Weekly Flylady Thread 11th February 2008

soappie

pigpen wrote: »

What else would you drink that is white...:eek:.. I can only think of one thing.. and it definitely isn't normally chilled.. unless it's from the 'bank'

Hmmm does this mean you always swallow rather than spit?

galantvr4

soappie wrote: »

Hmmm does this mean you always swallow rather than spit?

I was debating on saying that earlier but thought I might be OTT for some people:rotfl: and yes I do tho it doesn't happen that often What about you Pigpen?

Pink_Fairy_2

I'm sure that migraine's starting again!

galantvr4

Funny I havent had a Migrain since I came off the pill-DH has had a few tho-wonder what happened there

Pink_Fairy_2

Well, I thought I'd see what I have actually achieved apart from daily tasks

Meddling Monday- Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dusting, even if around everything
Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets[/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
[STRIKE]Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. Are there any that need rehoming?[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe skirtings, doorframes and other paintwork[/STRIKE]
Extra Mission:
Pick one or more of the following tasks –

• 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![/STRIKE]

Tripping Tuesday - Kitchen and Dining Room
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces[/STRIKE]
Level Two
[STRIKE]Sweep and mop floors[/STRIKE]
[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
[STRIKE]Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe and replace all those small appliances.. kettle, toaster etc [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean out the cupboard full of tins and jars..[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances .. don't forget those kick boards..[/STRIKE]
Check those washing machine filters and drawers for ickiness!! Tumble dryer, cooker hood and dishwasher filters need to be done too!!
Extra Mission
Choose one or more of:

• [STRIKE]Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms[/STRIKE]
• 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.. or a knob!
• 36 fling boogie..
• [STRIKE]Empty the bin.. wash it out.. and make it smell SWEET[/STRIKE]

Wednesday walkabout- Bathroom and Study/Pc Area
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, showers, toilets, don't forget under the rim! and sinks[/STRIKE]
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]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom.. defragment your pc while doing this.
[STRIKE]Empty and clean out all the upstairs bins! (the proper bins not the rooms that look like bins!)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]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.
• clean the radiators in these rooms
• Fling all those empty bottles and tubes
• [STRIKE]Replace sponges/flannels/toothbrushes that are in need[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]HHI... a bit more gone![/STRIKE]

Thrilling Thursday - Master Bedroom & Landing
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE]
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with [STRIKE]fresh linen.. [/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Air the duvet[/STRIKE]
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
[STRIKE]Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of... and a pair of shoes only counts as one thing! likewise socks![/STRIKE]
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 41 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean all the upstairs doors... and handles!
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Freshen up the curtains if needed

Fearsome Friday- those frightening kids rooms and spare rooms
Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see
[STRIKE]Spend at least half an hour doing something for yourself!!!!! paint your nails, make an appointment to have your hair done, a lovely soak in the bath.. whatever you feel like!! I'm having my nails done this morning as usual[/STRIKE] Coffee at my brother's house!
Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
[STRIKE]Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade and curtain pole!!![/STRIKE]
Strip beds, turn and vacuum mattresses!! and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!! Tomorrow!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Rummage ALL the junk from under the bed and sort through it.. [/STRIKE]
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season!
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

• Wash a set of curtains, nets, duvet or [STRIKE]throw[/STRIKE]
• Wipe the radiators, skirtings and window & door frames!
• [STRIKE]Book a night out.. with your friends or husband or anybody.. just go have a day or an evening out.. go dance, go party, go for a meal, go shopping.. whatever.. just get out and enjoy yourself.. and children are NOT allowed!!!!!.. This one is not optional! [/STRIKE] Taking DS as he's 16 and he's got a ticket for DD's Line Dancing Show
  
• End of week fling!! grab a binbag and fill it with stuff to leave the house.. rubbish or charity shop or to donate to a friend!

WEEKEND Frolics
For those who have extra weekend time and can't function without tasks... lol If you don't have time or want to spend time with your family that is brilliant.. go for it. It is a list of 10 tasks to do over the weekend if you get chance.. no pressure at all.. just ideas and reminders and springy preparations!
This is also a chance to get hubby's and children involved in the flying

• Extra 30 minutes ironing.. school uniforms? work clothes?
• Change any bedding you didn't get chance to do over the week!
• 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
• spend at least an hour with your family... playing, reading or just watching a dvd and having a hug!
• Work yourself to level 3 in your messiest room!!
  
• S&S the kitchen and bathroom!
• Make sure you have everything ready for school/work for next week.. pe kits, socks, homework done etc. It is half term for some next week.
• Fill a binbag of things to get rid of.. charity/bin etc
• 15 minutes hotspots clearing

I've also shampooed most of the downstairs carpet! Need to vac upstairs at some point over the weekend, but that list doesn't look too bad now, so I think I'll go to bed. Night all, sleep well, God bless! x

JillD_2

hi :wave:
haven't posted much this week, been too busy sorting my head out. Thanks thanks thanks again for everyone's advice, hugs, and support. I'll say it again - I truly was overwhelmed with everyone's generosity of spirit and of time, and quite a few replies had the tears pouring down my face again
I'm getting there, the last couple of days have been a lot more bearable. I am a right one for wearing my heart on my sleeve so have poured my heart out to a few of my friends who have also been great in keeping me busy, listening etc.

Lent update - now have done 9 days of no snacks bar fuit and/or yoghurt.
Had weigh in on Thursday and lost 2 pounds :j Am pretty pleased.

Oh and our half term is next week so not sure how the flying will pan out. Have a lot of stuff planned out with the kids.

Anyway here go my replies having had a bit of a catch up ...

Torchwood fans- is it a new series you are all watching ? I watched the first series and loved it. Dont tell me I have lissed loads of a new one .... grrrr

Dusty - Happy Birthday for whatever day it was

pigpen - sorry to hear about Barney

skintscotslass - sorry about your uncle's funreal, hope you are doing ok (((hugs)))) (hope hangover or at least what little hangover you had has gone too :rolleyes: )

Pollybear - brave girl using the burgers, glad you are still here to tell the tale :rotfl:

Mudbath - big relief about the abscess. VV glad you are ok. Oh and well done DD:T

michelle, pigpen - yup another one here who doesn't stop during pregnancy! I say just know your limits, do what you can and if you need to rest, then rest. With all of mine I was mega busy, one was two weeks late, 2 were a week early. Dont believe activity levels make it happen, it comes when its ready. And all that stuff I got done over the summer ... well I am so glad I did it, I had much more time then, just less energy LOL

soappie - oh bah I hope it isnt just the gardener, that would be far too unexciting

toria - I have had the freezig cold thing allnight as well, oh no I hope it isn't the lurgy, I dont have time to be under the weather

AnW'sMum

Blimey finally caught up with you all! Seems there have been a few hitches with the site today but you have still managed to add pages and pages for me to read!

Hugs to all those wanting one, especially lil_me, Mudbath, SSL and Pigpen.

Been yet another interesting couple of days at work, life is always erm interesting there!

Well now I have caught up I am going to bed! lol A is at some cub's thing in the morning, have to be at the scout hut for 8.30 :eek:

Catch up with you all over the w/e

Oh and I am claiming the prize for laziest flylady It's mine ALL mine!

galantvr4

Night night all
have to go now DD has dance class in the morning(I'll take my ADI theory book with me to revise) so I must get some sleep, promise I'll crack on with the list when I get back, Promise Pigpen
See you all tomorrow, sweet dreams:A

JillD_2

going to bed too
in for a rough night I fear, we have already been up to the baby about 3 times since 8pm

Shes waking loads and needs the dummy to get back to sleep :mad: Planning to do controlled crying at some point as I ma not going to keep giving the dummy back 10 times a night. I'm hoping the unsettledness is down to her bad cold but am secretly qorried it is just plain dummy addiction.
She's had a dose of baby nurofen. We'll prob giver he calpol later too.

If anyone has any suggestions for what to do with her let me know
JIllx

soappie

Morning all.

thought it was supposed to be bright and sunny today but here we have a red sunrise and some hazy cloud but it is v. cold. I'll hold off putting the throws in the washing machine until I know how the day is going to pan out weatherwise.

JillD - hope you had an unbroken night. I don't know what to suggest about the dummy. I was fortunate in that my two found their thumbs within a couple of days so never had a dummy - their thumbs were always close by