I am not a cranky shouty mum. Really I'm not. It's just that by the end of the day with this many kids, if you aren't begging/pleading/threatening by then you are shouting the first thing you think of. My mouth operates before my brain does a LOT. On occasion after I've made a 'request' to the... Continue Reading →
Children were made to embarrass their parents…
I was doing the school run this morning, and today was Henry's (Future Dark Overlord) day at preschool. I drop the big kids off at their school first and I take Henry in to the school with me as I take his big brother into the support unit, all good so far. As I leave I... Continue Reading →
Watching telly with the In-laws.
As those of you who follow me on twitter may know, my in-laws have been staying with us for the past week - and if you didn't know about it I'd like you to share with me which rock you were hiding under, so I can use it next time. The usual in-law bitching aside,... Continue Reading →
Things that happen when you go to the bathroom…
It's not just the obvious stuff that goes down while you are indisposed, if you know what I mean. A lot can happen in those meager moments that a Mother has alone. Here's a few examples of what goes on around here when I take a 'moment'. The children suddenly decide they are ravenous and start... Continue Reading →
Henry’s Diary – a day in the life of a two year old terror.
Dear Diary, It's 5am - time to put a call out to Mum for breakfast, how can I be expected to implement my plans of world domination without a full stomach? While I'm waiting for sustenance I might strip off, that way Mum can dress me in my best lounge wear. Oh wait *looks down*... Continue Reading →
Sponge Bob Square Pants
Yesterday I managed to get out of the house. I buzzed about town as if I owned the place, and you know how much first impressions count. I thought I looked good yesterday, ready to face the world and take it on, but the world said 'oh no you don't'... I discovered when I got home... Continue Reading →
New babies are like new computers.
I realised something today, a new baby is rather similar to a new computer. I was thinking about this as I fiddled around with my laptop and thought about its history of being temperamental, when the cry of another cantankerous little being beeped at me. Think about it. You bring home I nice new computer,... Continue Reading →
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