Weekly Flylady Thread 19th December 2016

Natty68

:xmastree: Christmas week starts here :xmastree:

Last full week before the big day - lots of flying to be done!

Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.

It is your responsibility to read the forum rules, please follow them on this thread as Flylady has been here a LONG time and is a fabulous support and resource for lots of us.

Last week's thread

Welcome to the Weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us.

The idea is that even if you are really busy you don't need to fall off the wagon!

Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up

These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list; you are more than welcome to post and follow your own lists.

Also adding a declutter mission each day will help to gradually clear the clutter and make flying easier.

A few of the basics before we start the week

Hotspots are areas where if one thing gets put there, loads of other things follow!

Daily routines are anything you need to do on a daily basis like washing, swish and swipe kitchen and bathroom, ironing, making beds, vacuuming high traffic areas, making meals etc.

Night-time routines are all things which make getting ready in the morning easier, preparing clothes for the next day, making lunches, swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room before you go to bed plus personals like shower/brush teeth etc.

Fling Boogie - stick on some loud music, grab a bin bag and whiz around the house finding items that can go out with the rubbish, recycling, for charity shop, basically anything that will stop it cluttering your home.

Swish and swipe/S&S means have a quick wipe over an area such as a sink or toilet to prevent the build up of dirt. This is usually done on a daily basis

HHE/HHC/HHI Half Hour exercise/challenge/ironing ... run around for 30 minutes to the Benny Hill music frantically cleaning exercising or ironing.. other music may be used if you prefer!
WM ~ Washing machine
TD ~ Tumble dryer
SC ~ Slowcooker
BM ~ Breadmaker
DW ~ Dishwasher
SOAADFA ~ Sit on 'bottom' and do 'nothing'
KH/XH/FW ~ Ex-husband and other not so polite versions
DH/DD/DS/DW/DP ~ Dear husband/daughter/son/wife/partner/whatever
OH/SO ~ Other half/significant other
NN ~ nice neighbour
Toxic (friend/mother/sister/whoever) ~ person in your life that seems to exist to make your life miserable
AF ~ Aunt Flo 'time of the month'.. nothing to do with flying but it comes up often.
ETA ~ Edited to add
Gibble ~ miscellaneous crap that appears forever homeless
Dot-to-dot ~ pick a small area (not a whole room) like a chair/coffee/table/shelf/worktop or wherever- thats your first 'dot' - totally clear it - clean it - and only put back what should be there - deal with what you have removed (not just move it somewhere else) then if you have time move on and do the same to another 'dot' -the idea is just like a dot to dot puzzle, you aim to join up all the dots and have a tidy room. The trick is to keep each dot tidy until you get them all joined up! All credit to AnW's Mum for this one
RoD ~ Room of Doom, the one room that feels like it is a permanent pit and cannot be used to its potential!

Mr S/A/T/M/L/Al - supermarkets Sainsburys, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi. You get the picture!!

Click here to read Toots wonderful welcome guide

Thought we would do it differently this week, for those who were here last year will remember my lovely Christmas lists... Well guess what they are back :rotfl::rotfl:

Please don't feel you have to do EVERYTHING on the lists, they are purely a guide for you..just do what you want whether it be all of the list or just a bit of it.

Monday Mayhem..

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially! It is Bank Holiday on Monday so some shops are not open.. the big supermarkets are though..
• Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located stockings?
• S&S the kitchen
• S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the oven and hob ready for your feast!
• Clean the fridge to accommodate you bounty of food
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Make sure your timetable for Christmas Day is sorted and everyone knows their tasks.. who is spud peeling? Who is stuffing the bird etc..? And for those who aren't spending the day at home could you do some of the help where you are?
• Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card/present to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Change pet bedding and wash their blankies etc.. we don't want them putting you off your christmas sprouts!
• Dust round the whole downstairs
• do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Have a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

Tuesday - Time's nearly up!!!

• Children... quick.. tidy your rooms you don't want Santa thinking you don't look after your stuff.. he might not leave any presents!
• Vacuum through downstairs.. and the stairs!
• Mop the kitchen floor!
• Get rid of the washing up.. delegation is good!
• Iron yesterdays wash mountain
• Get out any special christmas crockery and make sure it is all clean and nice to use.. placemats etc too!
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Declutter your desk..
• Have a skim through the TV guide and decide what you want to watch.. it saves missing bits of stuff if you know what is on and when!! Don't forget to make time for Queenie!
• Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike..
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!
• Make a note of when the binmen are coming!!!
• Spend half an hour doing NOTHING!!.. absolutely nothing!!!! Just sit.. and relax with a drink and a treat!

Wednesday ~Nearly here!!

• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• Make sure the remaining presents are nearly wrapped I will not have people sitting up until 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located sacks for presents?
• Mop the kitchen
• Mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. ironing is tomorrows job!
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• Wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Prepare a list for that last second shopping
• Toy boxes can be banished upstairs!
• Wash any soft furnishings in need of freshening up
• Tidy up coats and shoes and suchlike
• WRAP WRAP WRAP!

Thursday ~ Almost done?

• Change any bedding that needs doing
• Spend at least half an hour doing nothing at all!
• Check when payments need to be made, if possible set them up to go on the right date through the bank.
• HHI
• Get out and wash any special crockery you might need to use
• Is your cake iced?
• Dust and deweb everywhere
• Binbag dance
• Wipe down all the worksurfaces in the kitchen
• Wipe all the units and appliances
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and dining area
• Play laundry catch up.. see if you can get it all done!
• Bring in the logs and coal you might be needing the next couple of days
• Wrap, wrap, wrap

Friday Mayhem..

• GOBBLY GOBBLY OUT OF THE FREEZER TO DEFROST!!!
• Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week.. milk and bread especially!
• Make sure the remaining presents are wrapped I will not have people sitting up while 5am on Christmas morning wrapping!
• Have we located sacks for presents?
• Mop the kitchen
• Mop the bathroom/s and loo's
• Clean the bath and shower and loo!
• Bake some mince pies and tarts etc.. yummies!!!
• Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
• Sort out the plan for christmas eve.. shop runs, present drop offs etc
• Catch up on the laundry again.. !
• Phone someone you 'forgot' to post a card to in time.. just so they know you've not forgotten them...
• Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing.. goggling... remember you are important too.
• Vacuum the whole of the upstairs!
• Wash windows through the whole downstairs if needed
• Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs
• Straighten the tree

Enjoy your day with your loved ones, spare a few minutes thought for those who cannot be with us this year and who have lost loved ones.. I wish you all a happy, joyous, trouble-free fabulous New Year!! Without you lot.. I wouldn't be here either xx

atypicalblonde

Thank you so much Natty I am in

Just collapsed into bed after a hectic day (again). DH staying up to watch Ted 2 - the small bit I did see made me :rotfl:

Busy busy busy week ahead; in amongst the Christmas busyness and the kiddies being at home all week, my grandma is moving house and we are doing the removals for her :eek: .... What's that saying, if you want something done, ask a busy person.... I don't mind at all though, she is 80 and has done so much for us it's the least I can do.

Catch you all in the morning xx

bossymoo

Thanks natty and Valli I'm in.

Hectic weekend but things should start to slow down now. Tomorrow we are having a lazy morning but I've collected towels ready for washing and will wash DS bedding too. Did mine and DDs today. Hopefully visiting the new bairn in the afternoon, a quick stop off at @ldi for some veg and possibly at wilco for a couple of birthday gifts and some pet supplies.

Stockings are already on door handles , grocery order is booked but I have my list of amendments which I'll add on Tuesday. MIL is always a willing helper and Xmas dinner here will be very relaxed - we're all quite easy going and it's a standing joke that something always gets forgotten - we all look forward to realising what it will be lol.

I only have stocking fillers to wrap, and they are all collected and ready.

So it's mostly cleaning, laundry and childcare for me this week.

DS team lost the final due to a disallowed goal they ended up in a penalty shootout which they lost. So he was sorry they didn't win, but pleased he scored his penalty and got a runner-up medal

Santa train provided some crafting gifts which should keep us occupied (and my table messy) for a day or two...

Night all xx

mrs-moneypenny

Thank you natty and Valli for the lists
Hugs and gentle support for all who need it
I'm in this week, I've got loads to do so will try and keep up.
Tomorrow I've got a hair appt, mil is having bathroom floor tiled on Tuesday so I need to pop round there and give bathroom a good clean and move everything movable out to make the tiling easier.
Got to collect an order from a local factory.
Still have some cards and a gift to hand deliver locally. I've written a paper list so I can keep up with the flying an well.

FurryBeastOz

Nattythanks for the list. I'm in.

HB it gets better. Phone call this evening. Apparently the 6 month old hates travelling. So NONE of them are coming for Hogmanay. Back then just my parents and us. :j:j:j

BUT, can the PIL and B&SiL plus children from Helensburgh (I assume with extra Granny) come for lunch on 1st? But no one will stay.

I've changed my meat delivery 3 times in 2 days. :eek:

I'm off to bed before I do or say something stupid to DH:mad:

froddington

I'm in - thanks Natty :A

Hugs and coping vibes for all who need them at the moment for whatever reason xx

Off to bed now but will be here for some motivation tomorrow

Monday Mayhem..

S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom and loo
Clean the hob
Change any bedding you need to get washed before the fat guy arrives.. and I do not mean the OH/parent/ etc
Catch up on the laundry .. ironing is tomorrows job!
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself..
Clean out ratties
Dust round the whole downstairs
Do a crazy HHC decluttering downstairs

lynnejk

Evening all

Thank you Natty and Valli for the lists and I'll be doing what I can and has to be done.

Lots of hugs all round - please try not to get too stressed

Oh FBO - I feel for you. Why do some people find it so difficult to get organised ?

LameWolf wrote: »

Lynne very gentle (((HUGS))) - Mr LW has fallen out of bed a couple of times recently; it's decidedly un-funny, I know. Hope your hand is feeling better - is it your dominant hand you've hurt?

Thank you LW, I don't feel quite so silly now that I've heard the same has happened to others. Thankfully not my dominant hand but still awkward without it - especially things like typing, peeling spuds and WU. Ribs just painful all the time. Oh well - at least it will all get better in it's own time

I am just soo glad I made the effort last couple of weeks to get most things done. The only big job left really is cleaning the window blinds and they will have to wait for now.

Monday Mayhem..
Make sure you have all the shopping you need to take you through to next week..
Make sure the last of the presents are wrapped
S&S the kitchen
S&S the bathroom/s and loo's
Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself.. reading.. relaxing..
Dust round the whole place

Gws vibes, sticks and spoons to all needing some
Hope you all have a peaceful Monday
Lx

Honey_Bear

Nightmare, FBO but things are looking up if the mini-beast can't travel.

*Healing vibes* Lynne.

Thank you for last week's lists Valli and this week's, Natty. I have never been less ready for it so every reminder works. At least I've got kitchen units I can use now. Ham(s) baked. It was a bit of a whopper and wouldn't fit into the jam pan, so I had to chop it up and cook them seperately. They're being sliced and mostly going in the freezer anyway for when I can't be a***d over the festive season. That counts as getting ahead, doesn't it?

Valli

I am sort of in, thanks for the thread Natty.
My friend came round and I was telling her that I CBA indoors and I don't understand it. But this is my closest-ever bereavement, when my grandparents died they were ill; Grandma had dementia so she'd already 'gone' in a way. On Saturday I cleaned the bathroom and cried because the house was in a tip (DD was helping) yet, out of the house I am able to function normally.
And today has been hard. Wel, yesterday. Today we go to the funeral parlour.

atypicalblonde

Good morning all

Sending big, gentle, hugs all round especially to you Valli xx

Had a great sleep so feeling good this morning. I have a few niggly bits I need to sort first thing so will make a list shortly. DH has taken the car to work so we are housebound which I am quite pleased about - a perfect excuse to chill at home

SIL and my nephews are coming for lunch later and we will walk into the woods afterwards. Need to do the usual laundry, and must wipe the skirting boards down, they are shameful.

Catch up later xx

bossymoo

Oh (((Valli))) there are no rules to this grief malarkey- you just do what you can to get through, especially in the early days. Everyone is different and finds their own way of coping. Baby steps xxx

DD woke me at 1am - not impressed! She's doing this a lot lately. Hmm.

Think it's time for that kettle to boil!