Weekly Flylady Thread 12th May 2008

vanilla

Morning everyone, sorry i haven't caught up with the thread properly yet but big congrats to auntie pigpen, soappie hope your toe is better soon and nicky it's so hateful when you don't get a good nights sleep. Big hugs to everyone who needs one and hello to all newbies.

Been busy this week in the garden and going over our budget.:eek: Got a phone call from the architect last night and i need to find 300 pounds by next week:eek: not sure if thats possible. If he'd told me a few weeks ago then i would have had time to gather it up but i did ring the grants office to confirm we had to pay it and he says we shouldn't until it's went through planning and billing so either way i'm gonna have a crap week ahead because i think the architect will pull his finger out to get his money. I'm so in over my head with this.

Me and OH talked about are budget last night and we're really gonna have to pull everything in, still have to find somewhere to live for 2-3 weeks while the damp proofing is done and we can't afford to go anywhere, might just have to put a tent in the back garden.:rotfl:

Right enough of my moaning, time for a cuppa and then start flying, i've let the house go to pot this week. Cuppa anyone???:coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee:

nicki_2

Well that wasn't as painful as I thought it might be :rotfl: Its actually quite strange that I've gone straight back into my A-level study mode, aka sat on the chair (but this overwhelming urge to go and lay on the floor with my book :rotfl: ) and a mug of tea in my hand. Only one problem I've found so far, my speed writing (which is how I answer questions on the activities) is awful Looking at it now its only just legible so I guess I'll be doing my TMAs on the computer :rotfl:

Friday:

• Dishes - in to soak, will wash them after lunch
• Kitchen S&S Clean and tidy apart from the dishes. Will S&S with spray etc later
• WM - cleaning cloths
• FINANCES
• [strike]Asda Shop - bits & a narrow ruled writing pad[/strike] No narrow ruled pads so I'll toddle off to somewhere tomorrow with DD and make it an "adventure"
• Computer work x 15 minute burst!
• Study
  • CSG
    • [STRIKE]Section 1-6 Onto section 6 at last! [/STRIKE]
    • Section 7
  • Book
    • [STRIKE]Introduction - all ready done but going to speed read it to refresh my memory[/STRIKE]
    • Chapter 1

[STRIKE]9.30 - 10am - CSG[/STRIKE]
10.00-10.15 - Break
10.15 - 10.45 - [STRIKE]CSG / Introduction?[/STRIKE] Chapter 1
10.45-11am - Break
11am - 11.30 - Chapter 1
11.30-11.45 - Break
11.45 - 12.30 - Chapter 1 finish?
12.30 LUNCH & decide on this afternoons timetable if needed

Right, going to do something else, hmmm....washing machine on I think .... :wave:

cha97michelle

Morning everyone,

Corr! What a cold one today. Sam appears to have a cold, and DS1 and DH not feeling brilliant either. Fingers crossed i don't get it. Sam keeps sneezing, and didn't fall asleep till i had snuggled him in a blanket and then laid him sitting up a bit on a V cushion. Seems happy now he has covered his head, all i can see is the top of it.

It is interesting to see you all discussing the change in the financial climate. I am starting to worry a bit as we will be due a remortage next May, and with predicted fuel price hikes when we will be low on pay and at home all day, then i need to be frugal now. We spent a lot last month, but have been a lot better so far this month - helps that DH hasn't filled the car in a couple of weeks and the ILs paid for a weeks food shop last weekend.

taurus glad to see your DD feels a bit better today. I think you are right demanding a full investigation. What does it hurt a teacher to send an email. In this day and age she probably typed up the questions for the rest of the class anyway, so it would have added less than a minute, and for an A level candidate, even more shocking. I bend over as far as i can to help my students when at work, letting them email me at home with coursework and that sort of thing.

Anyway, going to do a mini-list and see how we get on.


fri - [STRIKE]midwife's last visit[/STRIKE]
supermarket shop

jobs to do this week by me or DH:

• [strike]wash bathroom set[/strike]
• ironing pile to sort and clear
• change water in 2x lots of flowers
• make up spare bed for MIL staying next week
• move some of ds's toys upstairs
• [strike]sort out wedding card/pressie for R and N[/strike]
• talk to J about food options for her 40th wedding anniversary boat cruise
• hoover LR/dining room and kitchen again - especially kitchen as DH broke a glass in there yesterday and i keep finding bits of glass :rolleyes:
• hoover hall/porch/stairs/landing/bedrooms x3/bathroom
• put up height chart in DS's room

Extras:

• recycling bin/boxes put out for collection
• shop and scan data transmitted
• WM - light load done
• swapped gas/electric providers
• dealt with post
• checked internet banking

Michelle, x

shell2001

I havent moved yet:eek: , started looking at dolls prams for DD2 birthday next month. Got a Baby Born doll less than 1/2 price on boots via quidco and with advantage points:money: . Anyone's little girls got a dolly pram thats good? Found a baby annabelle one with £30 off but not sure if they are any good?

Cue benny hill music - Im off my bum!

mumofjusttwo

Morning All.

Well DD is at playschool and only cried for 10 minutes today :clap2:

Pigpen Forgot to say congratulations to you and your sister

Nicky Hope you get a better night tnight. Horrible when you have a bad night, especially if you are getting a cold too

Killer Kitchen - Monday
Empty and clean out the fridge.. including the drain hole bit at the back..
Mad Tuesday - Living room, Hallway, Stairs
Wipe woodwork in the hall and stairs
15 minutes filing
Master bedroom & landing -Thursday
Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
37 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
Childrens/Spare rooms - Friday
Level One
[STRIKE]Clear the floor[/STRIKE]
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time! Make that appointment to have your hair done!!
Level Two
[STRIKE]strip the beds and wash those sheets.. and any duvets that need doing[/STRIKE]
Drag the stuff from under the beds and place it in it's proper homes!
[STRIKE]Level Three
[STRIKE]Vacuum the floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]deweb and fluff the room[/STRIKE]
clean the windows[/STRIKE]
Extras
[STRIKE]Wash any curtains/throws/cushions etc that need it[/STRIKE]Don't have any
Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
[STRIKE]Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room[/STRIKE]Don't have any
15 minutes filing!

TO DO
Need to do blackout blind in DD room-hopefully she may stay in bed a little longer
buy a wire brush
buy a loaf tin
[STRIKE]sort out toy boxthanks for the reminder hollyh-read you post about toys and remembered to add it to my list.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]do windscreen wipers on car[/STRIKE]

Davgirl1

Morning everyone

DD still off school. Just back from the docs - she has tonsillitus again (3rd time this year) so more banana medicine to throw down her.

So minimal flying today as I have to keep her amused. Weather is dreadful here. Raining heavens hard so I think it will have to be colouring and maybe baking later if she feels like it.

Have a good day - the weekend tomorrow Ya Hoo I get to have a lie in.
See you later

shell2001

Right in my HHC I:-

Did breakfast dishes, wiped sides down, swept floor in kitchen
S & S Bathroom
Tidied girls room (will change beds over weekend)
Hoovered right through

Just need to mop floors and thats the cleaning done - I love flylady!

Next its either ironing or baking. I can do baking with little un here but the ironing is not so easy. May knock the coffee cake together, do ironing whilst in oven. Then she can help me chop apples and make the crumble mix later. HHE will be done this evening I guess.

pigpen

Justamum.. I was just going to come loking for you.. good to see you are back!!

AnWs_mum.. that is just lovely.. bless that little angel.. give her a big squeezy hug from me.. and you can have one too!

Thanks all for the congrats.. however.. we have had a pile of bad news to go with it.. the baby is fine.. before you all do the sharp intake of breath.. however.. my sister has to go back to hospital in August as they think she has cervical cancer.. if she has this will mean a section at 32 weeks and a hysterectomy.. so this long long awaited baby might be the only one she has... but being us.. we are thankful she has the chance to have this one and it will be the most spoilt little thing ever... no expense spared were my sisters words... Being a naughty auntie... I am not buying anything for a newborn.. well I might.. just a few bits.. but my 'gift' will be shoes.. I will be buying all the babies shoes.. just to make sure it has properly fitted comfy ones.. plus it will help her and it is something practical and sensible.. my sis loves that about me. We are quite similar so it'll be fine. If she wasn't pregnant now.. they'd be doing the hysterectomy in a few weeks.. we are very thankful.

The cousin of hubby who we discovered on Monday has lung cancer we have now discovered has less than 2 months left according to the docs. hubby isn't happy.


Anyway.. enough misery...

Next Friday I am off out with my old school friend.. WOOHOO!!! I cannot wait!

Best go find my list... I am still really tired!!

shell2001

Hey Pigpen is busy on Facebook - she wont notice is we slack off.

he he he!!!

Pigpen - sorry cross posted with you. So sorry to hear about your sister but at least she will have one little miracle. Lots of flylady vibes for a healthy pregancy flying her way. Make sure she wraps herself in cotton wool!

Little_Miss_Magic

Hi all,

Lost the plot a little yesterday, as I had a huge hangover ! Went out weds night for a friends birthday, so little flying was done yesterday...

Master bedroom & landing -Thursday
Level 1
[STRIKE]Check fire alarms are working[/STRIKE]
Remove and wash bed linen and duvet covers.
[STRIKE]Fling open the window and let in the spring![/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs..
Vacuum & turn mattress before replacing with fresh linen..
Clean lightshade. And remove dead insects
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.. you WILL have nothing left lol!!
Clear a hotspot.. or spend 15 minutes clearing one.
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

• [STRIKE]37 fling boogie time, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter[/STRIKE]
• Clean windows in these rooms
• Clear a box of clutter from the landing
• [STRIKE]Make any necessary phone calls[/STRIKE]

Childrens/Spare rooms - Friday
Level One
Clear the floor
Spend at least half an hour doing something just for yourself.. a nice bath, a manicure.. just your time! Make that appointment to have your hair done!!
Level Two
strip the beds and wash those sheets.. and any duvets that need doing
Drag the stuff from under the beds and place it in it's proper homes!
Level Three
Vacuum the floor
deweb and fluff the room
clean the windows
Extras

• Wash any curtains/throws/cushions etc that need it
• Wipe sticky marks from walls and doors
• Clean any tv's, pc's playstations in the room
• 15 minutes filing!

:eek::eek::eek: Kids rooms !!! Oh my god! If i am not back in a couple of hours someone better send a search party to look for me under the piles of toys/ books/ clothes etc....

Other jobs to do today.
Collect Oh Px from Chemist.
Send off ebay parcels.