Weekly Flylady Thread 10th September 2007

LJD1_2

Thanks to everyone for their welcome back messages. It means loads to me after the last few weeks. Today i've sorted two huges bags for charity, done two washes, cleared the garden a bit, worked, written up an assignment, found a mechanic to sort the car who's willing to do it at cost for some free vouchers for treatments for his wifes birthday, helped children with oodles of homework, managed to find dvd of high school musical for £7.99 (i've bought as a treat for when DS goes into hospital as he loves it as much as his sister). Finally sat down. I'm going to follow the lists again tomorrow. Thanks for posting it pigpen, is lil_me on holiday? xx

lbnblbnb

I only "dropped in" to have a break from marking and prep for school, and I find that Jill is in labour! How exciting! I hope she is snuggling up with her dear little new arrival as I type. How wonderful! I must go and do some more work but the temptation to stay on here all night is so strong.....

Very little flying going on in my house by me, but stunningly my husband seems to have noticed how much more I was doing around the house while on maternity leave, and he has seriously upped his game. Hoovering, ironing, mopping the floors - unbelievable. Flying at work is working quite well, the routines I have worked out are helping to keep my stress levels down so far (early in the term, we shall see).
Hugs to all, and particularly Jill,
L x

vanilla

Hi everyone, kids in bed( well 2 out of 3 ).
Just update on list..
Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas (DONE)
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything (DONE)
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe (NO STAIRS)
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc (DONE)
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! I once found a half sucked lolly in my pocket that had been there for 5 months!!(DONE)
Extra Mission
Pick one or more of the following tasks

• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it (DONE)
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean the fluff from the fire.. not while it is on!! Don’t forget to arrange for it to be serviced before winter sets in if you have a gas fire!! Or chimneys swept for real fires! Central heating boilers etc need servicing too!
• Wash a pair of curtains, or some nets or a throw from a chair or bed
• Those up for the 30 minute ironing challenge per day.. that’s on your list too!! (DONE)

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working(DONE)
Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen(DONE SUNDAY)
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!(DONE)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
15 minutes floordrobe clearance (DONE)
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing(DONE)
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed (DONE)
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 27 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Sort and put away those summer clothes from someones cupboard and get out the winter woollies.. don’t store anything that is past its best! Make a list of things you need to buy!! e.g new socks/sweaters
• Clean windows in these rooms (DONE)
• Clear any one hotspot (DONE)
• 30 minute ironing challenge.. .. is it making a difference????

DS2 went to get his eyesight checked today (he has a lazy eye and wears a patch and glasses) and there so pleased with him, he now only has to wear the patch for 1 hour aday instead of 4.

DS1's picture was in the paper for his first day at school, he laughed when he saw it. Bless him .

I'm so shattered tonight so gonna hit the sack. Night everyone.

Dustykitten

Right back from school meeting and football rounds and enjoying a much earnt glass of wine. DS3 is full of cold now so that is what the sore throat is from I guess.

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room

Wash the washer drawer out if it is icky, check filters too!! I have found the manual so will do this in a mo

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing in preparation for cold weather!! I once found a half sucked lolly in my pocket that had been there for 5 months!! [/STRIKE]one to try on DS3 and DS1 needs a new one
Extra Mission
Pick one or more of the following tasks

• Clear one hotspot, or just spend at least 5 minutes tackling it
• Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• Clean the fluff from the fire.. not while it is on!! Don’t forget to arrange for it to be serviced before winter sets in if you have a gas fire!! Or chimneys swept for real fires! Central heating boilers etc need servicing too!
• returns to John Lewis

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
[STRIKE]Remove bed linen and replace with fresh linen[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!

Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Defluff and demuck woodwork... skirtings, window frames, door frames dados, picture rails etc
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• Make a list of things you need to buy!! e.g new socks/sweaters my sister is a colour analyst so spend monday looking at which colours I should wear so I have a massive pile to charity shop and the delights of buying some new bits
• Clean windows in these rooms

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Level Two
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Wipe keyboard and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important).. And your house phone.. they must be just as vile..
Level Three
Clear clutter from floor
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt

• How is the ironing challenge going?? 30 minutes.. are we keeping up?? Only a small amount will do today.

Ok the list is long! Hopefully DS3 will return to school. I need to be home in the morning for an ebay collection so will fly a bit. Also need to shop and school meeting at DS3 school at 2:00pm - will see how I go.

pigpen

LJD1 wrote: »

Thanks for posting it pigpen, is lil_me on holiday? xx

No, she is looking for a new house as her neighbours are mentally disturbed! and she is being generally WAY too busy to keep up.. so I'm roped in until she is ready to take over the reins again, whenever that might be! Just one less pressure on her for now.

Dusty.. my list isn't much shorter!! I have loads of catching up to do.. though I have vacuumed the hallway as it had a huge spider running about trying to eat me!!

shell2001

Pic of little one in her uniform for her first day at school (well morning). She really enjoyed it so hopefully that is all the problems of the past few weeks behind us.

Interview went well I think , but the salary they quoted was less than the job was advertised with .

Had to make chocolate caramel shortbread and chocolate orange cake for DH to take into work tomorrow as he has been on holiday . I did tidy the kitchen (sort of:o ), Scrub the bathroom, did the hall and bathroom floors and did another pile of washing - including DDs uniform that she had on for 3 hours as she got bird poo over it at playtime.

Early night for me as took me hours to fall asleep last night and DD2 came in about an hour after I had nodded off:mad: .

So excited to hear about Jill, as sending huge positive thoughts and look forward to hearing about the latest flybabe:D

AnW'sMum

*on hands and knees praying like mad for lil_me's return*

Ooops didn't see you there pigpen

*runs VERY FAST for cover from the fluffy [strike]hobnailed[/strike] golden mules*

lil_me

Just lost a post

Basically house we're looking at tomorrow I now have found out is for sale, so bit gutted as even if I like it if she isn't taking it off the market it's a no go. Like DP said not moving in paying £1200 in fees to be told it's sold 3 months or something later. Will need to ask tomorrow. Bit of a downer after seeing it has a jacuzzi bath! Room sizes are on the sales site which is handy as we've been able to see what size we're looking at and what will fit where.

Shell your DD looks a little darling (I know she has her moments) hope this helps with putting the past few weeks behind you and she calms down

LJD1 welcome home

No news on emails about Jill yet, sure she knows we're all thinking of her and trying to be patient my friend who I took to the dentist today has 5 weeks to go (2-3 weeks by her date), she was having big practise ones yesterday and got herself all excited, false alarm thankfully as I know she's fed up but I would prefer her to hang on a little longer after having 2 pre terms myself.

Hugs to all, will catch up tomorrow hopefully.

pigpen

Shell.. she looks adorable.. like butter wouldn't melt.. unfortunately we know that's not true.. but she looks the part!! I hope she is still enjoying it this time next week!!

AnW'smum.. Stop slacking!! Obviously I am just being too soft on you all.. turn my back to do some stripping for 5 minutes and all hell breaks loose!!! Get back to work woman!!! lol

Lil_me .. shame about that house.. but there will be a perfect one for you out there!!!In a nice area with lovely neighbours!!! I always prayed for deaf neighbours I bet we are REALLY loud to live next door to!

AnW'sMum

Sorry to hear the news about the house lil_me really hope something turns up soon especially as you now both want to get out of there. Sending HUGS your way.

Shell what a cutie glad she enjoyed her first day, always a relief to parents when they come home all smiles.

If I wasn't sure that W was a typical boy I am now! He has done 5 days full time now and so far I have had to wash 3 pairs of trousers and the same jumper 3 times :eek: he comes out of school all untucked and black bright!!!