Weekly Flylady Thread 11th February 2008

Pink_Fairy_2

I forgot to put this on earlier. I suppose I can't have the day off, Miss Pigpen? No, I thought not. *sighs deeply* oh well, does it count that I watered my today? And cleaned out the cat litter tray (coz my cats never go out coz they're both Scaredy Cats:D) And bought DS a suit for Thursday's "do".

Not that I want to boast or anything, but DH called earlier (He's on night out) and the person who nominated him had been on the phone to say he can;t make the "do" on Thursday, then told DH something that stopped him in his tracks. Apparently it's not just a case of getting a certificate, it's more of an inauguration, and one level down from an MBE!!!:eek: OMG! We didn;t realise it was that important. Special yes, but OMG! Better dig out a posh frock!

Mudbath - I'm on Facebook if you want to pm me. (or anyone else for that matter -Traceyg already found me!)

Also forgot to say that DS's friend didn't do anything last night, has been to see her counsellor today and is still feeling pretty grim. DS said he felt she needed the professional help and that there was a limit to what he could do and she got quite unpleasant saying she didn't know why he was being like that and he was "like everyone else" so I dictated his next reply, telling her she needed to remember he's not well and finds it very hard to cope with stressful situations as it makes all his symptoms worse. She's not contacted him again this evening. I've told him not to worry as he needs to think of his own health and she will be OK.


Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, showers, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just hide burn it!
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
• clean the radiators in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need
• HHI... a bit more gone!

Dailies:
Feed dogs, cats, fish
Walk dogs
Groom dogs and cats
WM
DW
CP
Plan dinner
SS Bathroom/Shower room
SS Kitchen
Personal stuff
Work Preparation

This time I am going to bed. x

Molly_George

Fantastic news... My sis came to stay at the weekend and, not only is her partner a chef who cooked me dinner last night, but he refuses to cook in a messy dirty kitchen - so they cleaned it top to toe while I was at work! Hurrah. :j Hopefully I can keep it like that now with the flying - I had got down to just a chopping board sized space on nearly 10m of worktop.:eek:

Lurkio - I work full time as well, as does my OH. We also have a three year old and we are all naturally messy and hate ourselves for it (well I think DD takes her cues from me and actually quite likes it). On the other hand, when you do do something off the list, it feels like a great achievement so be pleased with what you can do and don't worry about the rest.

I love my kitchen...:heart2: (which is as close as I am going to get to a Valentine this year, or any year, sob!)

Mudbath

Pink fairy - fab news about your OH. It's nice when they're recognised.

Molly george - what a cool sister and partner. They're the sort of visitors that i'd always welcome. The kitchen is a good valentine as it doesn't answer back! I wouldn't buy it a card though as friends might think you're starting to lose the plot! My OH has just phoned to say he won't be back until Friday so they'll be no valentine celebrations here either.

Right, I need to go and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Night all xx

JillD_2

evening :wave:
Thanks all for your words of wisdom, hugs, advice, PM's, etc etc re meltdown on Sunday night.

I've taken on board everyone's sugestions and here is my plan:

1. Have made appt to see GP to see if I can/should increased dose of tablets
2. Have phoned HV and left message requesting home visit (my HV is lovely)
3. Have un-suspended Spa membership, it will be active from March 1st
4. I am going to stop at 8.30 in the evening and not do any jobs after that.
5. I am going to follow my own mini FLY list and not try to follow the main one.
6. I have dug out my Millenium cross stitch kit - yes that means its 8 years old:eek: and I have done about a thousandth of a percent of it. Used to find cross stitch really relaxing so will try that again in the evenings.
7. Have asked DH for help and he has agreed (though of course on his terms so he thinks it was his idea). We agreed:
- he will tidy the kitchen at night after he has put kids to bed
- he will do a last night 11/midnightish feed for the baby
8. I am going to go to a different Weightwatchers meeting moving from a Thursday morning to Thursday evening. This frees up Thursday morning for other stuff, and means I will get to escape one evening a week.
9. I am going to try and go out with friends every couple of weeks. Made a start by going to pub with my friend tonight (she spotted I was feeling rubbish and texted me this morning )
10. I do tend to take kids to McDonalds and Asda cafe and stuff quite a lot especially at lunchtime. Being out of the hosue is so much easier. But feel dreadfully guilty for the lazy factor and the money - am going to STOP beating myself up about it and do whatever it takes to feel ok.
11. Hubby has suggested a weekend away for all of us, instead of worrying about the money I have said go for it and he is going to book it :T

There was something else but I've forgotten it! Will edit tomorrow if I remember it.

JillD_2

#number 4 on the cards then

pigpen Indeed not, we'll have none of that sort of talk thank you.
Believe you me it would be the Immaculate conception :rotfl:

Dustykitten

Jill so glad you are feeling better and you have been incredibly constructive, I'm proud ofyou and glad we could help.

I have finished going through the accounts with a fine tooth comb and will now tell my vice all the anomolies I have found tomorrow so we can do the final amendments.

off to bed now.

Living room tomorrow after dalies and present wrapping for DS3 party. Have done an online food order as had £5 off which makes up for the higher prices. Will pick up a few bits when i drop off for th party.

Hope to have a bit of a toy cupboard sort out aswell.

Mudbath

Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Do you ever just know you're going to have a bad day!

Glad you've sorted out the accounts xx

ChasingButterflies

*sneaks in*

Well the ovens/grill/hob/and stupid shiny splashback are all sparkling...

and that is about it *well apart from DW x3, WMx1 load, 1 hot wash, posting parcel, going to butchers, feeding the troops, filled the paper bin, 1000 trips to toilet with lo (ok 1000 a bit ott but everytime I tried to sneak off to do something she needed to go!) most of which was acheived with a storming headache (which has thankfully gone now)

What do you think the chances are of them behaving like angels 2 days in a row? :rolleyes:

Ok better go really was not as late as this when I started catching up with everyone's news...

*will not think about all the jobs I need to do tomorrow - until I wake up* otherwise I will be back down in an hour to clean the [STRIKE]manky[/STRIKE] fridge

juliejim

Why didn't anyone remind me on that I was supposed to be making jelly yesterday? Then I wouldn't have been making it at 6.30 this morning!

bonsibabe

Good morning everyone!

Firstly i would like to shout out a huge big THANK YOU to Pink Fairy for the knitting needles she sent me - they are fantastic and are already in use!

Well I have made a start and then stopped to do a little knitting and chill out as DD1 off to school and DD2's nursery is closed today :mad: - i only have today and tomorrow to get the house the way i want it and the living room still looks like a dumping ground!:eek:

Never mind - have had my chill out time - am back to flying round this place in the hope that i can get it all done today!!!

Meddling Monday- 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
[strike]Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/strike][strike]
If you have a porch.. clean that out too, or at least declutter it!..
[/strike]Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean windows & any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?
Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• [strike]
  
• Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
• [/strike]Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
• [strike]
  
• Clean a radiator or two.
• Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!
• [/strike]HHI.. get that mountain gone!

Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and mop floors
[strike]Sort & clean fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front, clean out any spills or grots in there![/strike][strike]
Wipe dining table.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
[/strike]Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[strike]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc [/strike][strike]
Clean out the cupboard full of tins and jars.. Mines vile!
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, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
[/strike]Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [strike]
  
• 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!
• [/strike]Clean oven if it really needs it.. or just do the hob.. or a knob!
• 36 fling boogie..
• Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET

Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, showers, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
[strike]Wash your bathroom mats, nets, clean blind/curtains etc[/strike][strike]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required
[/strike]Clear a mega hotspot!.. shred it.. and fling it.. or just hide burn it!
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt:

• Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
• Wipe down the doors and frames in these rooms.
• [strike]
  
• clean the radiators in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need
• [/strike]HHI... a bit more gone!