Weekly Flylady Thread 24th March 2008

vivw_2

Thanks for that tip...think we have some WD40 in the garage somewhere

AnW'sMum

Hi all

Been reading but hardly posting. Still have cotton wool for a brain at the mo so thanks to lil_me for reminding me that I have ebay stuff to parcel and post! Also will post Taffy's parcel now that I have finished Shopaholic and Baby. Then we are going to Mr T's so the kids can zap the shopping at the till, we know how to live the high life :rotfl:

vivw_2

An update :
Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces[/strike]

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!
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*
HHI ..
Clean windows and sills
[/strike]My list cos have no kids at home
[strike]Clear and wipe the table
Can you fill the washing machine (WM) with things that are all the same colour and switch it on??
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]Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Level One
[strike]remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace[/strike]

Level Two
[STRIKE]Vacuum floors and sofas[/STRIKE]
Sort that under stair cupboard.. make sure evrything is in tidily rather than thrown from a great distance!
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
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!

My list cos have no kids at home

1. Sort out all the shoes.. make sure there are 2 of them all and put them nicely on the shelf or in the box. Encourage the person who has the most to get rid of a few pairs they never wear!
2. everyone gets a carrier bag.. and spends 5 mintues running all over the house putting rubbish in it.. not other peoples things just rubbish, scrappy papers, junk mail, used envelopes and things like that..
   
3. Pick up all your own things from the front room and put them away in their homes
4. Water any plants in the house..
   
5. vacuum the floors once they are clear of stuff?

Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
[strike] Check fire alarms are working.
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/strike]
Level 2
[strike] Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/strike]
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

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

My list cos have no kids at home [strike]Clear and wipe the table
Collect up all the dirty laundry from upstairs and plop it in the laundry basket!.. NO clean things please!!
Can you fill the washing machine (WM
[/strike]

1. spend 15 minutes tidying or vacuuming on the landing.. whatever needs doing..

Feel I am least getting somewhere. Have also had a shower and read 2 chapters of my book.

luby-lou

Thanks Lilme for the suggestion, however, my MIL and SIL have just taken DD1 out to some sort of fun day with all her cousins. I've not gone as DD2 still not so good and as she seems a bit brighter today and has actually managed about 3 mouthfuls of breakfast, I don't want her to take a step back again.

So, whilst DD2 asleep this afternoon I need to:
hoover stairs, landing and our bedroom
change and wash bedding
wipe tops of bedroom cabinets
39 fling boogie
get as much of tea ready as possible
start writing descriptions for ebay items - hold my hands up - I've not photographed 25 items, i've not listed 10 so far this week and I won't be!!! shhh, don't tell Pigpen will you. As I've only sold 2 things on ebay so far I think I'll do 5 this week. I don't want to do too much and not end up posting them promptly.

I'm with you on that GnB - 24 is soooo addictive. When the last series started we decided to sky+ it and leave it a few weeks and watch about 6 weeks together. Didn't happen.:rotfl: :rotfl: Won't happen with the next series either!

Nicki - it probably is a combination of everything going on in your life and the bad weather doesn't help either. If it was nice outside we'd go to the park or go for a walk or something but you feel a bit trapped in the house when its like this I think (and when you've got no money to go out and do something). You are doing GREAT though - with everything going on you seem to be picking yourself up and getting on with your life. You are a great example to your DD - and don't forget that!!!

Off to fold washing and have a little playtime with DD2 before lunch.

gunsandbanjos

can i have a prize for stupidest flylady of the day? am typing with one hand as i have my thumb in my mouth after slicing it open with a razor blade trying to clean my windows_pale_

johanne

Hi everyone.. thanks again for all the messages!

Holly - thoughts are with you and your OH at the moment. xxx

Re Bag: I spent yday trawling shops for a dressing gown and holdall i needed for hospital - couldnt get either! Woolworths apparently have some plain holdalls for £5 so need to get there today/tomorrow and back to tesco to see if they have got my size in the ONE dressing gown i found anywhere which is suitable. BUT i have another "temp" bag i can use and have gathered my stuff i do have for my bag and all babies things together and will be washing it all today!! Ready to pack tonight when i get back from antenatal class!

Re ILs: MILs op went really well, saw her last night and apart from still being a bit out of it on the painkillers she seemed fine.. almost her usual self! Specially when at one point it seemed she was trying to set the "wonderful girl - whos been such a treasure to me!" in the bed opposite up with my OH while i was sat there! They would get on so well apparently... "being about the same age!" ..:rolleyes: (and my OH claims she doesnt have any issue with the fact that im 9 years younger than him!! :lipsrseal) Sooooo she must be on the mend as shes back to annoying the hell out of me and making me feel about 2 inches high by just being in the same room as me :rotfl: :rotfl:
FIL managed to start drinking yesterday! :j But thats the only update on him..the doctors wanted to see SIL and OH this morning to discuss something but no-one has any idea what - thats where OH is now but still waiting to hear what it was. The doctor was meant to see them at 10am but they are still waiting!


Didnt manage to do much of list for yesterday and unsure if i'll get any done today.. but i'll update my list anyway as you never know.....


Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces
[/strike]Level Two
[strike]Sweep the floor
[/strike]
[strike]Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!![/strike]
Level Three
[strike]Wipe over all those small appliances..[/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]
• Clear and wipe the table
• [strike]Load the dishwasher (DW) if you have one/wash dishes [/strike]
• [strike]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]

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs

Level One
[strike]remove clutter from floors,[/strike] chairs and fireplace
Level Two
[strike]
Vacuum floors
[/strike]Sort that under stair cupboard.. make sure evrything is in tidily rather than thrown from a great distance!
Dust those flat fluffy surfaces
Level Three
[strike]Vacuum under the furniture you can move[/strike]
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!
• Water any plants in the house and change flower water

Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
[strike]Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.[/strike]Done sunday
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[strike]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..[/strike]
Air the duvet
15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 39 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf

Oh well... might go make a start while i wait to hear back off OH...

juliejim

I've now put all my ironing away apart from some of my stuff because I want to sort out the drawers before I put them away!

Kids still in their pjs although I'm dressed - normally it's the other way round.:o

I don't even know where to start in my LR as I can't see the floor - kids have got loads of stuff out but are sitting watching telly!

I think I'll go and have a look at the DR before I start dinner - not promising to do anything but I'll see!

Back in a bit

Jue

juliejim

Glad you're getting sorted Johanne - I can stop nagging you about your bag then?

juliejim

G&B - I can't remember any of the instructions involving a razor blade. They definitely didn't say slice your thumb with it - hope it's not too bad!

juliejim

Right I've finished talking to myself - I'm off to look at my DR!