Weekly Flylady Thread 18th August 2014

Dustykitten

Morning flypeeps

DH away up to Scotland for a few days
DS1 away to an interview
DS2 still in Wales

Just me and a bored DS3 today then and I need to do some flying and gardening.

Kaz no scratching!

lemanie

Natty68 wrote: »

Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!!

Ooh Natty, you are mean! :D

I am a woman on a decluttering mission. Because of this thread, everywhere is tidy with everything having a place and (mostly) everything in that place. In recent times I have looked at the '32 fling boogie' items and said ' I don't have 32 things to get rid of'!

However, we have started to seriously think about downsizing (possibly to a bungalow) when the big two leave for Uni. We are a bit young for it but my mobility isn't always good. We will almost certainly move to another small town closer to work that has MUCH better schools than here for DS2.

All of which is a very long pre-amble to me wanting to get rid of 'stuff'. I'm trying hard to stop buying any more and am trying to get rid of stuff that I already have. I am by no means a hoarder but with 3 young ones, stuff does accumulate.

I spent yesterday sorting the work paperwork that is here (we have to store all the archives because of mice:eek:) and the shredder is very busy. I did my old receipts and paperwork whilst I was about it. (Spurred on a little by Pigpen to be ruthless)

Any tips that you have to help would be greatly appreciated. Ta muchly.

Honey_Bear

Valli wrote: »

DW emptied. Haven't done a washload because there's not enough in the basket! First time in WEEKS...

I haven't been able to clear mine for WEEKS! It's rained and rained and rained. And it's still raining today. Humph.

Hope you slept better last night, Dusty.

Natty68 wrote: »

Pull out the pc desk and clean BEHIND AND UNDER it!!!!!!

What?! Do you mean I have to clean the pigeon pooh off the carpet and 4 gang sockety thing from when one got in here a few weeks ago. Seriously? You're just cruel, Natty. *shudder*

Nibbling the frog around the edges and getting demotivated.

just_the_two_of_us

Honeybear - I too have been nibbling my frog whilst trying to find the "safe" place I put my log ins - insert appropriate swear word - that you need a different one for everything!!!! Huge bag of paper going towards the shredder as we speak - but still not found them!
Have mopped kitchen floor and texted ndns who are off on hols.


Will catch up again this evening x

Merrylegs1

Morning,

Just up and having a quick cuppa before starting...I absolutely HATE cleaning the bathroom, therefore today is a really needed day

Going on holiday tomorrow, so also need to get the washing & some packing done :j

Merry

Dustykitten

HHC at 11:30 anybody? If we at least do HH then we will have all done something

Frizzle_2

Looked at the list and I am pretty up to date! So going to give the place a quick once over and make a start on our bedroom! Had the morning to myself today! What a luxury! So got my hair cut and had a mooch round the shops. Just having a cuppa and then will do an hour before lunch!

ajmoney

I am struggling a little with motivation today. Rather than concentrate on one room I feel like chopping and changing so thought I would post the list I have made for the whole 2 weeks and work from that. I have got some washing to hang up and then I will try and do a half hour session. Hopefully that will spur me on to do more!

Tuesday - All bathrooms

Wash all bath mats One set left to wash

Wednesday - Filing

Sort through and shred anything not needed
Make sure everything is clearly labelled
Make a list of everyone to call to ensure Mr AJM can speak to any customer services while I am away
Archive any older paperwork (I need to check now long to keep all documents for)

Thursday - 2nd bedroom

Tidy inside wardrobe, ditch clutter, rehome if necessary and organise better
Change bedding

Friday - kitchen

Make a food inventory of anything that needs using up
Menu plan from inventory
Wipe inside all kitchen cupboards, drawers and fridge
Tidy and organise larder cupboard

Monday - Music room

Tidy music
Sort out a better filing system
Wipe all shelves

Tuesday - 3rd bedroom

Sort wardrobe and drawers
Make bed

Wednesday - 4th bedroom

Sort games
Sort wardrobe

Thursday - Living room

Sort chest
Sort table
Tidy corner

Friday - Utility room

Sort under sink cupboard
Sort out old cleaning rags

ajmoney

I am off to do a HHC if anyone fancies joining me?

MinnieMousesMummy

Good afternoon I'm just going to update my list and then do another HHC before lunch, If it has gone from my previous list then it has been done.

Monday Marvels
Quick hoover round
Cut the grass if it stays dry
Do some course work
Look online for accessories for ds2's room
Contact landlord regarding permission to put up a summer house and get a skip

Tuesday
Sort through towels, pants and socks - pair or fold and put away in relevant place
Sort and tidy all the piles of clean laundry sitting on the kitchen table
Do some course work
Dust around the house

Wednesday
Spend some time with little ones
Catch up with emails
Laundry - 2 loads
Check and water the plants
Feed the animals and check for eggs
Make a start on meal plan for September
Collect ds1 from school

Time for another HHC before lunch, anyone care to join me?