Weekly Flylady Thread 29th December 2014

Kaz2904

I'm counting the ironing challenge as completed as it would be if DD could follow simple instructions and put THE WHITES THAT ARE IN THE LAUNDRY BASKET in the machine rather than the darks from the floor which then got themselves a boil wash. They'll have to stay in the dryer until I'm ready for them .

New pillows and bedding applied and they are so beautiful

ETA: keep meaning to say, glad MrNarco's home

Mrs_B

Well my plan today was to have some me-time - so why have I still not managed to finish watching the film I decided to watch?

Meanwhile I have taken a leaf out of Gilly's book and changed the bed including the under sheet and turned the mattress. Some washing is done bar the sheets and a yummy meat and potato pie is nearly ready. I have also (guess where this came from) washed out my bird feeders which now have no manky gunge in the bottom. We only have blackbirds, starlings, thrushes, sparrows, collared doves and the occasional robin or tit but I enjoy their antics.

Well Honeybear it looks as if Flylady opinion means you need a new New Year's Resolution.

So pleased OH is home Narc0.

jacci45 as someone who also works full-time, the answer to how I cope with all the housework is "I don't". However every little job done is better than me thinking about doing it and getting nothing done. And all the Flyladies inspire me, and as they are not American Flyladies they admit they are not perfect too. ��

Off to find the pickled red cabbage and see if my pastry is cooked yet.

And I need to give some thought to good deeds and positive thinking for 2015.

bossymoo

Aww, happy new year to all you lovely lot, what a wonderful place this thread is.
:iloveyou:

Valli

Ironing basket empty:D:cool:

dancemum

Valli wrote: »

Ironing basket empty:D:cool:

Mine too

Ground floor henried again

Catcherupper14

Didn't get finished today


New Year's Eve - Kitchen
Only got 15 minutes...
Wipe the work surfaces put everything away that shouldn't be there - done
Descale kettle, iron, taps etc - kettle descaling, taps done, iron descaled just before Christmas
clean small appliances to go away into decluttered cupboard
30 minutes to spare....
Sweep/mop/hoover floors - swept but not hoovered or mopped
Wipe kickboards or legs of cupboards - didn't get to this
Got an hour....
Wash or exchange washing up brush, teatowels, cloths, dusters - done
Declutter one cupboard - decluttered all the base units
Extras
Enjoy me time enjoying your own company - I have a book and a bottle of wine I'd like to finish
Are any thank you notes/phone calls still outstanding - done
One laundry load - already in.




Also cleaned the filter on the DW and added salt.


Happy New Year everyone.

nicki_2

Evening all

I also want to echo HoneyBear

Narco - YAY for Mr Narco being home :j:j


Work:
Prepare newsletter

Personal:
[STRIKE] Finish book[/STRIKE]
Inventory of food
Marzipan Christmas cake (yes I still haven't done it :rotfl: Didn't seem any point since we haven't had our Christmas Dinner yet )
Write "to bake" list so DD and I can make goodies for her packed lunch
Finish updating my diary

Monday - children's room
Only got 15 minutes...
Tidy up and find a home for all those things sitting about DD is in the process of doing hers
Hoover
30 minutes to spare....
Sort through socks, underwear and tshirts and get rid of any which are too small or too tatty
Got an hour....
Pull everything out from under the bed an hoover under there
Wipe the window ledges
Shine a mirror or window
Extras
HHI - especially if you are on the ironing challenge
Meal plan for the week

Tuesday Bathrooms and a bit of Everything Else
Only got 15 minutes...
S&S toilets and sinks (including the kitchen)
30 minutes to spare....
HHI
Clean the bath and/or shower
Wipe any dusty surfaces in the bathroom
Got an hour....
Is all the special/Christmas linen washed and put away?
Sweep/mop/hoover floors you can now see

Extras
Update your Toot's list - how much did you achieve this year? What are your top 5 jobs for this coming year?

New Year's Eve - Kitchen and Dining Room
Only got 15 minutes...
Wipe the table and work surfaces put everything away that shouldn't be there
Descale kettle, iron, taps etc
30 minutes to spare....
Sweep/mop/hoover floors
Wipe kickboards or legs of cupboards and tables
Got an hour....
Wash or exchange washing up brush, teatowels, cloths, dusters
Declutter one cupboard

I have spent the day going over the years finances and doing laundry as I'm not feeling too well atm. The penultimate load is in, but I doubt I'll manage to get the last one done before midnight. I won't get the ironing done tonight either as my back is aching At least the wash baskets are empty which isn't bad considering DD didn't get home until 9pm last night and didn't finish unpacking until gone 11am this morning :mad:

Tomorrow I'm going to take the rest of the decorations down, clean and get organised with a few stickers etc for my diary. DD can help if she wants to watch her new DVDs, instead of sitting on her bottom stuffing her face like she has today :mad: For the week she was away my house was clean and tidy. Within 2 minutes of her waving her dad off my livingroom looked like a landfill

Tonight its a quiet night in, DD is determined to stay up until midnight. I'm ready for my bed though so I may chase her soon, but I can't go up until the WM has finished anyway. I have laundry on both radiators downstairs, I haven't cooked the party food or done the Christmas Dinner either. Oh well, tomorrow is another day and year and it'll all still be there tomorrow

Dustykitten

dancemum wrote: »

Mine too

Ground floor henried again

...and mine.

having a lovely evening with boys and kittens.

Valli

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy New Year; for those who have had struggles (of any sort) this year I hope your path through life becomes smoother and straighter.

And I wish you all the strength to meet the challenges life throws. Remember your online flymates are always here to support, to listen and to care.

And I would like to say a HUGE thanks to those of you who help ME to keep plodding on!

froddington

Lovely words, Valli - I'm a bit emotional here and those words have made me tearful (good tears though!). I don't know how I'd get through everything without the support of you guys :A

I guess I'm feeling a little bit sorry for myself sitting in on my own on New Year's Eve Ah well!

I have several things to look forward to in 2015 so must focus on those

I have also been thinking about a Flylady meet or 2 for next year - it's been too long! Watch this space

Wishing you all a Happy New Year - you are all amazing :T xx