Weekly Flylady Thread 4th February 2008

shell2001

Yeah! Mrs Rach. So pleased you had a fab day after all that hard work.

Glad your settling into married life well - and make sure you keep him working, that way you wont have any of the problems a lot of us on here do!

Looking forward to seeing some pics!

Pink_Fairy_2

galantvr4 wrote: »

Pink Fairy is it too early for a G&T!! Maybe-have a cuppa to chill instead

I wish, but I'm Tee-total. She'd drive anyone to drink! Still hiding from her and my work mate.;) I don't see why we should do stuff on the weekend when we don;t get paid for it. (Bad enough we don't get paid for housework.:rotfl:)

Oh well, been to town and done the Game stuff, more ink and paper for PC - glad we can bill work for expenses, most of it's for them, popped in to brother's and had a coffee, just had lunch made by DS while I did yet more dusting, now back to work. I look like a Homepride Flour Grader!:rotfl:

pigpen

Hubby up in the loft clearing space for the remaining junk from the middle room.

I NEED to go supervise the bedroom clearing but cna't quite bring myself to do it! It is too big a job.. and it will be getting done once the middle room is cleared and we have moved out of our room decorated it and moved the girls into it.. we are then totally gutting their room.. plaster off the walls and everything.. so I may just ignore it.

I have 2 lots of washing out, one in the dryer, one hung up to dry, the DW has been on twice, the dry laundry is all folded and half is out away.

At some point this week I am going to phone my friend and drag her out for a drink.. I don't care whether she can afford it or not but I am going and she is coming with me too!!

tiamai_d

I really need to go do the kids room. then I can shove them up there to watch a dvd...

pigpen

Come on Tia.... I'll come with you!!!! Ours are disgusting as well!!.. I found a stash of wet nappies under DD3's bed which she has hidden.. dirty mare.. She wears them cos she peee's why would I be bothered about them being wet?? .. she is a bit dim sometimes!

Anyway... go.. let's start with a HHC in there.. 2:15-2:45... go... run... move..

poohbear59

wow, pink fairy your DH must be special to get recognition like that. How exciting to get to dress up and possibly get to Buckingham Palace!

Hi Rach, glad to see you back, congratulations too!!

Welcome Samphire

serena hope you are feleing better soon.

I feel the urge to bake some cakes today so will go and prep for Sunday dinner and then I can cook cakes at same time as the chicken. I am only going to be away for three days so I am sure family don't need lots of cakes made but it might save on them spending on crisps and biscuits. Last time I was away we left £100 for food and emergencies for a week. They didn't touch anything in the cupboards or freezer and spent every penny! This time I am leaving only enough for bus fairs, a menu plan and enough food for a month.

Right must go and cook.

poohbear59

Forgot to say thanks to all of you who sent good wishes for me. Thank you.

Samphire

Thanks for all the advice on cleaning up wee for my little potty trainee, who is currently running round the garden in his helicopter pants. Pink Fairy - yes, we're in Chepstow, very close to Cwmbran! Pollybear - samphire is an edible plant that grows on cliffs by the sea. I love the sea - have just had a text from my parents who are having lunch on the seafront in Bournemouth and I wish I was there .. looking forward to our summer hols on the beach in north wales already (Haven booked with clubcard vouchers!!)

cha97michelle

Happy Sunday.

It is still bright but a bit chilly here. DS has slept a lot this weekend - us too. I think there might be a bit of a bug hanging round as he had about 5 hours throughout the day yesterday, then slept 111/2 hours last night.

The farm was really good yesterday. We have also spent some time together in the garden letting charlie play with a football. I've just left DH and DS out there, and come in as i was finding it a bit cold.

Plan for the afternoon here is the rugby, and then this evening i will probably take up the hall curtain that i have been meaning to do since before xmas. That probably means i should probably run the hoover around in the living room first as i can then spread it out on the floor.

We watched March of the penguins last night which i really enjoyed. Don't think there are plans for anything tonight, but we may see what CDs we want to listen to or find an old DVD to rewatch. We are trying to chill out and enjoy the time together while we can.

Monday Madness- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area


Level Two
Clean baths, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats[/STRIKE]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just burn it!
Extra mission: Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms

Terrible Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe dining table[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc
Clean fridge and see what needs using first
Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer filters
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.. mines gross.. you need to shame me into cleaning it!
• Write an inventory of your cupboards contents and what needs using first
• Empty the cutlery drawer.. clean it out, wash the cutlery tray, chuck those baby spoons you don't use any more.. how many medicine spoons do you actually need? get rid of everything you don't use and make the drawer look nice again!

Weird Wednesday - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas, inc. under furnitutre if you can move it without rupturing your usher! done on Mon but needs a refresher after charlie sat and shredded some tissues when i wasn't looking. The cats have also brought in a good part of a tree
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making [STRIKE]sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Water any thirsty plants, wipe their poor neglected leaves!!
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Sort the magazine heap, books and papers that have found there way in here and need to go back out!
Extra Mission:
Clean a window or two.
Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[STRIKE]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Air the duvet[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE] genuinely don't have one for a change now we are in the smaller bedroom
Wipe doors down!
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 42 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms

Fearsome Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc[/STRIKE] in DS's case, socks that he gets from the cot organiser and throws around the room - mental note to self - find somewhere else soon to keep his socks
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets & pillows need freshening up too!![/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season! [/STRIKE] we are alright still for the time being, although you can guarantee it will be when the new baby arrives that he grows huge
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!
• Friday fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

[STRIKE]FRIDAY EXTRA - Don't forget your ME time this weekend, even if it's just a nice relaxing bath or going to the pub with Pigpen!! go on you deserve it[/STRIKE] afternoon nap on Saturday, watching my film on sat night

WEEKEND Frolics

• Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
• Meal plan for the next week and make a shopping list... based on what you found in the freezer and those things that need using from weekly cupboard sweep
• Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!! (I'm going to regret this one!!)
• Touch up the paintwork in one room!!!
• Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
• 15 minutes hotspots clearing
• Clear out your handbag and coat pockets

Jobs for Feb 4th – 10th:
Work

• For thur: 9JK scheme deadline
• All y11 coursework grades given to technician to put on computer.
• Mark y9 tests
• 9LI/8bschemes updated on computer
• Mark y8 books and do report stickers
• Give test data for years7, 8 to science technician

Personal

• [STRIKE]Sat – food shop[/STRIKE], visit parents
• Look into selling wedding dress – probably ebay
• Sell old dresses on ebay
• Buy some more magazines for dad
• Hall curtain – needs measuring, taking up to fit the door, then hanging so it is no longer hanging on the landing
• write a letter to nursery so they officially know what our plan is for charlie

Our New room:

• Inside of window and frame cleaned

Our Old Room:

• Look through wardrobes and chest of drawers, anything that can’t be worn for next few months while getting sorted, pack into suitcase/holdall and put in loft partly done, DH just moved the empty chest of drawers and storage box and a chair into the garage so i have a bit more room to manouvere in there, we really must crack on this week though as we haven't really made any progress since 3 weekends ago
• Pull out wardrobes to clean behind and for access
• Look through filing cabinet – sort each hanging file so only relevant things in there,
• Shred the waste from filing cabinet
• Strip one x wall of wallpaper – all rubbish out
• Strip 3 x walls of their border – all rubbish out.
• Woodwork and radiator need sanding
• Lightshade needs taking down
• Wall lights need taking off and plastering over the holes
• New light needs putting up down the other end of the room

Charlie’s room:

• Dismantle chair to wash the covers off it
• Wipe mould off his laundry bag and air outside

Bathroom

• Outside of door frame glossed

Michelle, x

pigpen

Michelle that had better be the weeks list and you better not be going to try to do it ALL yourself!! .. or else you'll be in BIG trouble .. behave yourself woman!!! you have been warned!

Well.. it is pointless me trying to clean anything.. hubby is taking down a wall.. I know.. we will have no walls left if he carries on! lol.

The front room is just about decluttered.. again.. the children have decided to play in there now they have trashed everywhere else.. They will get a shock though becaus I am going to drag the sofa out in here... rake all the junk out from behond and they are putting everything away.. I want my floors back.. and they made the mess so they can get it tidied!! MEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAN mummy!!! lol

I'm feeling a bit flat and moany today.. *gives self a shake* .. shop then.. I may feel better after 10 minutes fresh air and sunshine!