Weekly Flylady Thread 31st March 2008

lil_me

Mudbath, thanks. DS2s had it 3 times, his consultant said last time he had it if it happened again he'd need to be referred to the RVI for immunity therapy, so basically I'll be skin watching with him. I'm hoping DS1s turns into a viral rash but where it is and the little blisters look like chicken pox so far....bit of experience in it with DS2 having it so many times.

My boys are off for the next 2 weeks, finish tomorrow, well not DS1, DS2 has an appointment in the morning then if he's 'spot free' will be back on the afternoon.

Oh and I've sorted my ancient Facebook account which I forgot about, if anyone wants to add my MSN addy (I think it's done via email but I am a bit of a novice)

Mudbath

fingers crossed lil-me, i didn't know you could get it so often. i would add you to my facebook but i don't know how, lol! i'm a real novice xx

Pink_Fairy_2

Vanilla, Lil-Me and Mudbath (and anyone else on FB) - have I got you on Facebook yet? Vanilla, you said you've added me but I haven't had a message. If anyone wants to add me, pm for ID.

Jobs done this week: All my dailies so far. And HHGC - not just a 5GC:T

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area

Level One
Clean floors in these areas

Level Two
[STRIKE]Wipe down surfaces
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, fridge, freezer etc) and inside the microwave[/STRIKE]

Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
[STRIKE]Clean washer drawer, filters on the dryer, dishwasher and cooker hood filters
Clean the oven if you missed it last week or it needs it
[/STRIKE]
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!
[STRIKE] 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 - airing cupboard
Wipe & replace small appliances like kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!) [/STRIKE]

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs

Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
[STRIKE]Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a must[/STRIKE]

Level Two
Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Dust any areas below eye level

Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)
[STRIKE]Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is![/STRIKE]
Wipe the bits next to the steps on the stairs.
Extra Mission Tasks - as usual try one or more of these
Check where important documents like passports, birth certificates, driving licences, medical cards are and make a note of where they are and if any need replacing, changing etc
[STRIKE]Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW[/STRIKE]
Wipe down window frames in these rooms (inside) clean any marks from window
Clean out the vacuum cleaner, empty the bag/bucket, clean filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!
20 minutes ironing time to get that pile down, and make sure you put it away!

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings

Level One
[STRIKE]Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]

Level Two
Remove floordrobe from the floor!
Vacuum floors in these areas

Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers[/STRIKE]
Check through one drawer making sure only what needs to be is in there!

Extra mission tasks: as always, try one or more of these

Spend 30 minutes doing something for you, anything you like, call it 'midweek me time'
Empty the top or bottom of your wardrobe, wherever you 'store' things, sort through it, clean wherever it goes, remove what shouldn't be there then replace what should be
Clean windows in the bedroom, make sure you wipe the sill too
[STRIKE]Clean doors including handles downstairs [/STRIKE]

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc[/STRIKE]
Level Three
[STRIKE]Wash your bathroom mats[/STRIKE]
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Defragment hard drive on one PC or laptop

Extra tasks list: as usual choose one or more

Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Remove anything from window sills in these rooms, clean before replacing the items
[STRIKE]Clean toilet bowl inside and out, the floor in front of it as well if you need to [/STRIKE]
15 minutes paperwork filing/flinging. Deal with anything urgent now
Towels & Flannels- wash any grimy ones.

Friday - those frightening Friday kids rooms and spare rooms

Level One
Vacuum the floor, even if it's just where you can see

Level Two
Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! Don’t forget the light shade, curtain rails or above the door frame.

Level Three
Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Drag all that junk out from under the bed and deal with it as required e.g. bin, put away, wash etc
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors

Extra Task List: as usual pick any one or more of the following

Look in that medicine cupboard... is there anything you can fling? Is there anything you need to stock up on?
Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, aim for 27... choose any area!
Clean 2 radiators or the skirting in any room of your choice!.. or you could do both!
Clean any one (or more) window that needs doing
30 minutes ironing Don't forget your me time this weekend !

Weekend Extras for those mad/dedicated enough to want to do more, you could try one or more of these

Do up to level 3 in any room you didn't quite do level 3 in this week
Handbag clearing (or wherever you dump things in baby bag/back pack etc) empty it, sort it, ditch any rubbish and clean if required
Spend 1 hour at least with family, doing something you all enjoy
15 minutes paperwork sorting if you still haven't got to the bottom of those piles
Sort through one cupboard or other storage area, making sure it only contains what should be there
Hotspot time - spend 15 minutes clearing some of one of your hotspots
Radiator cleaning (or vents if you have them instead) clean at least one, more if you can
Freezer/fridge/cupboard checks and meal plan from what is in
Lunch bags/boxes - give them a good clean this weekend, baby steriliser is great for getting juice smells from drinks bottles/flasks
30 minutes ironing catch up

I've got my work cut out to get through this lot by Monday when my visitors arrive!:eek: And I;ve got to do the Supermarket Sweep as well.

moo2moo

I'm being v. good and cleaning out my e-mails although I'm a tad confused. Asda have a promotion on "Sharing Snacks". Why would I want to share my snacks????? surely thats why all good little children go to bed early ... slummy mummys like to sit in front of the goggle box not sharing their snacks whilst hoping that the laundry pixies pay them a visit. Greys anatomy is on tonight! Will be keeping my fingers crossed that Dr. McDreamy is taking a shower whilst stuffing my face with my unshared snacks.

tiamai_d

Mudbath wrote: »

oi! did you not get the pm pigpen sent you saying you had to be nice to me and give me chocolate and muffins whilst doing all my housework!

mmmmmm... no.... got one asking for all my bank details, so I sent them off... another asking me if I wanted something called 'Niagra' which will make my wand magic so I hope to get that soon, I know all the tidying and cleaning spells from harry Potter! Scourgify! And one telling me I have got a second Uncle by Marrage to my fourth cousin, who died recently and his wife wanted to know if I could take his fortune of (over $5'000'000 million dolla) into my bank account and transfere then monies over to her. So I was both sad and happy to help.

But none telling me to give you chocolate, sorry. :A

nicki_2

DD has just finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix :eek: I've taken her "the half-blood prince" and she'll start that tomorrow morning knowing her :rolleyes::rotfl: At this rate she'll be finished the entire series by the age of 8 :eek::eek:

Off to finish editing ebay photos ready to upload some. :wave:

If anyone wants to add me I'm the group leader on the Ol' Style group on Facebook:rotfl::rotfl:

boddy

Evening everyone.

Just a quick catch up to say im still flying but may not get to post much. Just loads of family stuff going on and what with work. Will be checking out the list though and trying to keep up.

Hugs to you all.

cha97michelle

potato wedges made and in the oven cooking. Washing brought in off the line, and not fully dry so draped over the dining room chairs, DS bathed, read to and in bed.

Just waiting for DH to get in. He has gone to the Moss bros to try on a suit hire for the wedding he is being best man for in a week and a day's time. (best start trying to get his speech and the pub quiz he is supposed to be writing done then).

He'd best not be too long as i have some jobs for him - namely:

• put recycling out
• move futon mattress from my old car into our room, as the car is being MOT'd tomorrow ready for the guy who is buying it to pick it up at the weekend.
• change the time on the clock in the kitchen.

I'm doing not much else tonight. Plan is to either watch house and grey's anatomy, or record it to watch over the weekend. Might have to eat soon if DH isn't in as i am starving.

Also, need to conserve my energy for tomorrow as i really must hoover as the house is minging, and i will also need to go and do the work sorting out tomorrow seems though it is the last day of the hols and i have still done nothing. I am presuming my junk will be in the way if i don't move it.

Can't believe it is Friday tomorrow. Another one has disappeared very quickly.

Michelle, x

juliejim

I've done nothing today - first day back at work and Thursday so tjhat means staff meeting as well!

Feeling shattered so think I'll go to bed soon

Jue

taffy1969

Chasing Butterflies (I think) I won't be buying a certain FF now, thanks for that. Read the thread and think I will go for a different one.

Nicki contacted you through FB to join ol' style. This is now something else I need to look at on the internet!!!!!!!!!

To do tonight:
Asda online shop
Ironing
lunches for tomorrow for me and dh (may do in the morning)
Ebay stuff (I've got to get at least 5 on)

Most important, keep up todate with flylady!!!! DOne that today, will keep popping back.
Have a good evening ladies.