Weekly Flylady Thread 14th April 2008

zarazara

Today I've gone through the medicine box and chucked out old out of date things and also my cosmetics case [and ordered new cosmetics £40.90!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!].

soappie

I'm pooped - but it's a good pooped as I've worked hard today. I'm also sipping champagne as I had good news this afternoon. I think I said before I work on a freelance basis, well my current contract is up next week - I knew it was going to be renewed - but wasn't sure how long for. Turns out it's being renewed for another 120 days (which works out to be about 6 months depending on how much leave I take). So I'm v. happy (and must be doing something right!). Cheers :beer:

Have dipped in and out of the thread today in breaks. Hugs to those who need them and Johanne - particularly - my waters never broke with my two - the midwife had to break them when I started the pushing stage.

Didn't have a show with DD, though I did with DS. But then with DS, I didn't know I was in labour until that happened! I went to bed as normal then woke up with quite severe back ache. The back ache was coming every 4 minutes so I didn't think it was labour because you're supposed to start off with bad cramps every 20 minutes or so.....

If it hadn't have been for the show, I probably wouldn't have got to the hospital in time - he was born 5 hours and 30 minutes after the first twinge and 2 hours after the show - which included an hour's drive to the hospital. DD was even quicker - 2 hours 30 minutes after first twinge....

But I'm prattling. My updated list is shown below. Although I've not achieved all, I have achieved the majority so I'm heading north......

Off to cook bangers and mash for tea.

BEDROOM

• [STRIKE]Wash curtains and net curtains and put out to dry[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Post ebay parcel[/STRIKE]
• Sort out chest of drawers - pull out and [STRIKE]Dyson behind it[/STRIKE].
• [STRIKE]Remove everything from shelves, put into boxes[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean shelves in bedroom[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean stuff that was on shelves, sort and put back.[/STRIKE]
• Sort out makeup bag - chuck out stuff not used for years
• Sort out jewellery bag - ebay anything not worn for years
• [STRIKE]Pull out filing cabinet and Dyson behind it[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Remove bedding and wash[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Remove mattress and put in car for tip[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean light shade[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Move bed and dyson underneath it[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Pull out computer table and storage unit and hoover behind it[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Hoover bits of floor left[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Put new mattress on bed[/STRIKE] I'm so looking forward to sleeping on this tonight!
  
• [STRIKE]Remake bed when bedding dry[/STRIKE]
• go to tip with mattress Haven't dont this yet, though it is in the car. I decided something from the utility area needed to go to the tip too but was sensible enough to realise it was too heavy for me to move out from it's position so waited until DS got in from work and he has moved it to the car for me. The tip will be visited tomorrow now.

UTILITY AREA

• [STRIKE]Move everything easily moveable out[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Dust sheet everything else[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean woodwork[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Clean walls[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Paint ceiling[/STRIKE]
• [STRIKE]Paint woodwork[/STRIKE]
• Paint walls
• Sort out carrier bag store
• Clean bookcase and books
• [STRIKE]Clean back door[/STRIKE]
• Clean floor
• When floor dry, put everything back neatly

nicki_2

DD is in bed I'm a happy bunny now as I've put "the craft" on TV to have on in the background and put me in the mood to paint my nails Thinking black ATM but I'm not 100% sure :rotfl:

• • [strike]Beds [strike]- Stripped but need remaking[/strike] Just need to sort out my pillows.[/strike]
  • Bathroom S&S
  • [STRIKE]Tea Dishes[/STRIKE]
  • [STRIKE]Post tea Kitchen S&S[/STRIKE]
  • DD - reading book
    
  • Finances
  • [strike]Tea[/strike]
• Make doctors appointment for sometime this month
• Update CV

Extras:

• Bath and [strike]early bed for DD.[/strike]
• WM ([strike]toys[/strike][strike]pink[/strike][strike]lights[/strike] [strike]WHITES[/strike][strike]darks[/strike] cleaningcloths )
  
• Medicine DD x3 - 1 to go around 11pm
  

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Level Two
[STRIKE]Clean the gacky filters and drawers from DW's, WM's etc[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Wipe the cupboard fronts, appliances[/STRIKE]
Level Three
Wipe the gicky things out of the fridge.
Extras

• Clean windows

Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs - Will do once DD is back in school
Level One
remove clutter from floors, chairs and fireplace
Level Two
Vacuum sofas
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.. all the way up to the top!!!!!
Extras

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

deep clean challenge

1. drag out all the furniture and clean the skirtings and all the woodwork
2. put all the paperwork in one heap and sort through it
3. scrub the manky marks off the carpet
   
4. scrub the manky marks off the sofas
   

Study or other reception room & bathrooms - Wednesday My "study" is in my livingroom so it gets done with that!
Level Two
Vacuum the floors
clean bath, toilets, shower and sinks
Wipe down the tiles and defragment the pc while doing this.
Level Three
declutter and dust the pc desk
Wipe away cup rings and sticky things
wipe the keyboard, mouse, cables and sockets and suchlike.
Clean the windows.
Extras

• HHI..
• Deal with any calls etc that need doing
• Clear a hotspot

Deep clean challenge

1. Scoop all that hotspot into one heap.. and fling it in the bin.. keeping the bits you really have to but put them away nicely.
2. Clean up any floor grots

Going to go and bring in the washing. Then wash some dishes etc. Might tackle some ironing as well while I'm at it :wave:

pigpen

LOL.. my 'births' probably win.. and make you all wonder why I have 8.

DS1.. 36 hours of sheer hell..
DD1 16.5 hours.. waters broke first after DS1 locked me out of the house and I climbed over a 6ft high wall and smashed in the back door..
DS2.. 3.5 DAYS of constant every 15 minutes contractions.. they never got any closer together even at the end.
DD2.. 6.5 hours.. but she was induced and speeded up.. 36 hours after my waters broke.
DS3.. 3 days after my waters broke he took 10 hours to put in his appearance.
DD3.. 5 days after my waters broke I got a massive infection and she was sliced out.. including a 1.5 inch gash on her head.. they had about 5 minutes to get her out and did it in 3.
DD4.. they hadn't stitched my internal organs back together after DD3 so I had 2 contractions which ripped my bowel and uterus apart and both DD4 and I nearly died.. another slashing.
DD5.. 4 days of constant 15 minute contractions again before I broke down and demanded another slashing. The hospital staff were waiting for her to die to show me a lesson.. because I am 'difficult' .. I heard them say so.

Only the second labour would I do again, and only if I got a different baby.. the other 7 were quite frankly horrific.. I had PTS after 3 of them and severe PNS after 2.

pigpen

Tomorrows list is now up [strike]to scare you!![/strike]

Enjoy

mwwaahhaahahaaahaaaaaa

pigpen

oh yes.. that's obviously scared you all witless.. love eeeet!!

Buffythedebtslayer

pigpen wrote: »

LOL.. my 'births' probably win.. and make you all wonder why I have 8.

DS1.. 36 hours of sheer hell..
DD1 16.5 hours.. waters broke first after DS1 locked me out of the house and I climbed over a 6ft high wall and smashed in the back door..
DS2.. 3.5 DAYS of constant every 15 minutes contractions.. they never got any closer together even at the end.
DD2.. 6.5 hours.. but she was induced and speeded up.. 36 hours after my waters broke.
DS3.. 3 days after my waters broke he took 10 hours to put in his appearance.
DD3.. 5 days after my waters broke I got a massive infection and she was sliced out.. including a 1.5 inch gash on her head.. they had about 5 minutes to get her out and did it in 3.
DD4.. they hadn't stitched my internal organs back together after DD3 so I had 2 contractions which ripped my bowel and uterus apart and both DD4 and I nearly died.. another slashing.
DD5.. 4 days of constant 15 minute contractions again before I broke down and demanded another slashing. The hospital staff were waiting for her to die to show me a lesson.. because I am 'difficult' .. I heard them say so.

Only the second labour would I do again, and only if I got a different baby.. the other 7 were quite frankly horrific.. I had PTS after 3 of them and severe PNS after 2.

Ok so that's me down for adopting my kids!

nicki_2

pigpen wrote: »

Master bedroom & landing - Thursday
Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
Fling open the window and let in the spring!
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Air the duvet
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.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• 33 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• Sort through that airing cupboard!!

Deep Clean Challenge

1. Sort through a pile of landing gibble
2. Sort your 'stash' in your bedroom.. you know the place that you stuff things and think.. yep.. I'll sort that later.. the one you hide presents in.. and your favourite sweets so noone else nicks them!
3. Dive under your bed and drag out all the boxes and get them reorganised..
4. find the floor.. not just a bit of it.. ALL of it!!!!!!!! and vacuum it
5. Wipe over the skirting boards

:rotfl::rotfl: You must be kidding me :rotfl::rotfl:

Buffythedebtslayer

no flying today, got migraine coming on felt crappy all day. went to homebase and got lots to do tomorrow. should be sorting out my post so think I might take my pills and have a look at the pile of post......

xx

cha97michelle

pigpen less of the horrendous birth stories - you may make me cry - i am such a wimp. I've just emailed you back hun.

soappie well done on the contract - that gives you plenty of security.

mudbath no wonder you are tired. I can barely wobble ten metres at the minute without a sit down. I like walking when not pregnant though. And cycling.

well, not a bad day. And hopefully i will have done enough to sleep better tonight. I need to hang up a load of washing, then have a bath i think. Only 2 more childless days, so i had best have a quick think about what i really 'need' to get done. Also, going to be a bit of a tiring weekend again - DH working at Canterbury on Friday, and will get back in the early hours of the morning so will need a lie in. He then needs to be at work for 7 on Sunday for the whole morning. We also need to try and finish the gloss painting so the fumes will have time to clear.

DH has asked if i can please cross my legs till at least monday. Will do my best as i would rather it were not just yet too. Although before my due date again would be good.

Anyway, just eating my pudding, and then bath with my book. I have had more than enough running around today.


My list for Wednesday 16/04/08:

• [strike]Fold bag of undies and put away[/strike]
• [strike]hang up wet washing in WM from yesterday[/strike]
• [strike]wash load of moses basket covers [/strike]- then that can be assembled also stuck in baby blanket plus nursery bedding for DS to make up to a full load
• [strike]Put jewellery in new jewellery box[/strike] and disposed of old jewellery boxes/packaging from jewellery box
• Spend 15 minutes filing
• [strike]Clean the iron[/strike]
• [strike]Clean WM drawer[/strike]
• [strike]Put away clothes ironed yesterday[/strike]
• 9LI/9JK schemes of work
• Sort under the sink cupboard
• Pack away one box of too small DS clothes
• Get DH to put in loft, [strike]and get out DS’s next size new stuff[/strike] found them in a black bag in his new room

extras:

• cleaned the oven shelves and trays in starclens after a long soak
• ironed shed loads of stuff
• cleaned the sindow sills in 2 rooms
• finished packing my hospital bag, apart from things like hairbrush, birth plan to shove in on (or nearer) the day.
• reassembled the cooker and WM drawer
• did another hour ironing/clothes sorting upstairs.
• made a rice pudding in SC - yum, even DS ate it, and he wouldn't last time. He ate 2 bowls as what was supposed to be his post nursery snack :eek: although he did feed me about half a bowl - for QC purposes, and teaching him to share with his brother :rotfl:
• gave rest of A's maternity clothes back to her, and had a ten minute chat
• cooked dinner, with enough leftovers for me to have on Friday when DH will be working.

oh - finished eating so i suppose i should go and get on. I can relax tonight and know if i go into labour bubs will have clothes and a bed, and DH and DS won't run out of clothes. Right, washing basket, hang up while bath runs sounds a plan.

Michelle, x