Weekly Flylady Thread 16th June 2008

recovering_spendaholic

Dustykitten wrote: »

Evening all. I'm in but as I didn't do anything upstairs (other than bathroom) this week I'm starting up there tomorrow.

May have DS3 off school as he has a very sore w*lly - any advise welcome. First I thought it had got sore from him moving up a bike (this one has a different shaped saddle) but it is all swollen and red - book says balanitis - anyone recommend anything. I've found a homeopathic remedey - should I take him to the GP?

Going to do some ironing - list later

eek! I'd take him to the GP!

Hawthorn

I'm going to add washing to this list too. I'm sick of finding I need something tomorrow, late at night then having to use the dryer! I aim to get my washpile sorted and into some semblance of a routine (is that even possible with four kids? LOL)

Serena, that food looks great. We got an allotment a couple of months back, and we're working our way across it slowly digging out couch grass and all the roots.
We have potatoes, onions, green beans, herbs, tomatoes and courgettes so far. Just planted some perpetual spinach seed today so we'll see if that does anything. There were chuckles from the old hands at the perpetual spinach though. They said it'll take over the plot if I let it. Hey, I like spinach, but not quite that much!

pigpen

Dustykitten wrote: »

Evening all. I'm in but as I didn't do anything upstairs (other than bathroom) this week I'm starting up there tomorrow.

May have DS3 off school as he has a very sore w*lly - any advise welcome. First I thought it had got sore from him moving up a bike (this one has a different shaped saddle) but it is all swollen and red - book says balanitis - anyone recommend anything. I've found a homeopathic remedey - should I take him to the GP?

Going to do some ironing - list later

Appointment for the GP!! ASAP!!!!

Does he retract the foreskin to wash under it?? (I do NOT need to know the answer!!) Maybe dad or a big sibling needs to show him how to do it properly.. Not doing this is often the cause of an outbreak.. if it becomes recurrent they will offer circumcision. Recurrent infection cause scar tissue under the foreskin and adhesions which mean more infections and soreness.

Been there.. done that.. had DS2 circumcised twice.. and it ain't pleasant the first time!

shell2001

I'm in again. Got mum coming over from Spain on Friday for 10 days so need to keep on top of things.

Busy week this week though

Mon - AM hosp apt with DD1
Tue - AM hair apt
Wed - PM New starter Mtg for DD2
Thur - Need to check calendar - sure there is something
Fri - AM interview/PM country dancing at DD1 school & Mum arrives (am hoping it rains so we can collect mum from train station;) - means the dancing would be cancelled).

I need to stay motivated to ensure I get all the housework stuff done too. Need to start doing the HHE again too, may help tone my jelly belly up.

Am off to bed in a min as feel really tired.

Hugs for all the poorlies, gloomey feeling people and those just wanting one out there.

Mudbath

Hiya
I'm in again in between blowing my nose and feelig carp! Just want to sleep this week but really must study as have 2 x 3hr exams next week and 2 x 1 hr exams. Winge, moan, groan...Lol, let's start this message again.....

Hiya
i'm in and can't wait to get on with my cleaning with no excuses, i'll clean morning, noon and night and.....nah...we'll go with my first opening!

Here's to a good week xx

Pink_Fairy_2

Hi everyone

Count me in to do my best again this week. Last week fizzled out a bit, but I'm still pleased with what I got done. I even cleared out and swept the shed, the tall tool store and the short tool store, freecycled an un-needed ladder (we had 2), a roll of loft insulation (it's all done in both attics) and an un-needed footspa (we had 2 of those, as well). I've got a slowly filling black bag for the Charity shop -I've done my bit and DS is working his way through his drawers and wardrobe. I did 2.5 hours of ironing at stupid o'clock last night/this morning, as I had promised DD that I would collect her from a club in Bristol. And - we still got up and went to IKEA this morning, collecting the latest Foster Puppy on the way home.

Since we came home, I've got all my preparation done for tomorrow's session and taken loads of puppy pics for the charity.

Anyway, my list for the week is:

Dailies (M)(T)(W)(T)(F)(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

AND TO CRACK ON WITH BRACELET MAKING FOR THE CARNIVAL STALL ON SATURDAY!!!

Manic Monday - Kitchen, Utility and Dining Room/Area
EXTRA - TAKE CHEQUE TO BANK. CALL BUILDER TO ASSESS PROBLEM.
Level One
Clean floors in these areas
Level Two
Wipe down surfaces
Wipe kitchen cupboard fronts and kickboards
Wipe down fronts of major appliances (cooker, fridge, freezer etc) and inside the microwave
Level Three
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Clean washer drawer, filters on the dryer, dishwasher and cooker hood filters
Clean the oven if missed last week or it needs it
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
Clean out and organize one cupboard, more if you like
Wipe & replace small appliances like kettle, toaster etc (wipe under too, especially the toaster!)

Terrific Tuesday - Living Room, Den and Stairs
EXTRA - GYM?
Level One
Vacuum floors in these areas, even if around clutter
Clear anything from the stairs! Safe stairs are a must
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)
Clear anything that shouldn't be where it is!
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
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!
20 minutes ironing time to get that pile down, and make sure you put it away!

Wonderful Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings

Level One
Strip bed linen and wash, replace with clean linen
Check fire alarms are working
Level Two
Remove floordrobe from the floor!
Vacuum floors in these areas
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 Bathrooms
EXTRA - GYM?
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
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
Clean toilet bowl inside and out, the floor in front of it as well if you need to
15 minutes paperwork filing/flinging. Deal with anything urgent now
Towels & Flannels- wash any grimy ones.

Frantic Friday - offspring’s 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

Weekend Extras for those mad/dedicated enough to want to do more

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 (GOING WITH DS, GF & BROTHER TO CONCERT AT COUNTY HALL)
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 one of your hotspots
Radiator cleaning - clean at least one
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

Anyway, I'm off for a bubble bath, but :hello: to all you newbies again and hugs to anyone who needs one. Night all. x

juliejim

** creeps in **

I'm here after going AWOL last week!

** leaving quickly before pigpen notices**

pigpen

Right.. let's try again.. I am now going for a super quick shower.. despite all the best intentions I am not going to be having a superduper bath tonight.. hohum!!

I have also run out of bags for ebay gibble.. and 5 things to package.. I'll have to improvise!

Julie.. where HAVE you been.. ??

Mudbath

I'd better post my list!!

Magnificent Monday - Kitchen of Klutter and Dining room of Disaster
Level One
Open the windows and let in the light
Clear and wipe the worksurfaces & table
Level Two
Wipe the little appliances and put them back in their homes
Wipe over the cupboards and large appliances
Clean out drawers and filters on the big appliances and the kettle!
Level Three
Sweep and mop the floor
Shine the grotty windows
Drag everything out of the junk cupboard.. wipe it out and put back the bits you are keeping.. Get rid of the things you will never need or use!!
Extras

1. HHI
2. Fill a bag for charity shop
3. Deweb the downstairs of the house!!
4. Scrub down the woodwork.. skirtings, door frames etc
5. Help at school
6. Walk froggy doggy
7. Sort football kit for DS

Serena...I love your allotment pickings, fabulous!!! We spent another day at ours today and dh spent the day there yesterday too so all the paths are nearly dug. It'll be so much easier next year as we'll just have to rotate everything.

There's a lot of missing people...hope you're all ok xx

jjef

Evening all,

Julie you are not the only one who went AWOL last week don't know where it went to but it just disappeared.

Kaz - My two arent ages with yours yet but from age 13 i had to drop my brother at school and we managed fine the thread of another relative having to do it seemed to work.

serena - very jealous of the booty from your plot I have lost my veggie patch and will probably be a couple of years before i get a new one I have planted toms, pots and cucumber in tubs so will see what happens. Any other veg for container growing you would recommend.

Pigpen - get your butt in your bath or I will, bathroom suite should be getting delivered this week and plumber coming out next weekend which means that we have a week of tiling in the evenings to get things ready.

List for tomorrow looks like -
Magnificent Monday - Kitchen of Klutter and Dining room of Disaster
Level One
Open the windows and let in the light
Clear and wipe the worksurfaces & table
Level Two
Wipe the little appliances and put them back in their homes
Wipe over the cupboards and large appliances
Clean out drawers and filters on the big appliances and the kettle!
Level Three
Sweep and mop the floor
Shine the grotty windows
Drag everything out of the junk cupboard.. wipe it out and put back the bits you are keeping.. Get rid of the things you will never need or use!!
Extras

1. HHI
2. tile at least one wall of bathroom

I have to work tomorrow and then take the girls swimming (they will go they need a hair wash if nothing else I can managed with the dribble of a shower but they complain) so any flying will happen at night.

Will catch up and update tomorrow.
j

ps I have finally joined facebook and vaguely remember that there was a group from here if someone could pm me what I would do about joining I may manage it not yet sussed out how to attach a photo but small steps!!