Weekly Flylady Thread 24th March 2008

Mudbath

gunsandbanjos - i'd go to bed, def! you have made me laugh with the soup though.

lilme - can i join you with the drawers - i've got 24 to do in the bedroom and have done 3!! aim to do half of them today xx

pigpen

TEA BREAK... I am shattered!!! Anyone got a spare pillow????

I found another binbag of rubbish in the middle room.. just off to hang out the bedsheets.. and reload the WM.. actually I might make DD1 do it.. she was horrified when I handed her her laundry earlier and asked her to hang it on the line. "WHAT??!!! OUTSIDE!!????" PMSL...

kazmeister

Been in the bin and so far collected 4 bin bags full of soft toys, and 2 of rubbish, and 1 box of recycling but theres a long long way to go :eek: . Now OH is up and driving me nuts :mad: . Going for food now and a cuppa.

Fi27

Hi ladies :hello:

Well, I am impressed! I followed the flylady shiny sink instructions and my kitchen taps look so clean and shiny that the sun is shining off them and they even have a 'bling' spot OH came home at lunch time and nearly ended himself laughing when i proudly pointed it out :rolleyes:

SIL has taken my DS out for the day as i looked after her son yesterday while she was at work so lovely and peaceful here, and the sun is beaming so 2 loads of washing done and on the line :T




Master bedroom & landing - Wednesday
Level 1
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Check fire alarms are working.
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[/strike]Level 2
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Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
[/strike]Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
[strike]
Air the duvet
[/strike]15 minutes floordrobe clearance
Level 3
[strike]Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing[/strike]
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
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• Clear the top of a bedside cupboard/chest of drawers or shelf
• [/strike]

I have a bit of a moral dilema - nephews birthday party tommorow and my brother was supposed to be picking our mum up to take her to the party. SIL has since told my mum to get the bus to their house and then they can all go to the party (in community center) leaving from their house (easier for them). I live 2 streets away from SIL and we both stay 8 miles from mum. SIL wanted me to pick up mum but i said 'no' it's your party! SIL says it a 16 mile round trip to pick up mum to which i replied 'well it was ok when you wanted me to do the driving' :mad: Feel bad that nobody is picking mum up and she will have to make her own way there. Also know that mum will not be happy and there may be an 'atmosphere' at the party

Do i . . . . . .

1) Ring brother and TELL him to pick up mum?
2) Pick up mum myself?
3) Try to stay out of it and avoid the fallout at all costs?

What do you think???????????????????????????????

Fi

cha97michelle

Mudbath wrote: »

michelle - your post really made me laugh. i'm good at telling other people to slow down but never listen to my own words of wisdom. you say you've not done much and then your list is about 15 pages long. you've done loads so put your feet up! i will if you do! xx

your on!!!

Although i have just had a realisation to myself that i am going away on Friday till Tuesday to visit the in-laws, and i seriously have nothing to wear. And not just slobbing either - kiddies party on Saturday, Adults 60th birthday meal on Sunday, and then trip to the theatre on monday night while ILs babysit. :eek: So i really need to wash between bouts of sitting. Have just got the first lot on, and a couple of things are in soaking while we speak. The kettle has just boiled if anyone wants one.

best also do some woolies as ILs house is usually freezing and i am feeling it at the moment.

Will also need to reassemble the airers, and fill them as each WM load finishes, so realistically, i can probably fit in a couple of hours of lounging in the 3 hours till i pick up DS.

Is that ok mudbath? Best eat something in that time as well that isn't full of sugar, and won't aggravate my mouth ulcers anymore.

gunsandbanjos

I would stand my ground on that one Fi27! Just out of interest how old is your mum? Its their party, they should pick her up, i'm guessing you dont get on too well with Sil

gunsandbanjos

My thumb is throbbing:o As i had no plasters it has a bit of kitchen roll wrapped really tightly with electrical tape to stop the bleeding:rolleyes: I'm really classy:rotfl: Should add plasters to my shopping list.

skintscotslass

That turned into an hour and a half!!

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level One
[strike]Clear and wipe work surfaces
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Level Two
Sweep and Mop the floor
[strike]Wipe the cupboards, appliances and all those manky corners!!
[/strike]Level Three
[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.. I have locusts off school!! [/STRIKE]Extras

• Clean oven/hob if you must.. *rolls eyes*
• [strike]HHI .. [/strike]
• Clean windows and sills
• [strike] Cleaned 2 cupboards, took everything out, wiped shelves and replaced mugs/glasses etc. Sorted out some stuff for the charity shop[/strike]

Time for my HHE. I'm away to dognap a puppy to take on a walk. WI tonight, so will report back later on.

Fi27

Gunsandbanjos My mum is a very mobile 59 yo, but it is ALWAYS me who does the running about after everyone and i do get annoyed about it sometimes! I get on ok with SIL mainly but she does kinda have an 'only for herself' attitude and she very much suits herself. If it doesnt suit her she doesnt do it! I cant be quite that assertive when it comes to family!

I am very tempted to stand my ground this time and see what happens!

Fi

vivw_2

Fi27
Surely if there is a bus route your mum can get there herself if she is only 59.
My mum's 71 and she regularly travels 35 miles to London and 90 miles to Suffolk using public transport. She also often flies with a friend in a light aircraft to France.