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282 replies

CatwantsaTidyHome · 03/02/2013 05:32

Hi all, I know it's a crap title! I'm just fed up of living in an unorganized mess!

Tried to do Flylady but got sick of it, I need a less rigid way of sorting my house as and when the mood takes me. Grin
I have paperwork chaos, tons of washing to get through and I find the washing up tedious! --so it tends to pile up--
Add to the mix 2 children and an untidy husband and I think you get the picture.

Anyone else living in Chaos want to join?
I won't get on here often but will try my best, Hoping there are others like me so we can support each other in trying to get sorted! Smile

OP posts:
GreenLeafTea · 13/03/2013 14:50

I cant imagine never having been to Ikea.

By the way it took me three days to get the car cleaned inside due to various interruptions but got there in the end so keep at it. Ours was so muddy from the snow.

Today I wanted to do the living room and kitchen. Instead I did the hallway (dumping ground), living room (even though the mountain of stuff waiting to be sorted is still there so it looks really weird in the tidy living room) and half of my sons room. I got inspired when starting my son's room that the Ikea boxes were the exact perfect size I have been looking for for his car tracks and they were. They even fit perfectly in his cupboard so now I need more boxes for downstairs.

I did well though so will hopefully finish the kitchen tomorrow.

Keep up the good work though everyone!

notso · 13/03/2013 21:02

Hello all, gasp at never visiting Ikea, if you took away all our Ikea stuff we'd have a carpet and a piano Grin Hmm

Not very good day today, DS3 was up until 2am very unsettled, then he did a massive poo which leaked all over him and me and promptly fell asleep! Got everyone cleaned up and slept for an hour when DS2 woke up with night terrors.
Knackered today.
My place is still polished, I swooped on DH before he dumped his keys, laptop bag etc on it.
Might tackle the nasty job in a minute, Tesco delivery tomorrow with lot's of Plenty and cleaning stuff so need to make space.

WhispersOfWickedness · 13/03/2013 21:20

All go on here since this morning! Am really impressed by the efforts of Poppy, Jam, Ohmy and Karbea!! Envy

I think my polish spot will be the kitchen counters too, I already do them every day (and it makes a massive difference) so that's easy! Blush

Right, under my sink, there is; all cloths, scourers, sponges, antibacterial wipes, floor wipes in one basket, bin bags in another basket, shoe cleaning stuff in one basket, misc stuff in one basket, dishwasher stuff (tablets, salt, rinse aid), all cleaning bottles (except for bathroom cleaners, they are in bathroom Grin), all misc bottles, so viakal, antibacterial spray, 1001 spray, etc, dustpan and brush(x2), washing up bowl, rubber gloves, spare hand wash, washing up liquid, swarfega. I think that's it!! It's a double cupboard under the sink, so not that big, I'm not really sure how it all fits Confused I am EnvyEnvyEnvy about the utility room though, if I could have one more room in my house, that would be it!!

Green,what ikea boxes do you have? I'm always on the lookout for new storage solutions Grin

We have loads of ikea furniture too, think the main things which aren't ikea are the beds, dining table and the sofas! Although the dining table is shortly to be replaced by an ikea one Grin

GreenLeafTea · 14/03/2013 08:30

The Ikea boxes are called Samla. They seem pretty sturdy which is what I need for DS's room as he has a tendency to tip them out and jump on them. He broke all the boxes that used to be there.

Good luck for today.

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 08:46

They look good, green. We have the vessla storage boxes which are brilliant for toys and really good quality for the price.

We've got a day at home today... It could go one of two ways really, either I'll get loads done because we're here all day or i won't be able to crow bar myself off the sofa without the motivation Grin
Have already got the dishwasher and washing machine on though Smile

vvviola · 14/03/2013 09:45

We have no ikea here. It's desperately sad, but on the plus side I don't buy lots of random "clever" kitchen things that never get used or candles that sit in the cupboard.

Boy do I miss the meatballs though...

Today was a total disaster, DH was working late so by the time I got the kids to bed I was too tired to even tidy up properly. I am sure I will regret it when I stand on plastic animals in the morning...

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 10:06

Ha, viola, that reminds me a bit of my MIL. She is like Wonder Woman, she bakes, cooks, sews, gardens, knits etc etc and her home is always immaculate. She once admitted, in the same sorts of hushed tones that one might use to admit they had once been a drug addict, that when her dc were small she sometimes didn't tidy up their toys at the end of the day Hmm

goodjambadjar · 14/03/2013 10:16

I remember before we lived together and had dd, DP would always compare my untidy flat to his parents immaculate house. I gave him a look Hmm and reminded him that his parents were retired and only went out a couple of times a week whereas I worked an hours drive away and worked 12 hour days. Angry

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 15:30

My PIL are both super organised and tidy people. Sadly DH didn't inherit this trait from either of them Sad

So, today has been a bit hit and miss. We didn't do much this morning but this afternoon I was brave and let the DC do some painting. I have also cleaned up after painting Grin have got one load of washing done, need to put second lot in the tumble drier. Dishwasher is up to date. Floor still really needs cleaning Sad have also got washing mountain to fold and put away.

How is everyone else doing?

goodjambadjar · 14/03/2013 15:41

Dry washing folded and put away Shock
Wet washing hung up
Dishwasher unloaded and reloaded and on
Dismantled the shower head to see why its not working properly
Went into town to pick up a package and do some shopping (and buy a new showerhead)

Did it at a very brisk walk and hurt myself so have spent the afternoon resting. Sad
I need to tidy the kitchen (5min job!)
Reattach the shower head.
rinse the bath out from DDs splashathon last night.
Clean the loos.

I should really get off my arse and do that. Grin

notso · 14/03/2013 16:47

Well done everyone.
Another sleepless night here Sad.
Have done messy job and tidied the undersink cupboard, it's not brilliant but it's much better. With all the cleaning equipment I have it should be pristine here!
Have done a load of washing it's in the dryer,
tea is done just needs reheating,
two prams sold on Ebay, glad they will be out of the house but they have gone for fuck all, DH will be moaning.
Kitchen is minging and tesco delivery is all over my 'area' so need to do that ASAP!

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 19:42

So, I folded the washing but not put away yet. Got an evening of ironing for the sale to look forward to now Hmm It's somehow worse that I don't normally iron, it's one of my worst jobs Sad

Karbea · 14/03/2013 19:46

I've done nothing today apart from sort out the menu for dinner at the weekend when our friends stay.

Oscarandelliesmum · 14/03/2013 19:57

Thank god I found you guys!!
The housework is killing me and it never, ever ends. I have three dc, 6, 3 and nine months. Just seems like I never get peace to get on with it and we have way too much stuff for our pokey flat so it's just like playing tetris with the mess as someone else said!
Add to that smelly dog and messy husband and just gahhhhh!!!Shock Grin

Oscarandelliesmum · 14/03/2013 20:01

Made bread and banana cake with littlies today.
Toddlers in the morning
School run
Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus all those dishes.....BUT , I just cannot bring myself to go back into the kitchen now to sweep and mop. Am just a slattern.

goodjambadjar · 14/03/2013 20:05

O&Esmum, sweep but don't mop. it'll be fine. Smile

notso · 14/03/2013 22:00

I am a disaster zone today, have smashed a glass only a nutella one though, smashed the soap dispenser in the bathroom and cracked a door shelf from the fridge.
I did clean the fridge out before I put the shopping away though, doing it when it's empty is a top tip!
Just forcing myself to do the pots sweep the kitchen and finish putting the shopping away.
All I really want to do is crawl into bed.
Oscarandelliesmum can I have your banana cake recipe pleaseSmile

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 22:18

Welcome o&esmum Grin the floor definitely looks better after a sweep, the mopping can wait Smile you're doing well though, I cannot cope with housework at all when I have babies, mine is only just starting to get more organised now the youngest is 18mo Blush

WhispersOfWickedness · 14/03/2013 22:19

Oh, I did all the ironing for the sale Grin just got one night to do the labelling now Hmm

notso · 14/03/2013 22:25

Still lurking around and not doing my list, some one tell me to bog off please!

notso · 14/03/2013 22:25

And well done for doing the ironing WoW it's my worst job too.

vvviola · 15/03/2013 03:41

I had a relatively productive day - 2 loads of washing done & hung out, 3rd ready to go when DD1 gets back from swimming so I can throw her towel in. Ironing basket emptied (but it'll be full again when I take all this washing in Hmm), kitchen cleaned & DH assigned dinner duty Wink

Once the kids are in bed I'll throw together some muffins (I bake a lot - partly because treats are so expensive here and partly because DD2's allergies means she can't eat shop bought stuff).

AND I got to have a lovely lunch by the sea with DH as he was working from home today.

Of course, I was meant to be studying.... Shock

WhispersOfWickedness · 15/03/2013 06:03

DC up at 5 this morning Hmm

Am writing this here so I remember, I have got to ring the tyre fitters today to rearrange Tuesday's appointment as DH arranged it for the exact time DS finishes preschool Hmm I also really need to at least sweep the dining room floor, it's terrible Sad

PoppyWearer · 15/03/2013 07:36

I had a day off yesterday. It was needed!

I have DC2 all day today so what I do accomplish will have to be done during his nap.

Good luck with the sale, WoW, I've done a couple recently myself. Hard work, but worth it!

WhispersOfWickedness · 15/03/2013 07:54

Thanks Poppy Smile I've done a few before and volunteer at them as well. I don't sell that much, but it's nice to get out of the house without the DC as I'm a SAHM Grin Also get first pick of the bargains Grin