Weekly Flylady Thread 18th January 2016

ionafan

Morning all

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

babysitting last night was lovely, but little man doesn't seem to need much sleep, finally got him of at about 10.15!!!

Aaahhhh, mrs-mp, the joys of grandparenting! My DGS4 (aged 10 months) has just learnt to sleep through the night, but that involves getting up at 5.30 am. By the time they've come to stay with us, the older ones have generally slept until 6.30 or later.

Off to a meeting this morning (I always look forward to these particular ones) and then DH and I are going out for lunch and hopefully a walk Haven't checked the ensuite ceiling yet, but keeping my fingers crossed!

Catch up later = breakfast is served x

Frizzlef

Morning all,

Pigpen- very crafty hearts!

Friend took ds1 to school in the car as it was raining so a few extra minutes before swimming this morning.

Have unloaded dw and put some washing in and cleared away after breakfast. Took some paracetamol as I have another tummy ache! Enough already!

We are swimming shortly and meeting friends for a cuppa. Then home until 3 so hope to clear a lot of the list! Unless I end up having another nap! Lol!

Wm x 2
Hhi
Make chilli for tea
Bake a banana loaf to use up bananas!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Vacuum floors
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Tidy shoes, coats and bags

Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom & Landing
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
Clean the bed frame where you can, vacuum if cloth covered, wipe with a cloth if wood/metal etc

Thursday Bathroom
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear clutter from floor
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra mission
Wipe the skirtings in family room, dining room and hall
Clean/wash the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner (ensure these are dry before using again)

pigpen

Well we all have snot this morning.. including me, AGAIN!!! My chest feels like it is stuffed with feathers and has a hippo sat on it.. I hate colds.. this is number 6 I think, since September.. I think everyone needs a dose of vitamins!!! (I ofc can't take any that contain iron to I'm screwed anyway lol)

As for sleep... mine don't and the smallest grandbeast doesn't.. I've only had grandbeasts stay with their parental controllers.. Pixie has gone to bed earlier the last couple of nights.. in my bed.. time to ditch the cot I think because I cannot carry on like this my neck hurts and I've had feet in my ear or the back of my neck all night.. if she has a bed I can send OH to sleep in there with her . I kind of wish we had a double bed in the girls room so they could sleep together as it is Squeak is going to have to go on the top bunk which I'm not hugely happy with but she will be delighted!

OH's sister rang on Wednesday and asked if she could come over with his mother for 1 day at half term and he said we were under the impression she was coming for a couple of days. His sister said no she is definitely not doing that.. anyway his mum rang yesterday to ask if she can come tues-thurs of half term ... His sister is doing her utmost to keep OH and his mother separate isn't she? I'm not imagining this am I? it is every time we are going there or his mother is coming here she creates a drama all about her. Of course this is just between us.. I did ask OH about it a while ago and he just said he wouldn't be surprised.. I just think it is mean and selfish and childish..

I'm hoping to get the front and neckband of this cardy finished today.. and just the sleeves to do over the weekend.. I hate doing sleeves, I usually do them first!


urgh.. raining on my washing...

nicki_2

Morning all. I'm going to put the laptop in the kitchen and catch up with some TV while I get jobs done out there. I use DD's laptop as mine starts sulking when streaming stuff for more than 30min and she wants to take it with her tonight so I want to be as caught up as possible.

The house is a mess throughout (mainly stuff needing to be put away or jobs half done), and needs cleaning properly throughout...and I want it done, except laundry and any paperwork/computer bits, by 2pm so I have time to jump in the shower and put clean clothes on before DD gets home from school. I've been wearing the same cleaning clothes for 3 days now as I don't want to be getting bleach on my every day stuff. Its currently heavy rain which has put pay to my washing curtains/quilts until later when its supposed to brighten up. We'll wait and see what happens though.

Right, off to spray some demoulder on some patches in the bathroom I missed then into the kitchen to deal with that mess! Not even going to attempt HHC today, I'm just going to keep going with breaks when I need them. :wave:

Mumof2_2

LW hope you're OK after assessment - that person sounds like a right bully which is wrong on so many levels. Sending a gentle hug to you .... sorry it's a bit late

Pigpen lovely hearts you're doing there! You're not alone re not enjoying knitting sleeves either - I hate them. I'm doing a poncho right now so no sleeves Can't believe you've got another cold, that's just not fair.

Nicki good luck with the demoulder. I attacked mine yesterday with some bleach and warm water as the window reveal was shocking. It did help but is far from perfect.

Jazee hope your visit to the vets with OldDog goes OK.

MinnieMM hope your interview goes well next week, fingers crossed.


School run done in the pouring rain; Whiz was not impressed I took him with me but he hasn't been out since Tuesday when he got bitten. Mr M delivery was 8.00 so that's all put away and WM almost finished so will be able to put that up on my wooden airer over the stairs. Going to strip Z's bed - if it was left to her she's never change the bedding, mucky little thing she is! Only did S's the other day so that's fine. Found out why S doesn't like the new mattress and it's because he doesn't want to let go of the old one. This morning he told me if we cut a bit off the old mattress and stuck it on the new one it might make the new one more comfy and I'd have my memories. Oh dear. I think we need to get some help with that - he finds it really hard to let go of things. Hmmm, sounds a bit like his father doesn't he!

Off to Relate at 1.45 so would appreciate more wonderful Flylady vibes for that please; I'll let you know how it goes. It's our first proper couples session so should be interesting .....

Laters x

bossymoo

Morning!

Dripping wet here and I'm contemplating popping out for party bits

Just done a hhc where I tidied and vacced all downstairs - just binned the flowers I bought on Xmas eve! Lasted 4 weeks!!! So we are tidy and undusty and the vac can go upstairs this aft.

Will catch up with bathroom and kids rooms but probably vac all round:)

Need to do DS cake tomorrow - we are busy Sunday and then of course back at school/work/college so it's the last chance really. I'm only working half a day on Wednesday so will have a couple of hours in the afternoon to get ready for tea party. But I'd rather get the cake done so I know whether I need to buy one or not!!! :rotfl:

Did an online shop last night with party food and other bits so I think we are organised. I've planned the time down to the minute so as to keep this bundle of 7yr old boys out of mischief!

Right, anorak and off I go!

nicki_2

Mumof2 - goes well vibes for this afternoon.

Kitchen has been attacked. Its looking so much better in there except for the floor but there's no point in mopping that when its still wet out. I've now run out of microfibre cloths so I'm going to do jobs in the livingroom and bedrooms while the cloths wash & dry.

Personal:
Set up & organise planners
Sort stickers (1cm square)
Laundry - cleaning cloths, clean cycle, throws
Ironing
NYCP
Book dentists
New Cold Callers sign for the door.
Demould hall (incl front door), livingroom, kitchen
February, March, April calenders - remember school dates!
DD to pack for weekend (smarter clothes, meal out) I need to check what she's planning on packing!
Wash livingroom curtains, my quilt, DD's quilt,
Iron blinds

Work:
Thur/Fri: Check [STRIKE]online invoice & [/STRIKE] get cards prepped for Monday.
Email ASM for confirmation of territory (I'm sure I have the other side of the road but I want to check first!)
Accounts (C18, 1, 2, 3)

Manic Monday - Kitchen
Level One
Clean floor - vacuumed, mopped but it needs scrubbing
Level Two
Clean kick boards - will do when I scrub the floor.
Level Three
HHI

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors etc
Vacuum under furniture

Wonderful Wednesdays - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen.
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floor
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Dust PC and desk, wipe with damp cloth if grimey
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wipe down tiles in bathroom

Freaky Friday - Frightening Kids Rooms and Spare Rooms
Level One
Spend at least 15 minutes doing something for yourself, whatever that might be
Level Two
Vacuum floors (even if it's around the rest of the junk)
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen
Level Three
15 more minutes clearing clutter!
Dusting - all those flat surfaces which have become fuzzy!
Clean window, sill and frame

Right, off upstairs to deweb and dust the bedrooms properly. :wave:

cyclingyorkie

I have had a very rough week. I felt absolutely vile on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today I have all the signs of a cold, but I feel a bit brighter.

Hospital phoned this morning. Surgery is next Thursday.

Hope the cold is better by then...

Mumof2_2

CY Thinking of you honey xx

bossymoo

Oh hugs CY really hope all goes well next week, you must be so worried. I hope everyone is rallying round with support for you xxx

I've been for party bits and then headed upstairs with the vac and bathroom cleaner. All done, except some washing to put away. Also did another laundry load and will do more after school.

Printed out my homework and sorted my folder, and now just had dinner and a cuppa. I'm going to relax for a while now I think.

I might clean the downstairs loo before the school run...