Weekly Flylady Thread 24th March 2008

Dustykitten

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

My hubby did all my ironing on friday:D Wonder what he wants...

I'm impressed the job comes before the reward in your house - it is the other way here first:rotfl:

serena

(Warning - a bit long...)

Lovely sunshine here, although I haven't been out. I'm hoping that it isn't so cold that I can't do something outside. I may prepare the trench for the hedge. I'll be taking DD downtown later, to buy a few more things on her list. I've been waiting for a half price sunglasses offer from Boots - there's usually one about this time. I may wander over to the Boots thread and seek expert advice.

It's a Bank Holiday - do I really have to clean the kitchen?? I may have to seek refuge on 'The Other Thread.';)

My children break up in two weeks time, for a fortnight. DD is off on her 'Big Trip'- as they call it in school - to India. This is the big trip that DS1 went on to China two years ago and fell ill. So, DD is a teeny bit nervous, and so am I. It doesn't matter that I rationally know she'll be absolutely fine, every time I think about it, my tummy flips over... DS1 will (should) be revising for his exams. So, that leaves me with DS2 who is by far the most helpful of the three anyway, so good chance that I'll get lots done! They did all do all the washing up after the major strop I threw on Saturday.

hollyh - hugs to you and your OH. Will be in my thoughts today.

Pink Fairy - Welcome back! I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't seen you around for a little while. Likewise to Solwaykid.

Welkcome to :hello: sue-y, lucasmum, catlover1.
We're not scary over here!! I'm here because I really don't like doing housework, and being on this thread means I'm organised enough now to do the jobs in the least amount of time. Remember that it didn't take just one day to get the house in whatever state it is, and you won't get it perfect in that time - but it will improve every week. I spent all of last year doing a bit every week in my bedroom, and got it clear enough to redecorate in the New Year! (The wardrobe still isn't finished, and there's a pile of stuff from the room behind the sofa, but hey, I'm making progress!!)

johanne - this sounds like a very good time to call in any favours and take up any offers of help from anyone. If there is one small thing I would recommend, make some dishes that can be stashed in the freezer,in one or two portion sizes, and ideally make ones that can be eaten with one hand. (Spaghetti is not easy to eat without dropping it all over the baby on your lap..) A large bag of mini mars bars for when you are literally starving in the middle of the night is great! Make sure that you have plenty of sanitary towels stashed away, also the first size of nappies. Baby will probably be fine with the first size of baby suits and babygrows, and you'll need quite a few and scratch mitts are helpful. Make a list of important numbers and stick it by the phone (eg labour ward, NCT helpline, pizza delivery...) Don't worry about the nursery, my babies were all in our room until they were about two, as I couldn't be bothered to walk around in the night for feeding/changing. A very low watt bulb in a bedside lamp is very useful. A moses basket or carry cot is okay to start with. You don't need to buy special fitted cot sheets - use a pillow case, it's much easier. I also strongly recommend not getting dressed for the first couple of weeks. If you are in night clothes, even in the sittingroom, then people will do things for you; otherwise, you'll find yourself making endless cups of tea etc. And if anyone offers help of any kind - accept immediately!

dusty - have you tried www.chilternseeds.co.uk ?

Dustykitten

[quote=serena;9588941I've been waiting for a half price sunglasses offer from Boots - there's usually one about this time. I may wander over to the Boots thread and seek expert advice.


dusty - have you tried www.chilternseeds.co.uk ?[/quote]

I'm waiting for a sunglass offer too Serena - please give me a heads up if you here of one.

Thanks for the link, I hope to look at the catalogue later so will do a comparision on there too.

vanilla

Morning everyone, slept well last night but no better this morning.
Just seen a car going up the lane and wondering who would be up this early then looked at the clock and realised it ain't that early oppps, as long as they don't come to the window cause i've a small country glowing on my chin and hair is scary looking and it's pj day again.

As for flying i'll do what i can.

Solwaykid

Back again and I can't find the mouse for the laptop and don't know how to cut and paste without it so strikey strike strike..worktops, cupboard fronts, floor, fridge, grill and hob all done. I've a feeling I've just done the children's list but hey, I've been away for a while.
Made a huge ginger cake that I'll do some orange icing on later before I have to go out. The kitchen smells lovely too.
Welcome to folks just starting this week and I'm very impressed Juliejim, that must've been some ironing mountain!
Dusty, I had one of those bodyclock alarms for Christmas and I'm waking up before it starts glowing at the moment. It's nice not to be jolted by an alarm, mid-dream cycle and be fuzzy headed til noon though.

I think since the sun's still shining I'm going to wash the car, make hay while the iron's hot and all that..

Pink_Fairy_2

Good morning all.

Big welcome to all newbies!

Johanne - what awful luck. Big hugs to all. I'm afraid the baby will come when it's ready tho!

Vanilla - hugs to you too. Zinc and echinacea lessen the strength and duration of a cold/flu. Wheat bags are good for the aches and pains. MSE message to all - don't pay for Nurofen - buy own brand ibuprofen, and look at contents of Beechams and do your own! They're a total waste of money (and yes, I trained in pharmacy). You can combine pain relief with vitamin C and honey etc and save loads of money. Superdrugs own inhalant oil is better value than Olbas - with exactly the same in gredients. Best non-chemical cough medicine is Allen's Pine and Honey Balsam too!

JillD, Serena - I'm glad I've been missed!

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One
Clean floors in these areas
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, nice shiny new fridge, nice shiny new freezer etc) and inside the microwave
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean washer drawer, filters on the dryer, dishwasher and cooker hood filters
Clean the oven

Extra tasks if you want to do more

• 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!
• Empty one shelf (or the top of a cupboard) clean it, clean what's on it and put it all back
• Clean out and organize one cupboard, more if you like
• Wipe & replace small appliances like kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)

Daily Tasks:

[strike] Empty dishwasher
Load washing machine
Set breadmaker
Feed dogs, cats and fish
Walk dogs[/strike]

If it's not snowing, I will even do [strike]5GC[/strike]. No sign of snow, unfortunately.

Off to tackle the kitchen. See you later.

jjef

Morning all,

Its cold but lovely here have two loads of washing out and another in the machine. Took the dog out for a walk this morning and ended up walking just over 3 miles so thats todays exercise taken care off.
Kitchen is finished so apart from listing on ebay I have almost finished pigpens list.

Off now to start packing up the girls playroom no point in starting when they are here as they want to keep evertything so taking advantage of them being at school and me and Oh being at home.

Will be back later.

Sharon_1970_2

Wow things get done so much quicker with the kids to help. At this rate we will be done by lunchtime and have the rest of the day to play

Dailies

[strike]WM[/strike]
TD
Middle daugther 20 minutes clarinet practise
Eldest daughter 10 minutes read aloud
Eldest daughter 20 minutes maths revision
Youngest daughter 20 minutes read aloud
Research magnetic bracelet for OH
Declutter loft
IED Direct Debit
SS Bathrooms
[strike]SS Kitchen[/strike]

EASTER EBAY CHALLENGE!!
[strike]Last week we spent time taking 25 photographs of items we could or wished to ebay...
Today we shall list some... we.. don't just stand there go do it!! LOL
You can either list them immediately onto ebay or keep them saved in auctiva or turbolister and upload them all at once.. but you are going to reclaim some of the cost of those easter eggs!!
Aim for 5 a day listing.. if you do more.. woohoo have a dog biscuit.. if you do fewer.. never mind.. every penny helps!!
[/strike]
Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces
Up to 5 ebay items listed! [/strike]Already listed 7 items and got bids on most
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
[strike]Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
[/strike]Level Three
Defrost the freezer if needed!!
[strike]Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave!
[/strike]Wipe out the gicky parts of the fridge and have a quick check for what needs restocking.. I have locusts off school!!
Extras

• [strike]
  
• Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
• HHI ..
• [/strike]
• Clean windows and sills
• [strike]treat the pets for fleas!!! This is prime time for them to be developing an infestation.. the last thing you need in your house! .. left on in case you were lazy like me and missed this! [/strike]- done last week
• Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!!

Childrens list.

1. [strike]
   1. Clear and wipe the table
   2. Load the dishwasher (DW) if you have one
   3. Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with things that are all the same colour and switch it on?? This is a very important thing to learn.. many big clever daddies struggle with this job.. even our daddy.. so if you can do this.. you are cleverer than him!
   4. If you are a bigger little person could you wipe over the fronts of the kitchen cupboards and fridge/freezer/washing machine.. sometimes you need to check the insides too as they get a bit sticky..
   [/strike]

kazmeister

Haven't quite finished but I needed coffee and a break.

Feel like I've actually managed stuff this morning and littlemeister hasnt even started her list!

Kitchen is looking good - need to make time for dining room tho its a bit of a tip, the kids clear the table and add it to my pile of to do on the sideboard :mad:

DAILIES
Make tea
[strike]S/S Kitchen[/strike]
[strike]S/S Bathroom[/strike]
Wipe table
[strike]Wipe stairs down as they get hairy[/strike]
[strike]TD empty and reload[/strike] - on load 4 now
[strike]WM empty and reload[/strike] - on load 5 now
[strike]DW empty and reload[/strike] - on again already - twice in 1 day !
Have also sorted and paired up 67 pairs of socks !!
Killer Kitchen - Monday
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike]
[strike]Up to 5 ebay items listed![/strike] - Dont do ebay
Sweep and Mop the floor
[strike]Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!![/strike]Defrost the freezer if needed!! - but mine has the littlemeisters snow in it
[strike]Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave![/strike]
[strike]Wipe out the gicky parts of the fridge and have a quick check for what needs restocking..[/strike]
Extras

• [strike]Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes[/strike]*
• [strike]HHI .. [/strike]- done 2 hours already
• [strike]Clean windows and sills[/strike]- have done inside and outside and I did the inside and outside of the door glass :eek:
• treat the pets for fleas!!! Dog all bathed and frontlined
• Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!! - wot help

Plan of action today
[strike]Reprint DD's party invitations[/strike]
[strike]Bath dog and treat as above[/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
Try and empty the bin (room)

juliejim - I could iron for a solid 8 hours and still wouldnt have finished !

Off again as coffee nearly sunk - need cake

EDIT - forgot to say hello and welcome to lucasmum and sue-y, hope you have fun while you're here

tiamai_d

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike]
Up to 5 ebay items listed!
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
Defrost the freezer if needed!!
Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave!
Wipe out the gicky parts of the fridge and have a quick check for what needs restocking.. I have locusts off school!!
Extras

• [strike]Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes* [/strike]
• HHI ..
• [strike]Clean windows and sills [/strike]
• treat the pets for fleas!!! This is prime time for them to be developing an infestation.. the last thing you need in your house! .. left on in case you were lazy like me and missed this!
• Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!!

Childrens list.

1. [strike]Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with things that are all the same colour and switch it on?? This is a very important thing to learn.. many big clever daddies struggle with this job.. even our daddy.. so if you can do this.. you are cleverer than him![/strike]
2. If you are a bigger little person could you wipe over the fronts of the kitchen cupboards and fridge/freezer/washing machine.. sometimes you need to check the insides too as they get a bit sticky..

My list

Look out school uniform for tomorrow
Pack DS1's bag for tomorrow
Loadsa washing
Mop Floor