Remember, remember to Fly through November, but Fledglings will chatter a lot

[BlueEyeshadow]

If you are strugging with C.H.A.O.S. (can't have anyone over syndrome) and S.T.U.F.F. (something that undermines family fun) then this is the thread where we (loosely) follow the step-by-step Flylady housekeeping system (in our own, unique, relaxed style) with lots of chat, support and and along the way.

This little-and-often system is designed so that you can follow a series of steps and routines each day (which gradually become second nature) in zones of the house which are designated weekly; defining and minimising housework - which in theory should leave you with loads more time to do someting more interesting instead!

At the same time it is intended to reduce that panicky "rabbit in headlights" feeling when you are overwhelmed and everything needs doing all at once. No problem if you miss a day or two; just jump right back in and it will all come around next month again!

We advise not signing up to receive the Flylady e-mails as you will be inundated! All the information you need will be linked here on a daily basis.

From the first of the month, we will be following Flylady's steps and routines using a three-pronged approach (dependent on the stage everyone is at):

• start or repeat baby steps

• repeat baby steps + do 15 mins a day decluttering in the current zone

• reinforce babysteps and do daily missions if you have finished decluttering.

[And if you are really enthusiastic and have finished decluttering - you can go on to detailed deep cleaning in each zone.]

More info here on getting started and Flying lessons. Here's the launch pad for more experienced fledglings. Don't be put off by the barf-tastic language of the site - the underlying system is sound!

Humungous thanks to SlimChance for leading us through October and such a copy-and-pasteable OP....

All welcome!!

Ooh and Declutter some more in the spare room! Doing well!

Morning all.
Castle, lovely to see you.

Drastic action needed here!

To do
Sort washing, ironing, folding. ?..a proper mou tain range here!
Supermarket
Pay back sil
Buy dns' present for sinterklaas
Order photos
Tidy shit tip
Washing up and blitz of kitchen
Get ds outside (like dogs, I think all small boys need to be walked!)...maybe I will tackle the back garden and put out some foodfor birds

One of those days where I feel like EVERYTHING is a mess!

Bbl to catchup on thread when I feel like I have accomplished something

Ps.. I haven't watched dr who for years but have just got the christopher eccelston series to watch and refresh my memory, followed by david tennant and matt smith....my ironing tv (guessing I may get a lot of ironing done!)

Afterlurking for ages I must say hello and join you all.
I need motivation to try and sort out my pig sty.
Maybe if I post a to do I might get some of it done today as things are so bad im overwelmed.

To do
Ironing mountain
tidy and hoover sitting room
clean bathroom
shopping in town
deliver letter to drs
sort out dinner

Morning all

Blue that sounds so frustrating.

Not sure if DD is coming down with something, or just overly tired, but we've kept her off school today. She grumbled that we would make her go to her old school which she didn't like. But she's settled on the sofa (too cold to put her back to bed) and I think she'll be asleep soon.

Will have to tidy lounge around her. maybe

Done
Beds
Windows
Laundry on
MN

To do
Drape laundry on clothes horses-grr
Tidy lounge
Bag up frozen veg
Make casserole
Make mince pies
Washing up
Dust
Litter tray
Vacuum
Mop
Refuse out

That's enough to be getting on with.

BBL

Hello kitcatkit, admirable list, but don't overdo it! It's very easy to go charging ahead and then think 'fuck it'.

Flylady suggests doing things in 15 minute sections. It takes years to create the CHAOS, you'll not fix it overnight. Just chip away at it.

If it is really bad motivation Katcat we use the power of three. You are only allowed to make a list of three smallish items. Once that is done you make another list of 3 items. Easier to find a feeling of success as you generally will complete the list as it is so small. Good luck and welcome

Speaking of lack of motivation power of three must be used here today:
check emails
important txts/phone calls
put a load of washing on

(Waves) Good Morning everyone.

Welcome KitCat Ditto to what Going said.

Very nice WhoKnows. In fact, thinking of ordering one! I am married to the Grinch so he love it (not).

Ta Da
4 packed lunches as failed to do it last night
Shower 2 dc and styled their hair.
morning routine
Garage, car light would switch off.
Arrange appointment to see headmaster.

Boys Ta Da (they want to join in)
Dusted bannister
Dusted window sills
Cleaned patio window
Made their beds
Got everything ready for school by the door (last night)
Laid out their clothes(last night)
Read to each other
Spellings
S&S (not toilets) x3

To do
Organise items for 28 bird feeders
Unload shopping
Tidy every room (go to set 5 minute timer for each room)
Paper work
Ironing

X post
Bitchy love the power of three. My To do, is normally horrendous big but this is makes it much more achievable.

ta da
check emails
important txts/phone calls
put a load of washing on

to do
Washing up in DW
15mins declutter in my room
Boil up handwarmers

Angry well done on amazing 10k time! I have yet to break the magic hour mark, but I'm getting there!

Ta da
2 loads washing away
1 load on
1 load in waiting
Washing up and kitchen surfaces/hob
Emptied bins
Bagged up glass recycling to take to bottle bank

To do
Hoover
Tidy kitchen/lounge (finding homes for things and decluttering)
Head out to supermarket and shopping centre (will have to wait till 1 as shops I want for dn's present not open till then).
Finish letter to dsis
Christmas cards - otherwise they'll just sit around. Have to get overseas ones in the post!7

Ds is temporarily guzzling pepernoten quiet so will crack on with hoovering (great fun to be had by riding the hoover otherwise!)

Hello kat

ta da
check emails
important txts/phone calls
put a load of washing on
Washing up in DW
15mins declutter in my room
Boil up handwarmers
Unpick name tags from grown out of uniform
15mins of crochet - the bloody blanket is causing a lot of clutter in my room which is adding to the I can't fucking move in here feeling.

to do
strip ds' bed
make a list of tomo's stuff
folding

Also to do: watch recorded program multi tasking with crochet

Good morning!
Really inspiring seeing everyone's productive lists!
Got through the weekend just doing the basics.

DONE:
Empty dw
all up, fed and out

TO DO:
make tea
dining room - just needs a complete tidy up!!!

Have a happy day xx

Ta da
Hoovered
Cleaned little fingerprints off coffee table abd kitchen door
Watered plants
Cleaned downstairs bathroom
Read blue's blog

Next on list...dance with ds

Morning all, got back late from seeing family at weekend and had a bad bug of some kind so feeling a bit delicate! still managed to get some things done.

One load out of wash
1 load on
Swish and swipe including grotty limescale under sink which i'd never noticed
swept kitchen

To do
Washing up and kitchen surfaces/hob
Mop kitchen floor
Hoover
Decluttering living room and tidy up
unpack bags from weekend
finish knitting a pair of mittens
start knitting DS's dinosaur (special request!)

I've just ordered a filing cabinet

I hesitated as its quite expensive and rather deep so will take up a bit of space but I think it will be worth it to be able to properly sort our paperwork and find things when we need them! I might even be able to sort out craft related stuff in it eg. sewing patterns, etc. I'm really looking forward to it!

Silver ohhh cabinet

Done
Beds
Windows
Laundry on
MN
Drape laundry on clothes horses-grr
Bag up frozen veg
Make beetroot soup
Marzipan Christmas cake
Washing up
Litter tray
Refuse out

To do
Make mince pies
Dust
Vacuum
Mop

Dd now settled watching Guide to Dr Who brainwashing?

thanks guys I have a habit of trying to do to much the getting dishartened

Done
ironing
hang up washing
clean bathroom
tidy and hoover sitting room (very roughly)
sorted a couple more Christmas presents

to do
shopping
drop letter to drs
cook dinner

Ta Da
4 packed lunches.
Shower 2 dc and styled their hair.
morning routine
Garage, car light would not switch off.
Arrange appointment to see headmaster.
Organise items for 28 bird feeders
Unload shopping
tidy kitchen
paperwork
D/W
T/D x2
W/m x2
put away all clothes
27 boogie in twins room
staying top of emails

To do

Visit garden center for bird feeders
Tidy every room (go to set 5 minute timer for each room)
Ironing
Dentist

Hi all,
Back again!
I work on Sundays and didn't have a lot of time to do much yesterday. I have been having a very stressful time at work so just wanted to slump around when I got home. We sat and watched muppets Christmas Carol and I had a nice bath.
So this is a home day and I hope to catch up with the zones or whatever?
Did anyone do the master bedroom last week?
I barely scratched the surface, but it will be around again at some point?

Slim I hope the schooling issue is resolved soon for your DD. Is she going into secondary?

Has anyone got a Christmas box? Is it down yet?
I keep thinking I should get mine out and start getting organised.
Is there a countdown thread anywhere?

Now still not quite sorted with the control journal but almost there. I want something that links with calendars because we have a few online and they are very useful for school things and activities.

If anyone uses the book people here is a code for free delivery LUCKY 13
Just got a delivery and that was in the box.

Funny question, but does anyone find the routine part of fly lady a bit claustrophobia inducing?
I like that things are done, but sometimes, when I am indoors for a while following the routines I start to feel anxious and claustrophobic. I don't get this at work or when I am out, but there's something about being indoors with the housework routine!

So today
Check out the zone for this weeks and do a bit on that

S&s bathroom and kitchen
Sort out doctors appointment phone to check records
Washing up for 10 mins
Collect DS and friend
Mini food shop for today and Friday after work
Plan lunch and dinner for Tuesday Wednesday and Friday
Do electoral register online before I get arrested
Water plants
Tumble damp socks and pants (tonight when white meter comes on)
Hang out washing
Put new load on for overnight wash
DS lunch
Guitar practice
Hand out party invitAtions
Move money from one account to another
That is it!

ta da
check emails
important txts/phone calls
put a load of washing on
Washing up in DW
15mins declutter in my room
Boil up handwarmers
Unpick name tags from grown out of uniform
Put another load of washing on
Several squares of crochet - whilst decluttering the recorded programs.
strip ds' bed

to do
make a list of tomo's stuff
folding

Right off out so will have to deal with anything else when I come back from picking ds up from school.

Ta da
supermarket
finished and posted letter to Dsis
failed to buy DNs Sinterklaas present...confused and need to clarify the game - how many angry bird games could there be?!
online banking
filing
made pizza dough for this evening
on episode 2 today of doctor who

to do
put stuff away upstairs
fill in forms for ds (nursery, dentist)
Christmas cards!!!! They're looking at me!

Thanks for reminding me of the power of three!

Ta Da:
1.Work!
2.Collected prescription on the way home!

1. Had DH sort out my car problems - since Dad died I now have two on my hands. Sounds great, except they are each in separate garages 30 mins drive away! The engine gave up the ghost in Dad's last week, major disaster/tow truck scenario! So reverting back to my old car, which I still hadn't moved along (luckily) which also had the engine replaced in June! What is it with me and my car disasters? Still waiting to get the go-ahead to draw down out mortgage - then hopefully I'll be free to get a car loan for something decent....

Listen to me babbling....

To Do:

1. Collect foster horse with DH (to keep newly purchased beautiful TB foal company!)
2. Cook dinner @ DMiL's house.
3. Tackle ensuite.

Waves to everyone and special welcome to KatCat

Hundred engels Bloody hundreds of the damn things.

ta da
check emails
important txts/phone calls
put a load of washing on
Washing up in DW
15mins declutter in my room
Boil up handwarmers
Unpick name tags from grown out of uniform
Put another load of washing on
Several squares of crochet - whilst decluttering the recorded programs.
strip ds' bed
Coffee with friends
make a list of tomo's stuff
Put another load of washing on.
fish out hot oat bag thing for back for later
find next ball of wool for blanket
write shopping list
Blow up modelling balloons for ds and admire his sculptures
remake ds' bed
Sort out finding maps/route for wed.
Folding
ironing

In the great laundry issue I seem to have nailed the getting washed bit, the folding and ironing bit but fail at the putting away bit. Anyone found any tips on this. Or is it just a case of put away as soon as put in the right room.

folding

Oops a stray folding snuck in there

Have clarified with BIL and good job. I was not looking for what I thought I was - no wonder I was confused!

Can't believe the tardis has now gone!!!!

Ta da
Dinner (pizza)
put things away upstairs

To do
Order DNs pressies
Order photos...would like to get DH a photo album from our big trip this summer and some lovel photos to have around the house