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I am knackered…..

Twin Boy’s Diary entry : week 3 of the summer holidays

This week was great, we went to Lollibop, Cadbury’s World, London Zoo, and swimming.

Twin Girl’s diary entry : week 3 of the summer holidays

Mummy didn’t go to work this week, it was great

My diary : week 3 of the summer holidays

Dear Teacher,

I am knackered.

 Being a full time mum for a week trying to make up for working four days a week is nothing short of exhausting.   After numerous days out I am now an official approved gold standard picnic maker.  I even dream about spreading butter on baps and chopping up fruit.  I love spending time with the children but heaven help me I long for the moment that their eyes finally close and my lips melt round a cold glass of Pinot Grigio.  Really I finally see why you need such extended holidays, it is well deserved respite.  My children alone are relentless, I take my hat off to anyone who can deal with a classroom of 30.

I am now crossing days off with a red marker pen on the calendar until the return to school.  I am back at work next week and am actually looking forward to the rest.

I would tell you more about our days but quite frankly the kids have just fallen silent and I will be heading to snoozedom shortly after downing three shots of gin and chasing them down with a Pinot.  Had I have taken a fortnight off I may have returned to smoking…..

Sleep tight teacher, enjoy the silence….

**********************************************************

I know many other parents currently share my pain, so I would like to spread a little northernmum love and offer a chance to 5 readers to win a little bit of cash to spend on Tesco’s clothing range.  Tesco’s have given me five £30 vouchers as a competition prize, all you have to do is leave a comment below and follow them on Twitter @clothingattesco. 

Tesco have a fabulous new click and collect service, you order online and then collect in store, so you get access to a much larger range of clothes.   I was given a £30 voucher to trial the service and can happily report back that Twin Boy and Girl now have their school uniforms for next term hanging in their wardrobes; all I need now is someone to label them for me….

If you are feeling ultra competitive head over to  the Clothing at Tesco Facebook page. They are currently running a nostalgic school quiz for fans on the page, with the chance to win a year’s worth of school uniform. Competition closes on Sunday 21st August.

So, my competition ends on Sunday 21st at midday, it is open to anyone who can use a voucher code.  The five winners will be announced Sunday 21st in the evening.

Rules

1. To enter – please leave a comment below

2. For a second entry, follow @clothingattesco and leave a comment to say you did.

Good luck.

 

 

Comments

  1. Mammasaurus says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Tescos vounchers are all well and good but all that – in one week – are you running on D batteries ?! Bloody hell hats off to you! I’m taking 2 of the kids to Peppa Pig World tomorrow with Papasaurus (as I’m now forced to refer to him for anonymity purposes!) and that bloody enough ! I’m tired and we haven’t already left yet !

    Beans nursery 2.5 days a week are ‘on holiday’ till the schools go back – and it’s taking it’s toll – I am putting away 2.3 packets of Malted Milk biccies a week at the moment in my coffees.

    I feel your pain.
    Am following tescoclothing now on twitter so I hold you personally responsible for any distress caused 😉

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      Double A’s honey!

      xxx

      Reply
  2. Charlotte says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Please enter me! I went to Lollibop too with my two – great but LONG day. Left north wales at 7am – 2 hours on the train encouraging them to use their ‘quiet voices’ in amongst all the laptops – a hot day at Lollibop, fololowed by the same journey home = exhausted but great memories!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 9:52 pm

      yours have quiet voices? where do you get that from?

      We went to Lollibop on the day of the torrential down pours, it was still awesome though!

      Reply
  3. Charlotte says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    am follwing as well!

    Reply
  4. Multiple Mummy says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Well – that is a busy week! I am a teacher by trade (science and big kids) but honestly the twins and Noah exhaust me more than teaching! As you say it is relentless! How you do that and work I have no idea…I miss work for sanity’s sake though sometimes, I loves my kids but sometimes a rest would be good! Is that bad?

    Am following on twitter!

    x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      Not bad at all, in fact totally normal.

      My kids are much better behaved for their teachers, they are not ‘evil’ with me but phew they can be challenging!

      more wine?

      Reply
  5. teawithonesugarplease says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Ah you should have stayed at work and got a proper rest from being a mother!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 9:59 pm

      Exactly!

      this mummy stuff is tricky

      Reply
  6. Nicki Cawood says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Sounds busy! Those silent times make all the blissful difference don’t they?!
    Please pop my name in the hat, and I already follow the lovely folks at Tesco 🙂

    *Regardless I will not leave my top up uniform shopping until the last few days before school restarts*.
    Honest!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 10:09 pm

      Ha! good luck with not leaving it until the last minute!

      Reply
  7. HELEN JESSUP says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    My husband breathes a huge sigh of relief when Monday finally comes around and he can go back to work, with a hop,skip & a jump (well he would if his Gout wasn’t playing him up *yawn*).
    You have well & truly deserved the gin & pinot, I had 5 hours on a train with my quiet 8yr old yesterday & that was exhausting enough….

    Last time I won a Tesco code I must’ve spent over £100…they know what they’re doing!!
    Please enter me anyway….I am following on Twitter
    x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm

      Are you sure??????

      I dont want you spending a fortune because of me!

      5 hours on a train….. eek

      I am driving mine alone for 300 miles on saturday, am dreading it with every inch of my body!

      Reply
      • HELEN JESSUP says

        August 10, 2011 at 10:36 pm

        OMG…300 miles…..on your own…..with 3 kids…..are you mad???
        You need to fit one of those screens that they have in black cabs (do they still have them?) between the front & back seats…..and turn the radio up very loudly.
        I would say call in at mine for a refreshment stop but sadly I won’t be home…..

        Reply
  8. Sew Scrumptious says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I’d love to enter please! Great giveaway.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 10, 2011 at 10:16 pm

      Consider it done! x

      Reply
  9. Beth says

    August 11, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Love to enter thanks – can’t argue with Tesco for good value!
    Have also followed @clothingattesco and some of their other Twitter accounts hehe!
    Thanks x

    Reply
  10. Michelle Cooper says

    August 11, 2011 at 6:39 am

    Already following @clothingattesco.
    I’m a childminder so its kids galore everyday !!!!
    Enjoy the rest of the hols x

    Reply
  11. PoorParenting says

    August 11, 2011 at 6:48 am

    Sounds utterly exhausting! You are a very good mother though. Albeit presumably a tired, drunken, bankrupt one after this week’s activities…

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 7:17 am

      Right on all three counts!

      Off to the beach today.

      Its raining…

      Reply
  12. claire says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:46 am

    I am very tired too 🙂
    What a great competition 🙂

    I am already a follower of @clothingattesco

    thank you 🙂

    Reply
  13. Make do mum says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:56 am

    I enjoy working part time as it’s like having a break, my little one isn’t at school yet so I haven’t had to deal with school holidays though 🙁 Good luck and keep the fridge stocked with wine!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 8:08 am

      Its an odd one mine weren’t at school last year and I don’t remember feeling so exhausted by the process of the holidays.

      Still one could argue that I have taken on a little bit too much this week…

      Reply
  14. Make do mum says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:56 am

    And I’m now following Tesco clothing on twitter @makedomum

    Reply
  15. simplyhayley says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Sounds like the perfect thing for buying some post baby clothes! Not that I have the body for them yet anoyingly lol!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 8:13 am

      I am 15 months on since BB was born and still not got it back

      Reply
  16. Julia Rockett says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Please enter me in the draw! This would come in handy for school uniforms or perhaps a new frock for me. Decisions, decisions!

    Reply
  17. Julia Rockett says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Already following Clothing at Tesco on Twitter @juliasuzanne76

    Reply
  18. Claire Blizard says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:36 am

    You made a picnic … as a mum of four I am lucky if I remember to leave the house with my pants on let alone a well stocked picnic basket. 🙂

    C xx

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Sleep in your pants – makes it easier not to forget!

      Reply
  19. Sarah Selby says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:55 am

    I’m finding there aren’t a lot of extra activities available for the Under 5’s in my area, my two children are getting a little bit bored, especially with the muserable weather!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 10:40 am

      Soft play??????

      Reply
  20. Deliciousnessy says

    August 11, 2011 at 11:15 am

    Ooooooh! I saw some great stuff in Tesco clothing the other day for my hols.
    I also already follow @clothingattesco

    Hope you’re getting some rest! X

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 12:14 pm

      Rest?????

      Reply
  21. Simon Collinge (@cobbiecollinge) says

    August 11, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Hi,
    Following @clothingattesco on Twitter, thanks for the comp! 🙂

    Simon.

    Reply
  22. Louise Loubabes Howgego says

    August 11, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    please enter me i have nothing interesting to say other than that lol 🙂 xx

    Reply
  23. helloitsgemma says

    August 11, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Ooooh more competitions!
    Poor you – maybe superbreak could provide you with a spa break – I could support you, pass fluffy towels, glasses of wine and the such like – after all HWHCT would need to look after the children?

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      HWHCT would leap at the chance!

      Reply
  24. Michelle says

    August 11, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Oh so could do with getting some holiday bits in before we go away! And wow, I thought I had a busy week but yours is manic!!

    Nice hot bath and early night must be on the cards!!

    @Fluffy_mummy

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Hmmm, to be replaced by a day at the beach and a bbq! X

      Reply
  25. pamperedmummy says

    August 11, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Totally feeling your pain and have already written numerous posts to prove it!!! Would love to in the voiuchers as they are in deperate need of new clothes as all these day out have ruined their clothes.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 5:51 pm

      The pain is widespread it seems x

      Reply
  26. pamperedmummy says

    August 11, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    Following @clothingattesco now too!

    Reply
  27. raremum says

    August 11, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Can I enter too? I dont have school hols to contend with but do have a teething 5 month old – I can hear his screams in my sleep. Does that count?

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      Welcome aboard!

      Reply
  28. Sara says

    August 11, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    I dont think I’ve ever appreciated teachers as much until this holiday. We have a new foster son with autism and challenging needs.I think I may be ready to fall at his teachers feet by September x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      Wow, well done you x

      Reply
    • Sweetaswhisky says

      August 13, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Do you live near north London/Birmingham? There is a really good organisation called http://www.resourcesforautism.org.uk/ They have summer clubs, day trips, etc..

      Reply
      • janeblackmore says

        August 13, 2011 at 10:44 am

        No I am berkshire based, plus kids not autistic? X

        Reply
  29. Mummy_V says

    August 11, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    It does all sound knackering! I have to say I do also sometimes see going to work as going for a rest and I only have one! Fab prize 🙂

    Reply
  30. Mummy_V says

    August 11, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Already following @clothingattesco on twitter (@Mummy_V)

    Reply
  31. Squeakymom says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Two days a week (plus weekends) is more than enough for me most weeks, I need a nap after just reading your week!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 11, 2011 at 7:58 pm

      Lol I do tend to be tired! X

      Reply
  32. Squeakymom says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    And I’m following clothingattesco on twitter – @meedja

    Reply
  33. Tired-mummy (@TiredmummyofTwo) says

    August 11, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    following @clothingattesco and commenting. Hope I win still not bought any school uniform

    Reply
  34. Kate Highley says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:06 am

    You really did pack lots in you crazy mamma! I’m knackered enough just doing one day trip a week, with other smaller outings each day! If only I had work to go to to rest! x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 12, 2011 at 9:29 am

      Still going kate! Beach today

      Reply
  35. Ali H says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:36 am

    My daughter, nearly 5, is about to start school and my plans to return to work full time have been somewhat shattered by the realisation/rememberance that there are such things as school holidays ! In fact the first 2 week holiday is only 6 weeks after the beginning of term. My goodness, I think the only option is to retrain to be a teacher.
    PS I already follow @clothingat tesco. Good competition, thankyou.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 12, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Ha! Good luck x

      Reply
  36. Tracy (@Mummiafelice) says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    wow have you recovered yet?? I need to take a leaf out of your good Mummy book though – you’re making me look bad! ;P

    I already follow @clothingattesco 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 12, 2011 at 12:40 pm

      This mummy m lackey is overrated….. X

      Reply
  37. Carole says

    August 12, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    I am sat here chuckling, knowing that the school holiday tornado will hit me in a few years time – at the moment I am trying to come to terms with potty training, which doesn’t seem to have the set schedule that school holidays do – it seems to be a random process of R deciding if and when he wants to use the potty! I wonder if R going to pre-school will have the same impact!

    Hope to see you soon!!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 12, 2011 at 4:52 pm

      Did I not tell you potty training was wrong! You’ll love pre school!

      Xxx

      Reply
  38. Erica Price says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    Really useful prize – still got some bits to get so would be great for me.

    Reply
  39. Erica Price says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Following @clothingattesco
    @ericahughes

    Reply
  40. Mcai7td3 says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    How the heck do you keep 3 entertained in the car!! I can barely manage one! Sounds a really fun week though.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 12, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      Will tell you tomorrow…… wish me luck

      Reply
  41. Sweetaswhisky says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Ooowww vouchers from Tesco.. We would buy a DVD, pj’s and of course chocolate .. and snuggle down under the quilt and watch the rain fall as we happily eat and giggle our way through the film.

    Reply
  42. Caroline Elmhirst says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:36 am

    Great comp! My eldest girl starts school in Sept, so this would be a big help!! On twitter @CazzaE

    Reply
  43. Grey Alice (@grey7alice) says

    August 13, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Please enter me! 🙂
    I’m already following clothingattesco with @grey7alice
    Cheers!

    Reply
  44. Rhoda K says

    August 13, 2011 at 11:31 am

    What a brilliant prize, will really come in handy.

    Already following Tesco on twitter as @rhodak09

    Reply
  45. Zoe Hankey says

    August 13, 2011 at 11:34 am

    Please enter me, I am also following @clothingattesco

    Fab read once again, are you going to submit your holiday diary to the teacher?

    Reply
  46. TheBoyandMe says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    What a lovely competition, please consider this an entry.

    P.S. You are a mad mother who deserves a medal. And Pinot…

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 13, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      Lots of pinot!

      Reply
  47. TheBoyandMe says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Also following @clothingattesco

    Thanks

    Reply
  48. sharma gaskill says

    August 13, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Fantastic competition, you are a true super mummy 🙂

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 13, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      Why thanks x

      Reply
  49. Elaine Livingstone says

    August 13, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    could do with this prize, please enter me as well, @pooohbear2811

    Reply
  50. Elaine Livingstone says

    August 13, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    following on twitter as well @pooohbear2811

    Reply
  51. Liz Burton says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    What a brilliant prize! @missielizzieb

    Reply
  52. Liz Burton says

    August 13, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Following on Twitter @missielizzieb

    Reply
  53. helen wilcock says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Ha ha tell me about it…. rock on September!! would love to win the prize so am also following on twitter. x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm

      three more weeks……

      and counting

      Reply
  54. Rachel Dsouza says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    I have just found you and must say I wish I listened to the midwife when she told me to do my pelvic floor exercises!!!!! I will deffinately follow you on twitter!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm

      lol – funny lady!

      Reply
  55. Kate says

    August 18, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    I have just got the children back after 3 days away camping. Daddy takes them camping and I stay home “in peace and quiet” as Missy Woo puts it. But then, next week, I’ve to drive them all the way down to my mum’s, put up with her for 3 days, then drive them to Devon via a stop off in Somerset. Daddy will be joining us via train on the Saturday. I make that 5 days on my own with them. He’s done 6, he’s just winning.

    Oh, I’ve followed clothingattesco too.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 18, 2011 at 7:54 pm

      not to mention driving past the reading festival!

      Reply
  56. Jo says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Wow busybee is not the word for it, I bet you had a good time though.

    I would love to be entered into the Tesco draw too please.
    Thanks for the chance
    Jo

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      August 18, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      Tired busy bee x

      Reply
  57. Jo says

    August 18, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Following @clothingattesco as Jo_Bryan

    Reply
  58. Catherine (@MummyLion) says

    August 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    fantastc prize@mummylion

    Reply
  59. Catherine (@MummyLion) says

    August 20, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    i’m followinf tesco too @mummylion

    Reply

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