WILLN: Bedroom

I'm totally embarassed about this picture. The worst part is I took this a few days ago and it looks worse! We'll see what I can do today with this mess.

Kim's Week

I'm with Charlotte. I'd rather not count my points last week, but I will.
Daily 3x10 = 30
2x3 = 6
5 minutes = 0
Weekly = 0
Mop = 0
Laundry = 0
Goals = 0
Bathroom = 5
Total = 41

It really seems more dismal than my week was. I feel like I got a lot of other things accomplished and Sunday I totally cleaned up and I feel ready for this week.

I'll keep my daily cleans the same as last week. I will also keep my 5 minute and weekly challenge the same, since I didn't do any of them.

I'm IN!

OK, I am not sure why I have had a hard time with the blog, but I am dedicated this week (and I plan to call everyone else and make sure they are in too) I have been doing OK on my housework lately. Getting more organized and trying to feel more comfortable in my own house. Maybe if I work out my struggles I will be able to get over them. I am working on the most basics of skills like cleaning up meals right after the meal, or picking up my towel everyday, or cleaning up projects right after I do them. I have started some new goals to work on these things.

1. Start dinner earlier. If I wait and do dinner between 6:30 and 7:00 there is just not enough time to do the dishes before bedtime for the kids, but if I do dinner between 5:00 and 5:30, there is plenty of time.

2. Start bedtime earlier. If I wait until 8:30 to start bed time then I am rushed and exhausted trying to get the kids in bed before 9:00. If I start bedtime at 7:30 then they have time to straighten up their rooms and the upstairs, and I can usually work in a book or two to the little ones before it gets too late.

3. Make my bed as soon as I get out of it. This tends to keep my bedroom a TON cleaner. Not sure what the difference is but it seems to make one.

4. Get up earlier. For anyone who knows me well, knows this is a tough one. I was doing really good, then I got sick (of course) But I am feeling better and hope to start working on this one again. I find it helpful to have breakfast ready before the kids wake up.

So those are the things I am going to work on this week. I hope they make it a successful week. Thanks for listening, or just skimming, either one.

Weekly roundup- Charlotte

I don't want to talk about last week.  I just don't. :(

But I will.

So for daily stuff, things did not go well:
Bed: 10
Vacuum: 2
Dishes: 2
Sweep: 2
Scriptures: 2
5 Minutes: 0

18/60

Weekly I did better:
Mop: 5
Laundry: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Goals: 5
Weekly Challenge: 20
WILLN: 0

40/60

58/120

Anyway, this week I am keeping the normal cleans.  I am keeping last weeks 5 minute challenges and my weekly goal will be ... pack up toys

Happy cleaning!

Weekly Totals/Goals Charlotte

I was almost on track last week.  I was so close to getting it done and then totally lost focus at the end (story of my life).

Here is my score:
Dishes: 10
Vacuum: 10
Bed: 10
Scriptures: 10
Sweep: 10
5 Minutes: 4 (That would be 8 boxes done)

54/60

Mop: 5
Laundry: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Weekly Goals: 5
WILLN: 20
Weekly Goal: 0 (This is were I lost focus, BTW)

40/60

Total: 94/120

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This week I have already been working hard on my stuff, I just haven't had time to post it yet.  My daily is the normal 5, my weekly is still the playroom toys, my 5 minutes are:

1. Upstairs bathroom closet
2. Downstairs bathroom closet
3. Craft Table put away
4. Top of washing machine (I took the picture, but didn't clean it off)
5. Under coaches

Does someone else want to do What It Looks Like Now?  Otherwise I will post something this evening.  Happy cleaning!

Weekly Score and Challenge Nov 1 - 7

I'm actually cleaning my house this month, shocking I know. I'm almost recovered from Halloween madness and totally ready for this. My score isn't perfect, but I'm happy.

Daily 4 x10 = 40 + 1x3 = 3 = 43

5 minute = 10 = 53

Mop = 5 = 58

Bathrooms = 5 = 63

Laundry, weekly goals = 0

Weekly = 30 = TOTAL = 93

My weekly clean was my fridge, but I got ambitious and did my spice cupboard and pantry too. I don't have before pictures, but you should be grateful for that.

This week my Daily are Dishes, Scriptures, Bed, Sweep, and hang my clothes up (yes this is a big problem area for me)
My 5 minutes are: 5 kitchen cabinets.
My weekly clean is the freezer, hopefully my fridge's freezer and also my deep freeze.

Weekly Total 10/24-10/31

I am so proud to show you my weekly challenge pics this week! It took Barlow and I working together to get it done, but it's DONE. And I am praying I can keep it looking this way, since my mom will be sleeping here in a little over a month. Drumroll, please...

Notice that along the way we acquired another monitor. Oh, the joys of living with a geek.

You might also notice that when I took the picture as we started the cleaning, the sun is shining through the window. When we finally finished, it was almost 11pm.

Point Totals:

vacuum- 3

sweep- 10

bed- 4

dishes- 3

scriptures- 2

= 22

weekly- 30

goals- 5

laundry- 5

mop- 5

bathroom- 5

5 min- 3

= 53

Total= 75

This week my weekly challenge will be cleaning the carpets. I got a new cleaner system and I'm really excited to try it out!!

End of cycle/ weekly cleaning/WILLN (Charlotte)

I don't even want to talk about last week.  It was NOT pretty. I did get a lot done, it just wasn't in the housekeeping area of my life.  But Halloween is over and I am ready to start the new cycle!!

Everyone get your totals in for the last cycle (unless you are too embarrassed like I am) and I will announce the winner. I'll even try to get together something to send out as a prize.


Anyway, this week I am already started on my lists.  I have finished the kitchen, mopped the floors, started the laundry and after writing this I'm off to scrub the bathrooms.

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My daily goals will be the regular 5. My 5 minute cleans will be

1. pack 2 boxes 
2. pack 2 boxes
3. pack 2 boxes
4. pack 2 boxes
5. pack 2 boxes

I figure 5 minutes a day until we move should be good.  Right? I hope so!

My weekly clean, I think, will be my playroom. It is, once again, a mess.

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As far a WILLN, let's do the top of the washing machine/dryer.  Mine is always cluttered, even though it seems so easy to clean it off.  Anyone have tips that work for them to keep it clean? Go take a picture of your washing machine/dryer RIGHT NOW before you forget!

I'll wait.

Okay, don't forget to write your weekly goals.  I'm already thinking Christmas...

Charlotte

Weekly Total 10/18-10/23

Oy vey, what a week.

vacuum- 3

sweep- 4

dishes- 3

bed- 10

scriptures- 0

= 20

WILLN- 5

goals- 5

5 min- 2

weekly- 0

bathrooms- 5

mop- 5

laundry- 5

=27

TOTAL= 47

Here's what my computer desk looks like AFTER Barlow spent a little time straightening it on Saturday:

Computer Desk

No, Charlotte, you most definitely are NOT the only one who can't keep the desk clean. Mine ALWAYS looks like this. Even right after it's cleaned, it still looks crowded and sloppy. Hopefully as soon as I finish Halloween costumes this week I can at least get my sewing stuff cleaned up!

Daily Update - Tuesday

So, neither of my boys napped, which gives me grief and prevents me from accomplishing a whole lot, but I still pulled out okay.

*all my daily cleans
*one VT visit
*did a little more closet work
*cleaned boys rooms
*2 hours sewing on Halloween costumes
*Swept the back porch play area

WILLN: Computer Desk

Am I the only one who can't keep that clean? Seriously, it is always in bad shape. Always.

Week review- Charlotte

Last week I was doing great. Then FRIDAY hit and threw me off and Saturday was spent cleaning up Friday's mess. So here is my score:

Dishes: 10
Sweep: 4
Front Room: 4
Family Room: 4
Scriptures: 3
5 minutes: 3


28/60

Goals: 5
Laundry: 0
Mop: 5
Bathrooms: 0
Weekly Challenge: 20
WILLN: 0

30/60


Total: 58/120
Blah!!

Daily this week will be regular 5


Weekly challenge will be finish packing books/china/gather knickknacks


5 Minutes:

1. Under coaches
2. Under coach cushions
3. Bedroom
4. Fridge
5. Cobwebs

Day One Check Up

So, in an effort to keep myself on track this week, I'm going to force myself to check in on what I've accomplished each day. I'm happy with today, for sure.

*I woke up early and went on an hour run
*I menu planned and made a good dinner
*I started cleaning my closet and got over half way done
*I did all my daily cleans
*I washed out the poopy diaper trash can
*I cleaned one bathroom
*I washed and folded 4 loads of laundry

Andrea's Week

What I learned from this week: The only way I can get everything accomplished is if someone takes my kids for an entire day. I was able to spend a couple hours in the kids' room, went through all their buckets and under their beds, took one garbage bag to the trash and another to Goodwill.

Vacuum- 4

Dishes- 10

Sweep- 10

Bed- 10

Scriptures- 3

5 min- 10

=47/60

Goals- 5

WILLN- 5

Mop- 5

Bathrooms- 5

Laundry- 5

Weekly- 30

=55/55

Total= 102

This week, my weekly challenge will be the kitchen table and chairs. My 5 minutes will be:

1. Organize cupboard

2. Under couch cushions

3. Under couch

4. Baseboards in kitchen

5. Dust blinds