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a thud, wail, squeal and a pinch….

Daybreak murkily starts to edge its way into the room, tendrils of fog tap at the window telling me morning has begun.
For a moment I lay silent in my bed, the duvet up near my chin pinning me down encouraging me to ignore the signs that I need to get up and start the days.
Beside me BB lays eyes half open finishing the last of her milk….

And then it begins….
A thud as twin boy hits the floor after leaping Ben 10 style from the top bunk.
A wail as twin girl’s eyes are forced open by a 60 watt light suddenly being switched on without warning.
A yelp as they crash into each other trying to race through the door each desperate to have the pleasure of waking up a parent first.
A squeal as one nips the other because they achieved their goal.
A screech as the one out in front falls to the floor tripping over a misplaced foot.
A collective shout as four arms and legs fall into our bedroom, half sobbing, half beaming spitting out the words “is it morning yet.”
A gasp of air as two large five year olds land on my stomach full of stories of tripping and pinching.
A shout and a smile as I try to calm the storm gathered on my body.
A hug as we all cuddle the morning in, eyes dried and wounds dressed.
And finally….
A gentle snore that eases out of the male form under the duvet beside me…..

Just another day.

Comments

  1. annickhollins says

    November 17, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Oh, how that brings back memories! Seems an age ago, but never forgotten. (Managed to vote for the Scouts hut btw. Good luck on that – sounds so much fun.)

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      Oooh thanks so much

      Reply
  2. Claire says

    November 17, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    This made me smile…my 3 year old wakes me up every morning by jumping on top of me. Wouldn’t have it any other way (although it would be nice to gently ease myself into the day just once in a while…)

    Reply
  3. Older mum says

    November 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Loved this post!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 4:57 pm

      Ta x

      Reply
  4. motherporridge says

    November 17, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Love it. Really evocative.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 17, 2011 at 9:34 pm

      lol thanks

      Reply
  5. Bod for tea says

    November 18, 2011 at 6:21 am

    Just brilliant. I love this. Really felt like I was there with you (in a great-writing sort of way, not a weird-in-bed-with-you sort of way…) *gives up and pours more coffee*

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 4:57 pm

      Seriously there is no more room in my bed…. X

      Reply
  6. Honest Mum says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:15 am

    Beautiful and took me right back to my childhood.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Thanks x

      Reply
  7. Blue Sky says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:30 am

    I somehow managed to persuade my children that they could not get out of bed alone, so I am always woken by cries of Maammee, but your way actually sounds nice too x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      Good tactic x

      Reply
  8. Merry says

    November 18, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Grin. It never fails to amaze me what men can sleep through.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm

      It’s a talent that’s for sure.

      Reply
  9. mothersalwaysright says

    November 18, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Although I don’t have the brood of flailing arms and legs that accompany your mornings, I can totally relate to the snoring man. Even at 3.30am when a newly dreaming babyler (my new name for non-walking toddlers) decides to wake up.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 10:13 pm

      Babyler. I,like

      Reply
  10. helloitsgemma says

    November 18, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    wakey wakey!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      November 18, 2011 at 10:14 pm

      Not funny x

      Reply

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