/cardies each is plenty if they change when they get home and you can get stuff washed and dried quickly. Ours are only £4.50 each though so not going to break the bank.

Mine pick their own bags for reading books, they are given a free bag when they start the school but they are £3 to replace.




Winter coats and shoes.. don't ever replace them until they are outgrown.. Moomin is wearing her 3 year old winter coat still. Shoes are too expensive to just buy the same size when not really needed.


School uniform is not compulsory at state primary schools.. save money where you can!

FizzWhizz

Evening flyladies :wave:

Well, I have fantastically failed on the flying front this week I even forgot the load of washing I put on yesterday teatime, resulting in me having to dry DS1's blazer with the hair dryer at ten to eight this morning I didn't think I missed a TD all that much until today!

DH arrived home at 6.15 with the step-skids and I had to hide in our BR for half an hour whilst he had a big argument with DSD. I wasn't scared of the fight, more scared of the vitriol which I would spew at her had I become embroiled. She is >| |< this close to getting both barrels from me

Anyhow, I have rewashed the offending load and hung it on the airer and another is ready and waiting for DH's work shirt shortly. Kitchen looks like Chernobyl My boys and I have spent 30 mins every evening this week tidying their pit bedroom and have managed to gather two black bags of carp for the bin and another for the chazzer. In theory this means that there should be a space for everything and there should be no mess. In theory

I need a shower and a stiff drink. Hope all are well xx

Dustykitten

I'm sure you only need 5 tetnus jabs in a lifetime, must have had that many I'm sure. DS1 has washed up and DS1 bathed and in bed. Just going to do 15 minutes ironing and cooking pizza as DS3 needs a veggie packed lunch tomorrow.

bossymoo

Thanks pigpen I knew there was common sense in me somewhere. All we need then is fresh tops for DD - her current ones are a bit worse for wear with all the sunscreen. And she is a cold bod so can have long sleeves for autumn
And I will check feet nearer the time.

dusty I was told some years ago that I've had enough tetanus jabs to last me now (by a doc of course!) so I think you're right. X

I've cleaned kitchen after dinner then after kiddies went to bed I did 2hrs paid stuff :eek: definitely off duty now until Monday (my birthday ) and got finished what I wanted anyway.

So quick shower and into my nice clean bed :T

Night all
X

nicki_2

Bossy DD is going back in the same uniform she is in now. She's just had a growth spurt so she's in new blouses/trousers. The only things I'll be buying this summer is a new PE sweatshirt as she's outgrown her current one (not bad for 2 years ), another pack of blouses so she'll have 6, 2 school bags (one for her PE kit) and new school shoes. This is the first year her school shoes have lasted the entire school year, well worth paying out the extra for Dr Mart3ns in my opinion. DD usually destroys shoes in a matter of days

I managed dailies, I've done paid stuff since 10am until 9.30pm except for about HH for eating tea, and I have just remembered I stripped my bed this morning and haven't re-made it yet Off to make my bed while DD is still up, then I'll come back down and tidy up downstairs, then I'll have to go to bed as I have work in the morning and again tomorrow night Thankfully I'm free in between so can go and do some much needed clothes shopping in Mr A and maybe even fly a little

Catch you all tomorrow :wave:

Natty68

LW I hope Mr LW got on okay at the Dr's and is in a bit more comfort. Make sure you take it easy tomorrow, you need to look after yourself too so you can be there for Mr LW.

Frizzle_2

Tantalising Tuesday ~ Living Room, Hall and Stairs
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
30 minutes to spare...
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter, making sure stairs especially[/STRIKE][STRIKE] are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/STRIKE]
Got an hour...
[STRIKE]Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Change any dead lightbulbs![/STRIKE]
Tuesday is all done. Hallway looks great! Can't remember the last time I washed down all the sockets, skirting boards, doors and bannisters. Also made dinner for tomorrow. Tidied up the living room (again). Did hhi. Put loads of stuff in the garage. Did the shopping and put it all away. Done a load of washing , dried and put away.

Frizzle_2

Tantalising Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins!
Collect all the dirty laundry[/STRIKE]
Got an hour to spare...
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks
Clean shower screen/curtain/bath mats if you have one/if required

Extras...
[STRIKE]Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
Wipe down 2 doors.. room doors.. both sides[/STRIKE]

I have cut out some of the extra bits to make it more manageable for me to do all those extra jobs that need doing every day!

lynnejk

Hiya everyone :hello:

Dustykitten wrote: »

Hedge cutting abandoned after I cut my head with the electric trimmers when DS2 caught his foot in the wire bringing them crashing down on my head! It has stopped bleeding but is very sore.
.

Gosh - that sounds scary. Hope you ok now !!


Pig-pen - Glad to hear the moggie getting back to normal


LW - Hope Mr LW soon recovered



If it's gone I've done it or don't have one

Musty Monday ~ Kitchen and Dining Room
all done

Tantalising Tuesday ~ Living Room
15 minutes...
Vacuum floors and sofas
30 minutes to spare...
Dusting, even if around everything
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Got an hour...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!)
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Extras:

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean a window or two.
• Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves

Wistful Wednesday ~ Master Bedroom
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base..!)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
Got an hour...
Vacuum floors in bedroom

Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.


Tantalising Thursday ~ Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
15 minutes...
Clear floors of guff and stuff
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
30 minutes to spare...
Wipe keyboard, house phone and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)..
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains, shower curtains etc

Got an hour to spare...
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget the outside! and sinks

Extras...

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wipe down 2 doors.. room doors.. both sides

My list for this week

Friday - must go on bus to butcher's as running low

Find all DH income for last year
Fill in WTC form for this year
Turn up linings for spare room curtains
Turn out drawers in side cupboard in sitting room and sort
Tidy and sort both freezers
Do at least two hours in Room of Doom sorting paperwork
Tidy and weed boxes on balcony
Freeze spare herbs

June Challenge
Haven't done much exercise but have done a lot of walking last two weeks and have managed to lose 2 lbs

Not done much today off the lists as been busy.


I had to go to get courtesy car and see what happening with ours - not good ATM as they can't find part in the UK :eek:
Did two MS today and have written up both reports.
Did a bit of shopping in Al*i
Cooked my lunch and then WUDUPA
Made yoghurt (cooled/packaged/fridged this evening) :T
Sorted out money dancing around the banks and ccs accounts
Fetched DH from work in the courtesy car
Cooked his dinner and made my tea
More WUDUPA


Must admit I did watch some tennis inbetween as Rafa was playing today and it was exciting :j


Oh Well - what's not done today will still be there tomorrow


Hope you all have a fantastic Friday
Lx