Weekly Flylady Thread 15th February 2016

Biscuit_monster

Hello,

Great news LW very pleased for you both, fingers crossed it all goes to plan.

I came home from the paid stuff with a headache, this is happening a lot at the moment. Due to this only really the daily stuff done, meal cooked, bit of tidying and henrying.

House getting me down in a big way. Had a chat with OH about relinquishing some control and paying someone to do some of the stuff that needs doing. We can't possibly do it all ourselves, I have a job, he has a business, we have two children and a dog. I think I made some progress, and we identified some stuff that he could trust someone else to do. He has issues in this area.

Was due a night out with friends tonight, but just couldn't face it.

Right. Moan over. I'm going to focus on painting this weekend, and some tidying at the front of the house and up the drive.

Has anyone heard from cy been thinking about her.


eta oooo spooky cy you must have been typing at the same time as I was, glad to see you, Great news re wedding x

pigpen

ooooh CY how exciting.. the time will fly

Dizzy_Imp

Exciting news CY - something lovely to look forward to. Hope the anti-nausea steroids work for you x

Happy retirement MrLW :T - I'm sure you will make the most of being together. Really lovely news!

My day got better - well let's face it, I'm not sure how much worse it could be got :rotfl: Ventilation contractor arrived (I'd forgotten his appointment, so had to wing it) and as DH is sorting out several contracts with this guy through work, he is going to price our work at cost. Result! It's not what you know...

BTW - why does nobody want my kids?!? Offers to take the hounds... Hahaha! They'd be returned within 48 hours, but no offers on the boys? Actually they mellowed after an afternoon snooze and had lovely snuggles with them both after dinner. I'm reading James and the Giant Peach to Small as his bedtime story and he's enthralled, which is so sweet. Tiny still wants the same noisy Spot the Dog book that makes me want to poke out my eyes with toothpicks, but I'm hoping to progress shortly to something with more than six repeated words.

Big glass of wine, curled up in the dog bag with my mutts, watching TV. Happy now x

Narc0lepsy

Great plans LW. Mr N has put in to drop to 3 days work per week and it seems that has been accepted, from the beginning of July.

Happy wedding plans CY

Had MIL round for dinner, she looks a lot better than she did earlier. A bit of bad timing with doctor ringing her 3 mins before Mr N got to her to inform her the the doc would be ringing - so she had no clue why doc was ringing her! Doc suggested an A&E half an hour's drive away instead of the one 10 mins away, don't know why. Anyhow, her arm feels a little better so we are going to see how she is tomorrow.

Had long phone call from my brother; feel really bad as he's just been let down over some work just as I'm really busy. Not that he holds it against me - our jobs aren't linked - but I feel bad we're about to book another holiday while he is struggling. I know he'd ask if he needed money desperately, not that he's ever done so.

Oh well time for bed; house isn't too bad and I'm very tired.

ionafan

:T Great news from your DD2, CY :T - it's going to be a whirlwind 5 months for you all!

Also very good news from Mr and Mrs LW and Mr and Mrs Narc0 - happy leisure time all round!

i have done very little today . All medical appointments were dealt with satisfactorily, we did a bit of shopping, and I have decided roughly what I want to wear for my goddaughter's wedding after seeing an outfit in a charity shop window (but sadly not in a colour that suits me, or I'd have bought it). I shall have to go to M€rry H€ll one day next week and hunt around for something similar but more subtle.

LameWolf

dancemum wrote: »

Someone left a tissue in their pants (don't ask), I discovered this when I emptied the washing machine. Snow storm henried up.

Yuk, yuk and yuk! I am so glad Mr LW opts for cotton hankies, which, if left in pockets, don't disintegrate.

Valli wrote: »

Videos

" not sure what to do with these"
"Have you GOT a video player?"
"Well no"
"Chuck 'em then"

*FLING*

:T Not exactly rocket science, is it?

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

I have some cheering news too today - given my fairly shocking prognosis DD2 has set her wedding date - 16th July. So I have to.get through the chemo... and the next 147 days!

Wonderful news, CY. Enjoy all the preparations.:o

YORKSHIRELASS

Morning friends. What a week, where did it go?

Went out for a meal last night with family including my brother and gorgeous niece who I dont see very often. Woke up in the night feeling sick and so so hot (sympathies with Pigpen)! I only had 2 glasses of wine too so not sure what it was. Still feeling a bit bleugh this morning.

Great news about the wedding CY, great to have something to look forward to.

No flying has been done here all week so I need to crack on today. All the furniture is still out of our office and there are things to take to the charity shop/tip or put on ebay so I need to make progress with that.

I did say I would cycle on to watch DS1 play footie - I have never seen him play since he was in the juniors - but that doesnt seem very appealing at the moment.

Lots of discussions here about moving house at the moment. The compromise will probably be a smaller house in a more convenient location. I cant face the thought of somewhere that needs work doing on it. DH and I slightly disagree on this.

Right, I need some breakfast I think. Catch you all later x

pigpen

OH out until about 7pm ..

I need to knit Dot a chicken hat today! She saw the pic and loved it.. *dumps cardigan*

I really must get dressed too. After getting up at gone 3 yesterday I still managed to get 6 hours sleep last night.. I think I'm tired lol.. I have a terrible caffeine withdrawal headache to fix today..

nicki_2

Morning all.

Sorry I've not caught up on the thread properly. Its been one of those mornings already! DD is feeling worse but better than yesterday :rotfl: The infection must have taken 2 days to go from one side of her throat to the other as the pain has moved and one side looks much better whereas the other looks a little worse! She's refusing to go to the walk-in but I'm hoping a hot shower and going out with her dad for a few hours will help. She's off to see A1vin & the chipmunks at the cinema and I'm going to give her the money to go and buy some new earrings as she's yet again lost one of the ones she uses for school :mad::mad: Seriously thinking that she may be better off letting them grow closed as she's constantly loosing the plain gold ones by popping the backs off them. I tried standard ones, she lost the backs, I tried the folding ones she's lost the whole earring, so I'm looking into more secure fittings for the backs of them. I can't understand why her ears weren't pierced with the same type I have. I had my ears pierced in 1995 and I still wear the same stud earrings today as due to the style of stud, I've never lost them.

My plan for today is to get the books out to my customers, then clean the house top to bottom and write tomorrows shopping list. I need to buy bottled water for DD to take to school while she's still got a sore throat, and I want to buy some sterilising stuff (not sure whether to get tablets or liquid) so I can fling the travel mugs and flasks she likes using in for a deep clean once a week which should get into all the nooks and crannies.

This week:
Tue: Books,
Wed: Frog munching
Sat: Ex here, finish lists.
Sun: Back to school stuff.

Personal:
Clip Zacks claws & groom him properly
Shredding
Fix letter box
Read instructions & fit CM detector
Put up curtain rail in kitchen
Hang door curtains
Bake for packed lunches
Meal plan for rest of month (list of meals)
Stuff to charity shop / mum / sister
New Cold Callers sign for the door.
Demould hall (incl front door), livingroom, kitchen
Wash my quilt, DD's quilt, pillows
Iron blinds
Chase DD to clean her shoes with polish not just quickshine

Work:
Sort deliveries / change bags - just school to go
Calling cards - just school to go.
Newsletter into books
Books out
Deliver orders to customers - school & 3 others still to go due to 1 not being paid until Sunday, 1 is an order for a friend who can't pay until Wednesday and the other there's a family member in hospital so weren't home.
Bank - rolled onto next weeks list.

Magnificent Monday ~ Master Bedroom & Landing
Level One...
Check fire alarms are working
Level Three...
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort 10 things from a wardrobe/chest of drawers that you can get rid of...
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs have moved in....
Extra Mission

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Wipe or dust over the upstairs light fittings.. don't go injuring yourself please, you have the rest of the week to work through!
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down the skirting in the bedroom and on the landing

Twinkling Tuesday - Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One...
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two...
Clean baths/shower, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
Level Three...
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc whatever needs cleaning.
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
• Clean the radiators in these rooms
• Wash the windows in these rooms.. and shine the mirrors
• HHI... a bit more gone!

Whitening Wednesday ~ Kitchen
Level One...
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two...
Sweep and mop floors
Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there!
Level Three...
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean out the cupboard full of pasta and packets and pickles..
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those filters and drawers for ickiness, gackiness and fluff!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Wipe down any tiles and shine those taps.. a toothbrush is great for cleaning away the gunk!
• Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob or a knob!!..
• 29 fling boogie.. GO!
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Thundering Thursday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level One...
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level Two...
Dusting, even if around everything.
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Level Three...
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.. the bottom 6 inches is just rubbish it has been there so long I'm surprised it isn't compost!!
• Clean a radiator or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• HHI.. get that mountain gone

Finally Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One...
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
Level Two...
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!!
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets & pillows need freshening up too!!
Level Three...
Rummage ALL the junk from one shelf and sort through it..
Sort through a [STRIKE]toybox [/STRIKE] drawer chuck out all the things they don't need any more.. charity or freecycle or whatever.
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or throw
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!
• Half an hour in the garden clearing the mess and making it nice for spring to arrive.. the sooner your garden is nice the sooner it arrives! Honest!

Right, I best get moving. Ex will be here soon to take DD out and the place looks like its not been touched in a month, never mind a week If I can get it tidy it'll look so much better! :wave:

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all
Hope everyone is as well as can be
Lovely news about the wedding CY, I do hope that the antisickness steroids work and you start feeling like your appetite is improving

Shopping done and put away, mils just need taking round and putting away for her.
Taking some spare trainers I don't wear to dd1 for work. Then getting sewing machine out to put new zip in dads jeans.

Have a good day all