Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd June 2008

cha97michelle

I've just managed to finish eating dinner after yet another mammoth feeding session.

now DH is having to feed him a bottle.:rolleyes:

At least i made good use of the time and rang both of my sisters for a catch up and let DH cook.

If you girls like Kathy Reichs, you will probably also like Karen Slaughter. I love reading - just started the Martina Cole - Faces, her latest one. My sister got it me for xmas and i only just got round to it.

I am trying to be really ruthless with books at the minute, and once i have read one i tend to either sell them on amazon, or pass them on to my sister or the charity shop. My sister can never part with books though, so i am trying to be good and not give her too many as i am only passing on the clutter and storage problem.

Right, going to get a clean babygro, and once he is fed, change him and let DH wash up and bedtime i think.

Have a lovely one folks - i think we will be being busy as i have a busy week next week by the looks of it and will benefit from being organised.

The missing wardrobe bit is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Let's see if they can get it right 4th time, and that i will finally have the ordered in January wardrobe completed. :rolleyes: Then i will be sorting my very assertive complaint letter to head office.;)

Michelle, x

Pink_Fairy_2

serena wrote: »

Do you have a 'library' or book room? I confess that I've always wanted a book lined room all to myself.

We have that room!:D Since we moved here and are lucky enough to have extra room, one of them is "The Den". There are book shelves on three of the walls (the fourth has a window and a radiator so we can't fit one there). They're full and overflowing with books, videos, dvds and cds. There is a portable TV, DVD player and DS's playstation, a sofa bed, and an armchair as well. It's a cosy room, but needs colour on the wall. At the moment we can't use it because I've stacked stuff from the hall there while I decorate the hall and sunlounge, and I miss it! We've also got bookshelves that live in the hall with nothing but cookery books on, one on the landing, and DD has books on shelves in her bedroom.

When I was at college almost 2o years ago, the tutor asked how many books people had. I said maybe 300 and they thought I was joking. We got flooded by the River Avon that October, and I was counting as I ran up and down stairs. I stopped at about 450, and we've added since. DS is a massive reader, but his tutor said it has paid off in his knowledge, use of language and vocabulary because he's missed almost 7 years of school.

The only bad thing is that they are not very Fly friendly, as they do collect dust. Oh and I forgot the ones in the attic - mostly Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew, but also my Dad's "Wonder Books". We've even got one with a bookmark to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VIII. :T

On the flying front, DS is now loading the dishwasher as most of the teens have left the building. GF has been allowed to sleep over because we're having breakfast at the gym tomorrow (DS is booked in for his haircut) and going into town. They said they would clear up between them and it's only stacking the DW and putting things in the fridge or bin. All my dailies were done and if I get up as early as usual, I'll do my ironing before we go out.

Night all. x

Hippy110

Dustykitten wrote: »

I have been on a deleting spree ? when I delete mails/docs I then empty the deleted bin is there an equivalent for when I delete favourites?

My deleted favourites ended up in the Recycle bin on my desktop and I permanently deleted them from there

Pink - liked the 'therapy' - wish I had the nerve to actually do some!

lil_me

Hex, I think to have such a fabulous home I'd be willing to sacrifice those things aswell, just one look at it would make it all worth it.
Michelle fingers crossed the part arrives tomorrow and you finally get those wardrobes sorted. Must admit since your troubles they are a company I have now stopped considering using for anything.
DavGirl1 must admit in a way I'm a bit gutted that the Florida trip must wait as the fund has gone on the caravan stuff, but the caravan will allow us (now everything is bought, spent the last £150 or so today and think we have everything now) to have cheaper holidays while I save up all over again.
Nicki have fun!

Books, I have loads I haven't read, I've banned myself from buying more until I have read them, haven't bought one since before Christmas and still not read them all. Maybe now we have the caravan I might read more. My son has 10 times as many books as me, he loves his books, so much so last time I changed his bed, within 1 WEEK there were 63 books on his bed. How he sleeps in his bed I will never know!

I've spent most of the evening being very lazy, I've been feeling more ill inc dizzy so when DP went to work I took the boys upstairs and put a DVD on for them, they weren't exactly perfectly behaved but was better for me. Still feeling dizzy now, came downstairs to let the dogs out and take more meds. I hate being ill as it's darn frustrating! Think I'll sort the online banking that needs doing, check through emails, maybe try to eat/keep down some toast then bed time.

Pink_Fairy_2

Good morning

I can't believe I've got the first post of the day? Why is it that on a week night I sleep really badly and struggle to get up in the morning, but on a weekend, I sleep better and wake early? I'm sure it's because of my job!

Anyway, I'm going to fly through the ironing pile shortly, but first I'll update my list which, as always, is sadly behind.

Dailies (S)(S)

SS Kitchen, Bathroom, Shower room
Make beds
DW, WM, TD, BM, CM
Feed dogs, cats and fish
Groom dogs and cats
Walk dogs


Manic Monday - Kitchen, Utility and Dining Room/Area

Level Three

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!
Empty one shelf (or the top of a cupboard) clean it, clean what's on it and put it all back

Terrific Tuesday - Living Room, Den and Stairs

Level Two
Move clutter so you can vacuum under it
Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas

Level Three
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
Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW
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!

Wonderful Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings

Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers
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
Clean doors including handles downstairs

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathroom

Level Three
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
15 minutes paperwork filing/flinging. Deal with anything urgent now

Frantic Friday - offspring’s rooms

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

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 - 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

Remember DS's hair appointment.
Write letters to Karen, Rosie, Lyn, Eve, Ann and anyone else I remember!!!
Preparation for Monday - trip to Windsor
Work on presentation for interview
Get on with bracelet making fir the carnival stall.

Off to get the kettle on and the ironing board up! Have a lovely day. x

shell2001

Littles have decided they dont wanna go to ballet this morning so no rushing round like a loon here.

DH is rebuilting the main PC - he is trying a new power supply so hopefully that will work as my laptop now burns my legs it runs so hot:rotfl: , currently using his laptop;) .

Did trip to 2 garden centres. First one at Huntingdon is a big posh one so me and titchy had lunch there, she played in the playground and we looked at all the fluffy bunnies and fish. Pack of 6 bedding plants was £4.99:eek: . So bag in the car and off the the local one where bedding plants are £2.50 per pack:money: . Got some slate stuff for the border of the drive too so that has all been done. Could really do with some dry weather today so I can tackle the back garden.

Plans this weekend:-
Weekend Wibblies

1. HHI
2. Make sure those uniforms are ready for Monday .. SCHOOOOOL!!!!!!!
3. Change any bedding that was missed during the week
4. HHG.. or if rubbish weather HH-something else!!
5. Wipe over the dirty sofas!
6. Make plans for a holiday or day out so you have something to look forward to
7. Catch up on a room you skipped.. or wasn't included!
8. Wash the grottiest windows
9. Clean out pets and wash their beds!!
10. Wash and put away any winter coats/clothes/boots you won't be needing for a while (hopefully!!)
11. Trip to chinese supermarket
12. Drop thankyou pressie round to Driving Instructor

Oh! I weighed myself this morning and I have lost 3lb:j (think it must have been all those nerves:rotfl: .

of to sort the washing pile, will be a TD day though me thinks:mad: .

soappie

Morning all.

Just finished off my first cup of tea. I'm going to jump in the bath and then put my bedsheets in the wash - looks like it's going to be a nice day here today. I want to get to Habitat to look for curtains. It's in town and I rarely go there so I might just have a mosey round the shops - I need some more work trousers.

Then I've got best friend and her husband coming to paint the living room ceiling for me this afternoon and I've promised them dinner. I need to clear stuff in the living room so there's room for them to work and then decide what to cook them for dinner and also buy the ingredients - I wonder if I can fit in a trip to Mr. T's this morning as well?

Have a nice day ladies

Dustykitten

Morning ladies we have sun!

Plan to get heaps done today and go to DS2 footie tournament tornament tomorrow.

Shell - well done on the weight loss

Dustykitten

Quick list update (deleting) before I go

Magnificent Monday - Leftovers

mop floor - bathroom
Declutter the pc desk
Wipe the keyboard, mouse, sockets, switches and telephone
Extras

1. Do at least 15 minutes of filing
2. [strike]straw and netting for strawberries[/strike] straw, need to put it round and secure netting, hopefully pick a few too
3. Get disposable camera developed need to collect this afternoon
4. Get photos for DS2 football card OH to do today
   
5. Look for organic box scheme started

Melodramatic Tuesday - Sitting Room of Sunshine and Hallway of Happiness
Level One
Clean any glass.. pictures, windows, mirrors etc
Wipe living room

Wonderwebby Wednesday - Kitchen of Kreation

Shine the grotty windows
Deweb the downstairs of the house!!
Wipe shoe cupboard and shelf


Thrilling Thursday - Bedroom of Duvet-nia & Landing of Loveliness

Remove some dust bunnies and wipe over the light shades
Extras

1. Wash any curtains that need doing - OH to take down on the weekend
2. Clean the windows

Fantastic Friday -Land of child Grot
Level One
Strip the beds that need doing need to wash now

Level Two DS3 room only
Find the floor.. books on shelves, toys in boxes, games in cases and restacked.
Vacuum new found floor
Wipe windows
Level Three
Wipe away any sticky messes and grub-spots
Fling 10 things which no longer fit or are beyond wearing
Turn mattresses and remake the beds
Extras

1. Find old toys for 2nd hand stall at fete next week
2. bike shuffle
3. meal plan
4. sort out draw of receipts
5. check online banks

Need to put washing on the line and then to the shower.

vanilla

Morning everyone, didn't get much done yesterday evening. OH went to play football so i just chilled and watched tv, then got a phone call from OH's mum he took a fall and hurt his knee so it's bandaged up and he's resting it.

Kitchen has dried out a good bit and architect should be down today at some point with the plans.:j We've no fridge in the kitchen at the minute, it had to be moved to the big shed so now everytime i want a cuppa i have to go out and get milk ah well it will keep me fit.:rotfl:

Today will be catch up need to
1)catch up on washing
2)sort clothes for children's day tomorrow
3)fill in forms that i have been putting off
4)hoover right through
5)dust livingroom and bedroom
6)give bathroom a good clean
7)spend a good hour in garden

Right cuppa then make a start....