When I think back to how I pictured my life at the ripe old age of (ahem!) "over 30" this is NOT how I thought it would be!
A daughter who will not leave my side for longer than 2 minutes (I even have to schedule my toilet needs around her naps!), a husband who thinks good parenting involves a pat on the head when she doesn't tip a full plate of food off the table and a kiss goodnight, and a dog who sleeps all day and barks all night!
My house is a mess and I have about three loads of washing waiting to be done, the order of which will depend on what items of clothes are needed imminently!
Don't get me wrong. I'm happy with my lot, deep down I (probably) wouldn't change any of them for the world, especially when there are so entertaining. even if they don't mean to be!
So far j has taken most of the plastic Xmas tree baubles to bed with her, because apparently they are "her balls"! These have now replaced her plastic horses. Which, if I'm honest, are probably quite happy to not be clenched in a clammy hand for nearly 12 hours at a time. and I must point out that, due to health and safety, I have drawn the line at sleeping with the plastic stars (for obvious reasons!)
On the subject of Xmas, at this moment in time I am just thankful it only comes round once a year. That Asda advert has it right. behind every great Xmas IS a great mum.
I can not face another evening of last minute shopping, wrapping presents and writing cards. Half of the presents probably won't even be played with/used. and dont get me started on the price of cards!!
if it wasn't for j I would wear my black "bah humbug" Santa hat and vegetate on the sofa until the 6th January!
I'm just glad "him indoors" has a great mother who is doing Xmas dinner again this year.
Yes. I will stand here now, hand on heart, and proudly say that my mother-in-law is an absolute angel!
My mother on the other hand, well that's a blog for another day!
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