Ma, Did you hear me? ~ Northernmum

Ma, Did you hear me? ~ Northernmum

After a pretty abysmal week  with BB today burst into being with a bit of better news.  Eager to share my good fortune I hurried home from the office and bounded into the house. The sight that greeted me was beautiful, my dear saint of a mother down on hands and knees scrubbing my poor neglected floor. … [Read more...]

smell me, it’s my birthday…

So by following lives cruel rules I have aged another sodding year. My wrinkles have increased as has my desire to encase my feet in soft slippers when ever it is socially plausible. … [Read more...]

to mum, love me

When I grow up I want to be just like my mum. No really I do, I doubt there could be any greater compliment. … [Read more...]

To a Teen…

Dear teenaged self, For the love of god take that bloody hideous over sized Manic Street Preachers T-Shirt off and burn the indie flowery skirt.  Enjoy the sensation of having a stomach that doesn't ripple when you laugh and fold over the top of your jeans,  wherever possible expose it by wearing crop t-shirts or bikinis - even when it is cold. … [Read more...]

Just wait until your father gets home

Tonight was a turning point for me, I surprised and disappointed myself, I used the ultimate ridiculous threat. Twin boy and I had a falling out.  He was so naughty that I couldn't even shout.  In fact I went to the other extreme and used my super quiet growl, the one that sets the dogs hair on edge. In fact my choices were use the growl or attempt a Homer and Bart moment.   Because of the … [Read more...]