Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2007

Dustykitten

Evening all - DS2 has just lost a huge molar so toothfairy needs to get her wings flapping again tonight - actually he just said hand over the cash and I'll give you the tooth.

Tinsel biggest hugs ever to you hun. I struggle with the house a mess, scare myself witless with my health and have had a sick parent so I really do feel for you.

FrankieM

Evening/morning All....
Not been keeping up with all like I thought I would so loves, hugs, tickles to all who need it..I haven't read the thread, just thought I'd pop in and say 'hello'..
Anyway not doing much everyday cleaning, just the basics. Haven't been able to do any washing for days cause its been raining, but its sunny so far today so I'm going to try to get through a few loads...
Also today I tend to clean the bathroom, have a good hoover and wash the floors, so I'll be doing that too.
we aren't really around that much and I wouldn't say it feels like home. It also helps that we hardly have any stuff so the place doesn't take much to keep tidy.....
I bought loads of cleaning things and have barely used anything....just can't get into deep cleaning a house that I'm only in for 3 months.....is that really bad of me...?

juliejim

lil_me wrote: »

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
[STRIKE]Empty out the fridge, replace what is inside after wiping it out, making sure what is needed first is at the front[/STRIKE]
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces
Clean floors in these rooms
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, firdge, freezer etc)
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe & replace small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)
Clean the oven if you missed it last week or it needs it

Extra tasks if you want to do more

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Clean the dish drainer, make sure you clean under it too
• Clen any 'medium' size appliances, bread makers, slow cookers etc
• Clean out and organize one drawer, more if you like
• Check the freezer, see what needs using up

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and [STRIKE]Safe Stairs[/STRIKE]
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs! [/STRIKE]
Level Two
Move things so you can vacuum under them
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is, should the magazines really be on the floor?
Extra Mission Tasks - as usual if you fancy tackling something else you could try one or more of these

• Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
• Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
• 27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter!
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, [STRIKE]empty the bag/bucket[/STRIKE], clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and [STRIKE]Landings[/STRIKE]
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers and wardrobes
Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these

• Clean windows in these areas
• Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
• Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
• Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
• Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Quite a bit left to do on the lists but we'll have to see if anything else gets done!

Tonight has not gone to plan as I've had my mate's 2 kids after she had an accident in her car. I ended up spending ages reading stories to her DD after my DD went for her swimming lesson as she was bored then! I wanted to go shopping as well while DD was at her swimming lesson but obviously I didn't do that either.

I have cleared some of the clutter from the floor in the dining room but I think that's probably about it for tonight. I was hoping to get quite a bit done while DH is away but never mind.

Right I'll crack on but I don't think I'll be long before heading to bed.

So night all

Hugs to poorly ones and anyone else who needs them

Jue

pigpen

Tia.. it is NEVER too early to put up your decs!!!!!!!!!!

Hubby was most amused by my 'mystery caller'.. he just thinks I am a geek again now!! haha!! .. doesn't solve the mystery of the text I got at the weekend asking why my number was on someone elses phone.. erm... how the flock should I know??.. who the flock are you??!!! I love morons!! If I find out who that one is I'll let you know .. Hahaha!!!

Right.. I'll find my list.. update it.. go for a pee then sort the christmas pressies.. I have 9 huge boxes to go through!!!!!! :eek: .. which of course means bringing it ALL down.. then taking it ALL back up again before we go to bed!.. woohoo!!!

pigpen

Dailies

[STRIKE]WM
TD
DW
BM[/STRIKE]
SC (I have a chook to cook)
[STRIKE]fold and put away clean laundry [/STRIKE](currently resting on the kitchen floor!)
Sort sitter for the 12th December.. and 30th December.


Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
Empty & clean out the fridge
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces
Clean floors in these rooms
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances
Level Three
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
Wipe & replace small appliances..
Extra tasks

• Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms
• Clen any 'medium' size appliances, bread makers, slow cookers etc
• [STRIKE]Check the freezer [/STRIKE] I'm making everyone eat their way through the freezer surprise tubs!!

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs![/STRIKE]
Level Two
Move things so you can vacuum under them
Vacuum and wipe sofas
Dust any areas below eye level
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is
Extra Mission Tasks

• Clean windows in these areas
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork
• [STRIKE]27 Fling Boogie [/STRIKE]
• Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable.. that is assuming I have used it since I last washed them!!

pigpen

I've not done much today!!!

And tomorrow won't be much better.. I am going shopping in the morning and have DS2's open evening.. in the evening... and I need to eat occasionally!

LJD1_2

Pigpen - do you bring all the presents down when you have children in the house????? I wouldn't dare, I just know one of mine would come into the room. Please let me know your secret! xx

Dustykitten

Just working on my own list:


[STRIKE]Return important emails[/STRIKE]
online order
[STRIKE]sort boden return for tomorrow[/STRIKE]
finish tail for costume
wash kids shoes
Pack pJs and undies for everybody for weekend.

Extras for this week:


Finish costume
Collect new brace
Make hair appointment
Write O/S christmas cards
Sort my desk
[STRIKE]Ironing[/STRIKE]

cha97michelle

work finished to send into school. I'm off to wash my hair and then to bed for me. I am predicting a 6ish alarm call for us again tomorrow.

forgot to say earlier well done to tia who deserves the perfect housewife tiara for today with all that flying.

nighty night everyone. hopefully i am feeling more like it tomorrow.

Michelle, x

Solwaykid

Groan... I'm beat.
Dusty, my conscience is clear - I didn't go on Facebook honest! Ta for keeping me in check though, I did ask for it.
I spent half an hour giving the hall and front porch a good clean, paintwork and everything. Put some handbags and a coat out for my charity box (after checking through for loose change of course) and then 1 & 3/4 hours in the livingroom. I've pulled the place apart and rearranged it all so there's a nice Christmas tree sized gap waiting to be filled in a couple of weeks

Tinsel, it's nice to have you back. What an challenging time you've had.. Hope things are looking up. I know exactly what you mean about feeling out of control. I think the point of this thread for me is that I can keep control in the home then I feel prepared for anything outside of it. I miss having the time to come on here as often as I'd like but I have to get some balance and a Fly-fix a couple of times a week at least.

I'll catch you all tomorrow evening, my bedroom isn't too bad so I might try and squeeze in the bathroom too as Mr messy is coming round Thursday to undo my hard work.

Have a good night. x