Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd June 2008

kazwookie

Evening folks

Sad news indeed.

Not done a lot today, but will blitz tomorrow

boddy

Evening everyone.

Have had a quick catch up of the thread but brain not quite working so hugs for everyone. ( Specially for the family of the baby)

Its been a horrendous day at work and Im shattered. Client displaying extremes of challenging behaviours and having to deal with proffessionals and a pile of paperwork because of it. Did get praised from co workers who though I had done well and held things together.

Will catch up on my flying tomorrow I can hear my bed calling.

Mudbath

Hiya
I'll catch up on the thread later. Hugs to all who need them. I managed 569/1000 items tidied up and then the house looked tidy!!

Just done seven and a half hours helping for the school fair. Knackered! We raised loads though so that's good. Night all xx

Craftyscholar

lil_me wrote: »

I've used ones for years but it's very much based on what I need to include, here's Moggin's version http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=214139 which you might find useful as a base. I am pressuming you mean a household journal sort of thing, never personally heard of the term control journal.

I thought that tread looked familiar - then realised I had printed off bits of it to set up a file. Well I did get that far :o:o

It's been over a year since Moggins last posted - do hope that means life in the 'real' world is so good for her.

germish_se

Scared1980 wrote: »

I don't hate it here at all.... I actually like my job...

The money barely covers my childcare etc and I miss my girls.... (plus I think I would like another one... shhhhh don't tell the OH :rolleyes: )

I just feel that I would be SO much happier if I was the one that was around for them.... I hate having to rush dinner because I don't get home until 5:30pm and not being able to sit together for breakfast.

I just don't know what to do... sometimes my girls drive me crazy and work seems like a good escape, but thats very rare and they only play up because I haven't been around for the whole day!

Confused

Lyns
x

I always figured that I brought the kids in to this world and I don't want a childminder/nursery to raise my kids, and at the end of the day, what is 16 years of your life anyway, there will still be plenty of time to work after they've grown up.

They are kids such a short time and there is no going back after you've missed out on it.
That's my feelings on it anyway, unfortunately I had to work full time from they were 2 til they turned 6 (different country, no financial support to be had).

It has driven me around the bend not being around adults sometimes but I eventually solved that by volonteering 2 mornings/week while they were in school.
I am pleased I have given my time to my kids 'cause they are well mannered, loved by all and make me proud. I never had a teacher or anyone else say a bad word about them and they are now 14!
Time well invested I think.

Germ

germish_se

I decided to post my pathetic achievements of the week to see if that makes them seem better. Have felt really lethargic this week, just don't feel like doing anything....
Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room[STRIKE]Level One Clean floors,
Level Two
Clear and wipe kitchen surfaces
Sort fridge bringing what needs using soon to the front
Wipe dining table.. and check the underside.. (clean table cloth if necessary)
Level Three[/STRIKE]
Dust any extra furniture in dining area, checking for cobwebs on way round
Wipe and replace all those small appliances..[STRIKE]kettle,[/STRIKE] toaster etc
[STRIKE]Clean cupboard door fronts and fronts of appliances
Clean oven if you didn't do it last week[/STRIKE]
Extras

1. [STRIKE]Wipe window sills and clean windows in these rooms [/STRIKE]
2. Photograph 25 items for ebay.. .. and list 5 today!
3. Put WM's/DW's on a 'clean' cycle.. make sure those doorseals and filters are clear.. soda crystals and white vinegar get rid of unpleasant smells and germs.. I usually put a cap full of bleach in mine too.
4. 30 minutes ironing!!!

Tuesday Living Room, Hall and Stairs
[STRIKE]Level 1
Vacuum floors and sofas [/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dusting, even if around everything
[STRIKE]Remove clutter making sure stairs especially are safe [/STRIKE]
Clean TV, other electricals and cabinets
Level 3
Wipe light switches, sockets (make sure they are not switched on!!) and banister
Clean any other glass like mirrors, pictures etc
Tidy shoes, coats and bags .. wash any that need washing. See if there are any that don't fit, past their best or just plain uncomfy which could leave the house!
Extra Mission:

1. Paperwork clearance.. spend 15 minutes minimum sorting through those piles of paper.
2. Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
3. Clean a window or two.
4. Get yourself a bag or box, go around collecting things that are not in the place they should be, then put them back where they should be, or better still give them to their owners to put away themselves
5. Those up for the 5 per day ebay challenge.. that’s on your list too!!

Wednesday, Master Bedroom & Landing
[STRIKE]Level 1
Check fire alarms are working
Remove and wash bed linen.[/STRIKE]
Level 2
Dust surfaces & make sure no cobwebs.. (make sure to do the bed base.. mine was gross last week!)
Vacuum mattress before replacing with fresh linen
[STRIKE]15 minutes floordrobe clearance [/STRIKE]
Level 3
Vacuum floors in bedroom and on landing
Sort one area of clothes or linen storage making sure only what should be in there is, anything that's had it's day or doesn't belong there is removed
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more

1. 37 fling boogie time, time for that midweek fling, go on grab a bag and clear that clutter
2. Sort through someone wardrobe.. what can you fling?
3. Clean windows in these rooms
4. 5 a-day ebay challenge.. .. just like veggies!! lol

Thursday Bathroom and Study/Pc Area TT's Saturday chores

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms (even if it is around the clutter)
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!! (baby wipes are fantastic for this!!)
Wipe keyboard, house phone and mouse (these usually have more germs on than your toilet so important)..
Level Three
Clear clutter from floor
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
[STRIKE]Clean shower screen/curtain/bath mats if you have one/if required[/STRIKE]
Clean the brushes/dust box/filters on the vacuum cleaner!!!! .. make sure they are completely dry before using it though.. I don’t want anyone electrocuted!!
Extra mission:
Pick whichever you want to attempt

1. Wipe the skirtings, door and window frames in these rooms
2. Wipe down 2 doors.. room doors.. both sides
3. Sort a wardrobe or part of, a drawer or set of drawers making sure it has what needs to be in it and any 'extras' are put where they should be and anything no longer needed is rehomed.
4. How is the 5-a-day ebay challenge going??

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
[STRIKE]Clear away anything that isn't in it's place, clothes, toys, books etc
Dusting.. all those shelves and flat fluffy surfaces!! [/STRIKE]Don’t forget the light shade!!
Level Three
[STRIKE]Strip beds and replace with fresh linen .. check if duvets need freshening up too!!
Sort through a cupboard/chest of drawers and get the clothes out which are no longer wearable, too small or out of season![/STRIKE]
Wipe any sticky marks off walls and doors
Extra Task List

1. Wash a set of curtains, nets or throw

1. Time for the Friday Flylady Fling, in the toy box!!!! aim for 27.. if no toy box you’ll have to choose another area!
2. 30 minutes ironing
3. 5-a-day ebay challenge.. last 5... how are things doing??

My list
[*]finish menu list
[*]Book opera tickets
[*]Book train tickets for Sunday
[*]Upload photos
[*][STRIKE]Make Steak & Kidney pies[/STRIKE]
[*][STRIKE]Bake buns[/STRIKE]
[*][STRIKE]Buy & send b'day card for my bro'[/STRIKE]
[*]WM Nearly done for the week

[*]TD Nearly done for the week

soappie

I have done some big time tidying and am all ready for the hoards descending tomorrow afternoon. It's a nice place to be is 'ready'

I have also negotiated with DS. The fried breakfast will be ready for 7.30am tomorrow (rather than ready for 7am so he leaves at 7.30) only trouble is, I now have to do it for two (his chauffeur is eating as well). But, I figure that's a small price to pay for an extra 30 minutes wake up time.

Have a nice night ladies

bonsibabe

Evening all

Just a quick post before I toddle off to my pit of despair, oops sorry my bed I meant to say:rotfl:

Have managed to sort out the bank, thank goodness. They have extended our overdraft to cover all the bills that will come off at the start of the month. And we have been in touch with ssafa and they are going to arrange for someone to come and take me shopping:D - apparently I just have to get what I would normally buy for the house so that will be a big help:D - DD2 is still in nappy pants for night times as she is so little that she sleeps so deep, she will wet the bed then waken up!

But feeling a little more settled today. We also got an offer on the car. We are paying over £300 a month for it and its not even 2 years old:eek: . We have been offered enough to pay it off with about £500 left over and have been offered a lease deal on a smaller car for £99 a month, so am seriously considering it. If DH doesnt have to take the car to England to get rid of it, we might just take the deal. Would be a big help and over £200 less per month to worry about. And the left over money could be used to pay 5 or 6 months in advance!

So lots to think about, am off to sleep and hopefully I will sleep tonight. I don't think I've slept properly in about 2 weeks so I need a decentnights kip. Thankyou all for the lovely messages of support (lil me - have sent you a PM) and will speak to you all later.

Nite nite all, sweet dreams to you all
:A
D xxx

pigpen

A weekend list has just been thrown together.. now.. if you ignore the first nine that is up to you but I want every single one of you to do number 10.. all of you.. Lil_me.. you included.. You might not feel appreciated or noticed but I am watching and I think you all deserve that time to find yourself and have at least a few thoughts. I appreciate you and know how hard you are all working.. it might not be 100% cleaning and flying but it's the weekend.. I don't care.. I'm off duty!!

lil_me

mary43 one of the pages in my Journal is all about my children including things like their dailiy routines, likes, dislikes etc etc. I did this because just over 7 years ago I was taken into hospital and family who didn't really know my children well had to look after them, DS2 was a baby, DS1 was 2. It was a nightmare when in and out of hospital for many months that I had to go through everything there and then with them, well try to. Now they have added complications like school etc if someone had to step in in my absence everything, I think, is in there, from who's class they are in, what uniforms they need, lunch arrangements, start/finish times and every proffesional they are in contact with (HV, SALT, OT, physio, nurse etc) There is info on every bill we pay and who to, every insurance details, reminders for when things are due, how to use appliances, everything! I continue the thinking with it as the book that if something happened to me, and someone needed to pick up from there, they'd be able to take over with all the information I can provide. I'll be honest with you if something happened to me my partner wouldn't even know what needs dealing with, what needs paying and when to who, what to put in DSs lunch box etc but I have a bit of peace knowing he knows where the book is kept.
Davgirl they all have days like that, you never know your 2 may be innocent.
vivw hope you are feeling better soon. A very big hug for your daughter x
boddy hope you manage to get some much needed rest.
Craftyscholar - Moggins has been back but with another similar user name, she seems pretty much sorted to be honest, did pop in a while back but not seen her for a while.
serena that is such terrible news, poor family, not a thread I have ever participated in (because it involves going shopping and I don't like shopping) but you can't help think of them when things like that happen. Makes you stop and think about what you take for granted.
pigpen point well and truly taken, I've sat on my bum reading this and doing emaily/freecycle/banking poo if that counts

Evening didn't go quite to plan, I went up at 7.30pm and because of the light evenings lost track of time. I did however do loads of reading, which after I looked through the assignment have decided to read first then work on each section. Anyway DS1 woke at 10.30pm crying, sore throat, unsure if it's cold or if he's hurt it when he choked himself. Nurofen and drink then popped him back in bed after he settled. Washer (another load) and dishwasher on now, dogs been out and I'm sat here yawning loads, think I will go to bed and put Glastonbury on to listen to as I try to get to sleep. If I can't sleep my books are still up there.

I'd sort of pencilled in a few hours off on Sunday if DP isn't going to Batley (can't study much when the ankle biters are about anyway) to go see my friend (well all of us go) at Croft, but the weather here is shockingly bad! If it's pouring with rain I am not going!