Weekly Flylady Thread 17th March 2008

lil_me

Aimee sorry to hear he's been fired, fingers crossed he finds something soon and doesn't turn into a PITA (but to be honest I think they all do in a way :rotfl: )
Chasing Butterflies, that sounds like something I'd do, didn't think B&Q would be open....

Beef dinner was mmmmm and I even made DP a giant yorkie for started, because he fixed my TD well so far it seems to be fixed. He must have got sick of either the washing being draped everywhere, my moaning or both. Anyway looked at a few thingies online about the codes, took it to bits, did a few things inc resetting thermostats etc (ewwww I cleaned some of the fluffiness out of the inside) and it works I've used it once and no error codes. Even if this is a temp fix it suits me, as long as it lasts until the weather gets better!!! I'll save up by then to get it fixed. So pleased he's handy when it comes to electricals etc.

Anyway, DW is now on, all the laundry is now dry, eek, that means 3 basket fulls to put away as it's all been dried at once so that will be tonights mission aswell as moving the sofas (which keep the understair cupboard shut) and having a look in there (which could take a while as there is so much stuff) for our previous course books. Not going to be able to do this assignment without them as there is very little in these books about what the assignment is about because this course is an additional part it would seem to the last, argh, no wonder I was finding it tricky. Right ok, rambled enough about that.

Erm, ok so list for tonight

[strike] Make DPs sandwiches etc for work
Bath boys because they are sticky (chocolate)
Reading with boys
Remake boys beds [/strike]
Put oven racks in to soak (see I knew I'd make a mess!!)
Put the baskets/bags of laundry away
[strike] Clear kitchen benches - inc refill DW
Wipe down kitchen benches
Online banking, transfer £400 into DPs account
Move the safe from the kitchen window sill (because that really isn't safe is it?)
Check DPs LX account, see if there is anything outstanding after the refunds[/strike]
Check calendar for this week and put appointments etc into my diary/schedule book
[strike] Move sofas, clean under them (may aswell while they are out)
Look for OU box.......sure we kept it[/strike]
Start clearing a space for new wardrobe (when we build it)

kazmeister

I've been slaving away doing last weeks list and still got loads to do but I suppose next weeks list will be up soon so time to start afresh :rotfl: .

DAILIES
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Make tea
S/S Kitchen
S/S Bathroom[/strike]
Wipe table
Wipe stairs down as they get hairy
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TD empty and reload x 2
WM empty and reload[/strike]

Mad Monday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Clear a hotspot
Killer Kitchen - Tuesday
Open the windows and let in the spring!
[strike]Sweep[/strike] and Mop [strike]the floor[/strike]
Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the spring!
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort 10 things from your wardrobe (or someone elses) that you can get rid of..
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Study or other reception room & bathrooms - Thursday
[strike]Clear the clutter from all these rooms!! [/strike]
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Vacuum the floors
clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles[/strike]woodwork done and [strike]defragment the pc while doing this[/strike]. OH did this the other day
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
[strike]Clean the windows[/strike]. – bathroom done
Childrens/Spare rooms - Friday
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Clear the floor
Drag the junk from under the bed.. the children should be home today so they can do this![/strike]
Sort out a box of things to give away – they’ll need to come from the junk room
[strike]If they are able the children can vacuum their own rooms!! [/strike]Littlemeisters done
While the children are home.. go through their wardrobe and get rid of everything that no longer fits.. They can try things on to be certain

Plan of action today
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Shower
General tidy of kitchen
Sort washing[/strike]
Make DD's party invitations
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Make Beef casserole in slow cooker rather than roast today as OH at work until 7pm[/strike]
Need to do this week as well
Plan DD's party and get stuff for sleepover bags
Get DD's birthday present ordered or bought
Visit friend Laura
Visit friend Nina (with Libby's birthday present)
Bury Nanny's ashes with Dad - Wed
Have nieces for sleepover Fri - Sun
Take DD for sleepover party - Friday
DD's sleepover party Sat/Sun

Sorry to hear about BF's job Aimee, where abouts in Nfk was he?

Thats a helluvva a list for tonight Lilme.


I think I'm going to abandon the cleaning and maybe do some ironing later. Meantime will start on Littlemeisters party invites for a sleepover :eek:

Oh poop was going to take poor doogie out now the snows melted but its snowing again.

And looking at whats left on my list I really didnt do well did I !

serena

I am freezing!! We've had snow, sleet and drizzle here most of the day, but none of it staying, thank goodness. No-one here tempted to go outside, except me to church. I was late as well, as I had to wait for the lemon meringue to finish before I could leave.

My three have one egg each - and I exact a chocolate tax - they have to give me a piece every time they have some!!:D

Thank you to everyone for the hugs and support. Very much appreciated. I feel much better now that Mum is in a really nice home, with staff who are attentive. I'm still really angry with the way that the system currently works - in case you didn't know, the NHS have to fund continuing care completely if the prime needs are medical. Otherwise, it's social services and using the patient's money. Of course, neither side want to use up their budget, so they are arguing over it. Mum ended up spending an extra two months in hospital because of it, and they only agreed to transfer her because my sister made an official complaint.
This morning the vicar talked about people being treated as 'statistics, numbers, consumers' rather than what they are, all very special individuals. And this seems to be what they forget. My sister has dealt with them more than me, and always says to them 'Well, if it were your mum, is this what you would want for her?' We are thinking of taking this further, if we have the energy, because it isn't just mum. There are several wards full of elderly, vulnerable patients like her - and in just this one hospital.

boddy - that must be very hard to cope with, and without very much support from other family either.

nikki - your DD is gorgeous!!

lil-me - I've read your confessions on the other thread. My, I'm shocked. And I've always looked up to you. (All this said tongue in cheek - there doesn't seem to be a suitable smilie!) I'm right on your side with the ironing. I had to iron two shirts for work last week, and had to ask OH how to use the steam iron. I think he bought it about four years ago, and I've probably used it twice. I have removed two items from the stuff behind the sofa though. Quite enough flying for an Easter Sunday I think.

dusty - what are you ordering from Sarah Raven? I find her dreadfully expensive. I've just bought some flower seeeds that she recommended, but from the garden centre and saw on her leaflet that she is selling 10 seedlings for £8-50! I got three packets for far less than that.

I'm going to book eurotunnel now - trip to France at the end of the Easter holiday. Just hope that DD won't be too jetlagged, as she comes back from India very late on the Thursday. I think she'll find the temperature change a bit of a shock. It's between 35 and 45 at the moment!!:eek: We've now got the list of things we need to know, and among the guidance on clothes, the head suggests that loose clothing in light natural fibres is best - silk is ideal!! Has he tried buying anything in silk in this town in March?? I think she'll be able to buy silk stuff out there easily and very much cheaper - I've already requested a sari! We've bought all linen and cotton.

pigpen - are your children home then next week? Mine have another two weeks of school - well, so do I actually! I think I'll copy the list and save it for the holiday, they'll need something to do.:D

I hope that you've all had a very happy Easter Sunday.

pigpen

serena mine finished on thursday and don't go back until the 7th April I think it is.

Just doing the new thread.. back in 10..

pigpen

NEW THREAD

Off for food!

kazmeister

pigpen wrote: »

serena mine finished on thursday and don't go back until the 7th April I think it is.

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Mine finished on thursday and go back on Wed 9th :eek:

and Ive just walked doogie and bought sweeties for my sugar craving .

Best go and see what our lordette and masteress has got for us.

johanne

nicki wrote: »

She only has ex's side of the family ones, 1 left up at his parents, 1 from the Easter Bunny, and an egglet one from me (since she got the DVD ) but she's still got plenty and more to come from my side tomorrow when we go to see them :



Looks like rice-crispy cakes will get made at some point, or chocolate covered somethings.;)

If shes REEEEEEEEEEEEAAAALLLLLYYYY struggling to get through them all im sure being the little sweetie she is she wont mind sharing with her cousin...bump! Granted that means me having to eat them to get to bump... but we all have to make sacrifices in our lives :rotfl:

(sorry i havent been to my mums yet and so have not got my easter egg yet and not got any choccy at all in the house - feels so wrong not to be eating choccy for my 3 meals a day on easter sunday :rotfl: )

Justamum

kazmeister wrote: »

Do you make your 16yr old do any work outside of the house, just panicking because I've got laddo (15 nearly 16) some work for the holidays with his grandad and now feeling guilty as he's being picked up at 6.10am a week mon :eek:

I had my first job at 12 working on Saturdays in a local holiday flats doing the changeover. I also worked as a chambermaid in my parents' hotel every morning. My sister was a waitress at our hotel at about 13. It was quite normal here to start summer jobs at that age. In fact when I was at school you could leave at 14 and work full time (and we are only talking just over 30 years ago). The law was changed not long after because so many children were forced by their parents to leave without any qualifications so that they could "bring a wage in", without any thought to their long-term futures.

Any work experience obtained now will stand your son in good stead for when he finallly gets a permanent job.

I hope he enjoys it!