Weekly Flylady Thread 24th March 2008

Mudbath

hhc check in - full bin bag of clothes out of wardrobe. even got rid of my favourite suit which a) doesn't fit me and b) i never wear as don't work in an office anymore. also done 4 drawers and got rid of some presents for parties that are now too young for any parties mine would go to.

off to the garden centre (40 minute walk in rain :eek: and so annoying as car is sitting on the drive - don't worry, i won't). will treat children to subway if they don't moan.

is tingling and pain in my wrist a sign that i've done too much? wasn't hurting at all over the weekend but after doing children's room yesterday it feels a bit odd.

speak later xx

pigpen

JillD wrote: »

hollyh And your mirgaine, yuck, cant believe you managed to drive and shop with it. shudder.

I know!! I can't even get my head off the pillow.. and my mother is pretty much the same!! .. sometimes she perseveres but one time she got up to drive my sis to work.. 20 mintues drive.. and got 1/4 of the way back and was throwing up in the gutter and had to ring my stepdad to go pick her up.. the car was left there for 2 days until she could drive it again!

Holly.. ((((hugs)))) what a sad end to a long life!! I hope his passing was peaceful for him and hugs to the OH as well..

I am up.. replied to PM's and emails.. parcelled up another ebay parcel that sold this morning.. I'll get them posted in a bit. I've filled 2 binbag of rubbish.. one from the kitchen and one from my room, put 2 carriers of stuff in the recycling. Best make those necessary phoencalls now!

juliejim

Right I'm back and all I've done is sorted through DD's clothes, got a huge bag to get rid of, and folded her clothes neatly back up and put them away. I've also picked up all her dirty clothes up off her bedroom floor - well actually I'm never sure whether they're clean or dirty as she'll try something on, drop it on the floor and put some thing else on. I've now got a full wash basket again!

Okay lil-me - I'll join you again now and go and put all the clothes away that I've ironed.

Catch you in a bit

Jue

Pollybear

Morning all

Sorry for your loss Hollyh and OH.

Three loads of washing done, including my bedding. All draped round inside because it's raining.

Remade bed, dusted all the bedrooms and vacuumed them all and vacuumed bathroom/toilet floors and landing.

Dusted living room and vacuumed right through downstairs.

Prepped everything for lunch.

Watched last episode of series 2 of 24 borrowed from DS. I saw it when it was on but never got any further so I've re-watched the first two series before I start series 3.

Looks like it's trying to brighten up outside, maybe I'll be able to hang some bedding out later.

My dog seems better today. She's not falling over as much and she's eating and generally seems brighter and more "with it". Maybe it was a mini-stroke or something?

pigpen

Wednesdays dailies..

[strike]WM[/strike] x5
[strike]DW[/strike] x3
[strike]TD[/strike] x4
[strike]BM[/strike] x1
[strike]fold[/strike] and put away clean laundry
[STRIKE]Post ebay stuff.. [/STRIKE]
[strike]empty some more of the middle room[/strike] last bit to be done today!!! I hate doing the last bits.. they take 10 times longer than all the rest!

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Extras

• Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
• HHI ..
• Clean windows and sills
• treat the pets for fleas!!!

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
Sort that under stair cupboard..
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Clear a hotspot
Vacuum hall and stairs
Extras

• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs
• Wipe front door.. inside and out!

Childrens list.

1. Sort out all the shoes..
2. [STRIKE]Oh.. I think you'll like this.. everyone gets a carrier bag.. and spends 5 minutes running all over the house putting rubbish in it.. [/STRIKE]
3. If you are a bigger little person could you vacuum the floors once they are clear of stuff?

Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
[strike]Check fire alarms are working[/strike][strike]
EBAY!! another 5..
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[/strike]Level 2
[STRIKE]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..[/STRIKE]
[strike]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen.. [/strike][strike]
Air the duvet[/strike]
[strike]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/strike]
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..[/STRIKE]
[strike]Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.[/strike][strike]
[/strike]Clean windows in these rooms
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• [strike]39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter[/strike]
• [strike]Clear a box of clutter from the landing [/strike]
• [STRIKE]Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf [/STRIKE]
• Bake us a cake please mummy!!

Childrens list..

1. [strike]Clear and wipe the table[/strike]
2. [STRIKE]Collect up all the dirty laundry from upstairs and plop it in the laundry basket!.. NO clean things please!![/STRIKE]
3. [strike]Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with the sheets from mummys bed?[/strike]
4. If you are a bigger little person could you spend 15 minutes tidying or vacuuming on the landing.. whatever needs doing.. I am sure there is a job that you can do that would be greatly appreciated!

gunsandbanjos

Pollybear wrote: »

Watched last episode of series 2 of 24 borrowed from DS. I saw it when it was on but never got any further so I've re-watched the first two series before I start series 3.

24 is so addictive! I got nothing done once i started watching it:rotfl: Finished series 6 a couple of weeks ago, cant wait for the next one:D

nicki_2

I'm up, just This poor weather is really draining me, or maybe its the amount of junk we've been eating lately? Or it could be the stress with the whole ex situation and DD's reaction? I don't know. I'm sooo tired its unbelieveable But I need to get on. DD is back at school on Monday and I can't believe we're already at Wednesday in her second week of holidays! :eek: We're supposed to be tackling her toys etc today but we'll see. I really fancy going out so I might tell her to get dressed and we'll go to town, but it all depends on how I feel after my bath. So whats on the list today?

Dailies :

• Beds
• DISHES
• Kitchen S&S
  
• Bathroom S&S
• Ironing
  
• Lunch
  
• Evening meal
  

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
Clear and wipe work surfaces
Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
Level Three
Wipe over all those small appliances.. don't forget the inside of the microwave!
Wipe out the gicky parts of the fridge
Extras

• Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
• Clean windows and sills
• Go play a game with the children who have helped you today!!

Childrens list.

1. Clear and wipe the table
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..

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level Two
Vacuum floors and sofas
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
Vacuum under the furniture you can move
Clean windows, pictures, mirrors etc.
Vacuum hall and stairs
Extras

• Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs
• Wipe front door.. inside and out!

Childrens list.

1. If you are a bigger little person could you vacuum the floors once they are clear of stuff?

Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clean windows in these rooms

No other jobs apply here :rotfl: Right, bath time, maybe I'll feel more human then

Sharon_1970_2

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Anyone know how to get masking tape off windows I had them all neatly taped up to paint them about... oooh 9 months ago:rotfl: Anyway, now the tape is possibly a bit mouldy so i thought it was time to remove it, its leaving loads of backing stuff behind:eek:
Anyone know the best way to get it off?

Try WD40 and a scraper. I have a huge mirror over my fireplace and there was sticky stuff left from the price label, quite a large label. It has been there for about 2 years. Somewhere I read about using WD40 for sticky stuff. Well I tried it yesterday and it got it off!!!

Sharon_1970_2

We are FLYING today in my house. The kids are doing a great job. I think they have earned themselves some extra treats at the rate they are going.

Dailies

[strike]WM
TD
[/strike][strike]Middle daugther 20 minutes clarinet practise
[/strike]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
SS Kitchen


Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
[strike]Check fire alarms are working
[/strike]EBAY!! another 5..- going to photograph some more for listing DD1 has had a clearout
[strike]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/strike][strike]
[/strike]Level 2
[strike]Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs[/strike]..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
[strike]Air the duvet[/strike][strike]
[/strike]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
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.
Clean windows in these rooms
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• [strike]39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter [/strike]- Each child has done a bag
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf
• Bake us a cake please mummy!! Or Daddy.. he can bake cakes too! Are we having it with custard or ice cream?

Childrens list.. As it is parents bedroom today I thought you could do a few jobs around the house which would still be very helpful..

1. [strike]
   1. Clear and wipe the table
   2. Collect up all the dirty laundry from upstairs and plop it in the laundry basket!.. NO clean things please!!
   3. Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with the sheets from mummys bed?
   4. If you are a bigger little person could you spend 15 minutes tidying or vacuuming on the landing.. whatever needs doing.. I am sure there is a job that you can do that would be greatly appreciated!
   [/strike]

kazmeister

gunsandbanjos wrote: »

Anyone know how to get masking tape off windows I had them all neatly taped up to paint them about... oooh 9 months ago:rotfl: Anyway, now the tape is possibly a bit mouldy so i thought it was time to remove it, its leaving loads of backing stuff behind:eek:
Anyone know the best way to get it off?

Sticky stuff remover that chasingbutterflies mentioned is BRILLIANT. I get withdrawal symptoms if I havent got a bottle, its really good for removing stuff like, well sticky stuff really :rotfl: , from plasters, tape, oil/tar from the beach, wax crayon from walls and can be used on glass, plastic, clothes, hair, skin etc.

Lakeland sell it in a bottle and wilkinsons sell it in a can (but I think the bottle is better) Its a life saver (well nearly)

So far have managed to sort through my box of lush stuff and had soak in the bath, phoned my brother to find what time he's coming with the girls on Friday and had a mug of coffee, havent even managed to dry my hair its dried itself so looks awful and need to put a face on yet as well. Have a bit of a headache so a think another cuppa with some parrots and then I may go and have an hour or so in THE BIN :eek: . If I'm not back by 1 send out a search party please.