Twin boys energy never ceases to amaze, from the moment he wakes (around 6.30am) till he goes to sleep (around 7pm) he talks. And he talks, and he talks, and he talks... In short he never bloody shuts up. … [Read more...]
Jul 5, 2011
dont yell at sick kids; god will punish you
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Parenting offers such diverse experiences many of which I would love to wrap up in ribbon and place gently in a box full of tissues and preserve forever. Like when the first time the twins signed I love you before they could speak. Or when BB first held up her arms to me calling my name silently through big, unblinking eyes. … [Read more...]
Jul 2, 2011
living with Mary feckin Poppins
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The chap I married is not a morning person. He takes exception every morning to having a five year old creeping into his room between five and seven and asking in a booming voice, "Is it waking up time yet?" He typically does a strong impression of a corpse at this point in order to not have to deal with said child. I can physically feel his body freeze into rigor mortis as the door handle … [Read more...]
Jun 13, 2011
Parenting tips: Bleurgh
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Things that make me go Bleurgh..... 1. Parking in a family parking bay. Yes you are late and yes its busy but people carriers were met to stick together. Don't force me to park with the cool cars as neither I or the car enjoys the silent ridicule as I try and wrestle a buggy and 3 kids out with two inches of space. However if you decide to park in my spot because secretly you want one of my … [Read more...]
May 19, 2011
Tea Anyone……
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How hard can it be to make a cup of tea? I used to be a pro and I had a stylish routine. I would respond to my inner call for caffeine quickly by heading to the kettle, removing it from its perch, filling it with the appropriate amount of water to avoid the nasty limescale bits at bottom, return to perch, turn on, reach for a cup, add PG Tips tea bag, click the sweetener in, remove semi-skimmed … [Read more...]
May 14, 2011
Its as easy as…
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Ever been told it's as easy as riding a bike? Well that statement is pretty meaningless to anyone who currently hasn't mastered the art of balancing their buttocks on a slim seat … [Read more...]
Apr 17, 2011
I am a marathon runner
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I ran a marathon today! I did it in four hours and thirty two minutes which I don't think is too shoddy especially considering I had a baby ten months ago. It was a complete mix of emotions that started the night before and exploded into a well of tears as I finally crossed the finish line complete with sunburn at half past two. The night before was spent at a pasta party; please note whilst … [Read more...]
Apr 4, 2011
the return of the guilt
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I feel uncomfortable, full of nerves and anticipation. In fact if you were to take a babies bottle and fill it with lemonade and then place the lid firmly on top and shake it like a tambourine and then watch the bubbles fight to explode out of the teet then you would have a good visual image of how I feel inside. My time of being a stay at home mum is dripping away, in eight weeks I will need to … [Read more...]
Apr 2, 2011
your pants go to your boobies
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I am going out tonight. I would like to look presentable; nice even. I have discovered it is not that easy a task to get oneself into a state of loveliness before seven pm. Spotting a rare quiet moment around five I leapt in the bath finding a small space between a shark and a bathroom activity centre in which I could position myself. With the speed only a mother can muster I tackled the … [Read more...]
