Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd December 2007

lil_me

Yak, what a miserable morning. Not a great start, DS1s bus 15 minutes late again meaning had to drive DS2 to the walking bus or he wouldn't have got there, been late for school and had another almighty hissy fit. Part of me is praying his bus changes when the contracts are up as I am sick of it being late, it's who DP used to work for but I think more to the driver being at fault than anything else as DP was never late for his contracts. Last driver was only ever 5 minutes late at the most.

Right, sitting room looks like a bomb site, so that is the first mission....more DPs mess than the kids, he just leaves everything where last touched (as an example just on one shelf he has deoderant, 2 empty desert dishes, spoon, glass, bandage, empty can, watch etc) when he asks what I have done today (when he eventually gets up) 'Well I spent an hour cleaning up after you!!'

Ok, coffee first, mooch about on the internet and email check, then I will get started. Laptop will be off by 10am!

hypno06

I have to go to the dentist for a filling in a mo. So far, all I have done is the dishwasher, and to get a pork and apple casserole in the slow cooker - will get on with the housework when I get home - after all, sitting and drinking coffee will not be an option at that time - I will be dribbling too much :eek:

I also want to start getting my Christmas presents sorted - I have been collecting throughout the year and putting them in the cupboard, but need to assess what I still need to get!

Daisydoll

Its took me ages to get on here this morning....hope the site doesn't crash again! Am going to print my list off I think just incase!

Can someone give me a big kick this morning as I was so lazy yesterday and really need to keep on track today!

shell2001

Michelle - I know its none of my business but can you not get the doctor/midwife to sign you off until after Christmas. You sound so drained honey, I just felt like sending you off to bed and looking after you reading your post.

Hugs for all those with car, kids and other problems too!

Right i am off to tackle the lounge which should not take too long. I am gonna cheat and use wet wipes on the leather sofa rather than the saddle soap as that takes ages. Kitchen is all sparkly, BM on just drying to make up a load of darks for the WM. If I can crack on with the lounge then collect little may get her on the playdough this pm so I can do the ironing.

Need to phone soft play place to confirm numbers for DD1 party on 22nd.

Right, music, coffee and boogie in the living room:D

Mad_with_money

Ok so far today I have been to the shops to get some Christmas cards! Am off now to see how much I can get done, back soon with an update!

lil_me

Daisydoll **kick**

Right last post then I'm going to crack on, DS1s transport is changing just phoned them to ask, fingers crossed this one arrives on time, aswell as the problem getting DS2 to school he hates being late.

pigpen

Tuesdays dailies..

WM .. I have loads again
TD
BM.. that'll be on in a minute
SC..
DW
Fold and sort washing to be put away..
Write christmas cards
Sort box of carp from firesurround.
Clean fire and surround
Buy remaining presents for DD2 and DS2 (approx £50 each left).. I don't have much left to get for those 2 then I can concentrate on finishing DS3 and then DS1 who is proving extremely difficult to buy for!

Manic Monday- Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe those surfaces
Level Two
Clean floors
Level Three
Wipe & replace small appliances such as kettle, toaster
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances, don't forget those kick boards
Check those washing machine


Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One
Vacuum stairs
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level .. doing that in a minute as well
Extra Mission Tasks

• Clean a radiator or more if you have time
• 27 Fling Boogie, I have a charity bag to fill for Wednesday
• Find a place for something that doesn't have one.. can't I just fling it?? Can the bin be 'the place'??

Oooh.. it sounds like Tiddles is finally awake so I'll go get her from her dog basket.. she doesn't want to sleep in a cot any more apparently so it is now a dog basket!!

Any ideas of fantastic presents for 8 year old boys and 10 year old girls???

Ooooh.. *YYAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWN* I really need my bed today!!

chocaholic110

Hoping to get more done today than yesterday. I see a few DFW-ers have joined in - helloo!!! :santa2:

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

• [STRIKE]Clean a radiator or more if you have time[/STRIKE]
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
• 27 Fling Boogie, you know the routine, grab a bag and clear that clutter!
• Sort one drawer or cupboard you've been putting off even opening! Even if it's just for 10 minutes.

[STRIKE]WM x 2 (at least)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Empty dishwasher [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wash paintwork on stairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe skirting boards and doors in living room[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Vacuum and mop kitchen[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Mop bathroom[/STRIKE]
Empty ironing pile
Put clothes away
Check in attic for any remaining cards and wrapping paper

tiamai_d

I HATE my street for parking! Went away for 5 mins and the bloody git behind me moved forward stealing my space outside my house so he could go across the road (which is blocked with roadworks) and work on a house thats being built (hence the road works). Wish we hadn't spend the drive money on that stupid TV . So now I'm in a mood. :mad:

Anyway, been busy

Made my bed
put make up on! (shock-horror)
tidies living room
did dishes
going to put load in TD and make kids beds

Just waiting on shades blinds now.

Snaggles

Pigpen, I have a 7 year old boy - he's obsessed with Doctor Who, so he has asked for Doctor Who toys - would your 8 year old like anything like that?

If you have a B&M anywhere near you, they have the Genesis Ark set for £12.99 (I think it was £30 in Toys R Us last time we looked).